Our Singers

We are a member-led choir of singers with all levels of musical experience. Our performers, from students to doctors, entrepreneurs to homemakers, come together with the ambitious desire to create near-perfect harmony. With a foundation of compassion and dedication, we cultivate a caring environment where members are encouraged to be their authentic selves and pursue their personal potential with freedom and support.

Rhythm of the Rockies extends a warm welcome to all cis and trans women, as well as non-binary individuals comfortable in a space centered on the experiences of women. Through our weekly singing sessions, we not only create beautiful harmonies but also forge enduring connections that transcend the confines of rehearsal hours. This fosters a vibrant community rooted in growth and acceptance.

Our Quartets

  • 3rd Time Lucky

    We’ve been asked about our name! For all of us, this is the 3rd Time we’ve been Lucky enough to find 3 other people to laugh with, sing with, dance with, and be in quartet life with!

    Formed in 2020, the Quartet has been rehearsing and performing with great enthusiasm and love of singing! Our repertoire includes barbershop classics, pop hits, folk songs, touching ballads, and musical theatre tunes.

    Singers:

    Tenor – Cathy Carson (Chinook Winds)
    Lead – Phyllis Davis (Alberta Northern Lights)
    Baritone – Twyla Murray (Rhythm of the Rockies)
    Bass – Laurie Vainio (Rhythm of the Rockies)

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  • Ambrosia

    Ambrosia has sung together for over 27 years! We are good friends who enjoy entertaining in various venues and for all situations. You can find us on a stage, at the airport, private homes, senior's residences, craft sales and, well you name it!

    We have an extensive Christmas rep, a Western package and a lot of multigenerational songs.

    Singers:

    Tenor - Kathy Tumack (Alberta Gold)
    Lead - Lynda Elliott (Rhythm of the Rockies)
    Baritone - Holly-Jean Kadonaga (Alberta Gold)
    Bass - Nancy Kanuka (Rhythm of the Rockies)

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  • On Another Note

    On Another note is a Calgary based Quartet formed in 2020. Representing Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus, our singular goal is to enjoy singing with each other and share the joy of music. Sometimes goofy and sometimes serious, most years you can find us singing at Spruce Meadows Christmas market and other venues around Calgary. There is nothing quite like the harmony of a barbershop quartet that needs to be experienced in person!

    Singers:

    Tenor – Yuko Yoneyama
    Lead – Mia Cavanaugh
    Baritone – Donna Stefura
    Bass – Jennifer Kent-Charpentier

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  • Zenergy

    ZENERGY is a vibrant female Acappella quartet based in Calgary. They bring their love and passion of singing to each performance; from romantic ballads to rock or jazz classics, this quartet delivers beautiful 4 part harmony that lights up the room!

    SIngers:

    Tenor - Michelle Vickers
    Lead - Wendy Gnittke
    Baritone - Jo-Anne Killips
    bass - Lauri Walters

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MEMBERSHIP AWARD

This prestigious honour is awarded annually to the member of RHYTHM OF THE ROCKIES CHORUS who proudly exemplifies the best of Sweet Adelines; a member who deserves special recognition for sharing her talents and giving generously and joyously to enhance the fabric and well-being of our chorus.

Initiated in 2011, this award holds a meaningful legacy, and the recipient also receives the distinguished Spirit of 26 Award in Region 26.

Soul Sister

Those members who have previously received the award and gone on to represent ROTR at Regional Convention for the Spirit of 26 Award:

  • Mary Hager (2004)

  • Jo-Anne Killips (2005)

  • Eileen DeFreitas (2007)

  • Monique Foucher (2008)

  • Lynda Elliott (2010)

  • Michelle Vickers (2011)

  • Sami Ladner-Zech (2012)

  • Philippa Gelinas (2013)

  • Rose Wightman (2014)

  • Shannon Neumann (2016)

  • Kathy Helfrick (2017)

  • Nancy Kanuka (2018)

  • Yuko Yoneyama (2019)

  • Mia Cavanaugh (2020)