Morna Edmundson
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Morna Edmundson is a Canadian choral conductor. She is the co-founder of the Elektra Women's Choir, which she has worked with directly for the past 22 years as co-conductor (along with Diane Loomer). Edmundson now serves as the choir's Artistic director since the 2008-2009 season.
Edmunson's career in music includes eight years as a professional singer in the Vancouver Chamber Choir, as well as volunteering and assisting with numerous music organizations. She has served as Executive Director of the World of Children's Choirs 2001 festival and symposium, Administrative Director for MusicFest Vancouver (formerly Festival Vancouver) as well as co-directed the American Choral Directors Association National Women’s Honour Choir. For 13 years, Edmunson was the Associate Artistic Director of Coastal Sound Music Academy in Coquitlam, BC, where she was also Music Director of the Youth Chamber Choir. She is also part of University of British Columbia's conducting mentorship program. In February 2009, Edmundson was a recipient of the BC Community Achievement Award, in recognition of her contribution to the community as a conductor, singer, and administrator.
Edmundson has received a Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia, a Diploma in Choir pedagogy (Royal College of Music, Stockholm, Sweden) and a Master of Music, in choral conducting from Western Washington University.