Mid-Island – Paige Kaps – 1st place
Paige is from Nanaimo BC. She grew up taking piano lessons but always could be heard singing. After beginning to show interest in taking lessons she began studying vocal technique privately. Musical theatre additionally became an interest of hers but ultimately classical music captured her attention. She currently studying classical voice performance at the University of Toronto, as well as working towards her ARCT with her teacher from home. She is excited for this opportunity to perform.
South Okanagan – Anna Mitchell
Anna is currently working towards her ARCT in both classical voice and piano performance through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also loves performing musical theatre, and teacAnna is currently working towards her ARCT in both classical voice and piano performance through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also loves performing musical theatre, and teaches elementary level piano part time at the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
During her studies Anna has received many awards including the Norm Looney Scholarship, the Madam Janisch Scholarship, and the Monica Craig Fischer Cup.
When she is not studying, Anna enjoys playing ukulele and learning new arts and craftshes elementary level piano part time at the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
During her studies Anna has received many awards including the Norm Looney Scholarship, the Madam Janisch Scholarship, and the Monica Craig Fischer Cup.
When she is not studying, Anna enjoys playing ukulele and learning new arts and crafts.
Vancouver/Burnaby – Aaron Chan-Schneck – 2nd place
Aaron began his musical education at the piano studio of Mrs Kennedy in Toronto who taught him from age 4 to 8. Aaron has participated in both school choir and the VAM choirs. At age 11, I began formal singing lessons with Diana Welsh and has had many successful RCM examinations and festival results. During the 2021/22 season Aaron was a part of Crescendo Operatic Society under the direction of Dolores Scott performing scenes from both musical theatre and opera. In the upcoming year Aaron plans to continue his vocal and music studies.