Konektis is an adult choir based in Brandon, Manitoba. The name Konektis comes from the language of Esperanto and means “connected”. Indeed, the mandate of this charismatic choir is to connect to their music, their audiences, and to each other. Konektis originated in 2016 under artistic director Michelle Chyzyk, a recipient of the Manitoba Choral Association’s inaugural Award for Artistic Excellence. The group is led by three dynamic conductors - Michelle Chyzyk of Virden, and Marla Fontaine and Clint McLachlan of Brandon. Justine Burke of Carberry is the group’s accompanist.
This unique program was created to provide a vibrant and high-level choral experience for adults similar to the region’s treasured Western Manitoba Youth Choir. Many singers are graduates of this program for high school choristers and Brandon University’s prestigious music program. Konektis singers hail from many many different Manitoba communities and from many walks of life. In 2021, Manitoba Choral Association awarded this ensemble its New Voice Award.
Some highlights through the years include a trip to Banff for The Rocky Mountain Festival, performing Joan Szymko's Shadow and Light with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in October, collaborating with Winnipeg’s Horizon Choir, participating in tours that span the Westman communities of Virden, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Souris, Killarney, Manitou, and Carberry and performing at Carnegie Hall with inspiring conductors Carrie Tennant and Jamie Hillman.
Konektis has just completed their 9th season as an ensemble. During this season the ensemble had exciting collaborations with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, The Brandon Chamber Players, and five wonderful Manitoba choirs.
We look forward to our 10th season and many more adventures as a choir!!
This unique program was created to provide a vibrant and high-level choral experience for adults similar to the region’s treasured Western Manitoba Youth Choir. Many singers are graduates of this program for high school choristers and Brandon University’s prestigious music program. Konektis singers hail from many many different Manitoba communities and from many walks of life. In 2021, Manitoba Choral Association awarded this ensemble its New Voice Award.
Some highlights through the years include a trip to Banff for The Rocky Mountain Festival, performing Joan Szymko's Shadow and Light with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in October, collaborating with Winnipeg’s Horizon Choir, participating in tours that span the Westman communities of Virden, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Souris, Killarney, Manitou, and Carberry and performing at Carnegie Hall with inspiring conductors Carrie Tennant and Jamie Hillman.
Konektis has just completed their 9th season as an ensemble. During this season the ensemble had exciting collaborations with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, The Brandon Chamber Players, and five wonderful Manitoba choirs.
We look forward to our 10th season and many more adventures as a choir!!
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