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Candesca is an elite ensemble of young women bringing angelic vocals, classical mastery, and modern artistry to the world stage.

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Somewhere Over The RainbowCandesca Vocal Ensemble

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Christmas With Candesca

Catch the replay of our December, 2024 Christmas Concert at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels in Kelowna, BC

Meet Heather:

Heather began taking vocal lessons in 2012. Since moving to the Okanagan in 2022 she has been studying voice and classical training. In 2024 she enjoyed the opportunity to travel to New York with Candesca and perform at Carnegie Hall. Heather is also studying music theory and ukulele.

Meet Heather:

Heather began taking vocal lessons in 2012. Since moving to the Okanagan in 2022 she has been studying voice and classical training. In 2024 she enjoyed the opportunity to travel to New York with Candesca and perform at Carnegie Hall. Heather is also studying music theory and ukulele.

Join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral on May 24th at 7:30pm for a night filled with beautiful music performed by the lovely girls of the Candesca ensemble. The tickets can be purchased online through the link in our bio.

#music #classical #spring #classicalmusic

Join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral on May 24th at 7:30pm for a night filled with beautiful music performed by the lovely girls of the Candesca ensemble. The tickets can be purchased online through the link in our bio.

#music #classical #spring #classicalmusic

Candesca: behind the scenes 🍿🎬

People often ask us: "How often do you practice?”

💁🏽‍♀️We gather once a week, beginning with vocal warm-ups and harmonizing.

🎶 Learning the music is simple enough, but getting in tune with one another takes
time and practice.

And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of singing in harmony with a group of dedicated, beautiful people. 🥰🫶🏽

👇🏽 Comment ‘YES’ below if you’d like us to share vocal tips, warm-ups, and more BTS of our journey!

Tickets for our next performance are in the link 🔗

Candesca: behind the scenes 🍿🎬

People often ask us: "How often do you practice?”

💁🏽‍♀️We gather once a week, beginning with vocal warm-ups and harmonizing.

🎶 Learning the music is simple enough, but getting in tune with one another takes
time and practice.

And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of singing in harmony with a group of dedicated, beautiful people. 🥰🫶🏽

👇🏽 Comment ‘YES’ below if you’d like us to share vocal tips, warm-ups, and more BTS of our journey!

Tickets for our next performance are in the link 🔗

Meet Laura:

Laura brings to the group a combination of formal training and experience as a performer, director, and teacher. Her formal training consists of a music minor, an after degree in Fine Arts, Orff levels I-III, and private voice study where she is currently working on her ARCT in vocal performance. She has experience performing and serving as Associate Children’s Chorus Master with Opera Kelowna (“la Boheme”, “Carmen” and “Amahl and the Night Visitors”) as well as Associate Conductor for Candesca and a 10-year tenure as Artistic Director for Kelowna Youth Choir (KCMS). She is currently the Music Specialist at Casorso Elementary (2007-present).

Meet Laura:

Laura brings to the group a combination of formal training and experience as a performer, director, and teacher. Her formal training consists of a music minor, an after degree in Fine Arts, Orff levels I-III, and private voice study where she is currently working on her ARCT in vocal performance. She has experience performing and serving as Associate Children’s Chorus Master with Opera Kelowna (“la Boheme”, “Carmen” and “Amahl and the Night Visitors”) as well as Associate Conductor for Candesca and a 10-year tenure as Artistic Director for Kelowna Youth Choir (KCMS). She is currently the Music Specialist at Casorso Elementary (2007-present).

A message from our lovely conductor, @alexandrababbel 💗

You are cordially invited to: Nature & Divinity! 🌱

Join us for an evening of angelic sounds and good vibes.

📆 Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TICKETS:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

A message from our lovely conductor, @alexandrababbel 💗

You are cordially invited to: Nature & Divinity! 🌱

Join us for an evening of angelic sounds and good vibes.

📆 Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TICKETS:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

Meet Brynn:

Brynn is so excited to have the opportunity to sing with Candesca. Her love for singing began at a young age and she is thrilled to be part of this talented group of women. She began singing with Candesca in 2022 and is super excited for this years season. She now attends UBCO and is taking a Bachelor of Arts.

Meet Brynn:

Brynn is so excited to have the opportunity to sing with Candesca. Her love for singing began at a young age and she is thrilled to be part of this talented group of women. She began singing with Candesca in 2022 and is super excited for this years season. She now attends UBCO and is taking a Bachelor of Arts.

Meet Maggie:

Maggie has been playing the violin since she was 5 years old. It didn’t sound too great at the time, but she’s definitely improved a little bit since then. She comes from a loud, musical family of 13, so music has always been a major part of her life. Between construction work, teaching violin, playing for and singing with Candesca, weight-lifting, and working towards her Level 10 Violin exam, she lives a sweet and happy life.

Meet Maggie:

Maggie has been playing the violin since she was 5 years old. It didn’t sound too great at the time, but she’s definitely improved a little bit since then. She comes from a loud, musical family of 13, so music has always been a major part of her life. Between construction work, teaching violin, playing for and singing with Candesca, weight-lifting, and working towards her Level 10 Violin exam, she lives a sweet and happy life.

Blending contemporary and classical, our Spring performance is bound to tickle your fancy, regardless of your taste 😉

Grab your ticket today!

🔗 Link in bio

#CandescaSings #KelownaArt #Music #Singing #SomewhereOverTheRainbow #Chorus

Blending contemporary and classical, our Spring performance is bound to tickle your fancy, regardless of your taste 😉

Grab your ticket today!

🔗 Link in bio

#CandescaSings #KelownaArt #Music #Singing #SomewhereOverTheRainbow #Chorus

TEASER! 👀🎶

Nature & Divinity is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited!

Will we be seeing you there? Comment below! 👇🏽

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

#CandescaSings #Candesca #VocalEnsemble #Kelowna

TEASER! 👀🎶

Nature & Divinity is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited!

Will we be seeing you there? Comment below! 👇🏽

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

#CandescaSings #Candesca #VocalEnsemble #Kelowna

✨You are invited to an evening celebrating Nature & Divinity with Candesca.

We are so excited to announce our Spring Concert taking place Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

Candesca will be performing an enchanting repertoire that will leave your hearts filled to the brim with wonder.

We are excited to see you there!

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

✨You are invited to an evening celebrating Nature & Divinity with Candesca.

We are so excited to announce our Spring Concert taking place Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

Candesca will be performing an enchanting repertoire that will leave your hearts filled to the brim with wonder.

We are excited to see you there!

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

Happy New Years from Candesca

Happy New Years from Candesca

Here are a few photos from our recent Christmas concerts!! Thank you so much to everyone that came to support us and an extra special thank you to our director Alexandra Babbel for making these performances possible. We wish you all a Merry Christmas<3

#Christmas #singing #classical

Here are a few photos from our recent Christmas concerts!! Thank you so much to everyone that came to support us and an extra special thank you to our director Alexandra Babbel for making these performances possible. We wish you all a Merry Christmas<3

#Christmas #singing #classical

Meet Amy:

Amy has always loved to sing and was influenced by her Granny, who had a song for every occasion. In school, her teachers recognized Amy’s affinity for singing, though it wasn’t until her mid-twenties that music found her again as a six-piece R&B cover band in Montreal. Those were the good days… Since moving back to the Okanagan, she has taken her vocals in a whole new direction—opera and classical, genres that Amy has always admired from afar. Joining Candesca touches Amy’s spirit as she gets to explore vocal activation with a group of like-minded, passionate women.

#music #singing #carols

Meet Amy:

Amy has always loved to sing and was influenced by her Granny, who had a song for every occasion. In school, her teachers recognized Amy’s affinity for singing, though it wasn’t until her mid-twenties that music found her again as a six-piece R&B cover band in Montreal. Those were the good days… Since moving back to the Okanagan, she has taken her vocals in a whole new direction—opera and classical, genres that Amy has always admired from afar. Joining Candesca touches Amy’s spirit as she gets to explore vocal activation with a group of like-minded, passionate women.

#music #singing #carols

Candesca performed this past weekend for the residents at Brookhaven care centre. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community through our music❤️

We hope you can make it to our upcoming shows December 13th and 15th!! Our ticket link is in the bio

#carols #music #christmas

Candesca performed this past weekend for the residents at Brookhaven care centre. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community through our music❤️

We hope you can make it to our upcoming shows December 13th and 15th!! Our ticket link is in the bio

#carols #music #christmas

Mark your calendars for December 13 or 15 as we will be performing in Kelowna and Vernon!! We really hope you come out to join in these magical nights filled with classical music and Christmas carols. The ticket links are in our bio so go check it out!! We hope to see you there.

#christmas #carols #concert

Mark your calendars for December 13 or 15 as we will be performing in Kelowna and Vernon!! We really hope you come out to join in these magical nights filled with classical music and Christmas carols. The ticket links are in our bio so go check it out!! We hope to see you there.

#christmas #carols #concert

Meet Christine:

Christine has always known she loved to sing and started training at age 16. She completed her Bachelor of Music in opera performance at UBC Vancouver in 2013 and has sung for the love of it ever since. Since moving to the Okanagan she has performed with the Vernon Proms, Opera Kelowna’s Sidewalk Serenades, multiple choral ensembles, and in private recitals. When not singing, Christine can be found spending time with her young son and family, and working as a nurse in Penticton.

#music #singing #classical #christmas

Meet Christine:

Christine has always known she loved to sing and started training at age 16. She completed her Bachelor of Music in opera performance at UBC Vancouver in 2013 and has sung for the love of it ever since. Since moving to the Okanagan she has performed with the Vernon Proms, Opera Kelowna’s Sidewalk Serenades, multiple choral ensembles, and in private recitals. When not singing, Christine can be found spending time with her young son and family, and working as a nurse in Penticton.

#music #singing #classical #christmas

Meet Emily:

Emily has loved singing since she was quite young, and started playing piano and guitar when she was in elementary school. Emily loves a wide range of music genres from classical to pop and rock. She found a love for singing Classical in 2019 when she was a part of the opera chorus in Amal and the Night Visitors. Outside of singing and being a member of Candesca, she is a mama to a sweet little boy and works as a care aide.

#music #classical #singing

Meet Emily:

Emily has loved singing since she was quite young, and started playing piano and guitar when she was in elementary school. Emily loves a wide range of music genres from classical to pop and rock. She found a love for singing Classical in 2019 when she was a part of the opera chorus in Amal and the Night Visitors. Outside of singing and being a member of Candesca, she is a mama to a sweet little boy and works as a care aide.

#music #classical #singing

Meet Solange:

Solange is a vocalist with a lifelong passion for singing. Trained under Claire Caseley-Smith in Prince Edward Island and holding a Minor in Music Voice from Mount Allison University, she has performed with prestigious choirs and opera choruses worldwide, including Stella Academia (Sweden), Bath Opera (UK), Toronto City Opera, and Opera Sustenida. During her time in Toronto, she was grateful to train with Provoce Studios under Tina Torlone. Solange now finds herself in Kelowna and is excited to be joining and singing with Candesca!

#music #choir #singing

Meet Solange:

Solange is a vocalist with a lifelong passion for singing. Trained under Claire Caseley-Smith in Prince Edward Island and holding a Minor in Music Voice from Mount Allison University, she has performed with prestigious choirs and opera choruses worldwide, including Stella Academia (Sweden), Bath Opera (UK), Toronto City Opera, and Opera Sustenida. During her time in Toronto, she was grateful to train with Provoce Studios under Tina Torlone. Solange now finds herself in Kelowna and is excited to be joining and singing with Candesca!

#music #choir #singing

Experience some Christmas joy this season and come along with us to listen to beautiful carols and classical music. We will be performing at St Michael’s Cathedral on December 13th at 7:30 PM and at the Vernon Community Music School on December 15th at 2:00PM

The tickets are linked in our bio, we hope to see you there!!
#christmas #joyful #music #carols

Experience some Christmas joy this season and come along with us to listen to beautiful carols and classical music. We will be performing at St Michael’s Cathedral on December 13th at 7:30 PM and at the Vernon Community Music School on December 15th at 2:00PM

The tickets are linked in our bio, we hope to see you there!!
#christmas #joyful #music #carols

Don’t worry if you can’t make our concert on the 13th. We will also be performing at the Vernon Community Music School on Sunday the 15th!! The event will take place at 1:30 and we can’t wait to see you there for a beautiful afternoon of carols!!

• Tickets in bio •
#music #classical #christmas

Don’t worry if you can’t make our concert on the 13th. We will also be performing at the Vernon Community Music School on Sunday the 15th!! The event will take place at 1:30 and we can’t wait to see you there for a beautiful afternoon of carols!!

• Tickets in bio •
#music #classical #christmas

Here’s a picture from our rehearsal last night, as we prepare for our up coming performance. Please come join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral on December 13th for a beautiful night filled with carols and classical music. The tickets are linked in the bio.

#candesca #music #Christmas

Here’s a picture from our rehearsal last night, as we prepare for our up coming performance. Please come join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral on December 13th for a beautiful night filled with carols and classical music. The tickets are linked in the bio.

#candesca #music #Christmas

Join us for a magical evening of carols and classical music at the cathedral. December 13, 7:30PM Cathedral Church of St. Michael’s & All Angels. Tickets are in bio!! And available on Eventbrite, we hope to see you there🎄❄️

#christmas #classicalmusic #joy #music

Join us for a magical evening of carols and classical music at the cathedral. December 13, 7:30PM Cathedral Church of St. Michael’s & All Angels. Tickets are in bio!! And available on Eventbrite, we hope to see you there🎄❄️

#christmas #classicalmusic #joy #music

Meet Alex:

Alex Thiessen has been studying music since she was 7, and singing classically since she was 12. She is currently working on her ARCT in both Music Theory and Voice, and plans to study Voice at the post secondary level. She is also a student voice teacher at the Vernon Community Music School and is honoured to be a part of Candesca.
#classical #singing #music

Meet Alex:

Alex Thiessen has been studying music since she was 7, and singing classically since she was 12. She is currently working on her ARCT in both Music Theory and Voice, and plans to study Voice at the post secondary level. She is also a student voice teacher at the Vernon Community Music School and is honoured to be a part of Candesca.
#classical #singing #music

Mark your calendars because Candesca invites you to Christmas at the Cathedral!! This night will be magical and something you won’t want to miss. Our ticket link is in bio and we are offering discounted tickets for students! #concert #classical #singing

Date: Friday December 13th
Location: St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave Kelowna
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM

Mark your calendars because Candesca invites you to Christmas at the Cathedral!! This night will be magical and something you won’t want to miss. Our ticket link is in bio and we are offering discounted tickets for students! #concert #classical #singing

Date: Friday December 13th
Location: St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave Kelowna
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM

Meet Baylee:

Baylee Hunt has been singing for over 15 years. She first joined Candesca in 2013 and enjoyed three years with the group, including performing tour of New York City. She returned to the group in 2022 to continue fostering her love of classical singing. Outside of music, Baylee is a lawyer, practicing in commercial litigation and insolvency.
#sing #music #classicalmusic #candesca

Meet Baylee:

Baylee Hunt has been singing for over 15 years. She first joined Candesca in 2013 and enjoyed three years with the group, including performing tour of New York City. She returned to the group in 2022 to continue fostering her love of classical singing. Outside of music, Baylee is a lawyer, practicing in commercial litigation and insolvency.
#sing #music #classicalmusic #candesca

Meet Rachael:

Rachael began singing in elementary school christmas concerts and hasn’t left the stage since. Throughout middle and highschool Rachael enjoyed participating in a number of musicals and singing jazz gigs among friends. In 2022, Rachael joined Candesca and fell in love with classical voice and training. She is honoured to learn from her fellow singers and Alexandra. Outside of music, Rachael is pursuing a degree of Health and Exercise Science at the University of British Columbia.
#sing #classicalmusic #candesca

Meet Rachael:

Rachael began singing in elementary school christmas concerts and hasn’t left the stage since. Throughout middle and highschool Rachael enjoyed participating in a number of musicals and singing jazz gigs among friends. In 2022, Rachael joined Candesca and fell in love with classical voice and training. She is honoured to learn from her fellow singers and Alexandra. Outside of music, Rachael is pursuing a degree of Health and Exercise Science at the University of British Columbia.
#sing #classicalmusic #candesca

Candesca is back and so excited to start our 2024/25 season!! This is a sneak peek of our recent photoshoot!

We want to thank @fordsalon @fordmomentum @hairbydavid_ for donating their time and making everyone’s hair look fantastic

We also want to thank @rmcphotoworks for the amazing headshots and group photos.

To find tickets for our upcoming concerts please look at the link placed in our bio. Can’t wait to see you all at the show🤍🤍

Candesca is back and so excited to start our 2024/25 season!! This is a sneak peek of our recent photoshoot!

We want to thank @fordsalon @fordmomentum @hairbydavid_ for donating their time and making everyone’s hair look fantastic

We also want to thank @rmcphotoworks for the amazing headshots and group photos.

To find tickets for our upcoming concerts please look at the link placed in our bio. Can’t wait to see you all at the show🤍🤍

Join us June 15 - Link in bio 💫

Join us June 15 - Link in bio 💫

Candesca is an ensemble of women, but we love when Ethan Hatley-Webster joins us! This classic song is The Prayer - you've probably heard it moat often performed by Andrea Bocelli, but we daresay Ethan sounds just as good 😉 this time, he is joined by Nika Louw.

Candesca is an ensemble of women, but we love when Ethan Hatley-Webster joins us! This classic song is The Prayer - you've probably heard it moat often performed by Andrea Bocelli, but we daresay Ethan sounds just as good 😉 this time, he is joined by Nika Louw.

Join us for an evening of Candesca favourites accompanied by a string quartet. It's bound to be a night to remember!

Link in bio for tickets

Join us for an evening of Candesca favourites accompanied by a string quartet. It's bound to be a night to remember!

Link in bio for tickets

What a trip! We are so sad to be leaving NYC after an incredibile week.

Yesterday we had the privilege of performing at two beautiful Episcopal cathedrals. Stay tuned for some clips of what we sang!

P.S. - we would love to see you at our concert on June 15! Check out the link in bio for more info and tickets ✨

What a trip! We are so sad to be leaving NYC after an incredibile week.

Yesterday we had the privilege of performing at two beautiful Episcopal cathedrals. Stay tuned for some clips of what we sang!

P.S. - we would love to see you at our concert on June 15! Check out the link in bio for more info and tickets ✨

Candesca is in NYC! This coming Monday, May 27, we have the great honour of performing at Carnegie Hall. Until then, we're taking on Manhattan 🏙️

At Carnegie, Candesca will be performing Mozart's Vespers in an ensemble of 100 voices from across North America under the direction of Dr. Melvin Unger.

The following day, Candesca will perform 2 short concerts, one at St John the Divine Cathedral and one at St Bartholomew's Cathedral.

Wish you were here? We do, too. For our friends back home, please join us on June 15 for our post-NYC concert in Kelowna! Link in bio.

Candesca is in NYC! This coming Monday, May 27, we have the great honour of performing at Carnegie Hall. Until then, we're taking on Manhattan 🏙️

At Carnegie, Candesca will be performing Mozart's Vespers in an ensemble of 100 voices from across North America under the direction of Dr. Melvin Unger.

The following day, Candesca will perform 2 short concerts, one at St John the Divine Cathedral and one at St Bartholomew's Cathedral.

Wish you were here? We do, too. For our friends back home, please join us on June 15 for our post-NYC concert in Kelowna! Link in bio.

Missed our concert in April? Don't despair!

When Candesca returns from Carnegie Wall, we will perform at St Mike's Cathedral in Kelowna once again. This time, we will be joined by a professional string quartet for 5 pieces, including the song in this video - Kala Kalla.

Saturday, June 15
7pm
The Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels on Sutherland

Link in bio for tickets 🎟️ ✨

Missed our concert in April? Don't despair!

When Candesca returns from Carnegie Wall, we will perform at St Mike's Cathedral in Kelowna once again. This time, we will be joined by a professional string quartet for 5 pieces, including the song in this video - Kala Kalla.

Saturday, June 15
7pm
The Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels on Sutherland

Link in bio for tickets 🎟️ ✨

Yes, you read that right... Carnegie Hall! As Candesca prepares for a trip to New York, join us for an afternoon of repertoire in Kelowna.

Sun Apr 28 2-4pm

@ Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels

Candesca is honoured to have been invited to perform the Mozart Vespers at Carnegie Hall in a choir of 100 voices. While in New York, we will also be performing 2 Candesca-only concerts.

As our final concert before this trip, Candesca is proud to present a selection of music spanning centuries and continents. Join us for Candesca favourites, such as Nella Fantasia and Lascia Ch'io Pianga, a capella compositions, and classical and contemporary pieces from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/candesca-carnegie-hall-bound-tickets-877691909127?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Yes, you read that right... Carnegie Hall! As Candesca prepares for a trip to New York, join us for an afternoon of repertoire in Kelowna.

Sun Apr 28 2-4pm

@ Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels

Candesca is honoured to have been invited to perform the Mozart Vespers at Carnegie Hall in a choir of 100 voices. While in New York, we will also be performing 2 Candesca-only concerts.

As our final concert before this trip, Candesca is proud to present a selection of music spanning centuries and continents. Join us for Candesca favourites, such as Nella Fantasia and Lascia Ch'io Pianga, a capella compositions, and classical and contemporary pieces from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/candesca-carnegie-hall-bound-tickets-877691909127?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Vernon show! Our final concert of 2023 is this Wednesday- get your tickets at the link in bio!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Vernon show! Our final concert of 2023 is this Wednesday- get your tickets at the link in bio!

It's that time of year again... Candesca's annual Christmas concert is just a week away! Join us on December 13 for a selection of sacred music and classic holiday favourites.

Can't make it on the 13th? Don't despair - thanks to Alex, a beloved member of Candesca, we have a second show in Vernon on December 10.

All tickets can be purchased at the link in bio!

It's that time of year again... Candesca's annual Christmas concert is just a week away! Join us on December 13 for a selection of sacred music and classic holiday favourites.

Can't make it on the 13th? Don't despair - thanks to Alex, a beloved member of Candesca, we have a second show in Vernon on December 10.

All tickets can be purchased at the link in bio!

Meet Rachael! A triple-threat performer extraordinaire with an angelic voice 😇

Favourite piece of the season: Ave Maria

Fun fact: Rachael graduated early from high-school and during her last semester, travelled to Greece and Turkey.

Meet Rachael! A triple-threat performer extraordinaire with an angelic voice 😇

Favourite piece of the season: Ave Maria

Fun fact: Rachael graduated early from high-school and during her last semester, travelled to Greece and Turkey.

Nella Fantasia, a classic Candesca piece. We are excited to perform this at the gala!

Nella Fantasia, a classic Candesca piece. We are excited to perform this at the gala!

Meet Baylee! Baylee has been a Candesca member for many years and we are honoured to have her back this season. She is an amazing addition to the group and we can't imagine Candesca without her!

Favourite piece of the season: In Paradisum

Fun Fact: Baylee first visited New York with Candesca in 2015 and is excited to return again in May next year!

Meet Baylee! Baylee has been a Candesca member for many years and we are honoured to have her back this season. She is an amazing addition to the group and we can't imagine Candesca without her!

Favourite piece of the season: In Paradisum

Fun Fact: Baylee first visited New York with Candesca in 2015 and is excited to return again in May next year!

Did you miss us? Then you're in luck - Candesca will be back performing soon! On September 9th, our Gala event will take place at an exclusive venue in Peachland. You may even see some familiar faces from previous generations of Candesca 😉

We are thrilled to announce that Candesca has been invited to perform Mozart's Vespers at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Dr Melvin Unger. Not only will the gala on September 9 be an unforgettable show, it will also be a fundraiser to help get us to New York.

For tickets and more information, see the link in bio.

Did you miss us? Then you're in luck - Candesca will be back performing soon! On September 9th, our Gala event will take place at an exclusive venue in Peachland. You may even see some familiar faces from previous generations of Candesca 😉

We are thrilled to announce that Candesca has been invited to perform Mozart's Vespers at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Dr Melvin Unger. Not only will the gala on September 9 be an unforgettable show, it will also be a fundraiser to help get us to New York.

For tickets and more information, see the link in bio.

Yesterday was our first concert of the summer and we could not be more thrilled to be doing it all again on Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us 🧡

Yesterday was our first concert of the summer and we could not be more thrilled to be doing it all again on Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us 🧡

Meet Alexandrina! She has absolutely blown us away with her stunning voice, and we know you all will feel the same.

Fun fact: Alexandrina's dream destination is Antarctica

Favourite piece of the season: tie between Dravidian Dithyramb and In Paradisum

Catch her at our concerts - June 25, June 30, July 21

Meet Alexandrina! She has absolutely blown us away with her stunning voice, and we know you all will feel the same.

Fun fact: Alexandrina's dream destination is Antarctica

Favourite piece of the season: tie between Dravidian Dithyramb and In Paradisum

Catch her at our concerts - June 25, June 30, July 21

Yesterday was our dress rehearsal... we are so excited to sing in this beautiful space! Next stop: concert #1 😉

Yesterday was our dress rehearsal... we are so excited to sing in this beautiful space! Next stop: concert #1 😉

Meet our INCREDIBLE artistic director, Alexandra Babbel. Candesca has been under the direction of Alexandra since it's inception and we could not be more fortunate. Her leadership has led generations of young women to friendship, musical mastery and fulfilling performance.

Meet our INCREDIBLE artistic director, Alexandra Babbel. Candesca has been under the direction of Alexandra since it's inception and we could not be more fortunate. Her leadership has led generations of young women to friendship, musical mastery and fulfilling performance.

Meet Eva! She is new to Candesca (and Kelowna) this year. We are so fortunate to have this smart and talented young lady in the group.

Fun fact: Eva lived in the U.S. for five years

Favourite song of the season: Dravidian Dithyramb

Catch her at the concerts - June 25, June 30, July 21

Meet Eva! She is new to Candesca (and Kelowna) this year. We are so fortunate to have this smart and talented young lady in the group.

Fun fact: Eva lived in the U.S. for five years

Favourite song of the season: Dravidian Dithyramb

Catch her at the concerts - June 25, June 30, July 21

We have fun ☺️💕

We have fun ☺️💕

Meet Emily! This amazing lady is a returning member of Candesca.

Fun fact: Emily wrote 2 fiction novels (not published) in high school and is currently working on her third! She also had a short story published in her college anthology.

Favourite piece of the season: Lascia Ch’io Pianga

Meet Emily! This amazing lady is a returning member of Candesca.

Fun fact: Emily wrote 2 fiction novels (not published) in high school and is currently working on her third! She also had a short story published in her college anthology.

Favourite piece of the season: Lascia Ch’io Pianga

Meet Lillian! This is her first year in Candesca and she is blowing us away.

Fun fact: the song 'Evening Hymn' (which we will perform this summer) is actually an english translation of 'Abends, Will Ich Schlafen Geh'n' from the German opera Hansel and Gretl.

Favourite piece of the season: Nella Fantasia

Catch this sweet soul at our summer concerts!

Meet Lillian! This is her first year in Candesca and she is blowing us away.

Fun fact: the song 'Evening Hymn' (which we will perform this summer) is actually an english translation of 'Abends, Will Ich Schlafen Geh'n' from the German opera Hansel and Gretl.

Favourite piece of the season: Nella Fantasia

Catch this sweet soul at our summer concerts!

Meet Nika 👋

This is Nika's third season in Candesca and she is thrilled to be performing with this group.

Fun fact: Nika speaks Afrikaans fluently

Favourite piece of the season: Nella Fantasia

Catch her at the concerts - June 25, June 30, July 31

Meet Nika 👋

This is Nika's third season in Candesca and she is thrilled to be performing with this group.

Fun fact: Nika speaks Afrikaans fluently

Favourite piece of the season: Nella Fantasia

Catch her at the concerts - June 25, June 30, July 31

Shenanigans.

Nika: "singing from the womb"
Alexandra: "a womb with a view"

I promise we actually sing too, but our rehearsals always contain a fair amount of laughter!

#vocalensemble #puns #shenanigans

Shenanigans.

Nika: "singing from the womb"
Alexandra: "a womb with a view"

I promise we actually sing too, but our rehearsals always contain a fair amount of laughter!

#vocalensemble #puns #shenanigans

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