About Allegra singers
Who We Are
The Allegra Singers is an adult, non-auditioned, community-based choir that has enjoyed performing in many events and holding regular concerts since 1996. Larger performances have included “2000 Voices” to celebrate the millennium, “Sing for a Lifetime” in 2002, and a 2018 tour of Ireland. We’ve also enjoyed more intimate performances for small groups and local businesses. Our venues have ranged from Hatley and Craigdarroch Castles to singing in the park in Ganges on Saltspring Island.
We are a registered charity and non-profit society dedicated to contributing to local causes. Every season the Allegra Singers give back to the community by making a donation to a local charity. Visit our community page to learn more about the numerous charities we have supported.
Our Director
Allegra Singers is privileged to have Lana Betts as our choral director since January 2023. Lana’s choral directing experience has included other community choirs in the greater Victoria region and beyond. Choirs include the Mardi Minstrels in Oak Bay, the Esquimalt United Church choir, and the Knox Presbyterian Church choir in Sooke. Having spent a few years in Iceland, Lana also directed the Choir of Stykkishólmur Church there.
Lana holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University, graduate-level studies in musical pedagogy from the University of Calgary, and a diploma in voice pedagogy from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. We are glad to have you, Lana!
Our Accompanist
Alistair Kornelsen is an extraordinary pianist and accompanist who has worked with the Allegra Singers since 2017. Alistair holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano from the Augustana Campus at the University of Alberta and brings a wide range of experience and expertise to the choir.
We have been very blessed to have Alistair with us, whose precision and wonderful talent never ceases to amaze us!
BCCF
The Allegra Singers is a proud member of the BC Choral Federation
Province of BC
We acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia.
