Andrew Whiteside

Originally from Richmond B.C Andrew is excited to perform with ProCoro Canada as a tenor and has recently completed his Masters of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of Alberta. He is an alumni of the National Youth Choir of Canada in 2022 under the direction of Jean-Sebastien Vallée. Andrew is the current conductor of the Opera Theatre class at the University of Alberta recently conducting their production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Andrew has also performed with ensembles such as Chronos Vocal ensemble, and Alberta Baroque Ensemble. 

What is your major musical influence?

My early musical experiences always revolved around singing at Church whether it be singing in the congregation as a teenage alto, or playing guitar and the drums. When I began to study music at university, I was in awe of the abundant amount of educators and conductors had to make excellent music and to push me to continue to build my own strengths as a musician.

Which performance should people come and hear, and why?

Every year I look forward to the performance on Good Friday. It is a time to reflect on the passion of Christ and immerse into the solemn yet striking music that has been set for this day.