Britney Huynh

Britney grew up as a band person whose discovery of choir in her final year of high school blazed the path to a career in choir. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both music and education from the University of Alberta, where she studied with Elizabeth Turnbull and sang with the Madrigal Singers, Concert Choir, and Chorale Saint-Jean. A UofA course with Tim Shantz ignited a passion for choral conducting that eventually led Britney to the University of British Columbia, where she completed a Master’s of Music in choral conducting, under the supervision of Graeme Langager and Hyejung Jun. While at UBC, Britney was choral assistant to the UBC Chamber Choir, Vox Choir, and Choral Union. During her time in BC, she performed with the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the 2023 BC Youth Choir. Since returning to Edmonton, Britney has performed with Pro Coro Canada, Chronos Vocal Ensemble, and is the assistant conductor for Vocal Alchemy. Britney has been named Apprentice Conductor of the 2023 Alberta Youth Choir, and also anticipates to represent Alberta in the 2024 National Youth Choir of Canada.

What is your major musical influence?

I feel like the most important musical influences in my life have come from the people that I have been so fortunate to work with. I am the musician I am today because of my incredible mentors and conducting colleagues.

What are your favorite Pro Coro Canada performances?

I loved performing A Christmas Carol. It was incredible how the storytelling and music tied into one another. I also enjoyed working with guest conductor Kari Turunen in our Good Friday performance a couple years back. 

Which performance should people come and hear, and why?

I think it depends on what your preference is. Pro Coro has so much to offer that there will surely be something for everyone to enjoy!