Okanagan Festival Singers

We are an auditioned choir founded by Leroy Wiens and now led by Norene Morrow. In our performing year from September to April, we  present two major concerts, with a focus on classical repertoire.  Our performances are often collaborations with small groups of instrumentalists, or accompanied by our accomplished keyboardist, Sandra Fletcher. OFS also offers special performances, choral development and musical programs, with the aim of mentoring and encouraging singers in our community.

Interested in joining? Learn  about auditions here.

Norene Morrow, Artistic Director

Norene Morrow holds an M. Mus. (Arizona) and a B. Mus. (Manitoba), both in Vocal Performance, with advanced course work in choral conducting from Brandon University, plus an Associate Diploma (ARCT, Royal Conservatory) in Speech Arts and Drama Performance, for which she was awarded a national Gold Medal. She has over 40 years of conducting and teaching experience at various institutions across Canada, plus 15 years experience as a theatre performer, music director, and stage director. Norene is also a frequent festival adjudicator and workshop clinician. 

Sandra Fletcher, Collaborative Pianist/Organist

Sandra Fletcher is a professional pianist and organist with over 40 years of international experience teaching and performing.  She has performed with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Thai Navy Orchestra, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and with many musicians in Thailand and Canada. Sandra is an accompanist for students and professional musicians, and performs a versatile solo and collaborative repertoire on both piano and organ.

Learn more about OFS on our history page.