Coastal Sound Youth Choir has gained an influential reputation in the Canadian choral community for its passionate and imaginative performances. The choir is made up of young people ages 15 to 24, representing municipalities across Metro Vancouver. Conductors Morna Edmundson, Carrie Tennant, Joel Tranquilla and current conductor Will de Sousa have each played critical and formative roles in the shaping and success of this choir over the past 30 years, and it has won numerous national accolades over its history.

Eclectic, heartfelt, creative, and full of the energy and determination of youth, Coastal Sound Youth Choir performances have become a destination for music fans. At the core of the ensemble is a care and respect for the music, which builds powerful connections between singers and listeners.

Under the direction of Will de Sousa, Coastal Sound Youth Choir strives to create opportunities for singers to grow as artists and individuals, and gain a sense of belonging through involvement in a welcoming community. The environment Will and his singers create together is built on empathy, dedication, and authenticity.

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