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Christmastide by Candesca

Catch the replay of our December 2025 Christmas Concert, featuring Cantabile, at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels

in Kelowna, BC

Candesca has toured eleven countries, performing for audiences worldwide, including several in Europe. The tour culminated in a special visit to Kelowna's sister city, Veendam (Netherlands), and featured moving performances at Trinity Wall Street Church and St. Paul's Chapel, both located at Ground Zero in New York City.

Throwback to our flash mob downtown last year in May!!

#singing #classical #kasugai #candesca #music

Like a Blossom 🌸✨

An evening of harmony, growth, and voices rising together. Join our women’s ensemble as we unfold something beautiful on May 23. Tickets are on sale tap the link in our bio for more information.

#LikeABlossom #WomensEnsemble #classical #singing

Did you know that Candesca sang at Carnegie Hall??

Here’s a throwback from our trip 2024 trip to NYC
#candesca #mozart #newyork #classical #throwback

A little insight into Bella Ciao from one of our members, who composed this arrangement for Candesca

Here’s a peek at our most recent Christmas concert. We hope you join us in the Spring where we will showcase some new repertoire!!

#music #classical #spring #ensemble #women

Candesca is so excited to begin working on new music for the Spring!!

But first take a quick look at how much work is put into preparing, picking, and recording rehearsal tracks by our incredible director Alexandra. This is done before we even begin practicing.
#spring #classical #rehersal #practice #music

We are so excited for our Christmas concert that’s just around the corner!!

If you haven’t yet, make sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time. Our concert is tomorrow night at 7:30pm at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Ticket link is in bio!!
We hope to see you there

#christmas #concert #singing

Congratulations to the ensemble for a successful first concert!! If you missed the first concert we would love to see you in Kelowna at St. Michael’s Cathedral on Friday December 12th at 7:30

Ticket link in bio!!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night in Vernon. If you were unable to attend last night we have another concert this coming Friday the 12th at 7:30. We hope to see you there! Ticket link in bio!!
#music #classical #christmas #singing

We are one week out from our Christmas concert which is Friday December 12th at 7:30pm

If you haven’t already remember to purchase your tickets, our ticket link is in the bio at the top of the page!!
#christmas #classical #snow #music

Happy first of December, remember we will be performing this weekend at 3:00pm Sunday the 7th at the Vernon Community Music School Carriage House

Entrance is by donation and we can’t wait to see you there!!
#music #vernon #christmas #singing “classical

We are so excited to get the opportunity to perform our Christmas music on December 7th and the 12th!! You won’t want to miss this concert.

On the 7th we will be at the Vernon Community Music School Carriage House at 3:00pm. Entrance is by donation.

On the 12th we will be at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Kelowna at 7:30pm. The ticket link is in our bio so make sure to purchase before we sell out!!
#concert #classical #music #ensemble #christmas

Candesca will be performing:
7:30pm December 12 at St. Michael’s Cathedral

You won’t want to miss this magical night filled with beautiful Christmas music to celebrate the season.

Ticket link is in our bio. Get them now before they sell out!!
#singing #christmas #music #classical #ensemble

We all love when Alex teaches music theory!! Thank you so much

#voice #theory #musictheory #singing

Candesca is back!! and we are so excited for the 25/26 season

We know it’s a little early but save the date for December 12th 2025 where we will be having our annual Christmas concert at St. Micheal’s cathedral and you won’t want to miss it!
#candesca #singing #music # concert

Meet Emma:

Emma relocated to Kelowna from the UK in January 2023, bringing with her many years of experience performing and a deep passion for music. Starting with woodwind and piano, she began voice lessons at age 11 and has since performed with a variety of ensembles across the UK. She has a love of early music but has enjoyed expanding her musical horizons under the tuition of Alexandra Babbel. She is honoured to sing with Candesca among new friends.

Meet Sophia:

Sophia is a Canadian lyric soprano based in the Okanagan Valley. Since completing her Bachelor of Music at the University of Victoria, Sophia has been active in performance, administrative, and tech roles within the Canadian musical theatre and classical music scene. Her recent performance credits include productions with Opera Kelowna, OACME, the Kelowna Actors Studio, Alexandra Babbel’s Studio, and AURA Chamber Choir. This last year, she has also accomplished training intensives with Opera NUOVA and Opera Kelowna. With her diverse background and passion for music, Sophia is poised to become a leading figure in Canadian classical music.

Meet Helena:

Helena grew up in Kelowna, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UBCO, before moving to Vancouver Island. Throughout high school, Helena experienced multiple musical performance opportunities as Alexandra’s pupil, and as a member of Candesca in 2016. Since moving back home, Helena is excited to incorporate music in her life once again. When not singing, Helena enjoys hiking, running, playing crib, and working as a nurse in Kelowna’s mental health/substance use sector.

Nature & Divinity is tonight!!! 🌱

🎟️ Tickets are available at the door.

We can't wait to see you there 💕💗🥰

#DressRehersal #CandescaSings #VocalEnsemble #Music.

Meet Heather:

Heather began taking vocal lessons in 2012. Since moving to the Okanagan in 2022 she has been studying voice and classical training. In 2024 she enjoyed the opportunity to travel to New York with Candesca and perform at Carnegie Hall. Heather is also studying music theory and ukulele.

Join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral on May 24th at 7:30pm for a night filled with beautiful music performed by the lovely girls of the Candesca ensemble. The tickets can be purchased online through the link in our bio.

#music #classical #spring #classicalmusic

Candesca: behind the scenes 🍿🎬

People often ask us: "How often do you practice?”

💁🏽‍♀️We gather once a week, beginning with vocal warm-ups and harmonizing.

🎶 Learning the music is simple enough, but getting in tune with one another takes
time and practice.

And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of singing in harmony with a group of dedicated, beautiful people. 🥰🫶🏽

👇🏽 Comment ‘YES’ below if you’d like us to share vocal tips, warm-ups, and more BTS of our journey!

Tickets for our next performance are in the link 🔗

Meet Laura:

Laura brings to the group a combination of formal training and experience as a performer, director, and teacher. Her formal training consists of a music minor, an after degree in Fine Arts, Orff levels I-III, and private voice study where she is currently working on her ARCT in vocal performance. She has experience performing and serving as Associate Children’s Chorus Master with Opera Kelowna (“la Boheme”, “Carmen” and “Amahl and the Night Visitors”) as well as Associate Conductor for Candesca and a 10-year tenure as Artistic Director for Kelowna Youth Choir (KCMS). She is currently the Music Specialist at Casorso Elementary (2007-present).

A message from our lovely conductor, @alexandrababbel 💗

You are cordially invited to: Nature & Divinity! 🌱

Join us for an evening of angelic sounds and good vibes.

📆 Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TICKETS:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

Meet Brynn:

Brynn is so excited to have the opportunity to sing with Candesca. Her love for singing began at a young age and she is thrilled to be part of this talented group of women. She began singing with Candesca in 2022 and is super excited for this years season. She now attends UBCO and is taking a Bachelor of Arts.

Meet Maggie:

Maggie has been playing the violin since she was 5 years old. It didn’t sound too great at the time, but she’s definitely improved a little bit since then. She comes from a loud, musical family of 13, so music has always been a major part of her life. Between construction work, teaching violin, playing for and singing with Candesca, weight-lifting, and working towards her Level 10 Violin exam, she lives a sweet and happy life.

Blending contemporary and classical, our Spring performance is bound to tickle your fancy, regardless of your taste 😉

Grab your ticket today!

🔗 Link in bio

#CandescaSings #KelownaArt #Music #Singing #SomewhereOverTheRainbow #Chorus

TEASER! 👀🎶

Nature & Divinity is right around the corner, and we are getting so excited!

Will we be seeing you there? Comment below! 👇🏽

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

#CandescaSings #Candesca #VocalEnsemble #Kelowna

✨You are invited to an evening celebrating Nature & Divinity with Candesca.

We are so excited to announce our Spring Concert taking place Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels.

Candesca will be performing an enchanting repertoire that will leave your hearts filled to the brim with wonder.

We are excited to see you there!

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/nature-and-divinity

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