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Justine Wilks Director; Con Shandro, Accompanist The Girls’ Choir functions as a major performing and touring ensemble.

Singers in the Girls’ Choir are given the opportunity to achieve the highest possible artistic standards through the study and performance of quality choral literature while developing musical friendships based on the common pursuit of shared values and goals. Choristers are expected to welcome challenges, share a keen desire to achieve excellence and experience the joy of shared music making. In addition to being active locally, the choir has performed throughout Western Canada, Europe and Asia. Choristers and parents have an active schedule of rehearsals, workshops, performances and fundraising activities.

10/09/2026

We are doing a fundraiser. Cards are $20 and can be used at any time. The Silver Buckle has a section for minors under 18 so families can go together! Thank you in advance for your support! 👍😊

09/23/2026

We are so proud to welcome back Constantine Shandro for his 38th year as accompanist for the Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir! 🎹

Con teaches piano at the Medicine Hat College and assists string, vocal and wind
students for recitals, exams and festivals at both the local and provincial levels.

Since joining the MHC Girls Choir as accompanist in 1988, he has performed at
numerous festivals, workshops, concerts and competitions on four continents, most
recently at the Sea Sun Festival in Spain in 2025.

Con holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Alberta, with graduate studies at the University of British Columbia and University of Calgary.

He enjoys outdoor photography, gardening and lending a hand at the family farm.

We are so lucky to have such a devoted, talented, and beloved accompanist. A highlight each year is when Con and his talented wife Elaine preform a duet at our Christmas performance.

Thanks for all you do Con! Here’s to a great 2026/27 season! 🎹

09/21/2026

Welcome back for another year of Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir! 🎶

We are so delighted to welcome back and introduce for another year, our Choir Director Justine Wilks.

Justine Wilks is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she earned both her Master of Music in Voice Performance with a specialization in Vocal Pedagogy (2010) and her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance (2008). She also holds a Diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College (2005).
Justine has pursued additional studies at the Vancouver International Song Institute, Lied Austria in Leibnitz, Austria and at the Centre for Opera Studies in Sulmona, Italy. An active voice and choral adjudicator, Justine is also a board member for the Medicine Hat branch of theAlberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ARMTA).

At the Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music, Justine has served as a voice instructor, director of the MHC Community Chorus, and choral specialist for the Bring Back the Music school choral program. She is currently the director of the MHC Girls’ Choir and is completing her Bachelor of Education.
Justine’s work reflects her deep passion for performance, music education, and nurturing artistic excellence within her community.

Thank you for all you do Justine! We are so lucky to have you. 💛 Here’s to another amazing season! 🎶

08/24/2026

It’s that time of year again! 👋👋👋

Please join us for our annual Medicine Hat College Girls Choir Annual General Meeting.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm
📍 Medicine Hat Cultural Centre Theatre
✅ AGM is mandatory for all MHCGH families (one representative per family). We’ll discuss choir business, elect the executive, and hold parent orientation.

Can’t wait to see you! Send us an email or DM if you have any questions.

08/11/2026

🎶 Call for auditions for the 2026/27 Medicine Hat College Girls Choir has begun! Auditions can be booked through our Director Justine Wilks at [email protected] 🎶

Meet girls your age, express your passion for music, and make fun memories along the way!

05/04/2026

Please join us for our final Spring performance of the year May 20th at 7pm at Fifth Avenue United Church. All are welcome.

04/16/2026

Congratulations Shelia Gunderson on winning our Spring 50/50 Raffle! 💐

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our choir!

Address

299 College Drive SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A3Y6

Telephone

+14035293880

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