The British Columbia Girls Choir is dedicated to the practice, advancement and enjoyment of music. Singers are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles and languages, from the Renaissance to Contemporary works, with an accent on compositions of quality and lasting value. Singers are encouraged to achieve musical excellence and then share their accomplishments with audiences around the world. The British Columbia Girls Choir Society evolved from the Academy West Schola Cantorum choral programme founded in 1998. Fiona Blackburn joined the artistic team in 2000 when the singers traveled to Australia for an International Olympic Choral Festival, where they sang at the Olympic Torch Relay and in the Sydney Opera House.  BCGC offers two rehearsal locations: New Westminster and Maple Ridge, providing access to the programme from all areas of the Lower Mainland. Our membership comes from 12 school districts through out the Lower Mainland. Highlights of recent seasons include: the release of our AngelSong CD; a six-city concert tour of China; the nomination to the Provincial Music Festival and the Greta Sharp Award for the Best Performance.

Fiona Blackburn leads the musical team and brings with her a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance and a Bachelor of Education Degree. Her many and varied musical experiences include: singing, recording and touring with the Vancouver Chamber Choir; solo appearances with many ensembles including the Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Opera, CBC Vancouver Orchestra, Symphony Nova Scotia, Vancouver New Music and the newly formed Erato Ensemble. Fiona enjoyed five summers as a featured vocalist aboard an Alaskan cruise ship. She has two solo recordings of Celtic music to her credit, and is a sought-after adjudicator and clinician.