Who are the fire choirs?
The Fire Choirs are Edmonton's newest community-based singing ensembles dedicated to empowering young people through the transformative power of music. Rooted in the principles of equity, inclusion, and social justice, our choir provides a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for youth of all backgrounds and identities to come together in harmony—both musically and socially.
Open to singers ages 11–17, Fire Choirs embraces cultural diversity and actively works to remove barriers to participation, including financial and systemic obstacles. We offer sliding-scale tuition and inclusive programming that reflects the voices and stories of the communities we serve. Choristers are admitted through a simple audition and can expect a year of rehearsals, performances, workshops, and possibly tours.
Our repertoire spans genres, languages, and traditions from around the world, with a focus on music that promotes empathy, understanding, and community engagement. Through regular rehearsals, performances, and outreach initiatives, we aim to foster not only musical excellence but also leadership, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging in every singer.
At Fire Choirs, we believe that every young person deserves to be heard—and that when we sing together, we build a more just and compassionate world.
Open to singers ages 11–17, Fire Choirs embraces cultural diversity and actively works to remove barriers to participation, including financial and systemic obstacles. We offer sliding-scale tuition and inclusive programming that reflects the voices and stories of the communities we serve. Choristers are admitted through a simple audition and can expect a year of rehearsals, performances, workshops, and possibly tours.
Our repertoire spans genres, languages, and traditions from around the world, with a focus on music that promotes empathy, understanding, and community engagement. Through regular rehearsals, performances, and outreach initiatives, we aim to foster not only musical excellence but also leadership, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging in every singer.
At Fire Choirs, we believe that every young person deserves to be heard—and that when we sing together, we build a more just and compassionate world.
meet our artistic director
Miss Kim
Kimberley Denis (M.Mus., B.Mus., B.Comm.) brings a dynamic combination of musical excellence, leadership, and warmth to her work as Artistic Director of Fire Choirs. Known for her energy and enthusiasm both on stage and off, Kimberley is an in-demand soloist, choral clinician, vocal coach, and adjudicator across Canada.
She holds a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of Alberta, dual undergraduate degrees in Commerce and Music from Mount Allison University, and diplomas in Education and Contemporary Vocal Performance from Red Deer College.
Kimberley is currently the vocal instructor and choir director at The King’s University in Edmonton and the founder of Purple Door Music Academy, a thriving private music studio in Edmonton. She sings professionally with Pro Coro Canada and is an accomplished performer, with roles in musical theatre productions such as Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years, Anything Goes, and Fiddler on the Roof.
As a conductor, Kimberley has led a wide range of youth and adult ensembles. The founding and former director of Shumayela, part of the Korora (formerly Kokopelli) Choir Association, she currently conducts River City Chorus, a non-auditioned adult community choir, in addition to her work with Fire Choirs. She has directed choirs at MusiCamp Alberta, The Naramata Summer Music Week, and various school and honour choirs across Alberta and British Columbia.
Kimberley is also an arranger and published composer, with works available through Cypress Music and Augsburg Fortress. She has received international commissions, including arrangements for schools in Chile and the United Arab Emirates.
With a deep passion for accessible, inclusive, and community-centered music education, Kimberley Denis leads Fire Choirs with a vision to inspire and uplift every young voice.
She holds a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of Alberta, dual undergraduate degrees in Commerce and Music from Mount Allison University, and diplomas in Education and Contemporary Vocal Performance from Red Deer College.
Kimberley is currently the vocal instructor and choir director at The King’s University in Edmonton and the founder of Purple Door Music Academy, a thriving private music studio in Edmonton. She sings professionally with Pro Coro Canada and is an accomplished performer, with roles in musical theatre productions such as Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years, Anything Goes, and Fiddler on the Roof.
As a conductor, Kimberley has led a wide range of youth and adult ensembles. The founding and former director of Shumayela, part of the Korora (formerly Kokopelli) Choir Association, she currently conducts River City Chorus, a non-auditioned adult community choir, in addition to her work with Fire Choirs. She has directed choirs at MusiCamp Alberta, The Naramata Summer Music Week, and various school and honour choirs across Alberta and British Columbia.
Kimberley is also an arranger and published composer, with works available through Cypress Music and Augsburg Fortress. She has received international commissions, including arrangements for schools in Chile and the United Arab Emirates.
With a deep passion for accessible, inclusive, and community-centered music education, Kimberley Denis leads Fire Choirs with a vision to inspire and uplift every young voice.