With the support of the David Ferguson Music Fund, a special Chinook Winds Regional Gathering choir will provide music leadership at the May 5, 2024, Celebration of Ministry Worship Service under the leadership of conductor Elizabeth Paynter (at right).

Even if you aren’t attending the Regional Gathering at McDougall United Church, Calgary, May 2-5, 2024, you are invited to join the choir. Rehearsals will take place at 8 pm each evening of the Regional Gathering. Please email Chinook Winds Presiding Officer Joanne Anquist, if you would like to be part of the choir.

Choir director Elizabeth Paynter is the artistic director of the Children and Youth Choral Program at Mount Royal University, the founder and director of EnChor Chamber Choir, an auditioned vocal ensemble, and the director of music at Scarboro United Church, Calgary. Elizabeth is passionate about making music accessible to all, and her extensive teaching experience allows her to guide and motivate musicians of all ages to the highest level of achievement, with much joy and laughter along the way.

Previously, Elizabeth Paynter was a music specialist with the Calgary Board of Education
for 35 years, and from early in her teaching career began directing choirs in the Calgary
choral community.