Special Events/Discounts

• Festival Passes available now
• Limited Pay-What-You-Will tickets available per performance
• If you require an attendant, aide, or companion, they are still required to have a ticket. Please contact coordinator@skirtsafire.com and we’ll book a ticket for the accompanying person at no extra cost.

Accessibility Measures for Songs in the Sanctuary

ChandraTala

ChandraTala (Sanskrit for “rhythm of the moon”) was founded in September 2019 and is the Korora Choir Association’s upper voices choir for experienced soprano and alto singers of any gender identity. 

The choir has collaborated with local and national musicians and groups, including the Canadian Chamber Choir, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Ariose, and Maddie Storvold. ChandraTala continues to perform and collaborate throughout the community, pursue diverse repertoire, commission and premiere new works, work with clinicians locally and nationally, and support one another in community and song. 

Ariose

Ariose, a treble voice choir, led by Artistic Director, Jolaine Kerley, has been enchanting audiences in Edmonton since its inception in 1995. With a mission rooted in celebrating the rich tapestry of Canadian composers, this nationally recognized ensemble has become known for its artistic excellence. Through programing, collaboration, outreach, and commissioning, Ariose maintains an unwavering commitment to showcasing the wealth of musical talent that Canada has to offer. Ariose frequently collaborates with Edmonton area choirs and is excited to be performing at the 2026 SkirtsAfire Songs in the Sanctuary concert. 

Nottingham Women’s Choir

In 2016 Nottingham Women’s Choir formally began, in response to a growing desire on the part of the mothers of the youth singers to have their own opportunity to create and share beautiful music together. Over the years, this non-auditioned choir has flourished, welcoming new singers and performing at seniors’ lodges, local and provincial festivals, and concerts in Sherwood Park and Edmonton. In April 2024 the choir was awarded the President’s Scholarship at the Sherwood Park Music Festival. This amazing group of women is directed by Amy Appleton and accompanied by Janine Fisher.

Claire Coupland Trio

Claire Coupland, Guitar & Vocals
Anna Luth, Percussion & Vocals
Regan Luth, Violin & Vocals

There is a pureness to Claire’s voice that can silence a room. A moving songwriter and compelling guitarist, contemporary singer songwriter Claire Coupland combines her smooth signature folk finger picking, soaring melodies and a dose of jazz-school chord changes. Claire has been relentlessly touring and appearing in festivals all over Canada, The US and The UK, drawing audiences into her intimate and heart wrenching performances. Claire has been featured as musical artist in residence at venues across Canada (Banff Centre, Ryga Arts Festival, UJAM Jazz Workshop), and has run workshops about Song Writing music business, guitar, independent management and songwriting. She seeks to keep the art of song writing and storytelling alive, in a world swaying toward technology dominance. Her music has reached #3 in the national college/community radio charts, had steady CBC & BBC UK airplay, and rave reviews from music publications around the world who laud her lyricism, deft guitar playing and rich vocals, and a powerful, yet tender delivery. Claire Coupland brings a graceful contemporary feel to modern folk music, always with a touch of her “wicked sense of humour” (Rik Emmett, Triumph).

An Evening In The Valley concert series describes my performances as, “One of the most gifted singers, writers and performers to grace our stage, with a weird warm and wonderful charm and relatable sense of humor.”