Queer and Trans Choir Nights:
Fall/Winter 2025
BVU Sponsors:
Free for Youth and Young Adults (ages 18 - 25)
Hosted at Broad View United - 3703 St. Aidan's St.
Join us for a 3-part series of one-night-only choir events for queer and trans joy, connection, and singing! Each evening has a special theme, one featured song, and plenty of time to warm up our voices, build community, and sing together.
Volume 1 - Halloween / Samhain / All Hallows' Eve
Date: October 29
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
Theme: Spooky, mystical, magical. Costumes encouraged!
Song will be sent one week in advance
Volume 2 - Eco-Grief & Extinct Species
Date: November 26
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
Theme: Dress as your favourite extinct species, from dinosaurs to dodos!
Song exploring themes of loss, resilience, and hope
Volume 3 - Solstice & Darkest Day Vibes
Date: December 10
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
Theme: Dress up as the night sky, a tree, a roast chicken, or any solstice-inspired creation!
Song will reflect warmth, reflection, and winter brightness
For any pricing inquiries, please contact HaNa@broadviewunited.com—we don’t want finances to be a barrier for anyone of any age.
Meet our organizers:
Em Postl is a queer, non-binary voice teacher, vocalist and herbalist. They graduated from Capilano University with a degree in Jazz Voice Performance in 2014 and have a decade worth of diverse teaching experience. Committed to ongoing learning, they love to study voice methodologies such as Estill and Fitzmaurice, and recently completed a gender-affirming voice course led by Renee Yoxon. Em's teaching stands out for its emphasis on curiosity, body awareness, and self-compassion while creating an environment that encourages growth and creativity. Specializing in coaching adults new to singing, assisting seasoned vocalists facing specific challenges, and providing gender-affirming voice coaching for trans and non-binary individuals, Em brings a wealth of expertise and sensitivity to their work. Find them at sweetflagvoicestudio.com or on insta for more info!
Anna Bigland-Pritchard (she/they) is a singer, songwriter, choir director, and ecological and creative community enthusiast. Drawing on her classical training (BMus, Post-Bacc in Vocal Performance), indie-folk songwriting experience, and studies in Expressive Arts Therapy, Anna empowers singers and songwriters with mindful, supportive guidance. Equipped with hard-won strategies for overcoming vocal tension, stage fright, and shame, she loves witnessing students or groups discover the magic they didn’t know they had! Passionate about the connection between voice and identity, Anna creates a supportive, non-judgmental space for queer and allied individuals to explore, express, cherish, and nurture their voices. Find her at and abpcreative.ca and on IG here and here.
For more information, see event details HERE.