April 7 – 9, 2026.
St. Michaels Cathedral
The COPAF Voice discipline gives singers of all ages the chance to perform at St. Michael’s Cathedral, one of the Okanagan’s most inspiring acoustic spaces. Participants receive valuable feedback from professional adjudicators, take part in exclusive masterclasses, and have the opportunity to qualify for the BC Provincials. This is where expression, artistry, and technique come together in perfect harmony.
Meet Our Voice Adjudicator: Kiiri Michelsen
Canadian-Norwegian mezzo-soprano Kiiri Michelsen is celebrated for her warm, expressive voice and versatility across genres—from Bach to Gershwin, Vivaldi to Weill. A passionate interpreter of both classical and contemporary repertoire, she has premiered works by Liova Bueno, David Loeb, and Anna Höstman, and frequently collaborates with composers on new creations written for her voice.
On stage, Kiiri has performed roles including Carmen, Hermia, Ottavia, Lucretia, and Hansel, and originated The Young Lady in Höstman’s chamber opera What Time Is It Now? for CBC Radio and the Victoria Symphony. Recent highlights include performances with the Victoria Baroque Players, Pacific Baroque Festival, and Victoria Symphony, as well as her family-friendly project Storytime Songs.
An advocate for Scandinavian art song, Kiiri brings this enchanting repertoire to new audiences through concerts and coaching. She holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and has trained internationally with many of Canada’s leading pedagogues.
Based in Victoria, B.C., Kiiri lives with her composer husband and their two children.
Voice Categories
Traditional Folk Song, Art Song, Baroque, Sacred Traditional, Canadian Composer, German Lieder, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio, Vocal Duet / Trio, Recital & Concert Group Classes
Early 20th Century, Mid-20th Century (Golden Age), Late 20th Century, Contemporary, Movie Musicals, Duet & Trio
Early 20th Century Popular, Mid 20th Century Popular, Late 20th / 21st Century Popular, Movie Songs, Canadian, Duet / Group
Elementary, Middle, High School Choirs, Community / Church Choirs (Youth & Adult), Chamber Choirs
Poetry (Lyric, Canadian, Original, Duo), Prose (Narrative, Storytelling), Dramatic Arts (Monologue, Shakespeare, Duo), Public Speaking, Spoken Word / Rap
Rules & Syllabus
Please review the official COPAF Voice Syllabi for full details, including time limits, adjudication criteria, and Provincial qualification requirements.
Students and teachers are encouraged to read through the syllabus carefully to ensure they enter the appropriate class or age division.