About

Whitehorse Concerts is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to:

Promoting and organizing the delivery of live classical music concerts and recitals in Whitehorse and rural communities for the general public and in schools.

Engaging visiting and local artists as performers at concerts and recitals.

Facilitating participation of local music teachers, students and performers in master classes and workshops with visiting artists.

Working with fellow arts organizations to deliver live classical music in the Yukon through classical music concerts, festival and other related events.

History

Whitehorse concerts started over 40 years ago with performances in the local high school gym, and later in a church. The Yukon Arts Centre opened in 1992, and we were finally able to present our concerts in a luxurious brand new theatre. Over the years we have presented everything from the Edmonton Symphony and Tafelmusik, to world-renowned chamber ensembles, piano duos, and virtually every other genre in classical music. We have also presented top quality jazz ensembles and some of the best children’s performers in Canada and the U.S. Whitehorse Concerts is proud to have served Whitehorse and rural communities through our school programming in past years.

Our Board of Directors

Joanne Lewis, President
Joanne is the Executive Director of Northern Institute of Social Justice.

Edith Healy, Vice President
Edith is a retired teacher and an avid quilter. Her work has been featured in several fundraising campaigns for our organization.

Norma Felker, Secretary
Norma is the Assistant City Clerk for The City Of Whitehorse and makes sure that our t’s are crossed and our i’s are dotted.

Jean Johnson, Director
Jean is a retired teacher and has been actively involved with Whitehorse Concerts for many years.

Elayne Sayney, Director
Elayne is a music educator with a special interest in playing the harp.

Patrick Egan, Director
Patrick is retired from the RCMP and has a degree in music.

Judy Greenhill, Director
Judy is a musician and recent import to the Yukon.

Katie Avery, Artistic/Executive Director
Katie has a degree in music and was previously the organizer of the Gallery Recital Series and the Yukon Music Festival.