Kady Bruce (she/her)

Kady grew up in Western PEI as the oldest in a musical family of 9 kids – so she learned to harmonize at a young age! She has enjoyed many musical projects over the years; community theatre, backup vocalist gigs, local jingles, performing with the non-profit touring group Up with People, and holiday concerts with her sisters to name a few. She is so excited to have this opportunity to test her voice singing with Sirens. When not singing, Kady can be found adventuring with her husband and 3 kids.

Caroline Burton (they/she)

Caroline is an multidisciplinary artist and activist originally from Wolfville, NS. Where they grew up performing with the Annapolis Valley Honour Choir and Nova Scotia Youth Choir. They studied voice with Paula Rockwell at Acadia University. This training prepared them for the many years in Toronto where Caroline received an Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre at Sheridan College. Caroline worked in Musical Theatre in Toronto, with companies like Smile Theatre, Punctuate! Theatre, Orange Girls, Theatre Sheridan etc. Caroline decided to make their way to Charlottetown where they can now be found working in the nonprofit world. After making this shift Caroline knew they needed music in their life and joined Sirens.

Suzanne Campbell (she/her)

Mezzo-soprano Suzanne Campbell received much of her early vocal training as a member of the Confederation Centre Girls’ Choir. She completed her undergraduate studies in vocal performance and music education at Dalhousie University and later received a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory. Suzanne is a regular soloist at several churches in Charlottetown and has often appeared as the alto soloist with the Confederation Singers under the direction of Don Fraser. Suzanne currently teaches singing to students of all ages at her home studio in Charlottetown where she lives with her husband and three children.

Lindsay Connolly (she/her)

Lindsay Connolly, the executive director of Under the Spire, is a PEI-born musician and arts administrator who hopes to foster arts sustainability and community relationships in an inclusive and respectful environment. After five years as a freelance grant-writer and arts administrator for organizations in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Lindsay returned to the East Coast in 2021 to begin work with Under the Spire, formerly known as Indian River Festival. She is grateful to work, play, and live in beautiful Kataganek Epekwitk, the traditional unceded territory of the L’nu and Mi’kmaq.

Kate Dempsey (they/them)

Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Kate Dempsey developed a love of choral music from an early age. Early choral experiences instilled in Kate values of collaboration and collectivity. Kate has lived and worked in many places, finding a choir wherever they landed. When not singing, Kate works as a Trauma Therapist for youth and adults with the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre. Kate can also be found volunteering in the community, swimming in the ocean, wandering around in the forest or creating things out of wood, textiles, or whatever else they can get their hands on.

Andrea Ellis (she/her)

Andrea Ellis is an educator, pianist and vocalist based out of Charlottetown, PEI, and is an active member of the province’s thriving music community. Andrea is a Registered Music Teacher (RMT) and is a certified piano teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Along with managing a thriving private studio, she is Music Director at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown, Choir Director with the River Clyde Pageant and works as a collaborative pianist with several Island choirs including Harmonia Youth Choirs, Spire Choir, and the PEI Junior Honour Choir. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Music (piano) from UPEI and is a two-time member of the National Youth Choir of Canada. She is proud to be a founding member of Sirens and looks forward to another season of singing!

Lesley Evison (she/her)

Born and raised on Prince Edward Island, Lesley Evison has loved music from a very early age. From Kinder-Music as an infant, to being on stage at the Guild Musical Theatre in her teens, Lesley has always loved sharing her musical abilities with others. The youngest member of Sirens, much of her vocal training came from Siren’s umbrella choir, Harmonia, as she was a member from the inaugural year to last season. Lesley is thrilled to be joining such a talented group of singers and is looking forward to the challenge ahead. When she is not singing, you can find her busy with her photography business, Lesley MB Photography!

Isabelle Gallant (she/her)

Isabelle fell in love with choral singing while growing up in Halifax, where she sang in both her school and all-city choirs. She studied piano from the age of four and has a BA in music from Bishop’s University. After deciding to switch fields, she got a journalism degree from The University of King’s College and has been a radio producer and web writer for CBC for 15 years, working in Edmonton, Toronto, and Charlottetown. While living in Edmonton she was a founding member of Accord Ensemble, a young adult chamber choir. Isabelle enjoys spending time in nature, reconnecting with family and her Acadian culture, and exploring her creativity. She lives in rural Queens County with her husband Jacques, also a musician, and their daughter Lucie.

Melissa Lewis (she/her)

Melissa Lewis is a vocalist and pianist who recently graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island with a Bachelor of Music in voice and has been singing in choirs and theater since she was ten. She has participated in many local and provincial music festivals and is a two-time member of the National Youth Choir of Canada, touring Ontario and Newfoundland with young artists from across the country. Additionally, she is a member of Luminous Ensemble and a 4-year choral scholar with the Kirk of St. James Presbyterian Church. She finds the most joy in singing opera and musical theater and is thrilled to be a part of Sirens for their 2023-2024 season.

Danalee Lynch-Venoitte (she/her)

Danalee Lynch-Veinotte was born and raised in Western PEI. She spent most her days learning to play piano or singing whenever she could. She grew up performing at local and provincial music festivals. She studied music education while at UPEI where she had the honour of performing with several choirs including the National Youth Choir of Canada. Being one of the original members of Sirens, she is honoured to be back amongst this very talented group. She’s now a teacher at Alberton Elementary where she teaches her two children. She can also be found with her fellow band mates of the Chad Matthews Band where she performs as a vocalist and pianist.

Kelsea McLean (she/her)

While obtaining her Bachelor of Music from Canadian Mennonite University, she studied with Dr. Janet Brenneman who profoundly influenced her practice and decision to continue in the field of music education. Kelsea obtained her Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan, and subsequently completed her Masters of Education with a focus in Music Education at Acadia University under the mentorship of Dr. Dale Lonis and Ardith Haley. She studied conducting privately with Dr. Jim Sparks. She serves as Artistic Director for Sirens and Harmonia Girls’ Choir and is also the conductor of the prestigious Under the Spire Festival Chorus. Kelsea has had the privilege of providing choral workshops to choirs such as the Annapolis Valley Honour Choir, Music Monday Mass Choir, and the PEI Junior Honour Choir. She has adjudicated at the Atlantic Festival of Music in Halifax. Choir by night and concert band by day, she also teaches instrumental music at Montague Intermediate School. Originally from Saskatchewan, Kelsea now calls Prince Edward Island home where she lives with her husband Alex, and two small children, George and Rosie.

Marlee Saulnier (she/her)

Marlee Saulnier is a saxophonist, vocalist and pianist hailing from Stellarton, Nova Scotia, and is currently based in Charlottetown, PEI. She holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from Humber College in Toronto, Ontario. Marlee has had the opportunity to play and sing with numerous musical groups throughout Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Mexico, including The Count and the Cuban Cocktail, Humber’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, Charlottetown-based world music group I and the Village, and Amy, Amy Amy – A Tribute to Amy Winehouse. In addition to Sirens, Marlee is currently performing with Luminos Ensemble, Paper Lions, and as a sideman with various Island musicians. When not performing, you can find Marlee working as Administrative Assistant for the UPEI Department of Music.

Shannon Scales (she/her)

Shannon Scales studied vocal performance at the University of Prince Edward Island under the direction of Sung Ha Shin Bouey; receiving her Bachelor of Music in 2010. Following her post-secondary education, Shannon moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she studied under Soprano, Lucy Hayes Davis. She is currently studying with renowned Trinidadian Soprano, Jeanine De Bique and is loving this deeper exploration of her sound. She has performed with award winning choirs, Halifax Camerata Singers and Xara Choral Theatre (where she was a featured soloist on their ECMA nominated album), as well as Opera Nova Scotia and the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus. Throughout her professional career, she has been a featured soloist in works by Handel, Rossini, Dvorak, Jenkins, Gounod, and more. When she is not making music, you can find her on her yoga mat, or with a cup of tea in hand.