Elaine Quilichini is recognized internationally for her exceptional musicianship, distinguished work and extraordinary gift for inspiring others. As a Master of Music (Kodály), she has served as a clinician, lecturer, adjudicator and guest conductor across Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan, Argentina, Brazil and the Canary Islands.
In 1995, Ms. Quilichini founded the Calgary Girls Choir, and with her vision and passion has built it into one of the most celebrated choirs in the world. Ms. Quilichini conducted the University of Calgary Women’s Choir for over ten years and continues to lead an active music studio. A notable indication of Ms.Quilichini’s stature in the choral community is her successful choral series published by Alliance Music Publishing, Houston, Texas.
A recipient of the Alberta Choral Federation’s ‘con spirito’ award for her contributions to the choral arts. In2003 Ms. Quilichini made her debut as maestro at Carnegie Hall directing the choral concert A Tribute to Peace and Freedom. In 2010 she led a CGC tour to Italy where her choirs performed Mass at St. Marco's Basilica in Venice and the Vatican in Rome.
Ms. Quilichini is on the faculty of the International Summer Academy of Choral Conducting and Music Pedagogy in Las Palmas, Canary Islands and is Artistic Director of the Nebraska Wesleyan University and the Wichita State University summer choral programs. She continues to serve at the New England Conservatory in Boston as conductor of their youth and children’s choral summer program. In 2010, Ms. Quilichini accepted invitations to conduct the Children's Honor Choirs at both the Eastern and North Central Division Conferences of the American Choral Directors Association, as well as the Virginia Organization of Kodály Educators (VOKE) Children’s Choir Festival in Fairfax in 2010 and 2011.
Ms. Quilichini has conducted numerous provincial and state honour choirs, ACDA regional honour choirs, the Asian Pacific Activities Conference in Osaka, Japan, and has twice been selected to conduct the National Honor Choir for the Organization of American Kodály Educators. Ms. Quilichini served as adjudicator/lecturer at Concurso Ansilta in San Juan, Argentina, guest lecturer at the Boston Area Kodaly Educators Conference and the National OAKE conference, as well as conductor of a city-wide youth choir at the Dalai Lama’s appearance in Calgary. Ms. Quilichini was thrilled to accept an invitation to the University of Sao Paolo, Brazil, where in November 2011, she will work with university music students, lecture and conduct at the Sao Paolo Choral Seminar. In January, 2012 she will conduct the Colorado Honour Children's Choir and lead a one day workshop for music teachers at the Alberta Kodaly Association Conference in Edmonton.
Global Television recently recognized Ms. Quilichini, as a Woman of Vision. This award celebrates women whose passion, talent and commitment is reflected in their achievements. A perfect fit for Ms. Quilichini’s contributions.
