Les Muses Chorale is a women’s choral ensemble based in downtown Montreal and affiliated with the Student’s Society of McGill University (SSMU). We began in 2001 as “Simply Sweetly,” a group of talented young women who created a McGill club to express their passion for fun and challenging choral music. Now in our 24th season, Les Muses Chorale is proud to be a vibrant ensemble dedicated to choral excellence. We are comprised of between 30 and 35 voices and boast a wide range of choral repertoire that speaks directly to our audience.
Dr. Gohar Manvelyan is an Armenian-born conductor and pianist residing in Montreal, Canada. She holds multiple graduate degrees, including a Doctorate in Choral Conducting and a Master’s in both Orchestral Conducting and Piano Performance from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. She has performed and given lectures internationally, including Canada, the United States, Portugal, Germany, Armenia, and Russia. At present, she holds the position of Artistic Director and Conductor for Les Muses Chorale at McGill University, Carousellers Community Choir in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Coro Vivo of Montreal in Pointe-Claire, and Nor Dzaghig Children’s Choir in Montreal. Additionally, Dr. Manvelyan serves as the Music Director at Lakeshore Trinity United Church and the Music Director at St. Edward the Confessor Mission, both located in the West Island. She is also an active collaborative pianist and teaches the piano at her private studio.