Lumina is a vibrant women’s choral collective directed by Victoria Rensink and accompanied by collaborative pianist Heather Williams. Founded with a shared desire to elevate and celebrate women’s voices, Lumina is committed to creating inspiring choral experiences that uplift, connect, and resonate within the community.
Based in the town of Port Perry, the ensemble brings together a group of accomplished and passionate musicians from neighbouring communities, many of whom are also involved in other musical initiatives. Lumina takes pride in exploring a rich and varied repertoire, from folk traditions to vocal jazz to contemporary choral works, all approached with artistry, curiosity, and joy.
As Lumina looks ahead to the coming season, we warmly welcome inquiries from prospective members. Singers who read music and are excited by the opportunity to engage with challenging and rewarding repertoire are encouraged to reach out at luminawcc@gmail.com.
Artistic Director: Victoria Rensink
Victoria Rensink completed her Honours Bachelor (Music and History) and Bachelor of Education degrees at Queens University in Ontario, and has enjoyed a long and satisfying career in both the private and public education spheres, teaching both elementary and high school music. For the last twenty years, Victoria has been a teacher at Port Perry High School where her choirs were well known within the community, as well as on the festival circuits, earning high praise from adjudicators, as well as invitations to MusicFest Canada. Her choirs have had opportunity to sing in such places as Coventry Cathedral in England, as well as a variety of historical venues both in Canada and abroad. With an interest in a variety of music from vocal jazz to gospel, and madrigals to contemporary concert selections, Victoria brings a passion for all things choral, as well as a desire to bring outstanding vocal performances to the community which uplift and inspire.
Collaborative Pianist: Heather Williams
Heather Williams completed her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Canada and the USA before moving to London, England. During her 23 years in the UK, Heather worked as a collaborative pianist, choir accompanist, church organist, and Music Director for various theatre and opera companies. For nearly twenty years Heather also taught classroom music in London and the south east, including six years as Director of Music at the renowned Harrodian School. Her school choirs have performed at the International Eisteddfod in Wales, the Czech Republic, and France. Since returning to Canada, Heather has worked in Toronto as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach at the University of Toronto and as accompanist for the Toronto Children’s Chorus. Heather now works as a classroom teacher, music director, and pianist.
Lumina Women's Choral Collective 