Karen Shumka

Karen Shumka is a much sought after vocal coach, répétiteur and accompanist. After graduating from the University of Victoria with a degree in piano performance, she spent 8 years coaching in Toronto where she held several musical directorships with local opera companies.

Karen has performed throughout North America in recitals, recordings and competitions and with opera companies from coast to coast in Canada, as well as in Austria.

Karen is thoroughly enjoying her latest adventure with The Opera Project and firmly believes that this company is integral to the growth of opera in Canada. She is also part of the Vancouver based trio Weill Women (pronounced "Vile") - a three woman showcase of Kurt Weill's music - a portrait through women in song.

Karen resides in Ladner, BC with her husband Tim and three children - Hannah 11, Benjamin 10, and Noah 4.