Sophia Colpitts (b. 2008), currently a grade 12 student at Lord Byng Secondary School in Vancouver, is a singer, composer, arranger, and pianist. She is a proud member of the Vancouver Youth Choir! She has twice been a member of the BCMEA Honour Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the BC Youth Choir. In September, Sophia will be attending the University of British Columbia to pursue a double major in Voice and Music Composition.
As of 2026, Sophia’s works have been performed by the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Vancouver Cantata Singers, the Nabi Vocal Ensemble, the Orpheus Male Voice Choir, the Egret Choir, and the Treble, Junior, and Senior divisions of the Vancouver Youth Choir. Her composition “Chance” won the Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 25/26 Young Composers’ Competition. In her spare time, she plays melodica in the busking trio The Fiddle Gerbils of Minecraft.
Name:
Sophia Colpitts
Genre:
Choral music
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Favourite musician growing up:
Tiny Habits
Favourite musician now:
My conductor, the incredible Carrie Tennant!
Guilty pleasure song:
Anything from the Hamilton Soundtrack
Live show ritual:
I just got a nebulizer! (a handheld humidifier that hydrates the vocal cords)
Favourite local musician:
Katerina Gimon! Katerina is an inspirational local composer who writes dynamic choral music. I love singing her pieces.
Early bird or night owl?
I’m a day jay. I’m usually up around 7:30 am to get to my first class of the day, Social Justice 12!
Road or studio?
I have loved being on the road with the Vancouver Youth Choir on tours to Edmonton, Newfoundland, Korea, and Ireland!
Any shows or albums coming up?
The Vancouver Youth Choir will present Village at the Orpheum Theatre on May 24th, 2026, at 6:30 pm! It’s VYC’s final show of the season, and it will be our largest concert ever. Our program will reflect the diversity of our community and will feature the premiere of four new works. You will have the pleasure of seeing 600 young people sing vibrant, high-quality choral music from all over the world!
Where can we follow you?
Follow VYC on Instagram and YouTube
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Pho in Love, and then Earnest Ice Cream for dessert.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Jericho Beach Park, where you can spot rabbits, ducks, beavers, and more!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Chan Center is such a beautiful space to sing in. Honourable mention to Pacific Spirit United Church: a lovely venue with great acoustics for choral concerts.
