Named Promising New Adult Ensemble in the 2019 Choral Canada National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs, Avanti Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff, is a community-based SATB chamber choir based in Niagara. They are dedicated to presenting intimate choral performances of exemplary quality in diverse musical genres with an emphasis on the works of living composers. Avanti strives for excellence and is committed to generating a supportive and enthusiastic audience base through innovative and inspired thematic programming. Their concerts typically feature an eclectic range of old and new musical styles, from small-scale compositions to extended choral works. They offer three concerts each season with additional performances in collaboration with area ensembles and festivals.

About the writer