Why People Love Out Loud Choir
No Experience Needed
Come as you are. We'll meet you where you're at.
Queer-Centred & Inclusive
A space where 2SLGBTQIA+ voices are celebrated and everyone is welcomed with respect and care.
Supportive Community
Sing alongside people who are encouraging, welcoming, and real.
Creative & Expressive
Explore music in a way that feels freeing, not rigid.
Choir Details
Term Details
- Start Date: April 2, 2026
- End Date: June 25, 2026
- Tentative Concert Date: June 13, 2026
Rehearsal Details
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 6:30 to 8:00PM
- Location: Ekko Performing Arts Society
Who It's For
- No auditions required
- Adults of all experience levels
A Space Where Your Voice Matters
Out Loud Choir is proudly queer-centred and committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to express themselves.
Reagan Mae Kuzyk
Choir Director
Reagan Mae Kuzyk is a singer-songwriter originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She moved to Nova Scotia in July 2020 where she attended the CBBC Career College in Downtown Dartmouth, earning her education as an Educational Assistant. Bringing her love of homemade pirogies and honey dill, she has made Halifax her home – aiming to build community both through affordable musical education and mental health care.
Reagan currently serves as Vice-President and Director of Community Engagement at Ekko. She teaches voice and piano, as well as both the Ekko Kids Choir and the Out Loud Choir. Outside of EPAS, she also works as the Billing Coordinator at Diverse Roots Therapy, and is the front-woman of a local alt rock band – Montgomery Night.
Reagan strives to uphold a student led approach in her lessons and groups, and welcomes folks to work with her regardless of age, ability, or skill level. Everyone is welcome. Her influences range from classical, pop, hard rock, gospel, punk, and so much more. She believes in gender-affirming vocal instruction, and can help those navigating vocal care, injury, and recovery. Reagan also has extensive experience working with individuals living with intellectual and physical disabilities, and extra challenges.
“Come as you are, whoever you are, wherever you are.”
Denise Wright
Piano Accompanist
Denise is an experienced pianist and mother of four. She has been involved in various musicals at Woodlawn High as well as playing piano and organ for church services. Denise especially enjoys any opportunity to accompany her children , which she has done in the past by playing for their elementary school concerts, or providing piano accompaniment for their flute and cello performances. Fulfilling a dream to learn another instrument, Denise learned to play flute in 2017 and is happy to be part of a small ensemble group at EKKO Music .Recently retired after 31 years as an X-ray technologist, Denise is enjoying having more time to dedicate to music.
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