About Julia Beaumont

Calgary born Soprano Julia Beaumont (Maiden name Buker) holds a Masters degree in Vocal Performance and Literature from the University of Western Ontario, and received her bachelor of music in vocal performance from the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. 

Praised for her “beautiful honed tones and expressive singing,” She has performed a wide variety of repertoire including opera, art song, musical 

theatre, early music, choral, renaissance, and jazz.

Julia has extensive experience singing as a paid choral scholar in many choirs in Ontario and Alberta including: 

Firebird Symphony and Chorus (Calgary, AB) - 2023-present 

Bow Valley Chorus (Canmore, AB) - 2023

Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players (Calgary, AB) - 2022-2023

Calgary Bach Choir (Calgary, AB) - 2021-2023

Musikay (Hamilton, ON) - 2019-2021 
Chor Amica (London, ON) - 2019-2020 

Luminous Voices (Calgary, AB) - Sub - 2015/16 season 

Calgary Opera Chorus (Calgary) - 2016
 

She has also worked as a choral scholar for numerous churches (Trinity Anglican Church (Edmonton, AB ), St. George’s Anglican, Huron University, (London, ON), Christ Church (Calgary AB), and St. Martins Anglican Church (Calgary, AB) and has participated in the Canadian Renaissance Music Summer School in 2018 and 2019.

 

She currently works as a private voice/piano teacher, freelance soloist, and swing dance performer and instructor. 

 

Julia started music lessons when she was 7 years old. She played concert band percussion for 9 years, has sung in many choirs ranging from over 100 people to small chamber ensembles and virtual choirs, and has a deep passion for jazz. In addition to her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in vocal performance, she also has performed at a grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) level in piano, and has prepared many piano students for RCM exams, all of whom have received honors or first class honors.

Julia has been teaching voice and piano lessons for over 10 years. Having experience in many musical forms, Julia puts emphasis on variety into her lessons. She also teaches music theory and music history, and aims to build passion and versatility in her students.  

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Recent projects: ​
 

Julia premiered a newly written song cycle and presented on rhythm within Canadian compositions at the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Association with Edmonton composer Joseph Cheukman Lai in July 20

In December 2026, she sang as the mezzo-soprano soloist in Vivaldi's 'Gloria' at the Augustana campus with full orchestra.