In the press
What the papers have said
Reviews, previews and features from the Okanagan's papers, from our early seasons to Carnegie Hall and beyond.
2026
“Under the direction of Kim Kleineberg, the choir’s polished, fully memorized program reflects months of intensive rehearsal.”
A weekend of song, dance and storytellingPenticton Herald · Anna Jacyszyn · About Syncopated Voices
2025
“Under the direction of Kim Kleineberg, these talented voices are known for their soaring harmonies, musical precision, and astonishing ability to commit their entire repertoire to memory.”
Creative spirit grows strongerKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About Carry the Light
2024
“I could not contain my laughter watching the joy in Kleineberg’s movement as she grooved to the music with her choir that sang their faces off…”
Orchestral Rock Odyssey worthy of standing ovationKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn ·
“The Okanagan Pops Orchestra under the conductorship of Maestro Rosemary Thomson, as well as the award winning voices of The Spectrum Singers headed by Kim Kleineberg…”
Time to put on your dancing shoesKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn ·
2023
“On Dec. 8 and 9 this celebrated vocal group, with Kim Kleineberg at the helm, is sure to entertain with a boost of Christmas Spirit.”
Spectrum singers celebrating lucky 13Kelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About Songs for a Winter's Night
“Kelowna’s Spectrum Singers will provide the choral backup for songs that are the perfect combination of rock band, orchestra and vocal choir.”
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra planning to rock out this springCastanet · Brayden Ursel ·
2022
“The Spectrum Singers are known for their challenging pieces and this concert will not disappoint.”
Choir to sing Christmas carols Dec. 9-10Kelowna Daily Courier · Barb Aguiar · About Music of the Night
“This mixed voice adult choir is 32 members strong and is led by Kim Kleineberg, who started the choir 14 years ago and has led them to performances at Carnegie Hall in 2017.”
Artafact: Spellbinding play about cancerKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About Through Love to Light
2020
“Founded in 2010 as an auditioned mixed-adult choir, their most celebrated appearance to date has been Carnegie Hall, participating in a mass choir of 270 voices with a full orchestra.”
Okanagan Symphony brings new life to old rock favouritesKelowna Capital News · Jennifer Smith ·
2019
“Under the direction of Kim Kleineberg, this West Kelowna-based adult mixed choir, has already performed by invitation at Carnegie Hall…”
First day of May should be cause for a celebrationKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About Sing!
2018
“The Spectrum Singers, a West Kelowna-based adult mixed choir under the direction of Kim Kleineberg, will perform four songs with the Canadian vocal super group.”
West Kelowna choir to sing with TenorsKelowna Daily Courier · Barb Aguiar · About The Gift
“The Spectrum Singers were recently invited to sing in New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall, and the group will feature some song choices from that repertoire.”
Nature’s concert of colour, soundKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About From the Heart
2017
“And one local choir has dibs on this Cinderella story, which will take this group of multi-age songsters to New York City to perform on that illustrious stage this weekend.”
Kelowna's Spectrum Singers take the stage Sunday at Carnegie HallKelowna Daily Courier · Jude Campbell ·
“More great music will be presented by the hard-working, talented Spectrum Singers…”
Teens perform daring musical at Actors StudioKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About As Time Goes By
2016
“This performance, under the direction of Kim Kleineberg, promises stunning arrangements of classic carols…”
A Christmas Story, The Musical: A treat to watchKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About In the Spirit of...
“The choir will also debut two original songs Sundown Rise and A Dream Come True written and composed by two of Spectrum Singers very own, Tom Gruendel and Jill Bell.”
Choirs in Kelowna uplifting to the soulKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About All Nature Sings
“Six accomplished choirs gathered in the Bailey Theatre Saturday night for the 2016 International Choral Festival.”
Choral FestivalTrail Times · Sheri Regnier ·
2015
“The evening began with Bridge Over Troubled Water, and the choir carried a great feel and a warm choral sound.”
A night out with the Spectrum SingersKelowna Daily Courier · Graham Vink · About Silver Screens and Broadway Scenes
2014
“They get better every time I hear them.”
Kelowna's Spectrum Singers getting better all the timeKelowna Daily Courier · Marvin Dickau · About Tales from Abroad
“This 30-plus, member-mixed choir always puts on a performance with an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, pop and some classical songs.”
Music comes alive at local churchesKelowna Daily Courier · Anna Jacyszyn · About Tales from Abroad
2013
“Kleineberg is "stretching the spectrum" by cleverly combining classical and jazz, and bringing in several skilled instrumentalists to round out the sound.”
Spectrum Singers offering variety at Christmas concertKelowna Daily Courier · About It's Beginning to Sound Like Christmas
“Diction, often a downfall of large choirs, was excellent, a feat only achieved if all the singers are perfectly together.”
Spectrum Singers dazzle with all-Canadian showKelowna Daily Courier · Marvin Dickau · About Sounds of Canada
“Who better to present these songs to Kelowna audiences than the Spectrum Singers?”
Take a musical journeyKelowna Daily Courier · About Sounds of Canada
2012
“The show, called Joy to the World, will include a kaleidoscope of Christmas music, including African, Latin, Ukraine, French, English and even an original composition.”
It's beginning to look (and sound) a lot like ChristmasKelowna Daily Courier · Glenna Turnbull · About Joy to the World
“It is directed by Kim Kleineberg and features music that spans from gospel to classical.”
Ballet Kelowna keeps getting betterKelowna Daily Courier · Glenna Turnbull · About Heart and Soul