FRANCES SEATON CHORAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION

Frances Seaton was born Frances Offrowich on January 16, 1946 in Winnipeg. She is an alumni of the University of Manitoba where she graduated with her family watching with pride. She always said, "We did this together as a team.” Frances is a former Rose Bowl winner who retired from a career as a music specialist with the Winnipeg School Division. 

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As the former director of the Winnipeg Girls' Choir she had the joy of being a part of the musical lives of many talented singers and musicians. As former choir director at St. James Anglican Church, she continued to have the opportunity to collaborate in the development of a creative music ministry, while as director of the Good Neighbours' Choristers she found a new vista of vocal and choral development.

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Frances chaired the MB Sings (formerly Provincial Honour Choirs) program for many years, including the 25th Anniversary celebration. Her last contribution to the music community was as President of the Manitoba Choral Association. Frances touched the lives of thousands of children and adults with her passion for singing and music.