Bio
Mandy Morris (they/them) is equal parts vocalist, music educator, and coffee. They are an artist and entrepreneur who works to connect children and their families with music.
Since August 2017, Music with Mandy has been the focus of Mandy’s artistic endeavours. Best described as Fred Penner meets Ella Fitzgerald, their high-energy stage presence and unique interpretation of jazz standards have won the hearts of audiences across Western Canada. Music with Mandy has been nominated for two YYC Music Awards and a WCMA, with highlight performances at Fernie Culture Days, Hay Day Festival, JazzYYC, Calgary Pride, and the National Music Centre.
Before shifting to focus full-time on music, Mandy was a classroom teacher with the Calgary Board of Education. They continue to share their passion for teaching as a vocal coach with the Calgary Stampede’s Young Canadians School and early childhood music instructor at Chinook School of Music, where they help students build the skills they need to be confident, healthy vocalists.