Master's grad Anjelique Croteau uses her voice to raise funds for My Sisters' Place
Recent Master's grad Anjelique Croteau turned her research of the tragedy-focused portrayal of mezzos in opera into a way to give back to the community.
A winner of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Anjelique was able to fund the very research that would later support My Sisters' Place, a local charitable organization supporting all women experiencing gender-based violence, trauma, chronic mental and physical health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, substance use, and extreme poverty.
Earlier this spring, Anjelique gave a recital at Cronyn Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral where her efforts raised more than $1,300 through ticket sales and donated raffle baskets. The program, entitled "Vixens, Villains, and Victims: A Mezzo-Soprano's Journey" also featured fellow Western graduate students Amy Godin, Rebecca Crane, Hannah Pinhorn and Daria Kharchenko, with faculty member Simone Luti as the collaborative pianist.
Last month, Anjelique presented the funds to My Sisters' Place noting what a privilege performing a fundraiser recital was for her. View Facebook post.
“What began as a foray into the tragedy-focused portrayal of mezzos in opera had turned into a hopeful analysis of how women are changing this narrative both on and off the stage," noted Croteau. "'Vixens, Villains, and Victims' reminds us of the power of art to create change and that we are all so wonderfully human and no one better or more deserving than another.”
Group photo of all performers: Recent Master's graduates (l-r) Daria Kharchenko, Amy Godin, Anjelique Croteau, Rebecca Crane and current doctoral candidate Hannah Pinhorn perform a fundraising concert at Cronyn Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral for My Sister's Place, March 28, 2026
Anjelique Croteau (centre right) presents cheque for $1,305 to staff at My Sisters' Place, May 12, 2026
