ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & ARRANGER

Anita Comba

Anita has grown to consider choral music to be a deeply meaningful form of connection in her life, despite growing up with little exposure to the choral arts. With early beginnings on the piano, her musical journey has taken a path through a variety of experiences: as collaborator, soloist, coach, teacher, arranger, music copyist, and ultimately as choral director. She loves this diversity and values the enrichment that each area brings to the others. 

Anita had the privilege of studying with Dr. Robin and Winnifred Scott Wood in piano performance and pedagogy (BMus UVIC). As a soloist she has performed with the Victoria and Prince George Symphony Orchestras. Her range as a chamber musician has led to collaborations with brass, string, and woodwind players. In the vocal realm she’s had the privilege of working with singers in art song and opera, having spent several years working with Vancouver Opera. 

Anita’s long tenure as pianist with Pandora’s Vox and Espiritu Vocal Ensembles earned her the position of Resident Pianist. In 2016 she was awarded the Joyce O. Maguire Award for outstanding, long-term service as a choral accompanist. These years of playing under the inspired direction of Gillian Hunt gave her the courage to take on, in 2009, the role of Music Director with the Langley Community Chorus. Now, alongside her continued directorship with the LCC, Anita is humbled and honoured to be entrusted as Artistic Director of Espiritu Vocal Ensemble. She’s keen to continue Gillian’s legacy of excellence in choral performance.

Currently, Anita serves as the President of the BC Choral Federation. She lives in Langley with two golden retriever dogs…. oh, and a husband and son!

ACCOMPANIST

Miri Lee

Miri Lee is a vital and cherished member of Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, whose artistry and dedication continually support and uplift the choir. An award-winning concert pianist, accomplished teacher, and sought-after accompanist, Miri is also an in-demand wedding musician, mastering the piano, harp, and pipe organ. She earned both her Bachelor and Masters degrees in piano performance from the University of British Columbia (UBC), receiving numerous awards and scholarships while studying under renowned teachers and world-famous pianists in masterclasses.

Miri's performances as a soloist, collaborative artist, and corporate entertainer have taken her across the continent.



With a diverse musical portfolio, Miri has worked with a Broadway musical group, Vancouver Opera, and City Opera Vancouver. As Music Director at a local church, she plays piano and pipe organ while conducting the chancel choir. She holds an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (A.R.C.T.) Music Performer's Diploma and teaches piano from her studios in Vancouver and Richmond. 

Miri is also a YouTube sensation, captivating over 343K fans worldwide with her piano renditions of Billboard 100 pop and K-pop hits, amassing over 60 million views to date. Her extraordinary talent and passion make her an invaluable part of Espiritu Vocal Ensemble.