Lumina Women's Choral Collective

Lumina is a vibrant women’s choral collective directed by Victoria Rensink and accompanied by collaborative pianist Heather Williams. Founded with a shared desire to elevate and celebrate women’s voices, Lumina is committed to creating inspiring choral experiences that uplift, connect, and resonate within the community.

Based in the town of Port Perry, the ensemble brings together a group of accomplished and passionate musicians from neighbouring communities, many of whom are also involved in other musical initiatives. Lumina takes pride in exploring a rich and varied repertoire, from folk traditions to vocal jazz to contemporary choral works, all approached with artistry, curiosity, and joy.

Lumina will be joining the Monday Morning Singers for an unforgettable 2026 Christmas performance.

Kerri McGonigle

Kerri McGonigle is the newly appointed principal cellist of the Georgian Bay Symphony and the founder, artistic director and principal conductor of CBET — the Community Baroque Ensemble Toronto. Since 2011 she has been artistic director of the Academy Concert Series, dedicated to historically informed performance.

Kerri earned a Master of Music in cello performance from the University of Alberta and, while studying in Paris, won the Premier Prix with unanimous distinction in both cello and chamber music. After an Advanced Certificate in Baroque Performance with Tafelmusik through the University of Toronto, she now performs widely as soloist, recitalist, chamber and orchestral cellist. Home has been Thornbury since 2020.

Kerri is the guest cellist for the Christmas 2026 performance of “Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming”

James Warburton

James has a performance diploma from Trinity College of Music, London, England. He worked for many years as a professional musician playing blues, Jazz, big band, classical music and recording sessions on various instruments. However, his current focus is the double bass, playing orchestral and chamber music. He is also principal bass with the Durham Chamber Orchestra.

For the Christmas 2026 performance, James will be playing the flute and saxophone.