ASSOCIATE VOICE FACULTY

Karis Wiebe Studios is excited to have Ms. Paulina Gonzalez on the team instructing voice lessons. Ms. Gonzalez is an especially experienced, committed, and positive teacher believing in the magical power music brings people together. She is truly an outstanding talent and is exceptionally versatile in her teaching style. Paulina encourages her students to practice in a manner of self-discovery and exploration. Ms. Gonzalez inspires her students through singing to pursue their bliss and encourages them to discover their true artistic development.

Paulina completed her Master’s in Vocal Performance under the tutelage of Tracy Dahl at the University of Manitoba. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from the University of Sonora in Mexico and has sung as an accomplished soloist for over 14 years on the international stage. Paulina has over 10 years of professional teaching experience.

Ms. Gonzalez has performed as a soloist in Lost Voices and has sung the role of La Paix in the Baroque opera Les Arts Florissants . She has sung the soprano roles in the chamber opera Esilena and in Handel’s opera Rodrigo. She has performed Papagena in Mozart;s The Magic Flute with The Little Opera Company as well as Pollux in Caster Polla with the Manitoba Underground Opera.

Paulina is also an award-winning sensation here in Manitoba. In 2022, Ms. Gonzalez was the winner of the Herbert & Audrey Belyea Trophy of the Winnipeg Music Festival, the Holtby Scholarship of the Women’s Music Club Scholarship Competition, and the video production award from the Jacqueline Desmarais Foundation for Young Canadian Opera Singers.

Paulina Gonzalez’ Mexican heritage fuels her passion, and the power of music makes her dig deep, harnessing her positive energy, and casting it forth to gather us under its spell. Personal relationships are important to her, and she firmly believes in the remarkable power music has in bringing people together.

Paulina is delighted to teach and create music with the students of Karis Wiebe Studios.

“I am truly grateful, honoured and delighted to work with the students of Karis Wiebe Studios. I look forward to helping them pursue happiness and their artistic development,” ~ Paulina

Karis Wiebe Studios is thrilled to have Mr. Paul Forget on board instructing voice lessons at the studios. Mr. Forget is a multitalented and versatile teacher who is equally well-versed in teaching opera, musical theatre, and composition as well as stage and screen acting. His dedication to musical excellence sets him apart from his peers.

Paul is a devoted and experienced teacher who can adapt to a wide range of learners, including those of varying abilities as well as multi aged singers, from grade school to the mature student. He considers teaching and sharing his love of music to be not only an honour but also a privilege which is demonstrated in his warm and personable demeanour.

Mr. Forget is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, holding a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Vocal Studies. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies from the Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB.

Paul has appeared in various productions with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Opera and the Manitoba Underground Opera. In addition, Mr. Forget has appeared in various Hallmark movies, both as a supporting actor as well as a singer. He is currently an active member of the nationally acclaimed Winnipeg Singers.

Paul looks forward to making music with the students of Karis Wiebe Studios with great anticipation.

“I am truly delighted to share my passion of singing and making music with the students of Karis Wiebe Studios,” ~ Paul