Biography

The Early Years

Mount Royal University

Corinda moved to the "big city" for its greater variety of opportunities and continued her studies in the Arts Diploma (Acting) program at Mount Royal College (since renamed Mount Royal University). She accepted a succession of acting roles, so she never completed her studies.

Kiwanis Music Festivals, in Olds & Calgary

Corinda competed and won (as "Corinda Davies*") in the local competitions between 1987 and 1993. In 1991, Corinda competed in the Olds Kiwanis Music Festival after finishing her role of "Laurey" with Central Alberta Theatre. She progressed to the "Provincials", held that year at Red Deer College Arts Centre. Later, when Corinda was living in Calgary, she competed at the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival, progressing to the "Provincials" held in Edmonton.

• Folk Song
• National Vocal Solo
• Musical Theatre Vocal Solo
• French Art Songs
• Light Opera Vocal Solo
• German Lieder
• Contemporary Ballad Solo
• Vocal Solo Recital
• Contemporary Operatic Vocal Solo

Corinda won the Norma Piper Pocaterra Memorial Award at the Calgary Kiwanis Festival for the best overall vocal excellence in various music genres at a competition.

*the review in the Olds Albertan incorrectly credited her as "Corinda Davis"

Other Acting Roles

In 1992, while at Mount Royal College, Corinda also performed as "Noella" (Christmas Princess) in a production at the Devonian Gardens Stage. She also had two roles in the StoryBook Theatre production of "A Little Bit of Magic", the roles of Princess Pat, and Narrator. The company performed this at the historic Pumphouse Theatre.

Pied Pickle Restaurant, Calgary

In 1992, Corinda started working as Waitress & Duty Manager at the Pied Pickle's downtown location (they had several locations around Calgary at that time).

She interacted with her customers, building lasting friendships. Many came specifically to hear Corinda ("Cori") sing during her shift, including many Calgary luminaries. Corinda worked there until the release of her album.