Cantus Firmus Choral Lab – Session 2 | Kumama Zambe by Trésor Otshudi (Composer & Conductor)

*Cantus Firmus Choral Lab – Session 2* *Kumama Zambe* Composed and Conducted by Trésor Otshudi This 17-minute excerpt features *Kumama Zambe*, an original choral composition by Trésor Otshudi, rehearsed and conducted during Session 2 of the Cantus Firmus Choral Lab at the Vancouver Academy of Music. Founded by Trésor Otshudi, Cantus Firmus is a professional choral laboratory designed to provide conductors with podium experience, composers with opportunities to workshop new music, and singers with a collaborative environment for artistic growth. Each session brings together professional musicians to explore repertoire, conducting technique, score study, and musical interpretation. For this session, eight professional singers and pianist Bella Hong collaborated under the mentorship of renowned Canadian conductor Kari Turunen. *Personnel* Composer & Conductor: Trésor Otshudi Conducting Mentor: Kari Turunen Pianist: Bella Hong Ensemble: Cantus Firmus Vocal Lab *About the Composer* Trésor Otshudi is a Canadian choral conductor, composer, singer, educator, and author based in Metro Vancouver. He is the founder of Cantus Firmus Choral Lab and Trésor Music, and is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Conducting while completing an Artist Diploma in Voice. Thank you for watching. Please like, subscribe, and share to support new choral music and emerging conductors. Website: [www.tresormusic.ca](http://www.tresormusic.ca) June 7 2026