Christina Murray is the Executive Director of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities and is Conductor & Artistic Designer of Camerata Xara Young Women’s Choir, both based in Halifax, Canada. She holds an honours undergraduate degree in music (voice/conducting) and philosophy from Mount Allison University and has subsequently studied conducting with Diane Loomer, Jon Washburn, and Michael Zaugg.  Also an active and accomplished choral singer, as a young person Christina was selected for two tours with the National Youth Choir of Canada and now sings with the Canadian Chamber Choir and Halifax Camerata Singers.

Christina served as head of choral studies at Kodaikanal International School in South India from 2002-2004 and was resident conductor of the Nova Scotia Youth Choir in 2005 and 2006.  She is a current board member for the Nova Scotia Choral Federation and is dedicated to the vibrant future (and present!) of choral music in her province and nation.   Christina also conducts the Bay Chorale, a joyful community choir in the Peggy's Cove area of Nova Scotia.