With roots in choral tradition and a passion for diverse repertoire, Sweet Scarlet is a six-woman vocal ensemble full of sass, spirit, and sisterhood. Known for bold harmonies and undeniable stage presence, they bring their signature style to a wide variety of music—folk, world, jazz, contemporary choral, and pop—blending classical influences with fresh, modern energy. Award-winning and West Coast-touring, Sweet Scarlet continues to captivate audiences with performances that are as dynamic as they are unforgettable.
Over the years, Sweet Scarlet has toured the West Coast and earned numerous accolades. Highlights include first place in the Chamber Choir category at the 2023 International Choral Kathaumixw, the “People’s Choice” award at Gastown’s 2016 Yule Duel, and the prestigious Elmer Iseler Award at the same year’s Kathaumixw festival.
Katy Cadman | Mezzo Soprano
- bakes amazing cakes
- has cute dimples
- house is always clean
Laura Couling | Soprano
- best sense of humour in the bunch
- uses a very old iPhone
- falls down stairs and creates twins
June Iwagami-Pausche | Mezzo-Soprano
- runs up hills regularly
- often quiet but always wise
- mom to teenagers and a very cute dog (teenagers are cute too)
Heather Ray | Soprano
- sings-along-in-the-car-at-the-top-of-her-lungs-and-embarrasses-her-kids mom
- HR boss lady
- caring Cancer, passionate about excellence while having fun doing it
Eran Sudds | Alto
- daylights as a photographer
- moonlights as an arts administrator
- Henry’s mom (and a crazy cat lady)
Vista Trethewey | Alto
- appellate adjudicator (doesn’t she sound fancy?)
- official cheerleader for everyone she loves
- addicted to dancing to Shakira