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How the Foothills Philharmonic Brings Harmony to Okotoks
The Okotoks Podcast
What does it take to build a thriving music scene in a growing town? For Tim Korthuis, it starts with passion, community, and a whole lot of harmony.
Carlin Lutzer sits down with Tim Korthuis — a lifelong Okotokian, musician, and co-founder of the Foothills Philharmonic Society — to explore how a simple love for choral music turned into a powerhouse cultural organization.
Tim shares the journey from a single choir to a multi-ensemble society that now includes jazz groups, orchestras, youth choirs, and even an opera chorus.
Along the way, the two discuss Okotoks' growth, the importance of respectful dialogue, and how the arts can bring people together across differences.
It’s a conversation about music, community, and the quiet impact of showing up — one note at a time.
Listen for:
- 6:07 How did a kid from Saskatoon end up building a music empire in Okotoks?
- 10:48 What exactly is the Foothills Philharmonic Society—and how big is it?
- 16:25 Can you still join one of the choirs or is it too late?
- 26:59 How does the Philharmonic model respectful dialogue in a divided world?
Connect with Guest: Tim Korthuis, Worship Pastor, Conductor, Accompanist, Performer
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Connect with Carlin
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Special thanks to Okotoks Nissan for arranging this podcast with Kelly Hrudey.
