11th Annual - SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival

Canada's premier a cappella festival

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11th Annual

MAY 26 TO JUNE 5 2022

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Canada's premier a cappella festival

Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

May 2022

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

I’m pleased to extend warm greetings to everyone taking part in the 11th annual SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. One of the many things that make Ontario great is our vibrant and diverse artistic landscape. A cappella singing embraces all cultures, ages and skill levels. This festival is a chance to bring people together in celebration of the power of the human voice. I want to thank the energetic team behind this festival. This is an amazing platform for gifted singers, both amateur and professional, to showcase their talent. I’m confident the performances and workshops will inspire music lovers and re-energize our music and cultural scene. Best wishes for a successful festival.

Doug Ford Premier

O F F I C E O F T H E M A Y O R 100 QUEEN STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO, M5H 2N2

Message from the Mayor It gives me great pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone participating in SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. I am delighted that this festival, one of the largest a cappella festivals in the country, is once again able to offer live, in-person performances. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase talented a cappella performances and artists. Thank you to the organizers for their flexibility throughout COVID-19 in transitioning the festival to a virtual only format that gave participants a platform where they could continue to sing for an audience. Community events promote and encourage residents to connect with each other while participating in activities that contribute to community-building. I am delighted that wonderful events like yours are taking place in Toronto. On behalf of Toronto City Council, I wish everyone an enjoyable and memorable event. Please accept my best wishes for continued success. Yours truly,

John Tory Mayor of Toronto

Du 27 mai au 5 juin 2022 Chers amis, Je suis heureux de présenter mes salutations les plus chaleureuses à toutes les personnes qui participent à l’édition 2022 de SING!, le Festival international d’art vocal de Toronto. Cet événement annuel offre aux chanteurs a cappella du Canada et du monde entier l’occasion de mettre en valeur leurs talents et de collaborer avec d’autres chanteurs qui partagent la même passion. Il permettra aussi à ses participants d’apprendre et de progresser comme musiciens grâce à une variété de séminaires et d’ateliers. La période actuelle rend difficile l’organisation et la tenue d’événements. C’est pourquoi je tiens à féliciter les organisateurs, qui ont fait tout le nécessaire afin de présenter un festival qui se déroulera à la fois en personne et en mode virtuel. Je tiens également à souligner leur engagement à promouvoir le plaisir de la musique a cappella. Je suis convaincu que les nombreux spectacles prévus au cours des dix prochains jours charmeront l’ensemble des spectateurs. Je vous souhaite une expérience agréable et gratifiante. Cordialement,

Le très hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau, C.P., député Premier ministre du Canada

May 27–June 5, 2022 Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone taking part in the 2022 edition of SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. This annual event offers a cappella singers from across Canada and around the world an opportunity to showcase their talents and to collaborate with other singers who share a passion for this artistic pursuit. They will also have a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow as musicians as they take part in a wide variety of seminars and workshops. It continues to be a challenging time for planning and hosting events. That is why I would like to commend the organizers for their hard work in putting together a festival that includes both in-person and virtual programming and for their continued commitment to promoting the enjoyment of a cappella music. I am certain that the diverse line-up of performances scheduled for the next ten days will captivate everyone in attendance. Please accept my best wishes for a most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Sincerely,

The Rt. Hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P.Beaches-East York

May 2022

To all Attendees, Guests, Volunteers & Organizers,

Please accept my greetings and my hearty congratulations on the occasion of the 11thseason of the SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. I, like many others,celebrate your successful efforts, eleven years running, to bring together thousands ofprofessional singers, students, and teachers over 10 days of outstanding concerts andseminars featuring the human voice.

SING! has hosted a festival every year despite the ongoing challenges faced, andcontinues to be an incubator and accelerator for young talent in Canada. As a 7-timewinner of the top 100 Festivals and Events Ontario, SING! showcases the best thatCanada has to offer in the unaccompanied vocal music world.

We are proud to have this event in our riding and city. I acknowledge and thank allthose involved for their efforts in promoting and participating in this event and wishyou great success and enjoyment this year with the hybrid festival.

Sincerely,

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Constituency Office House of Commons1902 Danforth Ave 802 - Justice Bldg.Toronto, ON Ottawa, ONM4C 1J4 K1A 0A6416 467 0860 613 992 2115

After retiring from a 30-year run as Artistic Director of the Beaches International Jazz Festival, I received an invite from SING! to bring decades of interactions and experience to the festival as it enters a second decade. I've long been a fan of vocalese and a catalyst for bringing those in the shadows with great talent to the forefront - others in a producer's role, a good many through the recording process. Liberty Silver, Live! In Session, Sophie Milman, Shakura S'Aida Rhythm & Soul, Dust Road Blues, Stacey Kay, The Long Goodbye, Canadian Opera's Lauren Margison, Real Divas Café Society, Gavin Hope – For All We Know, John McDermott – Traditionally Yours, OKAN, Desudendo el Alma - twenty such recordings. Then there is the long list of vocalists I've performed with in concert: Emilie Claire-Barlow, Jackie Richardson, Dionne Taylor, Julian Taylor, Jay Douglas, and more...

Working as the Director of Strategy and Engagement for eight months has been exhilarating. One of the first duties was to secure a central staging arena - that we accomplished with the booking of the legendary Concert Hall at Davenport and Yonge Street. I know the history from once covering James Brown on a humid July night in 1997. The newly renovated facility has everything a festival could ask for; central seating, a spacious ground floor, a sizeable stage, and a concert hall feel. It's long been my philosophy – a festival must have a heartbeat and central hub. That we have. We have completed the vision by securing the Paradise Theatre and other satellite staging areas.

The voice has many characters in play. The crooner, the balladeer, the shouter, the rocker, the spoken word specialist, the trickster, the storyteller. The many tones, the many combinations. It's all about the voice isolated and now reciting a passage of history revisited, or the communal Sing blending harmonies and evoking patterns, places, and time.

We all love to sing! And we all admire and listen to those who have chosen the voice as a profession.

Please visit our website – singtoronto.com and take time to listen, read and choose a specific concert that matches your inspiration, or book a festival pass and attend as many events as possible.

Bill King, Director of Strategy and Engagement

2022

Nous sommes ravis de chanter! Cette année, le Festival International des Arts Vocaux de Toronto fête son onzième année avec un retour aux spectacles en direct, aussi que virtuels. Vraiment, la voix humaine n’a pas de limites et ne connaît pas de contrainte, ni de genre, ni de langue, ni de contexte culturel. Notre thème pour 2022, c’est Chantant Seul/Ensemble aux Voix Diverses!, qui reflète un éventail de programmes et de sensibilisation. N’importe qu’on assiste en direct ou en ligne, il y auront des concerts à couper le souffle et des ateliers inspirants.

Nous vous invitons à découvrir certains des meilleurs talents vocaux du monde, mettant en vedette des artistes internationaux comme Take6 (E.-U.), The Kinsey Sicks (E.-U.), Collegium Musicale (EST.), Jessican Mbangeni (Afrique du Sud), Dumza Maswana (Afrique du Sud) et les beatboxers Brez, Alexinho, et Efaybee (FR.).

Nous vous présenterons onze jours de musique de diverses traditions: la musique mondiale, le beatbox, la musique classique, le jazz, le folk et le gospel, la musique traditionnelle et le pop. Ce sera une expérience mémorable.

Au cours des deux années passées, 2020 et 2021, le Festival SING! a gagné des prix pour excellence et innovation de la part de Festivals and Events Ontario pour nos présentations virtuelles. Nous continuons à innover à travers des accords avec Estonian Music Week, Confluence Concerts, Beatbox Canada, Art Battle et FreePlay. Dans une première mondiale, notre Aca-Film Festival présentera trois petits films aux bandes originales ‘a cappella’.

C’est grâce au soutien et à la générosité de nos nombreux Patrons et Promoteurs que nous pouvons offrir quatre jours de programmation gratuite à Ontario Place Trillium Park, aussi que des billets à prix spécial pour les travailleurs artistiques, les personnes sous-employées, les travailleurs de santé et les étudiants. En plus, pendant toute l’année, le travail de nos Bénévoles nous permet de vous présenter ce premier festival ‘a cappella’ au Canada. Venez nous rejoindre sur ce voyage passionnant de performances de classe mondiale, des ateliers à élargir vos horizons musicaux, ou simplement pour chanter avec nous. C’est SING!, 2022. Soyez les bienvenues!

John-Michael Erlendson, Gérant • Pat Silver, Co-gérante

L’Equipe SING!Le Conseil des Directeurs: David Baker, Patti Jannetta Baker, Heather Bambrick, Khethiwe Bhebhe,

Rudy Blair, Hon. Sarmite D. Bulte, P.C., Kerry Lee Crawford, John-Michael Erlendson, Craig Hartley, Caroline Horcher,Jennifer Kirner, Michael Latsky, Paula Letang, Daniela Nardi, Paul Ryan, Patricia Silver, Rob Sniderman, Leigh Smout

Directeur Artistique: Kevin Fox • Directeur Artistique Associé: Chris Tsujiuchi • Directeur de Stratégie et d’Engagement: Bill King Directeur d’Opérations: David Lane • Gérante de Production: Justine Cargo • Directrice d’Education: Jenna Cowans

Chef du Dessin: Shandy Kern • Directrice du Marketing: Heather MacLeod • Concepteur du Logo: Chris AllenDirectrice des Médias Sociaux: Ashley Saunders • Equipe de Soutien: Rebecca Madamba, Josh Bowman, Sharon Hershenhorn, Paul Sanderson

We love to SING! Demonstrating that the human voice has no limits, knows no constraints of genre, language or cultural background, SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival celebrates our 11th year with a return to both in-person and virtual events. This year’s theme of SINGing! Apart/Together With Diverse Voices reflects our breadth of programming and outreach. Whether you are attending in person or online for breathtaking concerts and inspiring workshops, we invite you to experience some of the best vocal talent in the world, featuring international headliners Take 6 (U.S), The Kinsey Sicks (U.S.), Collegium Musicale (Estonia), Jessica Mbangeni (South Africa), Dumza Maswana (South Africa) and beatboxers Brez, Alexinho, and Efaybee (France).

With 11 days of music from many traditions, from world to beatboxing, classical to jazz, folk to gospel, traditional to pop, a memorable experience awaits.

SING! won awards from Festivals and Events Ontario for excellence and innovation during the past two years with our 2020 and 2021 virtual presentations. We continue to innovate through programming partnerships with Estonian Music Week, Confluence Concerts, Beatbox Canada, Art Battle and FreePlay. Our Aca-Film Festival is a world-premiere event of three short films with a cappella soundtracks.

With the support and generosity of our many sponsors and donors, we are able to offer four days of free programming at Ontario Place Trillium Park as well as specially-priced tickets for arts workers, underemployed, health care workers, and students. Our many volunteers year-round make it possible for us to bring you Canada’s premier a cappella festival.

Whether you are here to take in some of our world-class performances, expand your musical horizons in a workshop, or to SING! with us, thank you for joining us on this exciting journey.

Hello everyone!

This is our first year as Artistic Directors of SING! and we hope you enjoy what we and our incredible team have put together. Our challenge has been twofold: first, to combine live and online content, as we welcome artists back to the stage while also connecting with a new global audience; second, to take new steps toward a more diverse, accessible, and inclusive experience for everyone. It's an exciting time to join the SING! family, and we're thrilled to have you along for the ride! As the world continues to make music together - and apart - we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing tickets, passes, volunteering, performing and participating in this year's festival. Thank you to our many sponsors and donors without whom none of this would be possible. Thanks also to all the original caretakers of this land, both recorded and unrecorded on whose territory we are able to live, thrive, and create art. Miigwetch, nya:weh, merci and thank you. Kevin Fox, Artistic DirectorChris Tsujiuchi, Associate Artistic Director

John-Michael Erlendson, General Manager • Patricia Silver, Co-Manager

The SING! TeamSING! Board of Directors: David Baker, Patti Jannetta Baker, Heather Bambrick, Khethiwe Bhebhe,


Artistic Director: Kevin Fox • Associate Artistic Director: Chris Tsujiuchi • Director of Strategy and Engagement: Bill King Director of Operations: David Lane • Education Lead: Jenna Cowans • Marketing Director: Heather MacLeod

Social Media Lead: Ashley Saunders • Production Manager: Justine CargoSupport team: Rebecca Madamba, Josh Bowman, Sharon Hershenhorn, Paul Sanderson

Art Design: Shandy Kern • Logo design: Chris Allen

We wish to acknowledge this land on which we work. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit.Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

6:00 pm Music Business SummitSunday May 30

John-Michael Erlendson, Gérant • Pat Silver, Co-gérante

L’Equipe SING!Le Conseil des Directeurs: David Baker, Patti Jannetta Baker, Heather Bambrick, Khethiwe Bhebhe,


Directeur Artistique: Kevin Fox • Directeur Artistique Associé: Chris Tsujiuchi • Directeur de Stratégie et d’Engagement: Bill King Directeur d’Opérations: David Lane • Gérante de Production: Justine Cargo • Directrice d’Education: Jenna Cowans

Chef du Dessin: Shandy Kern • Directrice du Marketing: Heather MacLeod • Concepteur du Logo: Chris AllenDirectrice des Médias Sociaux: Ashley Saunders • Equipe de Soutien: Rebecca Madamba, Josh Bowman, Sharon Hershenhorn, Paul Sanderson

Sunday June 5 Afterglow (FREE)10:00 pm6:00 pm Music Business SummitTuesday May 31Sunday June 5 Mass Choir Event8:00 pm

Saturday June 4 Afterglow10:00 pm

Sunday June 5 Concert at Ontario Place Trillium Park12:00 pm

Saturday June 4 Take 6 (Presented by Raymond James) with opener Asian Riffing Trio8:00 pmSaturday June 4 Public Performance Workshops 1:00 pmSaturday June 4 Concert at Ontario Place Trillium Park12:00 pm

Friday June 3 Afterglow (FREE)10:00 pmFriday June 3 The Kinsey Sicks8:00 pmFriday June 3 School Workshops10:00 am

Thursday June 2 Afterglow (FREE)10:00 pmThursday June 2 SING! Celebrates the Musical8:00 pm

Wednesday June 1 Aca-Film Festival8:00 pmTuesday May 31 Art Battle - Feat. Alexinho, Brez, and Efaybee7:00 pm

2:30 pm Borderless BeatboxingTuesday May 31

8:00 pm FreePlay Album Release with Special Guests RetrocitySunday May 297:00 pm Collegiate ShowcaseSunday May 294:00 pm Music Business SummitSunday May 29

12:00 pm Concert at Ontario Place Trillium ParkSunday May 298:00 pm All From The Mouth Beatbox BattleSaturday May 287:30 pm Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord! Saturday May 281:00 pm Virtual WorkshopsSaturday May 28

12:00 pm Concert at Ontario Place Trillium ParkSaturday May 287:30 pm Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord! Friday May 27

Thursday May 26 Preview event at Nathan Phillips Square8:00 pm Collegium Musicale12:30 pm

Thursday May 26

DATE TIME EVENT

SING! IN CONCERT SING! AND LEARN SING! THE FUTURE SING! FREE SING! PLUSSING! IN THE CLUBS

Festival Pass:

$200Live Concert Pass:

$150Virtual Pass:

$50

DATE TIME EVENT

Single Tickets start

at $20

Schedule and Ticket Prices

Half price Tickets and Passes for Underemployed, Arts Workers, Healthcare Workers and Students

(schedule subject to change)

To inspire connection and interactivity this year, we are hosting an “Afterglow Social Hour” (FREE).This is a chance to chat with the artists and other festival attendees. Join the conversation!

CONCERTS

11th Annual

Renowned Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale from Estoniapresented in collaboration with Estonian Music Week.

Thursday May 26 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: Collegium Musicale

Trinity St. Paul’s Church

In this all-a cappella presentation, Suba Sankaran brings together a variety of voices representingmany parts of the globe, while traversing centuries and styles. Presented by Confluence Concerts.

Friday May 27 - 7:30 pmSING! in Concert: Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord!

Heliconian Club

A fierce beatbox competition, judged by some of the top beatboxers in the world!Presented by SING! and Beatbox Canada.

Saturday May 28 - 7:30 pmSING! in Concert: All From The Mouth Beatbox Battle

The Parkdale Hall

In this all-a cappella presentation, Suba Sankaran brings together a variety of voices representingmany parts of the globe, while traversing centuries and styles. Presented by Confluence Concerts.

Saturday May 28 - 7:30 pmSING! in Concert: Suba’s Singing Smorgasbord!

Heliconian Club

Give My Regards to Broadway: featuring songs from favourite Broadway musicals, performed completely a cappella with the “a cappella house band” with special guest stars Jeff Madden and AJ Bridel.

Thursday June 2 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: SING! Celebrates the Musical

The Concert Hall

Join America's Favourite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet for a hilarious eveningof stunning harmonies, subversive satire, & outlandish drag!

Friday June 3 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: The Kinsey Sicks

The Concert Hall

Choirs, individuals, and world-class artists sing as one in the SING! Mass Choir. A full day of workshops, followed by an evening concert. Plus, presentation of the Slaight Music SING! Toronto Legacy Award.

Sunday June 5 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: Mass Choir Event

Paradise Theatre

concert with U.S. Artist Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history (jazz/gospel),plus local opener Asian Riffing Trio

Saturday June 4 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: Take 6 (Presented by Raymond James)

with opener Asian Riffing TrioThe Concert Hall

Art Battle interactive painting and live music event featuringFrench celebrity Beatboxers Alexinho, BreZ and Efaybee.

Tuesday May 31 - 7:00 pmSING! in the Clubs: Art Battle

Feat. Alexinho, Brez, and EfaybeeThe Great Hall

Live looping duo FreePlay debuts their brand new album Talk to Me, joined by special guests Retrocity.

Sunday May 29 - 8:00 pmSING! in Concert: FreePlay Album Release

with Special Guests Retrocity 3030 Dundas St West

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WORKSHOPS

The SING! Music Business Summit - FREESponsored by Ontario Creates, Canadian Musician Magazine and Long & McQuade

Toronto-born electric bassist Rich Brown has established himself as an incredibly versatile artist:composer, producer, bandleader, educator and clinician, broadcaster, and voiceover artist.

Saturday May 28 - 1:00 pmSING! And Learn: Instrumental Series:

The Singing Bass with Rich Brown - Online

Acclaimed Jazz and Latin Flute Specialist Bill McBirnie shares how he approaches his instrument,and how that might connect to singing.


The Singing Flute with Bill McBirnie - Online

Guitarist Rik Emmett, founding member of the legendary Canadian band Triumph,instructs on the sound, style and function of the guitar.


The Singing Guitar with Rik Emmett - Online

A crash course on how to use social media to your benefit.

Sunday May 29 - 4:00 pmUsing Social Media to

Build your brand and audience

A discussion of the roles and qualities needed for the very different jobs of artist manager and booking agent.

Sunday May 29 - 5:00 pmManager Vs. Agent

Learn to choose a team that will help bring about your desired end result.

Sunday May 29 - 6:00 pmHow to Assemble a Team

Three Award-Winning Beatboxers from France share their techniques and discusswhat it takes to become a Champion on the Global Stage

Tuesday May 31 - 2:30 pmSING! And Learn: Borderless Beatboxing

The Great Hall

Finding uniqueness while still blending in a group.

Wednesday June 4 - 1:00 pmSING! And Learn: Vocal Authenticity with Claude McKnight

and Khristian Dentley (Take 6)The Concert Hall

Learn about Xhosa traditional songs, their unique rhythms, harmonies and call and response type of singing.

Wednesday June 4 - 2:00 pmSING! And Learn: Xhosa Folklore Music

The Concert Hall

A crash course in creating your own spoken word poetrywith two-time national poetry slam champion Dwayne Morgan.

Wednesday June 4 - 3:00 pmSING! And Learn: Intro to the Spoken Word

The Concert Hall

Learn Mic basics from Audio Technica’s Pierre Lelievre in a workshop designed to teach youthe technicalities and practical applications of variety of different microphones.

Sunday May 29 - 3:00 pmSING! And Learn: Microphones 101

Online

Sing without a safety net! Use fun focus building games and exercises to create music in the moment.

Wednesday June 4 - 4:00 pmSING! And Learn: Unlocking Creativity through Improvisation

The Concert Hall


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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Engaging - funny - moving - the first ever SING! Aca-Film Festival presents a trilogy of short films that explore stories of resilience filmmakers by Cailleah Scott-Grimes, Mark Northwood, and Cameron Walker, starring

June Garber, Linette Doherty, Dwayne Morgan, and special guest Colin Mochrie. Filmmakers will be on hand for a Q and A, along with a performance by the fantastic quartet The Watch. Films cross artistic genres,

including animation, live-action, spoken word, and dance, all with original a cappella a cappella scores by award-winning composer Aaron Jensen co-produced with Countermeasure Music.

Wednesday June 1 - 8:00 pmSING! Plus: Aca-Film Festival

The Concert Hall

Learn to choose a team that will help bring about your desired end result.

Monday May 30 - 6:00 pmHow to start a group with Deke Sharon

Tips, tricks, and tools of the trade to build a successful tour!

Monday May 30 - 7:00 pmOn the Road Again: How to Manage a Tour

With a complex financial life, it’s even more vital to follow a structured plan for successwith Diana Dowhaluk from Raymond James

Monday May 30 - 8:00 pmMoney Management: Making the Most of Your Investments

An introduction to the basics of copyright, trademark and intellectual property.

Tuesday May 31 - 7:00 pmCopyright and Trademark:

How to Protect your Intellectual Property

UK artist James Rose (aka Brave James), founding member of the international supergroup Accent and rising solo artist, talks about his diverse musical career from touring to teaching to developing groundbreaking

music apps -- and the importance of having many strings to one's bow.

Tuesday May 31 - 6:00 pmAccent to Brave James:

a conversation with James Rose

A no holds-barred discussion on the realities of being a self-employed artist.

Sunday May 29 - 7:00 pmThe Multi-Faceted Musician:

The Realities of Being a Working Artist

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Saturday May 28, Sunday May 29, Saturday June 4, Sunday June 5SING! Free: Concert at Ontario Place Trillium Park

May 28Noon – Lunar Bloom 12:40 – Scott Jackson

1:20 – Jessica Mbangeni 2:00 – Ori Shalva

2:40 – Cantabile Chamber Singers 3:20 – Lunar Bloom 4:00 – Ori Shalva

May 29Noon –Sing with Ukraine 12:40 – Pressgang Mutiny 1:20 – Enter A Cappella 2:00 – Sing with Ukraine

2:40 – Concreamus 3:20 – Enter A Cappella

4:00 – David Lane

June 4Noon – Jordana Talsky and My Pop Choir

1:15 – Charlie Petch1:55 – Unaccompanied Minors

2:35 – Janice Lee3:10 – Jordana Talsky and My Pop Choir

4:20 – Unaccompanied Minors

June 5Noon – Lunar Bloom

12:40 – Pressgang Mutiny1:20 – Ot Izvora

2:00 – Alissa Vox Raw2:40 – Echo Women's Choir

3:20 – Pressgang Mutiny4:00 – Duly Noted

Tune in as Chris Tsujiuchi hosts an hour of great videos fromuniversity a cappella groups from Canada and abroad.

Sunday May 29 - 7:00 pmSlaight Music SING! Toronto Collegiate Showcase

Streamed online @www.facebook.com/SingToronto and www.youtube.com/user/SingToronto

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Past recipients are: Cadence (2021), Jackie Richardson (2020), Debbie Fleming (2019), Toronto Northern Lights (2018), Elaine Overholt (2017), The Nylons (2016), Sylvia Tyson (2015), R. Murray Schafer (2014), Frank Busseri on behalf of the Four Lads (2013), and Michael Burgess (2012).

SLAIGHT MUSIC SING!TORONTO LEGACY AWARDHONOUREE 2022

The SING! Legacy Award statue was designed and sculpted by Saskatchewan artist Jack Jensen.

Each year SING! Toronto honours a person or ensemble who has made a significant contribution to the vocal arts in Canada and internationally. This year’s recognition goes to MusicFest Canada.

MusicFest Canada has been a registered charity since 1972. It is the umbrella organization for 104 volunteer organized local music festivals from PEI to Vancouver Island. Annually, over 400,000 young musicians singing in choirs and playing in bands and orchestras attend these Festivals with their school music teachers. MusicFest Nationals brings together 7000 of Canada's top student musicians each year who perform for recognition as the country’s foremost musical ensembles.

Past vocalists and vocal groups have included the Swingles, Gold Company, That Choir, Sixth Wave, Vertical Voices, the New York Voices, and the HI-LO’S. In addition to these professional groups, hundreds of outstanding high school ensembles have had the opportunity to share their music with students from across the entire country. Each year the festival features the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, a group of 50 auditioned singers from all provinces under the direction of Scott Leithead.

Next year's Nationals will be MusicFest's 51st, held in Niagara Falls from May 15-20, 2023. Featured performing guests will include the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, FreePlay, The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces, and a special concert by the Denny Christianson Tribute Big Band in honour of our departed MusicFest President.

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Kinsey Sicks For 25 years, America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet has served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performingarts centers, music venues, and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine! Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire, and over-the-top drag have earned The Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted following. Their phenomenal performance record includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films and three concert DVDs, ten albums, and appearances in over 40 US states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. http://facebook.com/kinseysicksyoutube.com/kinseysicksinstagram.com/kinseysickstwitter.com/kinseysicks

Lunar Bloom Lunar Bloom is a Toronto based trio rooted in folk tradition, comprised of Brittany Rae Robinson, Kelly McNamee & Jocelyn Regina. Their original songs feature complex vocal harmonies and intimate storytelling in the dream folk genre. Shows are full of playful banter and dreamy love songs, balanced with feminist anthems and calls to action. They embrace harmonic tension, and rhythms that challenge expectations, creating the story of each song through musical devices as well as poetic lyrics.Their self-titled EP was nominated in the Folk/Roots Category at the Independent Music Awards 2020. Their debut album, Running Deep, will be released in June 2022, supported by crowdfunding and Canada Council of the Arts. www.lunarbloomband.comInstagram: @lunarbloomband

My Pop Choir Directed By Alex Fiddes. My Pop Choir is a community-based, group of ‘everyone’ choirs for people who love to sing. You don’t need any experience or training or consider yourself a ‘singer’ to join. There are no auditions, no solos, and no need to read music. Now in its 11th year, My Pop Choir has grown to 5 locations across the GTA. In addition, My Pop Choir also has a fully operational virtual choir, where anyone in the world can join! By utilizing post recording audio software, My Pop Choir's virtual choir includes built-in harmonies, so it feels like you are actually singing in a real choir! My Pop Choir is a beacon of community spirit. A welcoming, positive, and encouraging place for all! Check us out at:www.mypopchoir.comwww.facebook.com/MyPopChoirwww.youtube.com/mypopchoircanada

Ori Shalva & co. Ori Shalva, the Makharashvili singing family, don’t just perform Georgian polyphony. When they sing exploding counterpoint, harmonized rolling melismas enveloped in a velvety drone, or archaic thick sonorities accompanied by rustic folk instruments, they transcend space and time, and take you on a far-off musical journey of Sakartvelo (aka Georgia), a small and ancient mountainous country located on the borders of Asia and Europe.Georgian polyphony is a millennia old tradition known for its distinctive and visceral harmonies and recognized by UNESCO as an intangible masterpiece of humanity. The singing family unit has played an important role in the preservation of Georgian polyphony. Singing for Ori Shalva, like most Georgian singing families, is natural, instinctive, and was originally framed by family celebrations, not staged performances. Unlike other Georgian singing families, however, they are based in Toronto, halfway around the world from the source. Ori Shalva have sung in venues around Toronto, parts of the States, and all over Georgia. The pandemic raised their grassroots beginnings and they were featured in numerous online showcases (SING!, Community Folk Art Council, Labyrinth Ontario, BLOKMUSIC, etc). For more info visit www.MusiCamptTO.com/OriShalva.www.MusiCampTO.com/OriShalvahttps://www.instagram.com/2shalva/https://www.facebook.com/musicampto

Ot Izvora Rik Emmett gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. Rik was a popular columnist for Guitar Player magazine (his 13 years of Back to Basics resulting in his published educational series, For The Love of Guitar), and an innovative music educator of long standing with Humber College in Toronto, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the annual Songstudio Songwriting Workshop. A guitar magazine once wrote that Rik Emmett was “… his own worst enemy … one of the only guitarists out there who may be too talented for his own damn good”. In a digital sound bite world, this offers insight on a music biz lifer, recognizing a unique artist, still going strong. For 49 years, as his own worst enemy, Rik has made choices as a loyal friend to his gifts: never a slave to fashion, offering his best to every audience, of every stripe, in every piece of music that he performs, holding true to the magic power of the music. www.facebook.com/OtIzvoratoCanadawww.youtube.com/channel/UCjMnoLxW0sPPF-N9yqILlDA/videos; www.facebook.com/OtIzvoratoCanada/videos/1516752891784140/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C

Pressgang Mutiny Hailing from the port of Toronto, ON, Pressgang Mutiny have been roaring out songs of the sea since 2013. Local favourites in their hometown and on the Canadian and American East Coasts, they are keeping alive a vital tradition of work songs that represents the world's first truly multicultural music. www.pressgangmutiny.com

Rik Emmett Rik Emmett gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. Rik was a popular columnist for Guitar Player magazine (his 13 years of Back to Basics resulting in his published educational series, For The Love of Guitar), and an innovative music educator of long standing with Humber College in Toronto, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the annual Songstudio Songwriting Workshop. A guitar magazine once wrote that Rik Emmett was “… his own worst enemy … one of the only guitarists out there who may be too talented for his own damn good”. In a digital sound bite world, this offers insight on a music biz lifer, recognizing a unique artist, still going strong. For 49 years, as his own worst enemy, Rik has made choices as a loyal friend to his gifts: never a slave to fashion, offering his best to every audience, of every stripe, in every piece of music that he performs, holding true to the magic power of the music. www.rikemmett.com

Sarah Nairne Sarah Nairne is a Black Caribbean-Canadian Actor and Theatre Creator born and raised in the Waterloo Region which is situated on the Haldimand Tract. She’s a University of Waterloo Graduate, of their Bachelor of Arts program. She’s had the privilege to share her work as a vocalist, actor and creative on multiple stages across Canada and with theatre organizations working in artistic leadership in Ontario. Her credits include: Mirvish (Toronto): Standby in Come From Away, Canadian Premiere of The Color Purple (Neptune Theatre and the Citadel Theatre/Royal MTC co-production), Artist Mentorship Program (Black Theatre Workshop), Black and Blue Matters - Workshop (Black Theatre Workshop), Multiple Characters in ALECK BELL: A Canadian Pop-Rock Musical (Tweed & Company Theatre), Sasha in Stretchmarks (Virtu Arts) and Maddy in THE INVISIBLE (Catalyst Theatre). Sarah is so grateful to be working with such a talented group of artists and team at the SING! Festival and so excited to share space with an audience again. A big thank you to my family, Talent House team and support system. WTG. @canvassarah

Scott Jackson is a Canadian beatboxer. He is best known for MC'ing many beatbox competitions such as the Grand Beatbox Battle and the Beatbox Battle World Championship. He has been making beatboxing sounds since he was a child. He started developing his sounds at 15 years old. Achievements include: Top 9 (Tag Team, with BBK as Presidential Host) – Grand Beatbox Battle 2018, 1st place (Crew, as Swag Boyz) – World Beatbox Camp 2017, Top 7 (Loopstation) - Grand Beatbox Battle 2013, 1st place (Solo) – Canadian Beatbox Championship 2012, Top 8 (Solo) – Grand Beatbox Battle 2012, 2nd place (Solo) – Canadian Beatbox Championship 2011, Top 8 (Solo) – Grand Beatbox Battle 2011, 2nd place (Solo) – Canadian Beatbox Championship 2010

Sing With Ukraine Sing with Ukraine is a grassroots effort by Toronto-based Eastern European artists, started after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24th. What began as a gathering of friends processing grief together through song, has now become a journey and resistance effort through Toronto’s bars and music venues. We interrupt the pre-scheduled programming to celebrate Ukrainian identity, to show the humanity and culture of those affected, and to awaken ourselves and our city from indifference. www.withukraine.cahttps://www.instagram.com/artists_with/

Tahirih Vejdani Tahirih Vejdani (she/her) is a Tkaronto-based artist of Persian and South Asian heritage. Her artistic practice includes working as an actor, singer, vocal instructor, music director, choral conductor, and arts administrator. Tahirih holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Regina with a double major in Vocal Performance and Music History. Tahirih has performed with numerous choirs including The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, The Elmer Iseler Singers, Sing! Festival Singers, and the BlackCreek Festival Chorus. As a conductor she has worked with The Regent Park School of Music, Echo Women’s Choir, Toronto World Unity Choir, Florivox Choir and Univox Choir. Tahirih is also a vocal instructor at Sheridan’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre program. As a performer she has appeared in: The Invisible – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Catalyst Theatre); HMS Pinafore, Treasure Island, The Pirates of Penzance, Elektra (Stratford Shakespeare Festival); Portia’s Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in the Ruff); The Men in White (Factory Theatre); Taming of the Shrew (Driftwood Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Tarragon Theatre); The Jungle Book (Young Peoples Theatre/Cleveland Playhouse Square); The Hobbit, Shrek The Musical, Honk! The Musical (Globe Theatre) Paradise Lost (Summerworks Festival). Select film/TV credits: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Kim’s Convenience, Receiver, Let it Snow, InSecurity.www.tahirihvejdani.ca@tahirihvejdani (Instagram/Twitter)

Take 6 With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more, Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley) continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. Take 6 has admirably and adeptly crossed most musical genres, from straight-ahead Jazz to Pop to adult R&B, doo wop to blues. Like a fine-tuned vocal orchestra, the group continues to push the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release, and with their ever-evolving live performances. Take 6 has performed with and won praise from such luminaries as Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ben E. King, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Al Jarreau, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Whitney Houston, to name a few.https://take6.com/https://www.facebook.com/Take6Officialhttps://twitter.com/Take6officialhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Take6Officialhttps://instagram.com/take6official/

The Watch Made up of a cappella veterans Dylan Bell, Art Mullin, Daniel Galessiere, and Aaron Jensen, this multifarious foursome celebrates a songbook that ranges from swinging bebop tunes, to R&B anthems – from contemporary choral originals to classic pop songs. Their innovative arrangements delight, their vocal-instrument sounds amaze, and their high-energy performance will find you singing your soul out in your seat. Collectively, the members of the Watch have recorded numerous celebrated albums and toured world-wide with many of Canada’s favourite vocal groups, including Retrocity, Cadence, FreePlay, Countermeasure, and Hampton Avenue. http://www.thewatch.ca

Theo Tams Theo Tams is rediscovering his identity as an artist. The Canadian singer/songwriter demonstrates a remarkable command of R&B-laced pop music, his silky tenor the unwavering guiding light. Since his last record, 2018’s Call the Doctor, what is most evident is his fearlessness to cannonball right into fresh sonic waves. The music drowns the senses, oozing with intimate lyrics and style. Growing up in a fairly strict reformed Christian household in Coaldale, Alberta, Tams discovered a natural inclination towards music while attending church. Towards the end of the 2000s, Tams’ life changed, first through coming out to his parents and then by winning Canadian Idol. Having released his debut album in 2009, as well as several EPs in recent years, Tams struggled navigating a post-Idol image and harboured a desire to branch out in his work. Now, Tams is unapologetically himself and it would seem that he has finally found his place in the world. www.theotamsmusic.com

Meet the SING! Artists

AJ Bridel Theatre (Select): Lauren in Kinky Boots (Mirvish/Drayton Ent.), Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival), Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Drayton Ent.), leading roles in several Ross Petty Pantos, Mary in The Little Years (Stratford). Film/TV: Shelby, Odd Squad (TVO Kids), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Private Eyes (Global), Voice of Pipp Petals in My Little Pony on Netflix and Youtube. AJ is thrilled to be on stage again with such a talented group of artists! Instagram: @ajbridel

Alexinho Alexinho is the little prodigy of French human beatbox. From a young age, he was already creating a buzz on the beatbox scene, eventually winning the prestigious title of French solo and Team champion in 2015, and more recently that of World Champion in 2018. Impressive in his technical abilities and extraordinary power, the sound that comes out of him is hard to comprehend. His enormous sub-bass vibrations and disproportionately powerful melody lines leave audiences completely stunned. www.instagram.com/alexinhobbx/

Alissa Vox Raw Loop artist Alissa Vox Raw carefully crafts tapestries of sound live on stage using nothing but some pedals and her voice, stacking interlocking harmonies under a soaring lead. An eclectic artist, her sound can range from haunting and ethereal to upbeat danceable beats. www.alissavoxraw.com

Asian Riffing Trio Chris Tsujiuchi, Kevin Wong, and Colin Asuncion. Separately, they are 3 prominent powers. Together, they unite to form 1 superpower; Asian Riffing Trio - or ART for short. These three multi-talented queer Asian artists subvert the boyband format simply by existing as a group. With their characteristic soulful vocals and innovative musical arrangements, ART has established itself as a true artistic force and one of Toronto’s best kept secrets.@asianriffintrio on Instagram and Twitter

Brez BreZ is a 3 time French Loopstation and Beatbox Champion. With the help of his trusty loopstation, he creates soundscapes of Electro, Afro, and Hip-Hop, all done 100% by the voice. www.brezbeatbox.com; IG: brezbeatbox; YouTube: BreZ

Cantabile Chamber Singers With an emphasis on fostering new talent and an inclusive choral community, Cantabile Chamber Singers is a choir committed to enlightening audiences and attracting a new generation of Canadians to the resonance and enrichment of choral music through a combination of informed interpretation, engaging audiences and innovative programming. We believe in setting high artistic standards amongst our singers, engaging in cultural diversity through our programming, and to promote music written by living and young composers of the present.www.cantabilechambersingers.comTwitter: @CantabileTOInstagram: @cantabilechambersingersFB: Cantabile Chamber Singers

Charlie Petch Charlie Petch (they/them, he/him) is a disabled/queer/transmasculine multidisciplinary artist who resides in Tkaronto/Toronto. A poet, playwright, librettist, musician, lighting designer, and host, Petch was the 2017 Poet of Honour for SpeakNorth National Festival, winner of the Golden Beret Lifetime Achievement Award in Spoken Word with The League of Canadian Poets (2020), and founder of Hot Damn it's a Queer Slam. Petch is a touring performer, as well as a mentor and workshop facilitator. They launched their full length poetry collection "Why I Was Late" with Brick Books which got a "Best of 2021" from The Walrus, and filmed their libretto "Medusa's Children" with Opera QTO. They launched their spoken word show “No one’s special at the hot dog cart” with Theatre Passe Muraille in 2022. They have been featured on CBC's Q, the Toronto International Festival of Authors, and were long-listed for the CBC Poetry Prize in 2021. www.charliecpetch.com; Instagram and Twitter: @sawpoet

Chris Tsujiuchi Chris Tsujiuchi is a graduate of Sheridan College's Musical Theatre Performance program. Theatre credits include Box 4901, Recurring John, (Summerworks Festival), Little Shop of Horrors (Lower Ossington Theatre), and The Rocky Horror Show (Hart House Theatre). Musical Direction credits include Parade (Toronto Musical Concerts) The Last Five Years (YRG Productions), Onegin (Musical Stage Company/National Arts Centre/Arts Club Western Canada Tour), 35MM (Toronto Premiere), Any Dream Will Do (Angelwalk Theatre & Theatre Collingwood), A Misfortune (Next Stage Festival), Mickey & Judy (Toronto Fringe/Best of Fringe), and bare (Canadian Premiere/WatersEdge Productions). Chris has worked as an accompanist and teacher at Sheridan College, Ryerson University, Randolph Academy, and George Brown College. He has toured extensively with Sharron Matthews, the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, and can also be seen performing in Asian Riffing Trio (aka ART) and his own "Chris-terical" series of Cabarets. @ChrisTsujiuchi on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

Collegium Musicale Renowned Estonian choir Collegium Musicale captivates audiences with their high-calibre performances and powerful sound. The group’s repertoire extends from renaissance to contemporary music, including oratorios and operas. A very special place in their repertoire belongs to Estonian contemporary composers including Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and Erkki-Sven Tüür. Collegium Musicale’s mission is to offer a dynamic range of musical emotions and be ambassadors of Estonian music throughout the world. During its 11 year history, the choir has enjoyed many international collaborations, frequent concert tours and performances at the top tier festivals. The choir is in high demand, giving approximately 40 concerts a year. Collegium Musicale has been recognized with numerous awards including Choir of the Year in Estonia, a distinction the group has received three times. Conductor Endrik Üksvärav is well known in his own right, debuting as a conductor of the Estonian Song Festival in 2019, conducting a choir of some 20,000 singers and to an audience of over 60,000. https://collegiummusicale.ee/en/https://www.facebook.com/choircollegium/?fref=tshttps://soundcloud.com/collegium-musicale

Concreamus Chamber Choir Concreamus Chamber Choir is a 32 voice new music group dedicated to innovation in the choral arts and the creation and performance of excellent new works by young composers. The group is made up of singers, students, composers, and educators from around Toronto. Now in their second season, Concreamus has premiered 17 new works by a variety of young composers. Many of their premiere performances can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Concreamus has collaborated with various musical organizations, including appearing in concert with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Green Room Music Collective, and making several appearances at the University of Toronto’s Composer Concert series.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8sQjISPyx9nzhePmdAX9Q?app=desktop

David Lane Formerly of the Juno-nominated quartet “Cadence”, David has been beatboxing for well over a decade, and has always enjoyed making silly sounds and exploring the limits of the human voice. He holds degrees in Music Performance and Education, and is a dynamic and engaging educator with over 7 years of performing experience and 500+ Educational workshops under his belt. He currently sings with the New York City based group “Duwende”. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent, toured with Grammy award winning-artists, opened for Jay Leno, and his two groups have garnered more than 5 million views on YouTube. instagram.com/davidplane

Dumza Maswana Dumza Maswana is a South African artist well-known for the singular depth of his soothing baritone voice. He fuses tradition, spiritual and jazz to create sonic experiences that uplift, inspire and heal. Dumza writes and sings from a place of knowing, reflecting all that he has experienced and paying homage to his culture and the music that inspires him. Born in the vibrant small town of Ngqushwa, in the Eastern Cape, Dumza was drawn to music at an early age, a passion that moved him to form Healing Voices, an all-male gospel group he started at 17 years old, before moving to the City of Gold, Johannesburg, to further his musical interest. Having been influenced by the likes of Victor Ntoni, Sibongile Khumalo and Caiphus Semenya, Dumza’s lyrical prowess, wide vocal range and authenticity earned him a SAMA nomination for his debut album, Molo, which was released in 2016. The album was well-received, with gems such as Emihle, which was dedicated to his daughter, and Nomthandazo, which listed on 17 different radio stations, including Kaya-FM, Umhlobo Wenene, Radio 2000, Ukhozi FM and SAfm His song The Letter received the award for Best Jazz Song at the 2017 Mzansi Jazz Awards. Dumza’s artistry has landed him on global stages, including those at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, where he was performing with the Mzansi Musical Ensemble, and the Performed at Sing! Festival in Toronto, Canada. Locally, he has graced the Grahamstown National Arts Festival and Macufe Festival, Ebubelenj Festival and Buyelekhaya Festival stages to name a few. In his live performances, Dumza is known for taking the audience on a journey, inviting them to take part in his enchanting storytelling and soulful melodies. Dumza just released his third album titled "Celebrating African Song", which was produced by award-winning and globally-celebrated South African jazz pianist and producer, Andile Yenana. https://twitter.com/dumzamaswanahttps://instagram.com/dumzamaswana https://facebook.com/dumzamaswanapage

Duly Noted Duly Noted is Toronto's all-treble, acoustic, a cappella ensemble singing everything from madrigals to Justin Bieber all while raising money for charity.www.DulyNotedToronto.com@dulynotedtoronto (IG)www.Facebook.com/dulynotedto@dulynotedto - Twitter

Echo Women's Choir Echo loves to sing! Our 30-voice non-audition community choir is open to all women, ages, cultures and professions. We perform at city-wide grass-roots events, and hold concerts each December and May. We are proud to be singing together, building a strong, varied and vibrant culture and community. We are firmly dedicated to remaining accessible, with sliding scales for membership fees and concert tickets. Echo begins a new session in September, rehearsing each Tuesday night at the Church of the Holy Trinity (beside the Eaton Centre), and the occasional Saturday. If you would like to join us register on our website: ‘Singing with Echo’: www.echochoir.ca

Efaybee Efaybee started beatboxing in 2009. In addition to placing in the Top 16 at the Beatbox World Championships, He has won the French beatbox championship twice, in the Tag team and Team categories. Instagram: Efaybee; YouTube: EfaybeeOfficial

Enter A Cappella ‘Enter A Cappella’ is a vocal ensemble from Sir William Mulock Secondary School in Newmarket, Ontario. Made up of students in grades 10-12, the auditioned ensemble predominantly performs contemporary a cappella covers of modern pop and R&B songs. The group has consistently finished in the top 10 of the national CBC Music Class Challenge and has had the honour of recording with Grammy award winning songwriter Jimmy Webb and Motown legend Thelma Houston. https://www.youtube.com/c/SirWilliamMulockMusicDepartment

Janice Jo Lee Janice Jo Lee (she/they) is a folk artist and activist of Korean settler ancestry. She writes, performs and teaches in music, spoken word poetry and theatre. She is a hard femme, queer, radical, comedian, truth-teller and trickster. Her work explores gender justice, antiracism, friendship, community, ancestry and the Earth. Janice is interested in how storytelling can build bridges across differences and how to use art to build flourishing communities based in justice and joy. Janice has worked as an educator for 10 years facilitating arts, anti-oppression and leadership workshops across Canada. She has facilitated anti-oppression workshops for University of Waterloo, Laurier Student Public Interest Research, Laurier Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work, Folk Alliance International and Vancouver Poetry House. In Waterloo Region, Janice Jo Lee was voted Best Performance Artist five years running from 2016 to 2020 (The Community Edition.) She was the City of Kitchener’s Artist in Residence in 2015 and created four cinepoems with the community called Folk Myths of Kitchener. She was the founding artistic director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Poetry Slam from 2011-2018. Currently she is writing a new musical satire and working on her upcoming album Ancestor Song. http://janicejolee.ca ; Instagram: @janjolee; Twitter: @JaniceJoLee; Facebook @Janice Jo Lee

Jeff Madden Jeff Madden is an Oakville-based singer, actor, educator, and an award-winning veteran of the Canadian Theatre industry. Most recently, Jeff appeared as ‘Kevin T. and Others’ in the Canadian cast of Come From Away (Mirvish). Previously, Jeff starred as ‘Frankie Valli’ in Jersey Boys (Dancap) for over three years in Toronto and across Australia, winning the Dora Award for Outstanding Performance. Other Toronto credits: Forever Plaid (Starvox/Mirvish), Echoes (Andrew Seok/Fringe), Angelwalk’s I Love You Because (Dora Nomination). Elsewhere: Shaw Festival (eight seasons) Frank in Wonderful Town, Spinell in Tristan, Wee Farley in Belle Moral, Baby Face in Happy End, Homer in Floyd Collins, among many others. Selected TV: ‘Murdoch Mysteries’, ‘Mayday’, and ‘The Parker-Andersons’. Other: Jeff created his Cabaret show “My Life In Song” in 2012 and has recently created and performed a second Cabaret show, “My Life In Song – Act 2” in 2021. He has also recorded two CDs. Holding a Master of Education degree from U of T, Jeff teaches acting and singing privately and has been a part-time faculty member at Sheridan and Randolph Colleges.https://www.facebook.com/thatjeffmaddenhttps://www.instagram.com/thatjeffmadden/https://twitter.com/JeffMadden

Jessica Mbangeni Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Jessica is one of South Africa’s most sought after female Imbongi (praise singer) and has made her mark in a male-dominated cultural terrain. Invoking the role of this ancient tradition, largely influenced by her grandmother’s isiXhosa storytelling in the village of Nqamakwe, Jessica offers insightful commentary on contemporary affairs. She has performed alongside musical icons such as Dolly Rathebe, Thandi Klassen, Abegail Kubheka and Dorothy Masuka.Jessica Mbangeni made her mark as a praise-singer when she joined Multi-Grammy Award Winning Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002 and toured Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and the 37 Cities in United States of America. She has performed at prestigious events such as the 46664 concert in Cape Town and the South African President Thabo Mbeki’s second inauguration. Instagram: Jessica Mbangeni instagram: Kwantu AfrocentricFacebook: Page Jessica MbangeniTiktok: Jessica MbangeniTwitter: Dr Bishop Jessica MbangeniLinkedin: Jessica Mbangeni

Jordana Talsky Jordana Talsky is a singer, songwriter and vocal looper who fuses multi-genre influences into her own sound. Her ethos is to incorporate digital means into live performance in an organic way, and with the loop machine she accompanies herself by voice, creating a choir on the spot with no pre-recorded parts. Jordana weaves unique interpretations of covers with original material. Her show exemplifies innovation from a female perspective, both as a one-woman looper and as a songwriter who fuses elements of jazz, soul and avant-pop into a distinctive sound that is quirky yet inviting. Her vocal loop song, “RUN”, was a judge’s pick for finalist in 2018 CBC Searchlight Contest (Canada). Other accolades include finalist placements in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Julian Award for Emerging Canadian Artists and Toronto Independent Music Awards. She has toured across Canada, Europe, and in 2019 was featured as an emerging artist at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival in Milwaukee as part of her first U.S. tour. Jordana has enjoyed widespread worldwide airplay of her earlier releases “Neither of Either” and “Standard Deviation”. Her critically praised latest release, “Zahava” (2021), is an all-vocal looping EP of originals.www.jordanatalsky.cominstagram.com/jordana.talskyfacebook.com/Jordana.T.Musicyoutube.come/c/JordanaTalsky

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Amanda Cornaglia Amanda has left a mark on every corner of a cappella, from performing, arranging, event planning, sound engineering and production to media and news coverage. This life has given her endless opportunities to collaborate and learn from so many of the best in the business and she likes to make a habit of using this knowledge to make her a better musician and person and then share all she can with people that love a cappella as much as she does.www.clearharmonies.com FB: @clearharmonies Insta: @clearharmoniesllc

Ashley Saunders Ashley is a creative problem solver and social media storyteller with 10 years experience working both client and agency side in the digital marketing space. She officially launched Hashtag This in 2017 so she could formally work with word-of-mouth clients, rather than simply consulting for friends and family in her down time. Her various experiences range from managing International Brands to developing strategies for local Mom and Pop Shoppes, and she can ideate concepts for big and small budgets, ranging from online to out of home. She’s been the creative lead behind the SING! social media channels for just over a year. With a background in film and theatre, she has an acute understanding of what goes into being an artist and promoting yourself online. www.twitter.com/ashleyxsaundershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleysaunders0/

Bill Allman President of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Bill has been active in the entertainment business for over 30 years as a concert promoter, theatre producer, venue manager, and in-house counsel for a film company as well as being an adjunct professor of entertainment law at the University of British Columbia. He owns and runs Famous Artists Ltd., a Vancouver-based production company that has brought The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Nylons and Will Millar (of the Irish Rovers) to stages in B.C. The company was also the proud presenter of Ruth Nichol & Jeff Hyslop in the touring production of A.R. Gurney’s classic play, Love Letters and the Christmas musical, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen as well as the Western Canadian premiere of Bad Jews, the comedy The SantaLand Diaries, and a successful remounting of the musical The Last Five Years. Additionally, Bill has created and executive-produced two specialty cable television series (seen in Canada, Australia and the US). As a writer, Bill has written or co-authored eight feature screenplays, as well as two series pilots, two musicals, and co-authored the sold-out 2019 hit Alice: A Murder Mystery for the Vancouver Police Museum as well as adapting Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol for sell-out immersive houses in the first year of the Covid pandemic.

Bill King Bill King worked as artistic director thirty plus years at the Beaches International Jazz Festival, founding director of The Jazz Report and National Jazz Awards, an author and book publisher, record label head, and music director of the Screen Actor’s Guild, SOCAN Awards, Children’s Aid Gala, creator of the Jazz Report Radio Network and the Bill King Show and others.

Bill McBirnie Bill is a Canadian jazz and Latin flutist who has been garnering excellent critiques internationally, and is now a Designated Haynes Artist with the esteemed flute maker Wm. S. Haynes Co. Bill is also a teacher, clinician and woodwind columnist with Canadian Musician magazine. And he was solicited personally by Sir James Galway to serve as the Resident Jazz Flute Specialist at Sir James' official website in 2006. Bill is now available for online lessons in flute and improvisation, as well as remote overdubbing. www.extremeflute.com

Deke Sharon Heralded as "The father of contemporary a cappella," (Entertainment Weekly), Deke Sharon has his a cappella fingers in many pies, arranging (Broadway’s “In Transit”), music directing movies (Pitch Perfect 1, 2 & 3), television (“The Sing Off" US, Holland, China, South Africa, Peacock’s Bumper in Berlin, Disney+ Best in Snow, BBC’s “Pitch Battle”, directing professional groups (Disney’s DCappella), performing (annual TotalVocal at Carnegie Hall), coaching (Lifetime’s “Pitch Slapped”) producing albums (Straight No Chaser), tours (A Cappella Live) and events (Camp A Cappella), publishing thousands of arrangements while teaching and promoting a cappella worldwide.dekesharon.com Facebook: DekeSharon Twitter: DekeSharon Youtube: DekeSharonInstagram: DekeSharon LinkedIn Deke Sharon

Diana Dowhaluk With more than 25 years’ experience, Diana works with a variety of high net worth clients whose wealth management needs are as unique as they are. Providing day-to-day financial management, she strives to earn and keep the trust of her clients by maintaining clear lines of communication and respecting their busy lifestyles. Many ask her to help them navigate their retirement planning, tax, estate, philanthropic needs or business succession plans. One thing they all share in common is the comfort of knowing their personal wealth is Diana’s top priority. Everything Diana does is grounded in the highest standards of integrity, transparency and best practices. She takes pride in providing her clients with unbiased advice and recommending solutions that will benefit them, tailored to their needs. Diana works closely with her clients to develop a clear understanding of what is most important to them, focusing on their individual goals, tolerance for risk and investment horizons. Because they can always trust she is focused on protecting and enhancing their wealth, they can focus on living life on their terms. Prior to joining Raymond James, Diana worked at other national investment firms in Canada. Diana graduated from the University of Toronto, with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree and has her Level II life insurance license. https://www.raymondjames.ca/dianadowhaluk

Dwayne Morgan Dwayne Morgan began his career in the spoken word in 1993. Affectionally called the Godfather of Canadian spoken word by his peers, Morgan is the author of 13 published and 9 audio collections of his work. Morgan is a 2021 finalist for the Toronto Arts Foundation Margo Bindhardt and Rita Davies Award, 2016 finalist for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and a 2013 inductee into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. To date Morgan has shared his work in 18 countries internationally.www.dwaynemorgan.cawww.youtube.com/c/DwayneMorganCreates www.twitter.com/dwayne_morgan www.instagram.com/dwayne_morgan

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Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran Using only their voices and innovative live looping techniques, international vocal sensation FreePlay sings you around the world without you having to leave your seat. New York jazz, UK pop, European classical, Indian ragas, Brazilian samba… FreePlay does it all, a cappella. Partners in music and in life, Canadians Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran delight in sharing their unique and virtuosic a cappella style around the world, with performances in over 20 countries across 6 continents. www.freeplayduo.comwww.facebook.com/freeplayduo www.twitter.com/freeplayduowww.instagram.com/freeplayduo/ www.youtube.com/c/freeplayduo

James Rose (PKA Brave James) is a prolific arranger, composer, performer, producer & educator, based in London. Over the years, James has become a veteran performer of a cappella & vocal harmony, touring worldwide with acclaimed internet sensation group, ‘Accent’ (www.accentvocal.com). James has an extensive portfolio of arrangements and originals for prominent groups, choirs and bands, including The Real Group, Voces8, Naturally 7, The Swingles, Rajaton, Perpetuum Jazzile, NBC’s ‘The Sing Off’ winners Committed, The Filharmonic, Arturo Sandoval, Black Voices, Peter Hollens, Women of the World, The Aeolians, Estonian Voices and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain - also working as a vocal group mentor and arranger for BBC1’s prime-time show, ‘Pitch Battle’, collaborating closely with Bebe Rexha. Additional TV vocal arranging and coaching work includes BBC’s ‘The One Show’ & CBBC. Driven by a love of teaching, James works as the vocal arranging professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama & ICMP (London), Centro Científico da Voz (Brazil), and as a group director at A Cappella Academy (acappellacademy.org), alongside leading vocal courses internationally with students and choirs worldwide. Instead of sleeping, James also composes for videogames, creates musical apps (www.cync.app), and is a producer of original electronic music (www.imbravejames.com), currently gearing up to release a second solo record.

Kevin Fox An Orillia native now based in the UK, Kevin Fox has spent 25 years immersed in the world of contemporary a cappella. He is known internationally as a performer, choral director, coach, adjudicator, and arranger. Kevin was a founding member of the Toronto vocal band CADENCE, before touring the globe with the Grammy-winning group The Swingles for 12 years. During this time co-curated the London A Cappella Festival throughout its first decade. Since 2013 he has served as Musical Director of the Israeli pop choir Vocalocity, and as a member of London Voices, Kevin has sung on film soundtracks including “Raya and the Last Dragon”, “The Suicide Squad” and “Jurassic World”. He was also Music Director on the British television show “Sing: Ultimate A Cappella” (2017). As a teacher and adjudicator, Kevin has worked at various institutions and international vocal festivals including the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London), Europa Cantat (Estonia), Vocalmente (Italy), Vocal Asia (Japan), and the Rocky Mountain Festival (Banff). As a workshop leader, Kevin’s passion is to help singers and ensembles to unlock their creative music-making potential.

Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is a manager, performer, producer, and music executive. His decades of real-world experience include record company operations, artist management, and concert production. He is a board member (and proud co-founder) of SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival,. After a successful career as a performer, Paul toured the world coordinating dozens of performance tours worldwide, including Asia, Europe, Australia, the US, and Canada. He has worked in major arenas, concert halls, and historical theatres and on shows with a variety of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Pink Floyd, REM, among others. His company Limelight Management Inc. managed the internationally acclaimed a cappella group The Nylons. With seven gold and platinum recordings over almost 40 years, The Nylons were one of Canada’s most successful groups. As President of Troubadour Records, Paul managed the career and all business operations of the beloved children’s entertainer Raffi, a multi-platinum award-winning artist.

Paul Sanderson Owner, Sanderson Entertainment Law. Since being called to the Ontario bar in 1983, Paul has been inprivate practice and has practiced entertainment and arts law exclusively. He is currently a sole practitioner in the firm Sanderson Entertainment Law which is located in the upperbeaches district in Toronto. Paul is the author of the legal texts “Musicians and the Law in Canada” (Carswell Legal Publication), now in its fourth edition, Music Law Handbook for Canada Volume I and II (Seraphim Editions) and Artists' Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists (CARFAC Ontario) now in its 3rd edition. He is an instructor at Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production and in this position he provides education on such areas as Entertainment Agreements, Contractual and Legal Aspects of Live Show Production, and Intellectual Property. https://www.sandersonlaw.ca/

Pierre Lelièvre Pierre’s experience mastering the science and technology behind audio signals and acoustics spans over 2 decades. He is graduated from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal with a Bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering along with numerous specialized accreditations in the field of audio. Over his career he acquired a wide technical knowledge of microphone applications. His background includes studio recording, broadcasting and live sound reinforcement.

Rik Emmett "Rik Emmett gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. Rik was a popular columnist for Guitar Player magazine (his 13 years of Back to Basics resulting in his published educational series, For The Love of Guitar), and an innovative music educator of long standing with Humber College in Toronto, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the annual Songstudio Songwriting Workshop. A guitar magazine once wrote that Rik Emmett was “… his own worst enemy … one of the only guitarists out there who may be too talented for his own damn good”. In a digital sound bite world, this offers insight on a music biz lifer, recognizing a unique artist, still going strong. For 49 years, as his own worst enemy, Rik has made choices as a loyal friend to his gifts: never a slave to fashion, offering his best to every audience, of every stripe, in every piece of music that he performs, holding true to the magic power of the music." https://www.rikemmett.com/

Amanda Cornaglia Amanda has left a mark on every corner of a cappella, from performing, arranging, event planning, sound engineering and production to media and news coverage. This life has given her endless opportunities to collaborate and learn from so many of the best in the business and she likes to make a habit of using this knowledge to make her a better musician and person and then share all she can with people that love a cappella as much as she does.www.clearharmonies.com FB: @clearharmonies Insta: @clearharmoniesllc

Ashley Saunders Ashley is a creative problem solver and social media storyteller with 10 years experience working both client and agency side in the digital marketing space. She officially launched Hashtag This in 2017 so she could formally work with word-of-mouth clients, rather than simply consulting for friends and family in her down time. Her various experiences range from managing International Brands to developing strategies for local Mom and Pop Shoppes, and she can ideate concepts for big and small budgets, ranging from online to out of home. She’s been the creative lead behind the SING! social media channels for just over a year. With a background in film and theatre, she has an acute understanding of what goes into being an artist and promoting yourself online. www.twitter.com/ashleyxsaundershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleysaunders0/

Bill Allman President of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Bill has been active in the entertainment business for over 30 years as a concert promoter, theatre producer, venue manager, and in-house counsel for a film company as well as being an adjunct professor of entertainment law at the University of British Columbia. He owns and runs Famous Artists Ltd., a Vancouver-based production company that has brought The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Nylons and Will Millar (of the Irish Rovers) to stages in B.C. The company was also the proud presenter of Ruth Nichol & Jeff Hyslop in the touring production of A.R. Gurney’s classic play, Love Letters and the Christmas musical, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen as well as the Western Canadian premiere of Bad Jews, the comedy The SantaLand Diaries, and a successful remounting of the musical The Last Five Years. Additionally, Bill has created and executive-produced two specialty cable television series (seen in Canada, Australia and the US). As a writer, Bill has written or co-authored eight feature screenplays, as well as two series pilots, two musicals, and co-authored the sold-out 2019 hit Alice: A Murder Mystery for the Vancouver Police Museum as well as adapting Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol for sell-out immersive houses in the first year of the Covid pandemic.

Bill King Bill King worked as artistic director thirty plus years at the Beaches International Jazz Festival, founding director of The Jazz Report and National Jazz Awards, an author and book publisher, record label head, and music director of the Screen Actor’s Guild, SOCAN Awards, Children’s Aid Gala, creator of the Jazz Report Radio Network and the Bill King Show and others.

Bill McBirnie Bill is a Canadian jazz and Latin flutist who has been garnering excellent critiques internationally, and is now a Designated Haynes Artist with the esteemed flute maker Wm. S. Haynes Co. Bill is also a teacher, clinician and woodwind columnist with Canadian Musician magazine. And he was solicited personally by Sir James Galway to serve as the Resident Jazz Flute Specialist at Sir James' official website in 2006. Bill is now available for online lessons in flute and improvisation, as well as remote overdubbing. www.extremeflute.com

Deke Sharon Heralded as "The father of contemporary a cappella," (Entertainment Weekly), Deke Sharon has his a cappella fingers in many pies, arranging (Broadway’s “In Transit”), music directing movies (Pitch Perfect 1, 2 & 3), television (“The Sing Off" US, Holland, China, South Africa, Peacock’s Bumper in Berlin, Disney+ Best in Snow, BBC’s “Pitch Battle”, directing professional groups (Disney’s DCappella), performing (annual TotalVocal at Carnegie Hall), coaching (Lifetime’s “Pitch Slapped”) producing albums (Straight No Chaser), tours (A Cappella Live) and events (Camp A Cappella), publishing thousands of arrangements while teaching and promoting a cappella worldwide.dekesharon.com Facebook: DekeSharon Twitter: DekeSharon Youtube: DekeSharonInstagram: DekeSharon LinkedIn Deke Sharon

Diana Dowhaluk With more than 25 years’ experience, Diana works with a variety of high net worth clients whose wealth management needs are as unique as they are. Providing day-to-day financial management, she strives to earn and keep the trust of her clients by maintaining clear lines of communication and respecting their busy lifestyles. Many ask her to help them navigate their retirement planning, tax, estate, philanthropic needs or business succession plans. One thing they all share in common is the comfort of knowing their personal wealth is Diana’s top priority. Everything Diana does is grounded in the highest standards of integrity, transparency and best practices. She takes pride in providing her clients with unbiased advice and recommending solutions that will benefit them, tailored to their needs. Diana works closely with her clients to develop a clear understanding of what is most important to them, focusing on their individual goals, tolerance for risk and investment horizons. Because they can always trust she is focused on protecting and enhancing their wealth, they can focus on living life on their terms. Prior to joining Raymond James, Diana worked at other national investment firms in Canada. Diana graduated from the University of Toronto, with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree and has her Level II life insurance license. https://www.raymondjames.ca/dianadowhaluk

Dwayne Morgan Dwayne Morgan began his career in the spoken word in 1993. Affectionally called the Godfather of Canadian spoken word by his peers, Morgan is the author of 13 published and 9 audio collections of his work. Morgan is a 2021 finalist for the Toronto Arts Foundation Margo Bindhardt and Rita Davies Award, 2016 finalist for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and a 2013 inductee into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. To date Morgan has shared his work in 18 countries internationally.www.dwaynemorgan.cawww.youtube.com/c/DwayneMorganCreates www.twitter.com/dwayne_morgan www.instagram.com/dwayne_morgan

The world lost a voice that brought joy to many, legendary singer Tyrone Gabriel, bass with The Nylons. Known for their great a cappella sound, dazzling harmonies and smooth arrangements, The Nylons immense appeal took them across North America, Europe, Australia, China and Japan. One of the world’s most acclaimed a cappella groups, The Nylons had three platinum and three gold records in Canada, multiple Juno nominations, and sold more than three million albums internationally. The group sold out concerts three times at SING! festivals. They were honoured with the Slaight Music SING! Toronto Legacy Award in 2016.

In Memoriam: Tyrone Gabriel

The Nylons had the great good fortune to have worked with singer/musician/performer/recording artist of Tyrone's caliber. He was a friend who brought to the stage a skill set of such variety that he elevated the Nylons with his keen ear and broad vocal range. He

had a work ethic that demanded that we continue to progress in forward motion. We will remain forever in his debt, and proud and grateful to have had him in our family for 10+ years. Shine on, dear

brother, we love you, we miss you, and we owe you, now and always.

Claude Morrison, Founding Member of The Nylons

I loved the uncompromising quality and devotion that Tyrone injected into The Nylons In the storied history of the group he was a brilliant star, a man of faith, a devoted family man and a friend and musical collaborator who I, among many others, will miss dearly. Sing on!

Garth Mosbaugh, Nylons Member

Tyrone was a force in the Nylons. He epitomized passion for the music, the vocals, work ethic, love for performing, and the respect for the Nylons legacy. Talented and intuitive, he fit the group like a glove

and honoured us with how much work and enthusiasm he put into performing. I'm glad to have known him, and the Nylons was blessed

to have him.Gavin Hope, Nylons Member

Tyrone brought a breath of fresh air when he joined the Nylons family. He was not only a great performer/songwriter he was a

stabilizing force that pushed the other Nylons through the last stages of the group's career. He brought his vitality to The Nylons when they needed it most and he made my job easier. He was pleasure to work

with... a big man with a big heart. I miss him.Paul Ryan, Manager The Nylons

Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran Using only their voices and innovative live looping techniques, international vocal sensation FreePlay sings you around the world without you having to leave your seat. New York jazz, UK pop, European classical, Indian ragas, Brazilian samba… FreePlay does it all, a cappella. Partners in music and in life, Canadians Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran delight in sharing their unique and virtuosic a cappella style around the world, with performances in over 20 countries across 6 continents. www.freeplayduo.comwww.facebook.com/freeplayduo www.twitter.com/freeplayduowww.instagram.com/freeplayduo/ www.youtube.com/c/freeplayduo

James Rose (PKA Brave James) is a prolific arranger, composer, performer, producer & educator, based in London. Over the years, James has become a veteran performer of a cappella & vocal harmony, touring worldwide with acclaimed internet sensation group, ‘Accent’ (www.accentvocal.com). James has an extensive portfolio of arrangements and originals for prominent groups, choirs and bands, including The Real Group, Voces8, Naturally 7, The Swingles, Rajaton, Perpetuum Jazzile, NBC’s ‘The Sing Off’ winners Committed, The Filharmonic, Arturo Sandoval, Black Voices, Peter Hollens, Women of the World, The Aeolians, Estonian Voices and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain - also working as a vocal group mentor and arranger for BBC1’s prime-time show, ‘Pitch Battle’, collaborating closely with Bebe Rexha. Additional TV vocal arranging and coaching work includes BBC’s ‘The One Show’ & CBBC. Driven by a love of teaching, James works as the vocal arranging professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama & ICMP (London), Centro Científico da Voz (Brazil), and as a group director at A Cappella Academy (acappellacademy.org), alongside leading vocal courses internationally with students and choirs worldwide. Instead of sleeping, James also composes for videogames, creates musical apps (www.cync.app), and is a producer of original electronic music (www.imbravejames.com), currently gearing up to release a second solo record.

Kevin Fox An Orillia native now based in the UK, Kevin Fox has spent 25 years immersed in the world of contemporary a cappella. He is known internationally as a performer, choral director, coach, adjudicator, and arranger. Kevin was a founding member of the Toronto vocal band CADENCE, before touring the globe with the Grammy-winning group The Swingles for 12 years. During this time co-curated the London A Cappella Festival throughout its first decade. Since 2013 he has served as Musical Director of the Israeli pop choir Vocalocity, and as a member of London Voices, Kevin has sung on film soundtracks including “Raya and the Last Dragon”, “The Suicide Squad” and “Jurassic World”. He was also Music Director on the British television show “Sing: Ultimate A Cappella” (2017). As a teacher and adjudicator, Kevin has worked at various institutions and international vocal festivals including the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London), Europa Cantat (Estonia), Vocalmente (Italy), Vocal Asia (Japan), and the Rocky Mountain Festival (Banff). As a workshop leader, Kevin’s passion is to help singers and ensembles to unlock their creative music-making potential.

Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is a manager, performer, producer, and music executive. His decades of real-world experience include record company operations, artist management, and concert production. He is a board member (and proud co-founder) of SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival,. After a successful career as a performer, Paul toured the world coordinating dozens of performance tours worldwide, including Asia, Europe, Australia, the US, and Canada. He has worked in major arenas, concert halls, and historical theatres and on shows with a variety of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Pink Floyd, REM, among others. His company Limelight Management Inc. managed the internationally acclaimed a cappella group The Nylons. With seven gold and platinum recordings over almost 40 years, The Nylons were one of Canada’s most successful groups. As President of Troubadour Records, Paul managed the career and all business operations of the beloved children’s entertainer Raffi, a multi-platinum award-winning artist.

Paul Sanderson Owner, Sanderson Entertainment Law. Since being called to the Ontario bar in 1983, Paul has been inprivate practice and has practiced entertainment and arts law exclusively. He is currently a sole practitioner in the firm Sanderson Entertainment Law which is located in the upperbeaches district in Toronto. Paul is the author of the legal texts “Musicians and the Law in Canada” (Carswell Legal Publication), now in its fourth edition, Music Law Handbook for Canada Volume I and II (Seraphim Editions) and Artists' Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists (CARFAC Ontario) now in its 3rd edition. He is an instructor at Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production and in this position he provides education on such areas as Entertainment Agreements, Contractual and Legal Aspects of Live Show Production, and Intellectual Property. https://www.sandersonlaw.ca/

Pierre Lelièvre Pierre’s experience mastering the science and technology behind audio signals and acoustics spans over 2 decades. He is graduated from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal with a Bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering along with numerous specialized accreditations in the field of audio. Over his career he acquired a wide technical knowledge of microphone applications. His background includes studio recording, broadcasting and live sound reinforcement.

Rik Emmett "Rik Emmett gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. Rik was a popular columnist for Guitar Player magazine (his 13 years of Back to Basics resulting in his published educational series, For The Love of Guitar), and an innovative music educator of long standing with Humber College in Toronto, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the annual Songstudio Songwriting Workshop. A guitar magazine once wrote that Rik Emmett was “… his own worst enemy … one of the only guitarists out there who may be too talented for his own damn good”. In a digital sound bite world, this offers insight on a music biz lifer, recognizing a unique artist, still going strong. For 49 years, as his own worst enemy, Rik has made choices as a loyal friend to his gifts: never a slave to fashion, offering his best to every audience, of every stripe, in every piece of music that he performs, holding true to the magic power of the music." https://www.rikemmett.com/

SING! could not happen without every audience member who joins us, the volunteers who work tirelessly to run the festival, the donors and supporters who make ticket prices affordable and support the free concerts and educational outreach activities, and the diverse and talented singers who have participated Thank you for making it possible to deliver another great year of SING! performances and workshops.

Singing together brings our world community together. Intersections of musicians from around the world are vital for growth and learning. They lead to startling new musical and artistic collaborations and creations only possible through festivals like SING! They open the eyes of youth and music students to the possibilities through their art. That is why SING! is so critical. SING! serves as a hub and a resource in Canada for the large and vibrant a cappella community. We are an incubator for young talent, a gathering place, and a platform to share and build wonderful creations, all with the power of the human voice.

Live Auction at Art Battle, May 31, The Great Hall, starting at 7 pm.Bid on fantastic items, generously provided by the following donors::

Thank you to the sponsors, foundations, and government organizations who continue to support this festival.They are listed on the last page of this program.

Be a Champion

SING! Superstar Champions!Victoria Lee and Philip Hebert

Gerry Dileo

AnonymousLoretta AntonacciCharles Barrett

Mary CarmichaelJulie Christian

Gary CoeDonald ColeDiane DavisRon Davis

Kate DelemereTrinity Dempster

Stephanie DuncanDani Elwell

Janice FischerDebbie Fleming

FreshCoCelia Harte

Sharon HershenhornAndrea Kuzmich

Carol Jones-Sim monsJennifer KirnerStephanie Lam

Song LeeLinda LitwackLoblaw Stores

Marlena McCarthyJennifer MacLaughlin

Ruth MallinMetro Stores

Paris DentistryPippins Tea Company Inc

Timothy PhillipsAlaria Ritchie

Suba SankaranChris Simmons

Liz SmithTerri StapletonDena Taylor

Eloise ThurierRuth Weinstock

Patricia WheelerJohn Wilson

Lisa Young Chow

SINGing STARS!Taavi Burns

Green Sanderson Family Foundation

SING! Leader ChampionsAnonymousTom Smee

SING! Champions

Donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt Registered Charitable Number 83407 8883 RR 0001

SING! THE FUTURE - ANNUAL EDUCATION DAY WELCOMES STUDENTS On June 3, middle school and high school students from across the GTA have the opportunity to learn South African harmony and rhythm with singing stars Jessica Mbangeni and Dumza Maswana from the Soweto Gospel Choir. Special guest Rik Emmett will share his journey as an award-winning musician and author of a new book, REINVENTION: POEMS. The program is part of the RBC Stories of Empowerment Series with First Book Canada.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE FESTIVAL MAGIC!SING! Volunteers make the festival possible. From planning to implementation, hundreds of volunteers work behind the scenes to design every facet of the festival, fundraise, publicize the events, act as on-site event managers and festival ambassadors, translate materials, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who has enriched SING! during our 11 incredible years, with special appreciation to our current and past Board of Directors who have worked year-round to bring you an unforgettable musical experience. You can be part of this exciting team by signing up at www.singtoronto.com/get-involved

David Baker, Patti Jannetta Baker, Heather Bambrick, Khethiwe Bhebhe,Rudy Blair, Hon. Sarmite D. Bulte, P.C., Kerry Lee Crawford, John-Michael Erlendson, Craig Hartley, Caroline Horcher,Jennifer Kirner, Michael Latsky, Paula Letang, Daniela Nardi, Paul Ryan, Patricia Silver, Rob Sniderman, Leigh Smout

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Show your support for the arts while reaching out to key audiences including arts patrons, music fans, tourists, young adults, students, families, professional singers and musicians, media, music industry professionals, vocal groups, clinicians, and choirs, all from varied background from across Canada and the world. We'll customize the program to fit your goals. SING! Sponsors return year-over-year.

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4th Floor DentalAudio Technica

Bangkok Garden RestaurantBarreworks

Beach Citizen of the Year 2019Bill King

Breakwall BarbequeCanadian Music Week

Casa LomaCharming Parrot ClothingCobs Bread in the Beach

Earl’s BarbequeElmwood SpaEnvy Eyewear

Fearless Meat RestaurantErin Ferris

Farmacia Health BarFlat Rock Cellars

Gillespie House B & BGreen Basil Restaurant

Harts ChairsHarris Institute for the Arts

Heartfulness YogaIsabella's Mochi Donut Boutique

Jack Jensen ArtJeev Yoga

Kathy Crichton ArtLeigh Smout

Limon RestaurantLive Nation

Long and McQuade Musical InstrumentsLula Lounge

MetalWorks InstituteMirvish ProductionsMorguet Jewellery

National Ballet of CanadaOld Spaghetti Factory Restaurant

Pippin’s TeaPosh Boutique

Royal Botanical GardensRoyal Ontario Museum

Seagull ClassicsStone Lion Pub

TELUSThe Big Carrot Community Market

Tiflisi RestaurantTheatre Passe Muraille

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

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