Spring into the Music with our final performance in our Spring Noon Hour Concert Series 2024. Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.
About Amanda Jeffreys
Originally from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Amanda is in her second year of studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she is working towards a Bachelor of Music Degree, with the intention to pursue vocal performance. Amanda has earned her Bachelor of Arts (Music) while attending Algoma University, and while living in Sault Ste Marie, was a member of various Choral Ensemble’s and Musical Theatre Productions. Amanda is currently a part of Opera Laurier’s production of Into the Woods, in the role of Jack’s Mother. Aside from performing, Amanda is discovering her love of teaching, as she has been teaching various Glee clubs in local elementary schools. Outside of school and work, Amanda loves to cook and bake, as well as play with her cat Millie.
About Darielle Chomyn-Davison
Originally from Prince Edward County, a place known for its stunning beaches and exceptional wine, Darielle embarked on her singing journey in Sault Ste. Marie, studying under the guidance of Agnes McCarthy and coach Paul Dingle. For the past four years, she has resided in Kitchener-Waterloo, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from WLU, honing her skills with the support of Leslie Fagan and coach Lorin Shalanko.
As an active choral scholar at St. Andrew’s Church, under the leadership of Ann-Marie MacDairmid and Gordon Burnett, Darielle has always held a special place in her heart for choral music. Her participation includes memorable events such as the Christmas Cantata, Maureen Forester Singers, John Rutter's Requiem, and premiering new choral works by Justin Lapierre.
In addition to her passion for performing on stage and her love for her two cats, Kili and Fili, Darielle is continuing her vocal pedagogy education with Dr. Elizabeth Lepock, and teaches in Kitchener and Oakville. Recently, she participated as a chorus member in Brott Opera’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata last summer, and debuted the role of Miles in Grand River Opera’s rendition of Britten’s The Turn of the Screw last fall.
About Morgan Ballantyne
Morgan's journey in singing is deeply rooted in choral performance, he has sung in various choirs over the years including The Bel Canto Chorus in Sudbury, The 2017 Ontario Youth Choir, and the Laurier Singers here in Waterloo. He is currently a Choral Scholar at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. As a solo performer Morgan has completed an advanced diploma in Musical Performance from Cambrian College in Sudbury Ontario, and a Bachelor of Music as a vocalist is at Wilfrid Laurier. Morgan is in the Opera Diploma program at Laurier this year.
About Quade Nielsen
Since a young age Quade Nielsen has always had a passion for music. He began his venture into classical music at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario, Canada. After graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Music Degree (Honours Performance) Quade continues to blossom as a Tenor. He continues to further develop his skills.
Quade has performed in many public and private music venues along side other respected artists including his long time mentor and internationally recognized Baritone, Daniel Lichti.
Quade continues to refine his voice by attending international music programs such as the Festival de l’Académie de Fourvière in Leon, France, the Musiktage am Rhein in Neuwied, Germany, and the AIM Paris music festival.
Currently, (2024) Quade sings with the St John's Elora Parish Choir, one of the few professional church choirs in Canada, while he studies Software Engineering at Conestoga College.
Quade has a sincere approach to music and life and shares that with his voice, as he continues to inspire audiences.
About Stuart Bergstra
Stuart is originally from the Owen Sound area, and has forty years experience as a choral singer, with church choirs, community choirs, and jazz and pop ensembles. Stuart is a charter member of the Grand River Chorus in Brantford, and although not a charter member is the longest serving chorister in Ann-Marie MacDairmid’s Shoreline Chorus in Owen Sound. He is looking forward to singing in their respective 25th anniversary concerts this spring.
Spring into the Music
Concert Series Lineup
JUNE 19
Song Settings from Shakespeare
Amanda Jeffreys, Darielle Chomyn-Davison
Morgan Ballantyne, Quade Nielsen
Stuart Bergstra
Ann-Marie MacDairmid piano