The Canadian Celtic Choir, founded in 1996, sings and promotes Celtic choral music and culture in Southwestern Ontario. The choir has performed at summer festivals, black tie benefits, special celebrations, and its own self-produced concerts including the production of John Rutter's Wind in the Willows (twice), and our CD releases Here's To Song (2001) and Christmas Remembered (2004). The choir’s third CD, We Rise Again, was released in November 2006 and officially launched in January 2007 as part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations.

In March 2007, we were the first choir selected from outside Ottawa to sing at a National Ceremony of Remembrance at the National War Memorial, performing at the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial.  In March 2008 we were excited to be invited to perform in Maui, Hawaii; this tour, our first international event, included three concerts and two church services. The choir has also won the Best Classical Vocal Group category of the London Music Awards in both 2008 and 2009.

Our new repertoire features songs from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and the Canadian Maritimes ranging from the traditional, including those sung in Irish and Welsh, to modern music of the 20th and 21st Century.

With around fifty singers, the choir welcomes new members who love to sing and are prepared for the necessary commitment. Practices are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Music Room at South Secondary School in London, Ontario. The choir extends its thanks to South Secondary School for its continuing support and hospitality.

William W. Zadorsky was appointed conductor of the Canadian Celtic Choir on April 1, 2010. Our accompanist is Jean Willadsen.

For more information or to arrange to visit the choir, please contact Jim Fitzpatrick at jim.fitzpatrick@odyssey.on.ca

The City of London through The Pillar Non-Profit Network awarded us
"The Mayor's Featured Community Organization Program, City of London" for the month of August 2010
"The City of London hereby recognizes the Canadian Celtic Choir for striving to make London a caring
and commpassionate city through dedicated and valuable contributions to the community."

L to R - Fred Galloway (Pillar), Anne Marie DeCicco-Best (former Mayor, City of London), Barbara Whelan (Past President, CCC),
Mr. Justice John McGarry (CCC), Tom Thorburn (President, CCC), William W. Zadorsky (Conductor, CCC)

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Conductor:- William W. Zadorsky

Accompanist: Jean Willadsen

Choir Members

Sopranos
Bonnie Black, Caelen Bleasdale-White, Liz Brearley, Cheryl Crosby, Patricia England, Fran Gray, Kate Johnson, Barbara LePage, Laurie McKellar, Judy O'Brien*, Emilie Paraskevas, Gaye Pegg, Alice Power, Mary Randall, Holly Reid, Donna Shields, Heather Stegall, Joan Turner

Altos
Ashley Dickey, Mary Ellen Duggan, Donna Forward, Helen Heller, Margaret Kellow, Lynn McLagan, Jenny Newton*, Joyce Orchard, Jennifer Paul-O'Donnell, Samantha Scime, Jillian Todd, Karen Westhouse, Barbara Whelan, Melba Woods

Tenors
Jim Fitzpatrick, Vince Gray*, Roger Jolliffe, Rob McGuire, Tom Thorburn, Edna Vokes

Baritones/Basses
Ed Beck, David Coombs, Ian Davies, Eric Duggan, Brian Dupuis, Ron Hicks, Marshall Mangan, Barry Margison, John F. McGarry, Ron McLagan*, Ted Misek, Peter O'Donnell

* denotes Section Leader

Board of Directors
President: Tom Thorburn Past President: Barbara Whelan Vice President: Jim Fitzpatrick Registrar/Membership: Donna Forward Secretary: Mary Ellen Duggan Treasurer: Roger Joliffe CD/Recordings: Ron Hicks	Promotions: Ian Davies Fundraising: Rob McGuire Librarian: Eric Duggan Social: Heather Stegall Steward: Ron McLagan Tour & Transport: Joan Turner Wardrobe: Cheryl Crosby

For booking information contact
IDEA - Ian Davies Entertainment Agency
Call 519-473-2099 or e-mail: idea@iandavies.com

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