HISTORY
Dan Surman
Dan Surman, BFA, BEd
Music Director (1996 - 2008)Dan Surman is a graduate of York University, BFA SPECIALIZED HONOURS, MUSIC. and an Ontario public school teacher and music specialist for the thirty-three years. He is presently teaching music with the Thames Valley District School Board.
Dan has worked extensively as a tenor soloist, church organist and community choir director. For nine years, he was the musical director of the Canadian Welsh Singers, leading them on a very successful British tour in 1995.
Dan and Margo Surman founded the Canadian Celtic Choir in March 1996. The choir's mandate was to sing and promote Celtic choral music and culture in Southwestern Ontario - and to tour across Canada and the world. Originally known as the Celtic Silurian Choristers, the choir renamed itself in September ‘99. In April 2007, the choir performed as part of the 90th Anniversary Vimy Remembrance Ceremonies in Ottawa. In March 2008, Dan led the choir in a successful tour of Maui, Hawaii where the choir performed three concerts.
The Canadian Celtic Choir is grateful to have benefitted from Dan's inspiration and leadership for the past twelve years, and the choir wishes him well in his future endeavours.
Margo Surman
Margo Surman
Associate Director, Soprano Soloist (1996 - 2008)A soloist and voice teacher, Margo Surman studied at the University of Toronto Opera School, The Royal Conservatory of Music, and Univeristy of Western Ontario Faculty of Music. She gained acclaim as a soloist in Britain, and performed as guest soloist for the Melyncryddan Male Voice Choir during its successful tour of Canada and the United States in 1996. Margo's vocal skill and role as producer/director of the Tapestry Musical Theatre Company (founded in 1986) continue to bring her recognition locally and internationally.
Margo was Musical Director for Purple Patches production of "Damn Yankees" at the University of Western Ontario in May 1999, and performed as the Gaoler's daughter in the December 1999 production of John Rutter's "Wind in the Willows" with the Canadian Celtic Choir and was the producer of our 2002 produciton.
The Canadian Celtic Choir is grateful to have benefitted from Margo's guidance and exceptional vocal talent for the past twelve years.
MP3 - Ave Maria (Gounod)
