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TORONTO’S GENDER INCLUSIVE TENOR-BASS CHOIR

OUR CREATIVE TEAM:

Doug Hammond

Doug Hammond studied music at York University, earning a BFA and MA in Musicology where he majored in Choral Conducting.  He has been involved with various choirs, holding roles as Artistic Director, Assistant Conductor, Head of Music Advisory, and Board President.  Doug is a current board member of the Queensville Players Theatre and has enjoyed a long career in community theatre, both on the stage and off as Musical Director. By day, Doug works at Seneca Polytechnic where he actively promotes the value of music, the arts, and education.

Michael Bennett

Michael is a retired Teacher with the TDSB who specialized in music. He has been performing and working with community choirs as a section lead, board member and music librarian since 2000.  He is an award-winning composer, arranger and lyricist whose works have been performed around the world.  Michael is thrilled to be part of Tempo Chorus as a singer and Assistant Artistic Director.  You can also find Michael on his YouTube channel at MGB Choral Music.  Michael also enjoys photography, gardening and travelling with his partner Rob, of 29 years.

Daniel Lau

Daniel holds an ARCT in Piano Performance and has sung in a range of ensembles spanning pop, vocal jazz, and choral. He founded ACE, the University of Waterloo’s non-audition a cappella group, creating an inclusive space for anyone interested in singing. Outside of music, Daniel works in reporting and analytics in the telecom industry.