Toronto’s Newest Queer Tenor-Bass Choir
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.
Jonah Cristall-Clarke
Jonah has a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz piano performance from the University of Toronto and has studied classical piano at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. Jonah has performed at jazz festivals, jazz clubs, and concert halls, and is the director of Toronto Piano Teachers, a school offering in-person and online piano lessons. He lives with his husband and two cats in Cabbagetown.
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.
