THE PHOENIX SINGERS
About the Phoenix Singers
The Phoenix Singers are a Georgina-based group of a cappella singers. We organized with the common goal of presenting the classical music that we love to sing, to Georgina and the surrounding area, without the formality one usually associates with a classical music concert. We have a lot of fun singing together and we hope that translates to our audiences. Our membership consists of singers young and old(er). We have been singing together in a larger choir for about 10 years but only recently branched out as a smaller local ensemble. We have a growing repertoire of beautiful music written by some well-known and some not-so-well-known composers, but have also been known to throw in some more familiar 20th century pieces on occasion. Sometimes we even sing with piano accompaniment!
In loving memory of Sheila Cording
Cyndy Wallbank
Soprano & Soloist
Cyndy has been singing in choirs for many years. She is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 7. She continues her musical studies with vocal instructor Linda Condy under whose tutelage she has won several awards for her performances as a soprano soloist. Currently also a member of the Tapestry Chamber Choir, she is delighted to be a part of the new Phoenix Singers.
Trina Richards
Mezzo-soprano & Soloist
Trina has been singing and acting since primary school. She loves classical music and performing in musicals on the stage. For the last several years, she has been a vocal student of Linda Condy who has introduced her to the wonderful world of operatic singing, as well as Gilbert and Sullivan. Formerly of the Blue Bridge Festival Choir, Trina has recently performed with the Uxbridge Chamber Choir and Queensville Players and is excited to be a part of the newly formed Phoenix Singers.
Helen Slawson
Alto & Duettist
Helen is married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Music has always been in her life. She is retired and currently singing with Knox United Church choir, Taspestry Singers, and our new group The Phoenix Singers.
Kathy Smith
Alto
Kathy grew up in a musical family and has always loved to sing in harmony with others. Now that her two children are grown and she is retired from teaching, she is thrilled to be making music with The Phoenix Singers!
Judith Ferguson
Alto/Tenor
Though born and raised in Toronto, Judith has spent a large part of her life in Georgina as a cottager and moved here permanently in May of 2012. Through school, work and retirement, singing has always been an important part of Judith's life.
Nancy Pickering
Tenor
Nancy first started singing with a choir in 2009 with the Blue Bridge Festival Choir and very much enjoyed the discipline of learning to sing classical choral music. There are new challenges now singing with the Phoenix Singers, mostly a cappella and adding some different types of music. It's exciting & fun!
Allyn Pollock
Bass & Pianist
Allyn studied music compostion at the Universtiy of Toronto. He has sung with the Blue Bridge Choir from 2006 and recently with the Phoenix Singers. He currently plays piano at a number of venues around Georgina. During special events, Allyn sometimes tickles the ivories to back up The Phoenix Singers for a change of pace!
Fred Pinkerton
Bass & Duettist
Fred started singing 15 years ago. He is currently singing with Uxbridge Chamber Choir, Mount Albert United Church, and the newly formed Phoenix Singers. He has sung in more than 25 performances of Handel's Messiah! Fred is married with 4 children and 5 grandchildren.
