Treblemakers adult community choirs begin spring term

 In Community

Conductor Penelope Dale and her husband, pianist Richard Maddock, have succeeded in bringing a love of singing to a widespread number of communities in the Georgian Triangle. 

After only four years they have built an enthusiastic interest in singing throughout the countryside. They recently led a massed choir of more than 65 choristers of all ages through an uplifting program of favourites at St. John’s United Church, Creemore.  They now have five Treblemaker choirs in Barrie, Collingwood, Creemore, Toronto and in Wasaga Beach, where they now live. 

Their numbers are about 85 in these towns and 40 more in Toronto.  

Research shows community singing benefits mental health, mental acuity and general wellbeing. It is easy to “forget your troubles” when singing! 

Dale has a beautiful well-trained voice and enchanted the audience with two solos. Maddock, is a jazz pianist who used to play for the National Ballet School and is a joy to watch and to hear. He accompanies the choirs with tremendous rhythm, skill and energy.

They added percussionist Pieter Huyer for the concerts contributing to the rhythmic undertone of the performances. 

If you like to sing, the new term is starting this week. Visit TheTreblemakers.ca or contact Joan VanDuzer, Toronto Treblemaker, at 416-432-4934.

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  • Cheryl
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    The Treblemakers is a great way to meet new people, form friendships and share the joy of music. I’m new to the choir and I must truly say that each and every practice session has been bother a learning and joyful experiences. I have a few troubles, but when I’m singing or with The Treblemakers, my troubles don’t seem to exist.
    Penelope and Rich are wonderful people. Sharing their experience and talents with us all is a great gift.
    If interested in forming new friendships and/or want to sing, I can’t recommend The Treblemakers highly enough.

  • Cher
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    I couldn’t agree more! I too have troubles, but when I’m singing the troubles seem to disappear even for a short while. Penelope & Rich share their wonderful talent. You won’t find better directors than them.
    There is a vast variety of music. My only negative would be to say there isn’t enough Christmas music.
    All in all, The Treblemakers are a wonderful group of people. I have friends in the music world who have attended The Treblemakers concerts and they tell me The Treblemakers are nothing less than fantastic.
    In fact, I’ve been told that The Treblemakers could be the best choir in the Barrie triangle!
    Thanks to Penny & Rich for their expertise at each and every practice/performance.

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