2009 Performers

Janelle Nadeau: Celtic harp, classical pedal harp, voice

Scott Hughes: classical pedal harp

Joaquin Ayala: nyckelharpa, cello nyckelharpa, bass psaltery, symphoni

Mark Ferris: violin, mandolin

Caroline Márkos: voice

Bruce Henczel: percussion, viola

Ron Halder: narrator

Director: Lori Pappajohn

2009 Special Guests

Bruce Henczel

percussion, viola

A multi-instrumentalist, Bruce Henczel graduated from Capilano College at the top of his class musically and academically. He received his Master's of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of BC, where he won the Concerto Competition, the top performance prize, and the only time it has been awarded to a percussionist. He is an active soloist, chamber musician, and composer who has been heard numerous times on CBC Radio. Bruce has performed with all BC's major orchestras. He has headlined many Canadian music festivals with his numerous groups. He has released two solo CDs, the first receiving a "very strong four-out-of-five stars" from CBC Radio's Rick Philips' Sound Advice program. Bruce recently completed a world music mass which will be premiered in 2010. His print music is distributed worldwide by Honeyrock Publishing, in Pennsylvania. Bruce's Christmas album for marimba has been ranked in the top three holiday albums for percussion. His diverse musical interests allow him to facilitate drum circles and workshops. He currently teaches at Summit Pacific College and freelances throughout the Lower Mainland. Bruce was the concerto soloist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra in June 2009.

Caroline Márkos

voice

Caroline Márkos enjoyed a very successful eight years as a member of the acclaimed vocal jazz group The Peters Drury Trio. The trio grew to national and international prominence with their two albums “When Old Met New” and “Backbeat,” both of which achieved tremendous success in national and international markets selling over 26,000 copies worldwide to date. Together, the trio toured Canada and the United States taking their fresh sound, developed in Whitehorse, Yukon, to audiences everywhere. With The Peters Drury Trio Caroline was nominated for a West Coast Music Award and was also an ambassador for UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network. Caroline has switched musical gears, earned a diploma in classical voice performance from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and is now in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Music degree in Opera Performance at the University of BC. She plans to continue with the UBC music program to earn a Masters of Music degree in Opera Performance.