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What Others Say About Stephanie Martin and Pax Christi Chorale

"My work this season with Pax Christi was meaningful, fulfilling and fun! I found Stephanie Martin to be a warm and wonderful collaborative leader, and the choir sounded amazing! They were also sweet and approachable. I would perform with them again in a heartbeat."

-- Melanie Conly, soprano soloist
Haydn's Creation (Dec. 2008)

"Pax Christi is a talented and dedicated choir undertaking ambitious projects under the exceptional leadership of Stephanie Martin. In spite of somewhat limited rehearsal times available with the fine orchestra, they consistently produce remarkable concerts, and it is a real pleasure to be involved with a collaborative effort of this nature."

-- Dennis Giesbrecht, tenor soloist
Haydn's Creation (Dec. 2008)

"I would like to congratulate everyone involved in these successful concerts and to thank you for letting me be part of the project. This was a very fine production, with strength in all departments; to my reckoning, a worthy offering on any stage in the world. The orchestra played with style and palpable enthusiasm and the choir rang out proudly in joy and conviction.

It was a pleasure to sing with Dennis Giesbrecht and Melanie Conly (my "Eve") and to collaborate again with Stephanie Martin. Some of you may know that I cut my teeth singing with Stephanie at Calvin Presbyterian and with Arbor Oak Trio. She has become a jewel in the Toronto choral scene, a brilliant musician with a gift for building cohesive musical communities.

Thanks also go to Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill for his excellent accompaniment in the many recitatives. I hope that I will be able to sing with you again some day."

-- Paul Grindlay, bass-baritone soloist
Haydn's Creation (Dec. 2008)

"Stephanie Martin so clearly cares deeply, not only about the music she conducts, but about the depth of musical experience shared by the choir. Her encouragement of the choir and obvious appreciation of their contributions results in truly committed singing and a shared passion for the music."

-- Catherine Robbin, mezzo-soprano special guest soloist
20th Anniversary Gala Concert Elgar, The Music Makers (2007)

"The choir makes a wonderful sound that is a joy to listen to. They sang with passion and joy, which is exactly as it should be."

-- Andrew Tees, baritone soloist
Mendelssohn's Saint Paul (2006)

"All the parts are strong and balanced, and the tuning and ensemble are great. Stephanie is such a good conductor – you can tell the choir and orchestra love her."

-- Laura Pudwell, mezzo soprano soloist
Mendelssohn's Saint Paul (2006)

"Pax Christi Chorale, under the leadership of Stephanie Martin, is a fine choir with a lovely, fresh tone. They not only sing with good precision and blend, but they also are able to interpret music with emotional involvement and conviction. Their interesting programming is appealing to many choral fans."

-- Ruth Watson Henderson, Canadian composer

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