Artistic Director Brainerd Blyden-Taylor awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from York University on June 29, 2009
“In conferring this degree, the Senate of York University wishes to recognize your contributions to Canadian
culture, your championing of music education for young people, and your training and mentoring work with the Toronto
District School Board.”
Mamdouh Shoukri
President and Vice-Chancellor
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada's first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. These 21 classically trained, outstanding vocalists have shared the stage with internationally recognized artists such as Juno Award-winning jazz pianist Joe Sealy, opera star Kathleen Battle, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Nathaniel Dett Chorale’s mission is to build bridges of understanding, appreciation and acceptance between communities of people, both Afrocentric and other, through the medium of music. They seek to dissolve the barriers of stereotype, to empower humans in general, and those of African descent in particular.
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Upcoming Events
Detroit Spiritual Festival
January 28, 7:00pm
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is proud to be part of this annual festival that focuses on the legacy and tradition of the Negro spiritual.
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Winter Tour
Sponsored by RBC Foundation
Winnipeg, MB - Westworth United Church
January 31
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Regina, SK - First Baptist Church
February 2
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Yorkton, SK - Anne Portnuff Theatre
Wednesday February 3 @ 8PM.
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Calgary, AB - Epcor Centre
February 5
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Boise, ID - St. Michael's Cathedral
February 7
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Gullah Voices...Songs of Freedom
February 16
Harbourfront Centre - Brigantine Room
Sponsored by TD Bank
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale will be giving two workshops for elementary age students in the TDSB as part of the TD Black History Month events.
For more information contact the
School Registrar 416-973-4091, registrar@harbourfrontcentre.com
New Website Coming in February 2010
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