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Laura Cross
Laura grew up in a musical family and has always enjoyed singing and playing various instruments. She spent many years of her career as a practicing Music Therapist. Laura is a recent addition to A Cappella Plus and is honoured to sing with this dynamic group. In particular, she enjoys the wide repertoire of music and the challenge of singing the inner harmonies required of an alto singer! |
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Linda Dier- On leave.
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Val Duthie
Val has been singing most of her life, first in school choirs, then church choirs, and college choirs. She and husband James sang in the John Bate choir in Putney, London, and on emigrating to Canada in 1975 joined the Vancouver Bach choir. Val and James are both founder members of A Cappella Plus. They have 3 grown children and 4 grandsons whom they like to visit regularly. Val volunteers at the Port Theatre, Bookfest, and Nanaimo Sings and likes to travel, walk, bicycle, kayak, garden and occasionally dabbles in writing and home decor.
Val has been singing most of her life, first in school choirs, then church choirs, and college choirs. She and husband James sang in the John Bate choir in Putney, London, and on emigrating to Canada in 1975 joined the Vancouver Bach choir. Val and James are both founder members of A Cappella Plus. They have 3 grown children and 4 grandsons whom they like to visit regularly. Val volunteers at the Port Theatre, Bookfest, and Nanaimo Sings and likes to travel, walk, bicycle, kayak, garden and occasionally dabbles in writing and home decor.
Lonnie Moddle
Lonnie grew up in Burnaby, B.C., received her teaching certificate from SFU and a post-graduate Diploma in Kodaly Music Education from the U. of Calgary. Lonnie retired from 32 years of teaching, mostly as a Music Specialist, in June, 2011. She has also been a church Music Director for over 30 years, and is currently Music Director at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo. Lonnie was fortunate to be Choral Director on a 10 month cross - Canada tour with church musician, Ron Klusmeier, directing 126 concerts. She is enjoying her second year as Music Director of the Craig Bay Choristers in Parksville. Lonnie likes to putter in the garden and play her new baby grand!
Lonnie grew up in Burnaby, B.C., received her teaching certificate from SFU and a post-graduate Diploma in Kodaly Music Education from the U. of Calgary. Lonnie retired from 32 years of teaching, mostly as a Music Specialist, in June, 2011. She has also been a church Music Director for over 30 years, and is currently Music Director at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo. Lonnie was fortunate to be Choral Director on a 10 month cross - Canada tour with church musician, Ron Klusmeier, directing 126 concerts. She is enjoying her second year as Music Director of the Craig Bay Choristers in Parksville. Lonnie likes to putter in the garden and play her new baby grand!
Nancy Twynam- Secretary
Nancy loves music! Over the years she has sung in church, community and school choirs; she played in high school and university bands, and participated in musical productions. But her favourite singing opportunity occurred when she joined A Cappella Plus in Fall 2010. This dynamic and dedicated group of singers provides fun, camaraderie and amazing musical opportunities. Over the past few years Nancy has had even more singing fun when ACP joined up with Vancouver Island Choir on a choral tour of China, Croatia and in 2021, Spain.
When not singing, Nancy’s favourite past-time is being ‘off the grid’ with her family at their remotely located cabin – paddling, chopping wood, and enjoying nature.
Nancy loves music! Over the years she has sung in church, community and school choirs; she played in high school and university bands, and participated in musical productions. But her favourite singing opportunity occurred when she joined A Cappella Plus in Fall 2010. This dynamic and dedicated group of singers provides fun, camaraderie and amazing musical opportunities. Over the past few years Nancy has had even more singing fun when ACP joined up with Vancouver Island Choir on a choral tour of China, Croatia and in 2021, Spain.
When not singing, Nancy’s favourite past-time is being ‘off the grid’ with her family at their remotely located cabin – paddling, chopping wood, and enjoying nature.