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LANNETTE
NEW Soprano
Lannette's
passion for singing and love of performing has guided her
to a career on the stage and on screen. With no formal vocal
training,
she developed her voice by "just doing it" - by
performing in various musicals, concerts, and cabarets; by
singing while
accompanying herself on the piano at home; by singing with
different musical theatre chorus groups, just to name a few.
Often described as having a floating, pure sound, Lannette
has also been cast in roles that have let her belt it out.
Some local theatre companies she has performed with include
The
Arts Club, Theatre Under the Stars, Triptych Theatricals,
Ophidian Entertainment, and Applause! Musicals in Concert.
Please visit www.Lannette.com for
more information. |
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KATE
POLSKY Founder, Alto
Kate is a classically trained pianist, a
high school music teacher and an award-winning performing
songwriter with several recordings to her credit as well
as the current songwriting instructor at the Sarah
McLachlan Music Outreach and a mentor for the UBC
School of Music.
Not only has she appeared in several theatre productions
over the past 2 decades, she has also directed, written,
and / or choreographed almost two dozen shows, including “The
Wizard of Oz” and “Little Shop of Horrors”.
Kate is a member of the internationally renowned Elektra
Women's Choir, and is currently the choral music teacher
at North Vancouver's Carson Graham Secondary School, succeeding
Janet Warren and Peter Taylor. As well, Kate is a former
Executive Director of Music BC, and has worked in many
facets of the music industry including project management
and production. Her official website is at www.KatePolsky.com. |
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JOEL
SMITH Tenor
After three years of VERVE-ing, Joel’s
co-workers now sing along with him practising “Chili
Con Carne”…his initiation into musical theatre
came via the Broadway Chorus, and from there, his experience
has been varied and wide ranging, including shows with
Company K, Applause! Musicals in Concert, Raving Theatre,
Alley Cats Productions and the North Shore Light Opera
Society. Joel is currently taking a break from theatre
performance to focus on his career as an architect, and
loves that VERVE provides such a challenging and satisfying
outlet for his musical expression. |
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PETER
BRASSO Baritone
Aside from being the tallest member of VERVE,
Peter's adventures in music have included the Aurora Celebration
Chorus and Company K, as well as several years in the Broadway
Chorus. His life outside of VERVE includes sailing, managing
a successful business, volunteering for QUEST Food Exchange,
and raising two young Brasso’s! |
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