Profiles


Here is some information about the people who help make our choir ‘SING’!

Man Li, Music Director

Man Li (he/him) is a choral conductor and composer originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver.  He studied choral conducting, music composition and voice in Hong Kong, and recently completed a Master of Music degree in choral conducting at the University of British Columbia.  His choral compositions have been performed around the world.  Man conducted numerous student choirs in Hong Kong and directed choirs at UBC during his graduate program.  Most recently, he conducted a Vancouver-based community choir to rave reviews of the choir members.

Man is a proponent of good vocal health and strongly believes that the key to making music is to have fun.  He is confident that his approach will enhance the inclusive spirit of Joyful Voice and is looking forward to working with the Choir.   To learn more about Man, visit him at https://manlimusic.com.

Ayuki Ohno, Accompanist

Ayuki Ohno (he/him) is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia, earning the dual degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education.  He has 18 years of classical training on piano and teaches piano privately.  Ayuki enjoyed numerous opportunities to perform in recital and as an accompanist during his time at UBC.  He has also been the accompanist for a Burnaby choir and was a substitute accompanist for Joyful Voice last year.

In addition to being an accomplished pianist, Ayuki, who has perfect pitch, has training in instrumental and choral conducting, is a baritone singer and plays the flute.  He is excited to apply his collaborative piano skills in a permanent role with Joyful Voice.

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David Caird, Former Music Director
David Caird conducted Joyful Voice Community Choir for over a decade on a volunteer basis and was instrumental in building the Choir and creating the joyful and supportive culture that makes Joyful Voice an ongoing success. His choral experience includes the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Vancouver Bach Choir and several community choirs in Windsor, Toronto and Vancouver. After a year of retirement, David was back with us for our Spring 2017 season.  He has now moved on to other adventures, including starting and leading Lift Community Choir in Saint John, New Brunswick.  Listen to David being interviewed about the formation of Lift Community Choir, which is based on Joyful Voice.

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