Learn To Sing Harmony By Ear

Join local professional singers and voice teachers Rita Kyle, Catherine McInnes and Samantha Sinanan to learn and practice the basics of singing harmony by ear. No choral scores, no music reading, just hearing a melody and learning to find a complimentary part above or below it by ear. Catherine, Sam and Rita have been singing harmony for decades and have lots of tips and techniques to share. Ear training exercises, vocal improvisation and a practical, organic approach using contemporary folk and pop songs. Intended for those new to singing harmony by ear, or for those wanting time to practice and improve their skills through community singing in a safe, inclusive space. All ages welcome.

*Presented in collaboration with the Squamish Academy of Music

Instructors:

Catherine McInnes is a singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist and composer. She won the Ontario Council of Folk Festival’s Songs From The Heart Award in 2007 for her song Waltzing on Eggshells. She has self-produced and recorded two CDs. You can listen to Exposed, a CD of her original songs on Spotify: Exposed – Album by Catherine Mcinnes | Spotify She is currently the Artistic Director at the Brackendale Art Gallery and she teaches piano part-time at the Squamish Academy of Music.

Samantha Sinanan is a local singer-songwriter who has called Squamish home since 2013. Sam recently released her first full-length recording of original songs. The album features all original music crafted from the heart. Rooted in story, Will You Think Of Me blends soulful folk with fresh, innovative melodies. She is proud to be part of the Squamish-based Bluesberry Jam Showband in addition to leading an original folk/country/blues project called Cowgirl Lovebrand, who can be found playing locally and abroad.

Rita Kyle started singing in the church from early on and was taught at a piano how to follow and sing a harmony line. AM radio eventually became her preferred secular teacher as a youth, and she has sung, performed and recorded in various ensembles over the years. At 40 she picked up the guitar, and later the acoustic bass. She currently enjoys singing and playing with her husband (in the Delibles), with Bluesberry Jam Showband, and with friends, in a variety of styles.