About Tone Cluster When Tone Cluster began in 1994 as a gay madrigal group with a temporary name, no one was thinking about what the future might hold for the choir. Many years later, Tone Cluster is a vibrant musical ensemble that contributes both musically to the Ottawa arts scene and socially as part of Ottawa's GLBT community. Tone Cluster donates its time to helping the groups that support Ottawa's gay community: the choir has sung at events hosted by Pink Triangle Services, Egale and for organizations concerned with HIV/AIDS. The choir has marched as a group in support of Bruce House and of equal marriage in Canada. Tone Cluster's concerts continue to attract a wide audience that enjoys the group's eclectic repertoire: everything from madrigals to Manhattan Transfer arrangements. The choir takes pride in showcasing talented performers from Ottawa-Gatineau at its concerts. Tone Cluster has grown over the years into a group of GLBT and straight singers who come to rehearsal each Monday night to celebrate diversity, enjoy each other's company, and make some great music. |
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Jane Perry, our Music Director, is originally from Kingston Ontario, and has been a music maker in Ottawa since 1990. She holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Ottawa in chamber music performance. In autumn 1998, she was an artist-in-residence at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Jane is also the Music Director at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, where she has the pleasure of conducting two choirs, and coordinating two chamber music series. She is also an accompanist at the University of Ottawa, an active collaborative pianist and a piano teacher. Jane has been guiding and inspiring Tone Cluster since 2000. |
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Our director, Jane Perry, with an antique music stand originally from a Quebec convent. Our small token of appreciation for her hard work and dedication (Click on the photo |
