Christopher Ducasse is a distinguished Haitian conductor and composer, currently serving as the Artistic Director of Hypatia's Voice and a conductor at the Ottawa Children's Choir. He began his musical journey at the Holy Trinity Music School and earned degrees from Lawrence University and McGill University, further refining his choral music and conducting expertise. With notable accomplishments, including winning the WCDA Conducting Competition and composing works performed by renowned ensembles, Christopher continues to inspire through his work with choirs, compositions, and his passion for music education.
About
Christopher Ducasse is a distinguished Haitian conductor and composer, currently serving as the Artistic Director of Hypatia's Voice and a conductor at the Ottawa Children's Choir. He began his musical journey at the Holy Trinity Music School and earned degrees from Lawrence University and McGill University, further refining his choral music and conducting expertise. With notable accomplishments, including winning the WCDA Conducting Competition and composing works performed by renowned ensembles, Christopher continues to inspire through his work with choirs, compositions, and his passion for music education.
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Dec
16
An nou chante - Let's Sing [PREMIERE]
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:30:00 AM UTC
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Opheus Choir of Toronto presents: Merry and Bright: A Celebration of Brass and Voice
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
1585 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1Z9 CA
Orpheus reunites with the acclaimed Hannaford Street Silver Band to celebrate the holiday season in style. Hear your favourite holiday classics performed majestically by combined choir and brass forces, as well as former Scholar and rising-star mezzo soprano Alex Hetherington. A world premiere by Ottawa-based Haitian composer Christopher Ducasse will cap this festive and vibrant program.
Dec
21
We Are Hypatia (Dawn to Decade)
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8:00:00 PM UTC
10th Anniversary Concert: We Are Hypatia (Dawn to Decade)
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
130 Glebe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2C5
Canada
Join us for a special anniversary concert celebrating our 10th season!
The concert centers around the world premiere of DAWN, composed by Laura Hawley and commissioned specifically for this milestone.
Our program also features selections hand-picked by the chorus members themselves, giving you a beautiful glimpse into the heart of our choir. Prepare to be immersed in the lush, six-part a cappella arrangement of Rheinberger’s Abendlied , Hildegard von Bingen’s O Virtutis Sapientiae, arr. by Katerina Gimon, the iconic tones of Gordon Lightfoot’s Song For a Winter’s Night, among other treasures.
To make this occasion truly unique, we’re thrilled to welcome back two former Artistic
Directors as guest conductors:
Laura Hawley (Founding Artistic Director, 2015-2018)
Deirdre Kellerman (Previous Artistic Director, 2018 – 2023)
They will join our current Artistic Director, Christopher Ducasse, on the podium for this exciting celebration!
Tickets: Pay what you can, starting at $15, online or at the door.
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