Our Team.
Dr. Magdelena Tang
Choir Conductor
Magdelena Ho-yan Tang is a teacher, researcher and choral conductor based in Toronto. Currently, she is a teaching artist for choirs at Sistema Toronto, and the assistant conductor at Bach Children’s Chorus. As a choral conductor, she has previously worked with children’s choirs such as Boston Children Chorus and Singapore International School (Hong Kong). A graduate of Butler University and Boston University, she studied and sang under the baton of Henry Leck, Eric Stark, Ann Howard Jones, Scott Allen Jarret and André de Quadro. Besides actively teaching in Hong Kong, her music studies experience gives her opportunities to perform and workshop in France, Berlin, London, Taipei, Brazil and the United States. In 2022, she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. Her dissertation, “The Singing Public in Hong Kong: Choral Music as Social Life'' emphasizes the corporeal aspects of choral music in relation to the making of social life, including notions of identity, performative aspects of collective singing, and public space.
Markham
Wesley
Centre
Organizers
Markham Wesley Centre (MWC) is co-located with MPCC at 22 Esna Park Drive having a space of 15,000 sq. ft. Our mission is to build a harmonious community by creating hope, opportunity and action. We focus on providing enriching programs and essential social and cultural services. We strive to empower people to enhance their lives, promote overall community well-being, advocate for justice and inspire volunteers to love, serve, and share. Phone: 905-940-3688 email: info@markhamwesley.com
Peoples
Theatre
for The
Performing
Arts
PTPA is a partner of MWC. It aims to serve the community users with modern entertainment elements, including a large and sophisticated electronic screen system, excellent acoustics and 771 theatre-grade seats. We are pleased to offer a variety of events like dance recitals, school productions, school graduations, musicals, and so much more. This facility will also contribute to the MWC’s ability to serve its mission. Phone: 905-940-5234x226 email: vinny.zee@mpcchurch.ca