Who is Sonus Voices
Sonus is a low-voice ensemble based in Hamilton, Ontario, led by Artistic Director Greg Rainville.
We have a passion for good music, great friends, and fulfilling experiences.
As a new ensemble we’re looking to make our mark with the presentation of inspiring choral music at a high level, while creating unique collaborative opportunities for our performers, audiences, and community.
Sonus is the newest chapter of the previously named Canadian Men’s Chorus, based in Toronto. The CMC was founded in 2010 with a mission to redefine tenor-bass choral music and secure its place within Canada’s choral landscape. An amazing 12-year run culminated in a final performance at the Podium Choral Conference national festival in May 2022, presenting an all-Canadian program to a global audience.
Sonus will continue to build upon this mission with a renewed focus of bringing life to the best low-voice repertoire available. Our mandate places additional priority on Canadian works, and as major supporters of emerging composers Sonus will regularly commission and premiere new works. We’ve commissioned and premiered over 50 new Canadian works to date!
Ultimately our goal is to create an environment which enables each person to learn, be challenged, and be fulfilled by meaningful musical memories surrounded by collaborative and supportive partners in song!
Why "Sonus"?
The name Sonus reflects what makes our ensemble special: the rich, resonant sonority of low voices that creates a sound unlike any other — something that continues to inspire and drive our musical journey.
It also comes from the Latin word for sound, a simple word with infinite possibilities, just like the voices that make up our ensemble.
With Sonus, we celebrate not just what is heard, but the feeling and connection that sound makes possible.