Past performances
Nanaimo Jazz Festival – Guest Appearance!
You are invited to attend FOR FREE to watch us do what we love! The Freedom Gospel Choir singers have been invited to participate in the Nanaimo Jazz Festival. Beginning on …
2018-2019 Singing Season Begins
Interested in joining the choir? Give Ann a call. 250.748.5752 PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE ALMOST FULL FOR WOMEN CHOIR MEMBERS IN BOTH CHOIRS!! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE PRE-REGISTERED …
Wake up Singin’ Concerts in Duncan!
Please join the Duncan Freedom Gospel Choirs along with Director Ann Antonides , Accompanist Tanya Gillespie and Guest Singer Shalema Gnatt – President of the Nanaimo African Heritage Society at …
“What a time” Victoria Concert
Please join the Victoria Freedom Gospel Choirs along with Director Ann Antonides and Accompanist Tanya Gillespie at the Victoria Freedom Gospel Annual Concert. DATE: Saturday 6th May 2017 TIME: …
Our Director
Musical Director Ann Antonides has a history of more than 30 years of choral conducting on Southern Vancouver Island, including a dozen years at the helm of the Duncan Choral Society, as well as conducting elementary and high school choirs during her teaching career.
In September of 2013 Ann started the Freedom. Gospel Choir. Ann has always loved gospel music and sometimes you can catch her dancing to the tunes. Ann loves bringing together singers who are enriched by this music and want to share their joy with the community.
Tanya Gillespie
Yes, she plays guitar. And drums. And other instruments. But her real forté is the piano. She loves the gospel genre, and it shows in the way she plays. After graduating with first class honours in piano and harmony at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Tanya continued to expand her musical horizons by developing her preordained passion for singing, writing, and composing.
In 2006, she won the Monday Magazine designation as “Who Will Be Victoria’s Next Big Thing”, and took the runner-up prize in the category of Favorite Solo Artist.
She has produced 3 CD’s including a restful assortment of improvisational piano instrumentals entitled “Impromptu”, and an infectious Indie-pop collection produced by Juno-nominated musician/producer Matthew James.
