Daniel Trolly, Director
Absolutely thrilled to be the new director of the Seaway Valley Singers, Dan Trolly grew up in eastern Ontario and has always had a passion for music. As a teen, involvement in all aspects of the concert band and choir program at St. Michael H. S. in Kemptville led to a comprehensive bachelor of music degree in Winnipeg, MB, at Canadian Mennonite University. The next step was a degree in education at the University of Ottawa which was followed by a move to England to teach music.
For the past twelve years, Dan has been the choir director and pianist for Winchester United Church, teaching piano and playing for weddings and funerals as well. Weekly jam sessions with friends in the local band, Small Town Folk, provide a fun space to sing and let loose on the alto saxophone. Other free time is spent reading, gardening, staying active and enjoying the outdoors. Dan lives in Crysler, ON, and is looking forward to creating beauty and having fun with the Seaway Valley Singers this year.
Margaret Whisselle, Accompanist
Margaret Whisselle graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston with a Bachelor of Music degree. She was the original Seaway Valley Singers’ accompanist (1993-2000) and returned in September 2010. She is Organist/Choir Director at Lakeshore Drive United Church and Music Program Director for St. James Anglican Parish, both in Morrisburg. In addition to her private music students, Margaret teaches piano/vocal lessons at Rock My House Music Centre in Kemptville and is a vocal repertoire coach in the Music Theatre Program at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. She has been involved in local theatre for years, particularly noted for playing character roles with the Brockville Operatic Society. Margaret has been inducted into the Brockville and Area Performing Arts Hall of Fame.