Rosemary Hale
Beginning the violin at age 10, music has been very important in her life and happiness. Rosemary has learned other instruments such as; French horn, viola, cello, double bass as well as continuing to learn new instruments along the way. She played in a big band on the bass, sang in the jazz choir, and played the violin with youth orchestra's in Oshawa, Sudbury and Hamilton.
After high school she continued in music and graduated from Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario playing with the North Bay Symphony Orchestra and with many opportunities to play in many other groups and string ensembles including the string trio Haledette. These days, Rosemary teaches with Avalon Music Academy and The Hamilton School Board as a Strings teacher for the New City Strings Orchestra. Along with all that hard work she teaches privately, and plays weddings/events along with her little sister and other local musicians.
rhale@hwdsb.on.ca
Loretta Hale
Loretta was born in Oshawa, and began playing piano when she was 5 years old under the instruction of her older sister Theresa. Learning more about music and other instruments she literally ran away and soon steered her main focus from the piano to the cello which she has now been playing for just over 16 years, playing in all sorts of community pit bands, quartets, trio's, duo's and youth orchestra's throughout Southern Ontario. To name a few: The Oshawa Youth Orchestra, The Orno Youth Orchestra, The Sinfonia Sacra, and the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
She graduated from Mohawk College for Cello and Trumpet as well as performance and theory in the 3 year Classical/Jazz program in Hamilton, Ontario. She played in many of the ensembles within the school including the Mohawk College Big Band as a lead trumpet player for 2 years, a jazz orchestra, a cello duo, and playing in ensembles of the jazz, funk, and fusion persuasion. Loretta teaches at Long and McQuade and privately. She also performs with the band Andre & the J-Tones and directs her own big band - The Loretta Hale Big Band. Aside from that she enjoys doing recording sessions, playing with other bands/ensembles in need of a string touch, as well as anything else that comes her way.
Sarah Honeyford
Sarah Honeyford is a fantastic cellist who grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, studying under Marsha Moffitt and peformed front row with the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. She was also a member of Westdale Highschools prestige string program and other small ensembles.
Sarah currently plays with Rosetta Strings and a Guelph, Ontario band called The Mad Desire and her range of influence is from classical to rock. She is a delight to work with and a fantastic musician.
Bonnie Krenciglowa
Bonnie Krenciglowa began studying violin at the age of 9. Currently, she holds a Grade 10 certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a student, Bonnie gained recognition as Concert Mistress and soloist with the Hamilton East Chamber Ensemble, and for her membership in various school and youth orchestras. Bonnie went on to win many awards at local music festivals, including being a senior finalist at the Hamilton Kiwanis Music Festival in 2004. While living in Montreal in 2008-2009, Bonnie was a member of the first violin section of McGill University’s I Medici orchestra.
Bonnie has been closely involved with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board’s Strings Program as a teacher since 2002. She has also taught alongside various professionals in the Hamilton area: at The Music Stand and Avalon Music Academy, as well as providing private instruction in her home.
Bonnie is the solo violinist in the Acoustics, the award-winning Canadian Instrumental World/Roots musical ensemble. In August 2007, Bonnie recorded two instrumental pieces with the band for December Songs, a Design Hope project. In August 2009, The Acoustics traveled to Nashville Tennessee to perform at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards Nominee Showcase, where their second CD, Forever and a Day received a second place award for World Album of the year.
Bonnie has performed at countless weddings and functions. Her musical repertoire is extensive, and her ability to arrange popular music for solo or group performance is appreciated.
Trina Nadeau
Trina Nadeau grew up in a musical family, being nurtured to grow in piano and cello. She studied with Nancy Wharton from the KW Symphony, and went to Eastwood Collegiate for the enriched arts package program. Trina played with the KW Youth Symphony and started playing for weddings and events in a quartet called Sixteen Strings. She later joined the KW Chamber Orchestra, and then pursued music at Mohawk College in the Applied Music Program, studying under Marcia Moffet from the Hamilton Symphony. Being surrounded by jazz and more popular music ensembles in this program, Trina branched out and embraced a more alternative side to her cello. Joining the band Ophelia Syndrome, she was soon playing shows throughout Southern Ontario. She also began teaching at the Merriam School of Music. Since this time Trina has joined two more groups, a Celtic/World/Folk music group called, Quest for the Past, and a popular music group called, The Colour Tasters. Trina also performs with singer songwriter Michael Gabriel. Trina continues to play as a freelance musician for weddings and events. She also continues to teach music privately. She loves her incredibly busy music filled life, juggling 3 groups, orchestra, events, and everything else that she does is music to her ears.
