Artistic Director: Terry Hurrell
After training as a music educator in England, Terry and his wife, Stephanie, came in 1967 to Nova Scotia, where he became deeply involved in the music scene. An educator, innovator, musical director and vocalist, Terry found his niche in choral music. He has been the founding musical director of such diverse groups as the: Lockeport Male Choir, Liverpool Boys’ Choir, Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir, Queens County Community Choir, Nova Scotia Youth Chamber Choir and two church handbell choirs. In January, 2004, Terry helped form Nova Voce, the provincial men’s choir and is thrilled to be its principal conductor.


Assistant Artistic Director: Giuseppe Renzi
Joe began his love affair with choral music at an early age when he joined Sister Rita Claire's Cape Breton Youth Choir while attending junior high school. He then progressed through the Nova Scotia and National Youth Choirs, while earning his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Dalhousie University. He attributes his conducting skills to the process of osmosis as well as such excellent mentors as Terry Hurrell, Dr. Dennis Farrell, Diane Loomer, Iwan Edwards, Wayne Riddell and many others. Joe has also instructed and counseled young singers at the NS Choral Federation's various choir camps, and one of his main goals is to encourage and develop more choral singing amongst Nova Scotia’s youth. Inspired by his experience in a men's choral workshop with Diane Loomer and her Chor Leoni, Joe was excited to team up with Terry Hurrell in establishing a professional men’s choir in Nova Scotia. Nova Voce is the result.
 

Accompanist: Lynn Pelton
Lynn Pelton is a graduate of Mt. Allison University, majoring in performance and Music History. She has been accompanist for several local choirs and instrumental groups, including the Aeolian Singers, the N.S. Youth Choir, Halifax County Girls’ Choir, Halifax City Elementary Girls’ Honor Choir and the Nova Scotia Choral Federation choir camps. She was a former Music teacher with the Halifax Regional School Board and has conducted several school choirs that won numerous awards at the Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival. In addition to accompanying Nova Voce, she is employed as accompanist for Musical Friends and Halifax City Schools’ Honour String Program.