Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir

Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir - Founded and directed by Trevor W. Payne, C.M.

The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, under the direction of Trevor W. Payne, have in the past decade evolved into what is now considered to be one of the world's finest choirs.

It was in 1982 that Trevor Payne, a native of Barbados, started, with Daisy Peterson Sweeney (sister of Oscar Peterson), what is now the MJGC. It was to be a one-time event: the choir was to perform as part of the 75th Anniversary of Union United Church in Montreal. The concert featured guests Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee and Charles Biddle. The concert was a smash, and the group, needless to say, hasn't stopped singing!

The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir has performed for various heads of state, including Nelson Mandela during his 1989 visit to Canada, and Queen Elizabeth II. They have performed with, among others, Foreigner, New Kids On The Block and Michael Bolton. They have shared the stage with superstar Celine Dion and have performed for the opening portion of her sold out Montreal performances in 1996.