Stella ter Hart / Composer, Arranger, Director, Adjudicator

My original composition for SATB choir and piano, "A Voice in the World," will receive its US premiere at the Michigan Choral Lab's Songs of Protest concerts on February 7 at Fountain St. Church in Grand Rapids, MI at 4pm and February 8 at First Congregational Church in Rockford, MI at 4pm. I'm thrilled for my work to have been chosen from submissions received around the world for this very special concert theme. Music has the power for change!

I'm very honoured to announce that my composition, "The Maiden's Heart" for SATB choir and piano was the 1st place winner of the 2025 London Choral Sinfonia Christmas Carol Competition. It will receive its world premiere on December 18, 2025 in London, England.

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It's that time of year to spread some cheer! My two wonderful choirs are presenting two glorious Christmas concerts. Both are fundraisers for local charities, as always, and we'd love to see you there!

How wonderful to just be advised that my original work, Ave Verum Corpus, for SSAA treble choir, string quartet and piano, was awarded Silver in the 2025 IAVCC International Composition Competition, Austria. I received such a positive response from their highly acclaimed international jury. So pleased!!

I'm thrilled to announce that my piano quintet, "Streams of Thought", will be premiered by the Lehner Quartet and pianist Frane Rusinović at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall on June 30th, 7:00pm as part of the Sound Espressivo Laureate Gala. https://www.musguild.com/june-30-2025 It's going to be quite the eclectic mix of musical genres and styles - very honoured and excited to be attending in person.

Laureate Musicians — Participate in our new & exciting musical opportunities. New York, NY – June 30, 2025 – Sound Espressivo proudly invites music lovers to an unforgettable evening at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Monday, June 30 at 7:00 PM, for the Laureate Gala, a celebration of extraordinary musical talent from around the world. This inspiring program featur...

Don't Miss Our Spring Concert

That Incredible Frontenac Women's Chorus! You won't want to miss the FWC's upcoming concert ! We will be featuring a very special guest, Miss Ruby Twigg. Ruby was the winner of the Frontenac Women's Chorus Most Promising Intermediate Vocalist scholarship at the recent Kiwanis Music Festival. Come on out and support wonderful local talent an...

Beautiful and unique choral concert featuring my mixed chamber choir, Melodia, this Sunday, May 4, 2:30pm at The Spire in Kingston. Two world premieres will be featured: "The Mountains Silent" by Dr. Mark Sirett, and "The River" by Dr. Ben Bolden. If you're local, you won't want to miss it!

I recently had the great privilege of adjudicating composition and choir classes at the Halifax Kiwanis Music Festival, and piano, composition and choir classes at the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival. I am always awed and humbled by the incredible talent and dedication of young students at these Festivals. The army of volunteers and supporters needed to keep the Festivals going is mind-boggling. Congratulations to all the students, teachers, parents and volunteers! A great time was had by all!

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Introducing three beautiful Christmas Choral Concerts featuring my choirs at their very best. I also snuck in two new choral compositions, one for each choir, and an orchestral arrangement for Orchestra Kingston of another original composition for choir and orchestra.

Just in time for Christmas, here's a sweet arrangement of Away in a Manger for SSAA/piano/oboe. Both of the two well-known tunes are intricately combined throughout. This sound file uses woodwinds for the voices. My own Frontenac Women's Chorus will be premiering it on November 30th.

Away in a Manger for piano and woodwind ensemble from the SSAA arrangement Sweet and tender new SSAA choral arrangement of the worlds' most loved Christmas carol, Away in a Manger. This sound file scored for woodwind ensemble and piano.

Announcing two beautiful Christmas concerts with the two choirs I direct. The Frontenac Women's Chorus on November 25 and Melodia on December 2. Proceeds donated to local food banks, so come and enjoy a beautiful evening and give to others as well.