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Eleanor Daley
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| Birth name | Eleanor Joanne Daley |
| Born | April 21, 1955 Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Choral and Church Music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Choir director, Choral Clinician and Accompanist |
| Instruments | organ, piano |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
Eleanor Joanne Daley, born on April 21, 1955, is a talented Canadian composer. She writes music for choirs and churches. She also leads church choirs, teaches about choral music, and plays instruments like the piano or organ for singers. Eleanor Daley lives and works in Toronto, Ontario. Some of her most famous pieces are The Rose Trilogy and Requiem.
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Growing Up and Learning Music
Eleanor Daley was born in Parry Sound, Ontario. She went to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. There, she earned a special degree in playing the organ. She also received diplomas in both piano and organ. Eleanor studied music in both Canada and England.
Her Career as a Composer
Eleanor Daley is a very busy composer. Many music groups in North America and Europe have asked her to write new songs for them. This is called being "commissioned."
Composing for Canadian Choirs
In Canada, Eleanor has written music for many famous choirs. These include the Elmer Iseler Singers and the Amadeus Choir. She also composed for children's groups like the Bach Children's Chorus. Other groups she worked with are the Vancouver Men's Chorus and the Victoria Scholars Men's Choral Ensemble.
Composing for Groups Around the World
Eleanor Daley has also created music for groups in the United States. She composed for the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. She also received a special award called the Brock Commission in 2008. This award came from the American Choral Directors Association. Her music has also been heard at festivals in Norway and Germany. Even Oxford University Press in England has published her work.
Notable Performances and Current Work
In 2014, a very special event happened in New York. A huge choir of 400 voices performed Eleanor's song "I Sing a Maiden." This was part of a celebration for International Women's Day.
Eleanor Daley continues to write music today. Her song "My Master from a Garden Rose" has been recorded by the Genesis Ensemble. As of 2018, she works at Fairlawn Avenue United Church. There, she is the music and choir director. She also plays for the Bach Children's Chorus.
In 2022, Eleanor Daley received a very high honor. She was appointed to the Order of Canada. This award recognized her important contributions to Canadian music. It also celebrated her work as a composer and accompanist.
See also
- Music of Canada
- List of Canadian composers
