Amelia McMahon

Born and raised along the shores of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Amelia McMahon made her way to Montreal in 1999 where she recieved a Bachelor of Music at McGill University. Enchanted by the city, she now calls Montreal her home.

As a performing artist, Amelia has graced many local and international stages as a soloist and chorister in many diverse musical styles and settings. She has been a member of the international award winning choirs Concerto Della Donna, directed by Iwan Edwards and Effusion A Cappella. Along with her solo projects, she is currently singing with Ardesco, a professional a cappella group and La Ceilagh, a chamber choir that specializes in Canadian contemporary music.

As a teacher, Amelia passes the joy of singing to her private students at the McGill Conservatory of Music and joined the jazz faculty at McGill University in 2006/7 as the director of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Already appearing on 4 albums, 2007 and 2008 will see the release of Joel Miller's album Tantramar as well as Ardesco's and Juan Pablo Arenas' debut albums.