At its helm is a professional and inspiring team of directors presiding over a creative community dedicated to working hard, improving musicianship, and delivering shows to be proud of.
The Singers reflect the diversity of our society and world. This diversity distinguishes members of the group in many respects, but their common love for musical performance binds them together. Lyric is much more than a vocal ensemble; it’s a devoted team and family unit that provides outlets for individual talents to take center stage in a supportive environment.
As you might expect, Lyric Singers maintain busy lives outside of rehearsals and shows. Among their ranks are engineers, teachers, students, lawyers, scientists, marketers, parents, and grandparents, all of them willing to share their abilities to the benefit of the group. Some are seasoned theatre pros; others are new, curious voices. Together these members make up the rich fabric and tradition of the Lyric Theatre Singers, who have charmed audiences since 1990.
Bob Bachelor
Artistic Director & Founder
Across decades of a storied career in the arts and education, Bob Bachelor has become synonymous with Broadway and choral singing in Montreal. After his early musical training at the renowned St. Michael’s Choir School in Toronto, Bob continued his studies at McGill University, where he completed both his Bachelor of Music and his Diploma in Music Education. Over the years Bob studied under and worked with acclaimed composers/choirmasters Wayne Riddell and Patrick Wedd.
In addition to founding The Lyric Theatre Singers in 1990, Bob has directed several Lyric Theatre stage productions. His choral and ensemble direction have received high praise in such shows as Company, Evita, The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, Oliver!, and the 2012 production of Curtains. He has lent his expertise in Broadway and choral singing to several Montreal-area workshops and remains an in-demand authority on vocal performance, reflected in his adjudication for CBC/Radio Canada’s National Choral Competition.
Education has always struck the highest note in Bob’s life. For several years he worked at St. George’s High School of Montreal as a music and drama teacher. He has also taught at the prestigious Collège Vincent D’Indy and John Abbott College. Bob also served as one of the principal leaders at CAMMAC’s summer music camp at Lake MacDonald, where he directed a Broadway chorus and gave workshops on music interpretation and character development. Many of Bob’s students, from all age groups and backgrounds, have gone on to successful careers in music or theatre.
As a performer, Bob has sung with The Tudor Singers of Montreal and Musica Orbium. Now he occasionally joins his beloved Lyric Theatre Singers on stage for surprise appearances. Bob divides time between Montreal and Victoriaville, where he stays busy researching music and tending to his garden.
