Quintessential Vocal Ensemble
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The Quintessential Vocal Ensemble is an amateur choir based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The choir, formed in 1993, is led by Susan Quinn, and consists of approximately 40 members, most of whom are alumni of Holy Heart of Mary High School.
The choir is known to perform pieces from a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, contemporary and traditional Newfoundland.
The choir has won several national and international awards:
- First prize (Mixed Choirs) and second prize (Youth Choirs) in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales
- Second prize in the Cork International Choral Festival in Ireland
- First prize (Mixed Community Choirs) in the CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs
- First prize and the City of Lincoln Trophy (Adult Choirs) of the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals.
