Scholarship

Trevor W. Payne, C.M. Scholarship in Black Music

The Scholarship is created though the generosity of Professor Trevor W. Payne, C.M. who holds a BFA in Music from Concordia University and graduated in 1980. Professor Payne is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir. Founded in 1982 the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir earned a Juno award in 1995 for its CD “Jubilation V: Joy to the World.”

Christian Tauchner Essay (2006 / 07)

alt Black Music, in other words, music composed by people of African descent, has greatly impacted my development and evolution as a musician, and as a human being. African-American music, African music, Afro-Latin American music and Afro-Caribbean music (such as reggae and calypso) have all served to broaden my musical horizons and my deepen my appreciation of various Black cultures around the world.

By listening to, and/or learning about, the Senegalese mbalax music of Youssou N’Dour, the a cappella isicathamiya and mbube music of South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and the African chant-inspired Circlesongs of Bobby McFerrin, amongst many others, I have been able to absorb and identify with some of the common elements in Black Music from different regions of the world. Underlying themes of spirituality, strength and pride pervade these various styles, regardless of idiomatic techniques or methods of expression.

Engagements

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Canadian Talent Showcase sponsored by the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Alcan

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sacred Heart School 150th. Anniversary

Thursday, October 7, 2010
18th. International Congress on Palliative Care sponsored by the McGill University Health Center

Saturday, December 11, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Gospel Celebration 2010
Guests: Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, Daphnée Louis Singers

Press Clips

Trevor’s investiture include his contributions to Montreal’s Black Community, founding the Montreal Jubilation Choir, his teaching, leadership and motivation of young students at John Abbott College, his role as a mentor to young Black students, his significant fundraising efforts for community groups, and his enhancement of Canada’s international image.
Peter Kerr, Editor: The Montrealer
The choir meets the challenge, and the results are spectacular. Listen to the force and grace the choir brings to the dynamics and counterpoint of Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika, the South African National Anthem.
Andrew Jones, Freelance journalist
It was the last major concert of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the choir, directed by the dynamic Trevor Payne, turned that toughest of halls into a rollicking temple of joy.
Irwin Block, the Gazette

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