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Magali Coustalin has wide-ranging choral experience and currently sings professionally with the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and has toured throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. As well, she participates in various vocal projects, including performances of renaissance and early baroque music. She holds a music diploma from Vancouver Community College and a Bachelor of Music in voice from the University of British Columbia, where she took part in a variety of early music performances. She has studied with Sequentia, and her family's Provençal origins give her a unique perspective on the medieval repertoire of southern France.

Chris Kovarik initially moved to Vancouver in 1993 to attend the University of British Columbia, from where he graduated (M. Mus.) in 1995. After many years, and several moves back and forth across the country, he recently re-embraced life on the beautiful west coast and now vows never to leave again. In the spirit of this commitment he has recently begun to sing with choirs at both St. Andrew's-Wesley Church and Christ Church Cathedral. He also continues to compose, recent works including a second woodwind quintet and a vaguely pop-styled mass, in addition to various other smaller pieces. Chris teaches piano and is currently organist and choir director at St. Anne's-Steveston Anglican Church in Richmond.

Leslie Taylor has performed music in a variety of popular genres and in theatrical productions. She now holds a Bachelor of Music in music history and harpsichord performance, and a Master of Arts in musicology, both from the University of British Columbia, and has participated in workshops with Sequentia and Cheryl Ann Fulton. The principal focus of her research has been the music and social history of twelfth and thirteenth century France; she currently continues her studies in voice as well as using her research skills in the discovery of new repertoire for Chanterie.

Nathan Wilkes has extensive experience in both early and modern music. He holds bachelor and doctoral degrees in trombone performance (Oberlin Conservatory, University of British Columbia) and has appeared with a variety of ensembles throughout North America, including the Vancouver Symphony. As a specialist in music of the renaissance and early baroque, he has performed on baroque trombone with groups such as Concerto Palatino and has taught at the Vancouver Early Music Workshop.