Duet Club of Hamilton

04/25/2026

Many members of Women of Song have talents in addition to singing!

Elizabeth Tessier is a Hamilton poet whose work was published in Evenings on Paisley Avenue: Seven Hamilton Poets. She self-published a collection of poems entitled “The Words They Cannot Say” inspired by thirty years of working in Hamilton museums. Her work, “Frozen Charlotte”, details her struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She appeared with the Duet Club as the voice of their founder, Ellen Ambrose in their 135th Anniversary Concert. Her Whitehern inspired narrative musical, “I’ll Be a Mother”, premiered in the fall of 2024.

Elizabeth will be reading one of her poems at our Annual Spring Concert tomorrow.

Sunday, April 26 | 2:30 pm
Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood at Locke, Hamilton

Tickets available at https://duetclub.ca/springconcert or at the door.

See you there!

04/24/2026

We are pleased to welcome back one of our guest performers from last year's spring concert!

Daniel Martens’ acting credits include leads with The Buchanan Park Opera Club, Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School’s ArtSMART, The Highlands Summer Festival, Penny and Pound Theatre, Theatre Ancaster, as well as supernumerary roles with Highlands Opera Studio. Television credits include productions with The History Channel, and The Discovery Channel. In 2024, he was the recipient of the Howard Fairclough Bursary for his vocal leadership in The Baptist Church.

Sunday, April 26, at 2:30 pm.
Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood at Locke, Hamilton

Tickets available at https://duetclub.ca/springconcert or at the door.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/23/2026

We're excited to announce some of the local talent who'll be joining Women of Song at our Annual Spring Concert this Sunday.

Lyla Miklos is a multiple award-winning q***r feminist activist, broadcast journalist, community organizer, education worker, publicist, vocalist and writer. She is the host of Centre Stage on 933 CFMU, owner of Lyla-The Publicist, and a 2025 Hamilton Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement nominee.

Lyla has belted out O Canada at special events, recorded in studio with local area musicians, performed numerous musical theatre roles, added her voice to several choirs and showcased her unique vocal talents as a soloist in countless venues across Southern Ontario.

04/21/2026

Do you have your tickets yet?

Join the Duet Club of Hamilton this Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 PM as the Women of Song chorus and guest performers present From Far and Wide: A Salute to Canadian Music.

This inspiring afternoon will feature beloved favourites and moving selections celebrating Canada’s rich musical landscape — a concert not to be missed.

Free parking is available in the Melrose United Church lot and on surrounding streets.

Please join us afterwards for a reception and light refreshments.

Tickets
Adults $25
Students & Seniors $20
Children 12 and under: FREE
Available online or at the door.
https://duetclub.ca/springconcert

04/07/2026

A Tradition of Music and Community

For generations, the Duet Club of Hamilton has brought voices together in song, fostering connection, creativity, and community spirit.

Our Women of Song chorus continues this proud tradition in the upcoming Annual Choral Concert, From Far and Wide: A Salute to Canadian Music. Whether you attend each year or will be joining us for the first time, we warmly invite you to share in this special afternoon of music and fellowship.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 2:30 PM
Melrose United Church
Tickets available online and at the door
https://duetclub.ca/springconcert

Stay after the performance for a reception and an opportunity to visit with friends old and new.

We look forward to welcoming you.

03/24/2026

From Far and Wide: A Salute to Canadian Music

The Duet Club of Hamilton proudly presents the Women of Song chorus in our Annual Choral Concert celebrating music created right here in Canada.

Experience a rich variety of styles and voices reflecting our nation’s musical heritage and contemporary spirit.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 2:30 PM
Melrose United Church
86 Homewood Ave. at Locke, Hamilton

Tickets
Adults $25
Seniors & Students $20
Children 12 and under: FREE
Order tickets online or pay at the door (cash or debit).

https://duetclub.ca/springconcert

03/12/2026

Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. for the Duet Club of Hamilton’s Annual Choral Concert at Melrose United Church.

This year’s program, From Far and Wide: A Salute to Canadian Music, will be performed by the Women of Song chorus under the direction of conductor Dawn Martens, with accompanist Christabel Pinto. Enjoy a musical journey featuring Canadian compositions ranging from traditional folk songs to recent popular favourites.

The concert will be followed by an open reception in the church auditorium.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing music for the joy of it.

02/18/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 for our annual fundraiser to the Shaw Festival! The day will include a ticket to a matinee performance of Funny Girl, bus transportation to and from the festival, and time to explore beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.

9:00 – Bus leaves Lime Ridge Mall

10:45 – Brunch/lunch on your own (choose a place to eat or bring a bagged lunch)

1:00 – Show begins

5:30 – Bus arrives in Hamilton

Seats are limited so please book soon to confirm a seat on the bus and for the show.

Order your tickets online using Google Pay, Apple Pay, credit card, or debit card.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/shaw-festival-bus-trip-and-show tickets

Please contact Marilyn Repchuck at 226-938-7959 or [email protected] if you have questions.

02/14/2026

Thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm and support for The Duet Club of Hamilton!

Be sure to mark the following dates on your calendar:

Sunday, April 26, 2026:
Women of Song Annual Spring Concert, From Far and Wide: A Salute to Canadian Music

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Shaw Festival Bus Trip and Show

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Annual General Meeting

We look forward to seeing you this spring and sharing music for the joy of it.

12/24/2025

It was our pleasure to share our joy of music with the local community!

12/18/2025

We are looking forward to our final concert for 2025! Come on out - it's free!

Expect to be merry and bright 🎄 at this Friday’s Noon Hour Holiday Concert with The Duet Club: Women of Song Choir!

The Duet Club is the longest standing women's musical group of its kind in Canada and was established in 1889 by music teacher Ellen Ambrose.
www.hpl.ca/events