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"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music: make music to the Lord ... with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn. Shout for joy before the Lord, the King." Psalm 98
About our Musicians
The Lifeline Orchestra is made up of musicians from approximately nine different denominational backgrounds united together to tell the Story of Jesus' Love through their music. The Lifeline Orchestra ministers at between twenty and forty events a year and has had the privilege of backing up such artists as Dave Boyer, Ralph Carmichael, Kathy Troccoli, Phil Driscoll and Babbie Mason.
About our Director
Jim Stahl directs the Lifeline Orchestra. Jim was born and raised in a music preacher's home and has been involved in gospel music from a very early age. As well as leading Lifeline, Jim is also a trumpet player in his own right and has ministered with Ralph Carmichael, Dave Boyer, Lenny Leblanc, Marty Nystrom, The Couriers, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Ron Kenolly.
About our Singers
Melissa Shriner is native of the Niagara Peninsula, Melissa Shriner has been performing as a
soloist for the Lifeline Orchestra since 1999. She has a rich Christian
musical heritage, having performed as both soloist and worship leader in the
church since the age of 16. She completed her Bachelor of Music Degree at
Brock University, performing all four years as a soloist in both the Brock
University Mixed Choir and Women's Ensemble, as well as the soloist for
Brock University's Convocation services. 2001 marked her first season with
Chorus Niagara, a 100-voice choir under the direction of Robert Cooper,
during which she performed the role of Peep Bo in Gilbert and Sullivan's The
Mikado. She is currently singing with Opera Ontario as a member of the
Opera Chorus. In the summer of 2002, she traveled to Spoleto, Italy, to
study classical singing, having studied with such teachers as Judith Cohen
and Enza Ferrari. She is also a singer/songwriter, voice instructor and
studio musician.
Jolanka McNabb has been singing with the Lifeline Orchestra since 1999.
Audiences everywhere the band goes have had Jolanka's unique style and charm endeared to their hearts.
In her home church, Jolanka is very involved with the choir and in leading Praise and Worship.
Ken Ledwez has been singing with the Lifeline Orchestra since 1995.
Ken was raised on the front pew of his home church listening at an early age to his parents singing in the choir.
His musical career began with kid's choir, then the youth choir and then to the Ledwez Trio.
Ken is also an extremely gifted Praise and Worship Leader.
Lifeline Orchestra Members:
Director - Jim Stahl
Assistant Director - Aaron Bell
Orchestra Manager - Adam Delves
Road Manager - Clyde Pritty
Saxophones/Woodwinds: Richard Lamoureux, Mitch Whatford, Lindsay Paul, Tina Fischer, Bryan Canonigo
Trumpets/Flugel Horn: John Lombard, Adam Delves, John Maggs, Randy Stahl
Trombones: Mark Bishop, George Behr, Brian Quigley, Jean-Paul Narbonne
Piano/Keyboards: Aaron Bell
Guitar: Aaron Moore
Bass Guitar: Dave Sherlock
Drums: Dimo Torlahidis
Vocals: Melissa Shriner, Jolanka McNabb, Ken Ledwez
© 2003 The Lifeline Orchestra All Rights Reserved.
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