Bishop Ryan Xpression
| Bishop Ryan Xpression | |
|---|---|
| Choir | |
 The Bishop Ryan Xpression performing with the National Academy Orchestra of Canada at FirstOntario Concert Hall in 2018 | |
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Music director | Dave Tabone |
| Headquarters | Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School |
| Website | br |
The Bishop Ryan Xpression is a 250 voice contemporary youth vocal ensemble based out of Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. The group is directed by Dave Tabone, who is a music teacher and the head of the arts department at Bishop Ryan. The group was established in 1999.
Awards and appearances
The BR Xpression choir has traveled to New York City, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Montreal and Myrtle Beach to compete in WorldStrides OnStage Heritage Festivals, and has received numerous gold medals, as well as many other awards, such as Maestro Awards, which are awarded to outstanding soloists.
The BR Xpression vocal ensemble has performed with Boris Brott's National Academy Orchestra on numerous occasions, and is regularly involved with and performs at local charity events.[1][2] The BR Xpression has also performed on stage with Lorde at the 2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards.[3]
Bishop Ryan Junior Xpression
The BR Junior Xpression is a vocal ensemble directed by Mary Tabone for students attending Bishop Ryan's feeder schools. The ensemble allows students to improve musically and prepare themselves for participating in the BR Xpression when they attend high school.[4]