Ron Bennie, accompanist for Cantaré and Cantando, has been an active musician in Calgary for more than 20 years and is well known for his superb technique and the artistry he expresses in his playing. Originally from Union Bay, B.C., he received his early musical training at the Victoria Conservatory with pianist Robin Wood. He also attended the University of Western Ontario and the University of Victoria earning a Bachelor of Music Degree. He has always been active as an accompanist from a young age and has worked as an opera repeitteur for many companies including Courtenay Youth Music Centre, Pacific Opera, Debut Opera and Calgary Opera. Ron appears in Calgary with the VAD Ensemble and is a collaborator with the Vocal Studies Program at Mount Royal College.


Pamela Fast, BMus, BEd, accompanist for Cantilena and Cantiga, earned a Bachelor of Church Music degree with a major in piano performance from the Canadian Mennonite Bible College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, under the guidance of Jean Broadfoot. She continued her studies at the University of Manitoba where she completed both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education degree.
In Winnipeg, Ms Fast taught elementary school music and accompanied several community children's choirs. As a singer, she has performed with many choirs including the CMBC Singers, University on Manitoba Singers, the Mennonite Oratoria Chorus and ECCO.
She offers private lessons in piano, flute and theory.
Ms. Fast also serves as a workshop clinician for our choirs.