For booking John McDermott for Symphony performances please contact
Jean-Marie Barker (Ms.)
Counterpoint Music Library Services Inc.
42 Frater Ave. Toronto, ON M4C 2H6
library@cpmusiclibrary.ca www.cpmusiclibrary.ca
Tel 416 696-5377 Fax 416 696-8625
A list of the symphonies where John has made guest appearances:
Comments from concert organizers
On John McDermott with Vancouver Symphony: "John McDermott is fabulous! [He] has found a very special way to combine his excellent technique and vocal command with a warm and engaging present. His traditional songs and repertoire such as Danny Boy and all his Christmas charts were huge hits with Vancouver audiences and new material was just as successful..."
On John McDermott with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra: "...A good singer with easy listening repertoire, good charts and entertaining patter throughout the program. John and his support staff were cooperative and easy to work with in all respects. John understand the importance of communication with the audience better than most performers – he personally greets every audience member as they come through the front door of the concert hall...I am pleased to recommend this program to other orchestras."
On John McDermott with the National Arts Centre Orchestra: "...knows how to touch the collective soul of an audience with his music. He genuinely cares for the people who come to see and hear him. At every performance here, he greeted his public as they arrive in the lobby. On stage, he performed the songs they wanted and expected to hear, and afterwards personally bid 'adieu' to as many people as he possibly could. In addition, our orchestra adored working with him. A great many seasoned and gifted performers could learn a lot by watching Mr. McDermott lovingly tend to his audience. He goes that 'extra mile' to ensure that absolutely everyone who buys a ticket gets his or her money's worth...and then some."
On John McDermott with The Irish Tenors and The Royal Philharmonic: "John is one of the most intimate singers I've every worked with – he really gets inside the songs and most importantly, brings the listener with him."
On John McDermott with Symphonies: "His striking and pure voice, warm personality and rapport with audiences have earned him new fans wherever he has appeared."
JOURNEYS PROGRAM | |
first set | second set |
The Dreamer | Voyage |
Skyeboat Song | One Last Cold Kiss |
Journeys | The Gift of Years |
Along The Merry Road to Hell | Loch Lomond |
Believe Me | My Bonnie |
The Last Rose of Summer | Danny Boy |
Bringing Buddy Home | more titles available |
CELTIC PROGRAM | |
first set | second set |
Voyage | My Ain Folk |
Flow Gently Sweet Afton | Maggie |
Mary of Argyle | Believe Me... |
The Skye Boat Song | The Old Man |
Galway Bay | By Yon Bonnie Banks |
The Lark in the Clear Air | The Green Isle of Erin |
Fields of Athenry | Danny Boy |
Scotland the Brave | more titles available |
CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY PROGRAM | |
first set | second set |
Christmas Memories | When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
Guardian Angel | The Christmas Song |
Voyage | Secret of Christmas |
Believe Me... | Panis Angelicus |
Old Tin Star | Christmas in the Trenches |
Somewhere a Child is Sleeping | O Holy Night |
Silent Night | Danny Boy |
Ave Maria | more titles available |
PROGRAM HONORING VETERANS | |
first set | second set |
Shenandoah | Remembrance Medley |
I'll Be Seeing You Lilli Marlene | Roses of Picardy |
Greenfields of France | The Scottish Soldier |
One Small Star | By Yon Bonnie Banks |
And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda | Christmas in the Trenches |
The Wall | We'll Meet Again |
Battle Hymn of the Republic | Auld Lang Syne |
More titles available |