KATE MORRISON Singer-Songwriter (English and French

KATE MORRISON
Singer-Songwriter (English and French)
Inspired by everyday life experiences, but not so ordinary subjects, Kate’s song-writing takes us on a
unique journey of intimacy, humour and humanity. Her latest album, ‘’Kiss The Sky’’, is decorated
with contemporary and traditional instrumentation that supports her strong lyrics, already full of
dimension.
Independent Recordings
‘’Kiss The Sky’’- Kate independently produced her latest album of 14 original songs (lyrics & music) – launched in
2007 – Recorded by Larry O’Malley at CBC’s Studio 12 in Montreal and at AudioBec Sono/Video in Hatley
Township.
«Kate Morrison» - re-mastered in 2007 with 3 bonus songs from her first studio album of 14 original songs
(1995) «Inside» - studio demo of 5 original songs (in English and French) thanks to a grant from Quebec’s
Counsel of the
Arts and Letters (2001)
«Live» - limited edition CD of 14 songs (original and interpretations) in English and French (2000)
«Choeur à coeur» - limited edition cassette of 26 songs in both English and French (1996)
Compositions on demand - French songs - for various associations
«Tunnel Ange Gardien» limited edition CD – 2000
Composed for the Association for the Protection Of Brompton Lake (APLB)
This song, often played on CBC French radio, also aired on the television program «La Semaine Verte» in a
report about the amphibian tunnels under Quebec’s auto route 220.
«Je suis toujours qui je suis» limited edition CD – 2000
Composed for the Cerebro-Vasular and Cranial-Trauma Association of the Eastern Townships
(ACTE).
«Au-delà des mots» (not available on CD)
Composed for the city of Sherbrooke’s Ambassador Awards in 2002.
Songs by Kate – recorded or used by other artists
Quebec’s country singer Chantal Cliche recorded three of Kate’s compositions (I’m On My Way, The Laundry
Blues, Une raison de croire) on her album entitled ‘’Une raison de croire’’. The title track of this album was
translated by Carole Melançon from Kate Morrison’s original version ‘’Reason To Believe’’ that appeared on her first
album. Chantal Cliche also asked Kate to translate one of her own songs into English.
‘’Reason To Believe’’ was also used as a backing soundtrack for a video produced by Pierre Javeaux.
Kate lent her voice for songs and publicity
In 2008, Kate lent her voice to record two songs written by Jean Custeau and Johanne Rondeau, ‘’Enchanted Lullaby’’
and ‘’Two Million Stars’’.
Kate also lent her voice to record a radio and television commercial for the Residences Soleil.
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Her performances - She has sung…
…as a guest singer with Bob Walsh at Sherbrooke’s Lac des Nations 2006 celebration
…at the ‘’Women In Blues’’ concert at the Winterlude Snow Bowl, Ottawa
…in the musical theatre production ‘’Words & Music : A Tribute To Bob Dylan’’
…as an opening artist for Corey Hart, as well as for Quebec artists such as Johanne Blouin and Marie Philippe
…with the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra, in a duet with Garou
…even at the Olympic Stadium in front of 40,000 people (the Canadian & American National Anthems for a
Montréal Expos Vs. San Francisco Giants Game
…as a finalist in the French singing contest ‘’Ma Première Place des Arts’’
…to help raise money for the 27th edition of the Telethon du CHUS (university hospital ) broadcast live by
TVA/Télé-7…duet with Marie-Michelle Desrosiers at the benefit concert ‘’SOS Parc Orford’’ to help save one of
Quebec’s nationalparks
…as an invited guest singer with the ‘’Simply Gospel’’ Choir of 40 members
…at cultural centres and arts centres, (Touristic & Cultural Association of Dudswell, East Angus Cultural Centre.
Louis S. St-Laurent Historic National Centre, Auberge La Caravane, The Merlon, Coaticook Arts and Cultural Pavillon,
Petit Champlain Theatre, The Oasis du Vieux Palais of Assomption, Granada Theatre, University of Sherbrooke
Cultural Centre, Bishop’s University Centennial Theatre, Park Jacques Cartier Theatre, Vieux Clocher of Sherbrooke),
in historical churches (Shawinigan, Victoriaville, Wotton, Scotstown, Drummondville, St-Georges), for large
summer concert events (Lake of Nations Festival, Festival Estival JuniArt, International Traversée du Lac
Memphrémagog, Place de la Cité Concerts, World Traditions Festival, Vineyard Festival Fête des Vendanges), for
Blues festivals (Mont Tremblant, Three Rivers, Sherbrooke, Ottawa) and for corporate and private events.
…for elderly people (elderly person’s centres, health institutions), as well as for young children (schools, daycare centres)
…and to support several causes : Children Wish Foundation, Children’s Diabetic Foundation, Canadian Cancer
Society – Relay For Life, Caritas, Leucan, The Women’s World March, Eastern Township Fibromyalgia Association,
and at benefit events for the homeless
Distinction
The Quebec Counsel of the Arts and Letters recognized Kate twice as a professional artist by awarding her two
grants, in 2001 and 2002, for each of the projects that she presented.
Emploi Quebec’s program Jeunes Volontaires recognized Kate as an emerging artist by awarding her two
consecutive bursaries for her projects (1993 and 1994).
Professional Coachs
Kate perfected her vocal techniques from 2005-2006 with Mrs. Johanne Raby, professional voice coach and author
of the book ‘’Chanter avec tout son corps’’ ( Sing with your entire body).
Since 2002, she worked to perfect her stage performance with artistic director Mrs. Lysanne Gallant, well known in
the Eastern Township cultural community.
Accomplishments
Conception, production and promotion of benefit multi-cultural concerts (1998-2002)
Conception, production and promotion of her own concerts - solo or with musicians – since 1995
She is gifted with inspiration and she continues to write new songs in both English and French.
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E-Mail : [email protected]
www.katemorrison.ca
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