Strata Vocal Ensemble began with a group of friends from various choirs who loved to sing, laugh, and perform a wide variety of music. They are a self directed and consensus driven ensemble with a tremendous depth of conviction, dedication and artistic talent.

They began in September of 2004 and, after taking a full season to bond and build repertoire, had their first concert in June of 2005.

The ensemble placed as national semi-finalists in the 2006 CBC Canadian Choral Competition, and its juried performance aired on CBC Radio 2’s program Choral Concert.

They delight in eclectic programming, striving to highlight Canadian composers in particular.

In 2010, they decided to invite Gordon Adnams to lead them, since Gord’s marvelous voice reacted badly to Hamilton air and he had to quit Strata’s tenor section. They are looking forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with him as conductor.