DAMIAN JORDAN

Damian G. E. Jordan is a Calgary composer, conductor, singer and writer. He completed a B.Mus at the University of Wales in Bangor studying composition under Prof. William Matthias and orchestration under Jeffrey Lewis (a pupil of Ligeti and Stockhausen). After university, Damian came to Calgary and conducted Christ Moravian church choir, massed interdenominational choirs, PanCanadian Christmas Choir, Midlands United Church Children’s Choir and until 2020 was assistant conductor of St. Mary’s University Singers. He has sung in various choirs including Mount Royal Chamber Singers, Kantorei, University of Calgary Chamber Singers, Ad Libitum, Spiritus, and SuperSonics Men’s Choir. Damian is composer in residence with his wife Mandy Loban-Jordan with the Calgary Suzuki Strings Association. He has written for voice, choir and a variety of small and large ensembles. Damian’s works include two symphonies, choral, vocal, piano and band pieces and, with his wife, Mandy Loban-Jordan, works for classical guitar and string ensemble.