“In my music, I try to share meaningful stories and messages , to go beyond a good technical delivery ,that will touch the listener in a meaningful way, and make them want to hear more.” – Mary Lou Sicoly
**Juno Award Nominee**
Mary Lou Sicoly
Mary Lou Sicoly has been singing all her life, doing guest spots as a teenager with her Dad’s dance band in Sault Ste. Marie.
She has sung with everything from big bands to small ensembles as well as solo performances at the CNE and special events such as the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction dinners.
Her repertoire ranges from the classics, to world to jazz standards. Her influences are as diverse as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dianne Reeves and Jackie Richardson.
Mary Lou just released her debut album “Lemon Meringue Pie” to a sold out audience at the Jazz Bistro.
She is a collaborator:
- Five children’ albums, including the JUNO nominated “Chase A Rainbow”
- Completed an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion project with Waleed Abdulhamid and John Ebata entitled “Songs For Humanity”.
She provides unparalleled outreach:
- Recipient of the CARAS (Juno) Award for Music Education,
- TVOntario Award for Innovation in Music Education and
- Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
- She has presented at several education conferences and has toured in the Arctic with “Strings Across the Sky”, leading music camps in Tuktoyaktuk and Iqaluit.
Check out Mary Lou’s website too: https://marylousicoly.com/
Mary Lou Sicoly and Friends
Mary Lou will take you on a melodic journey of the classics.
Sharing songs from her debut album, “Lemon Meringue Pie”, Mary Lou’s vocals will captivate you. She shares a mix of original as well as fondly appreciated songs. This includes her own sultry spin on “Always On My Mind”, “September” and a medley of “Time After Time”. Her original song “Lemon Meringue Pie” is most unforgettable.
“Congratulations to you on an incredible show! We were in the balcony on the right side of the stage.Your set, voice, band and stage presence were outstanding. Thank you for sharing your gifts. You are a true inspiration and talent”! – Paula Arciniega, Toronto Artist, Mezzo-Soprano, and Matthew Brooks
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes with Intermission
TOURING PERSONNEL: This show ranges in size from duo to full ensemble