Barry Honda, Bass

Betto di Signa

Barry feels fortunate to have chosen a career in science, in part because this allowed him to pursue his love of music for recreation/pleasure.  He has had a longstanding interest in Renaissance and Baroque music, and has worked with distinguished vocal coaches over the years (Nancy Argenta, Daniel Taylor, Ben Butterfield, Kathleen Brett, Robert Holliston and others).  Past highlights include appearances as a soloist (Bach cantatas, passions, Handel Oratorios and other repertoire, including a CBC broadcast performance), singing in the Opera Atelier chorus under David Fallis, as well as solo and ensemble work with several fine choirs, including 20+ years with award-winning Chor Leoni and Christ Church Cathedral choirs.  More recently, he has enjoyed expanding his vocal repertoire to include operatic roles (with Players and Singers, Opera Mariposa and now Burnaby Lyric Opera), as well as performing jazz and contemporary music in various venues around town.