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Our Choral Guide is a fantastic resource for your choir!
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Our RCM Guide lists all of the materials you need!
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Leading Note is THE best place in Ottawa for choral music." Read More... Rachel Handley, Teacher, Glebe Collegiate, Ottawa, ON

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We believe in the importance of Music Education.
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