The Lullaby Project 2023/2024

The songs were written as part of our Collaborations program. Parkdale C.I. students worked with Shakura S'Aida to write and record these four songs. Teacher: Liz Prosser, Recording Engineer: Doug Romanow. Recorded at the Deane Cameron Recording Studio, Allied Music Centre.

Collaborations 2024 - Parkdale CI with Shakura S'Aida

The Lullaby Project 2024/2025

The Youth Musician Commission (YMC) is the youth council of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall. They hold an annual songwriting contest each year. In 2025, they received 75 entries from youth across Canada. Listen to the winning songs in all categories!
Thank you to Long & McQuade for sponsoring the prizes!
Lyrical - Solo and Lyrical - Multi-Instrumental were adjudicated by award-winning songwriting duo Good Grief.
Instrumental - Classical and Instrumental - Non-Classical were adjudicated by Juno-nominated composer Saman Shahi.
Staff Pick Awards were voted for by YMC and MHRTH staff.
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest for sharing your music with us!

YMC Youth Song Contest - 2025 Winners

Royal Wood's first single from his forthcoming album "Burning Bright" made its debut as the soundtrack to Massey Hall's 2013|14 Season. Massey Hall presents Royal Wood at Winter Garden Theatre on May 17, 2014

Royal Wood "Forever And Ever" | New music to celebrate 2013|14 Season at Massey Hall

Skydiggers "A Penny More" | Recorded Live at Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON

To celebrate the new Barra MacNeils Holiday album 'O Christmas Three' - listen to a new song written by Ron Sexsmith that appears on the album. See A Barra MacNeils Christmas live at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall on December 12, 2013 (featuring Joel Plaskett, Jenn Grant, Bette MacDonald & more) http://roythomson.com/eventdetail/barramacneils

The Barra MacNeils "Maybe This Christmas" | written by Ron Sexsmith

Ron Benwell (Vocals)
Sarah Hiltz (Vocals, acoustic guitar)
Nathan Gray (Electric guitar, pedal steel)
Devon Henderson (Bass)
Raphael Roter (Drums)
Engineered and mixed by Luke Schindler at Revolution Recording

Strathavon Drive (Ron Benwell and Sarah Hiltz)

Kate Suhr: Vocals and Piano
Jean Bache: Vocals
Mary-Katherine Finch: Cello
Engineered by Luke Schindler at Revolution Recording
Mixed by Stephen Koszler

Sail With Me (Jean Bache and Kate Suhr)

Handsome Handsome
Amina with Angela Saini
Featuring Angela Saini (vocals and guitar), David Sufrin (percussion) and Tim Hance (bass)
Recorded and mixed by Luke Schindler at Revolution Recording
Partner: Jessie's Centre

The Lullaby Project

Handsome Handsome - Amina with Angela Saini

The Spring Quartet 
Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding and Leo Genovese 
"The Ethiopian Blues" (written by Leo Genovese)
Recorded Live at The Civic Theater in New Orleans on February 6th

The Spring Quartet perform live at Massey Hall, Toronto on Thursday, February 27, 2014
For tickets and information, visit: http://masseyhall.com/eventdetail/1427 

"The Ethiopian Blues" | The Spring Quartet (recorded Live in New Orleans, Feb 6, 2014)

Rowan's Lullaby 
Ana & Jen with Cathy Nosaty
Featuring: Ana & Jen - Vocals, Cathy Nosaty - Piano, Nathan Gray - Guitar, and Alison Melville - Recorder
Recorded and mixed by Matteo Peraccini at Revolution Recording
Partner: Birth Mark

Rowan's Lullaby - Ana & Jen with Cathy Nosaty

When You Need Our Love
Olga with Katie DuTemple
Featuring: Katie Du Temple - Vocals and Piano, Robb Cappelletto - Guitar, John "JK" Kanakis - Bass, Dave Steffan - Drums
Recorded and mixed by L. Stu Young at Revolution Recording
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute (Dr. Esther Bui)

When You Need Our Love - Olga with Katie DuTemple

Shoot For The Stars
Priyanka with Angela Saini
Featuring: Angela Saini - Vocals and Guitar, Hasheel - Flute, and Nathan Khan - Harmonium and Piano
Recorded and mixed by L. Stu Young at Revolution Recording
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute (Dr. Esther Bui)

Shoot For The Stars - Priyanka with Angela Saini

We Are Complete: Ben's Lullaby
Amanda with Katie DuTemple
Featuring: Katie Du Temple - Vocals and Piano; Amanda - Vocals; Dave - Guitar; Miles Finlayson - Guitar; John "JK" Kanakis - Bass; Dave Steffan - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Doug McKendrick at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

We Are Complete: Ben's Lullaby - Amanda with Katie DuTemple

Ava's Song
Gianna with Liz Lokre
Recorded by Liz Lokre
Mixed by Doug McKendrick at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Ava's Song - Gianna with Liz Lokre

When You Don't
Alex R. with Scarlett Flynn
Featuring: Alex R. - Vocals; Scarlett Flynn; Kevin Howley
Recorded by Scarlett Flynn
Mixed by Doug McKendrick at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

When You Don't - Alex R. with Scarlett Flynn

Lullaby for Rebecca
Paula with Carlie Howell
Featuring: Carlie Howell - Vocals; Teri Parker - Keyboard; Jessica Deutsch - Violin
Recorded and mixed by Doug McKendrick at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Lullaby for Rebecca - Paula with Carlie Howell

Lullaby for Kiara
Bernadette & Jatin with Phoenix Pagliacci
Featuring: Bernadette & Jatin - Vocals; Phoenix Pagliacci - Vocals; Truss - Keyboard; Maya Killtron - Violin
Recorded and mixed by Doug McKendrick at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Lullaby for Kiara - Bernadette & Jatin with Phoenix Pagliacci

Massey Hall presented Adam Cohen as part of his "We Go Home Tour 2014" at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre Theatre on November 17, 2014. 

This recording was from this concert and is being offered here free as a thank you to the fans who attended, on behalf of Adam and Massey Hall. 

Adam Cohen "Love Is" | Live at Harbourfront Centre Theatre - Nov 17, 2014

Younger Times

World Peace

Breathless

After Dark

1st Place winner in the Lyrical Category
YMC Song Contest 2024

Polaroids by Kaiya Gamble

Spread Your Wings
Jessica with Angela Saini
Featuring: Angela Saini - vocals and guitar; Jessica - vocals; Tania Gill - piano; Devon Henderson - bass; Kevin Howley - percussion 
Recorded and mixed by Justin Nace at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Spread Your Wings - Jessica with Angela Saini

God's Light 
Osanna with Piper Hayes
Featuring: Piper Hayes - vocals and guitar; Carson Ritcey-Thorpe - vocals and guitar; JJ Acuna - bass
Recorded and mixed by Doug Romanow at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

God's Light - Osanna with Piper Hayes

Crayon Scraps
Stefanie with Scarlett Flynn
Featuring: Scarlett Flynn - vocals; Stefanie - vocals; Kevin Howley - guitar, bass, percussion
Recorded and mixed by Doug Romanow at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Crayon Scraps - Stefanie with Scarlett Flynn

Mi Nina
Isishaj with Lisa Patterson
Featuring: Lisa Patterson - Piano; Lori Cullen - Vocals; Karla Garcia - Guitar
Recorded and mixed by Justin Nace at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Mi Nina - Isishaj with Lisa Patterson

Little Pomegranate Seed
Salpi with Sarah Hiltz
Featuring: Salpi - vocals; Sarah Hiltz - guitar; Majd Sukar - duduk; Rachael Cardiello - viola; Jill Sauerteig - cello
Recorded and mixed by Justin Nace at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Little Pomegranate Seed - Salpi with Sarah Hiltz

Find The Light
Aliza with Katie DuTemple
Featuring: Aliza - Vocals; Katie Du Temple - Vocals and Piano; Robb Cappelletto - Guitar; John JK Kanakis - Bass; Mackenzie Longpre - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Mark Vreeken at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Find The Light - Aliza with Katie DuTemple

Kareem's Lullaby
Featuring: Shanelle (Vocals), Nicole Chambers (Vocals), Daniel Espina (Guitar, bass), Tamari Russell (Piano, drums, production)
Recorded and mixed by Justin Nace at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: Jessie's Centre

Kareem's Lullaby - Shanelle with Nicole Chambers

Welcome to the World
Julia with Angela Saini
Featuring: Julia - vocals; Angela Saini - vocals, guitar; Teri Parker - keyboard; Derek Downham - percussion
Recorded and mixed by Sam Selci at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Welcome To The World - Julia with Angela Saini

Knots by Mia Bella Shewchuk

Summer by Daphne Lane

Across The Room by Elana Longridge

Ain’t It Crazy by Ben Pritchett

Look Alive by Ella Gunning Parker

Butterflies by Georgia Massicotte

Mind Palace by Sky Yang

Pilgrim's Journey by Angela Bobis

The Death Bed by Angelina Zhou

Sounds Of The Valley by Ben Hopkins and Soren Ewert

Royal's Lullaby
Featuring: Melanie (Vocals), Ammoye (Vocals), Peter Katchay (Guitar), Devon Henderson (Bass), Katie DuTemple (Piano), Kevin Howley (Drums)
Recorded and mixed by Sam Selci at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: Jessie's Centre

Royal's Lullaby - Melanie with Ammoye

Only, Always, Ever
Rachel with Scarlett Flynn
Featuring: Rachel - vocals; Scarlett Flynn; Kevein Howley
Recorded and mixed by Justin Nace at Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Massey Hall
Partner: University Health Network - Krembil Brain Institute

Only, Always, Ever - Rachel with Scarlett Flynn

"Cherry Cola" written and performed by members of the Youth Musician Commission (YMC), the youth council of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall.
Recorded and mixed by Doug Romanow at the Deane Cameron Recording Studio - Allied Music Centre.
YMC: Zaina Chowdhury, Saul Mesbur, Diana Stamegna, Lucia Linde, Tiara Maleki, Bianca Jugloff, Ian Hobdari, Lara Tokmeci

Cherry Cola - Youth Musician Commission

Massey Hall presented Donovan Woods at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre Theatre on Nov 13, 2015.

This recording was from this concert and is being offered here free as a thank you to the fans who attended, on behalf of Donovan and Massey Hall.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

Donovan Woods "On The Nights You Stay Home" | Live at Harbourfront Centre Theatre - Nov 13, 2015

Massey Hall presented William Prince at Toronto's Drake Underground on March 23, 2018.

This recording was from this concert and is being offered here free as a thank you to the fans who attended, on behalf of William, Glassnote Records, and Massey Hall.

Recorded by Danny Greenspoon 
Mixed by Steve Major

Please visit www.williamprincemusic.com and www.glassnotemusic.com/artists/williamprince 

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada and RBC Emerging Artists Project

William Prince "Breathless" | Live at The Drake Underground, Toronto - Mar 23 2018

The Lullaby Project, a program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI), offers pregnant women and new mothers in challenging situations an opportunity to create and share a personal lullaby, with the help of professional artists. The participants are offered a creative opportunity to communicate feelings, hopes and dreams as they look to the future with their child.

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall became a Lullaby Project partner in 2017. This spring, six young mothers from Jessie’s – The June Callwood Centre for Young Women worked with artists to create lullabies that encapsulate their personal experiences with motherhood, with lyrics and melodies full of raw emotion, vulnerability, and love.

The Lullaby Project - Massey Hall - Spring 2018

Khamari - By Abby, with Murray Foster and Lis Soderberg

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