Composer. Conductor. Music Educator.
If you can talk, you can sing!
It can be hard to find repertoire that accommodates various choral skills. Composing for groups of all ages and levels across the globe, I write music in a way that allows singers to develop a love for singing.
No matter if they’ve been singing for a long time…
…or are just getting started.
The story behind the songs
Music shaped by a love for music and Canadian repertoire.
What fuels my love for singing is “musiking” with imaginative and creative singers.
This was true in my time as a full-time conductor and music educator and continues to be true now, as a full-time composer since 2018.
The compositions reflect my own love of singing, poetry, and interest in developing Canadian repertoire in a way that works well for varying choir levels.
Music by Gerda Blok-Wilson
Where different voices of different levels can make music together.
Music that allows voices to be heard—whether it’s a cappella or with accompaniment.
Latest News
Feb 27, 2023
Just sharing this beautiful recording of “Lullay, My Liking” by Spirit Alive Chorale, Vancouver. Conductor, Tony Araujo. The piece is also on the Juno nominated RADIANT DAWN, the Elora Singers, Mark Vuorinen. An exquisite compilation of season music. The score is available through Cypress Choral.
Read More →
Feb 13, 2023
One of my newest compositions, “My Heart is Like a Singing Bird” (SATB a cappella), is a love poem by Christina Rossetti about the intoxicating feeling of happiness that finding someone special provides. I was so honoured to have the Vancouver Chamber Choir do a first read through a draft at the fall 2022 INTERPLAY. […]
Read More →
Feb 9, 2023
Great to meet up with The Gesualdo Six again! Wonderful to have Guy stay with us!! Fantastic concert last Friday St James Music Series. We look forward to their return in the near future!! In the meantime, Guy has a new Vancouver Cansing T-shirt!! Thank you to Margaret Gallagher, CBC North by Northwest, for playing […]
Read More →
Musiking Together.
Music shaped by you, for you.
I’m open to arranging existing songs and hosting workshops and residencies.
Have a look through what works best for you and your choir.
