Harris Loewen, originally from Vancouver, is a former music educator, choral conductor, singer and songwriter, who now remains active as an arranger and composer. Dr. Loewen directed the Brock University men’s, women’s and mixed choruses for over 30 years and founded a number of community ensembles, including the Niagara Vocal Ensemble and Avanti Chamber Singers. He also performed as a professional chorister (Vancouver Chamber Choir, Oregon Bach Festival), baritone soloist and pop/jazz vocalist in various settings. With his choral ensembles, he released five recordings in the Voices of Niagara CD Series, featuring the works of Niagara composers, including some of his own pieces, which are published by Renforth Music and Cypress Choral Music.