MARY ROSS
Mary Ross, accordionist, has enjoyed accompanying The Greater Victoria Chorus since 2000. She enjoys the enthusiasm that the Chorus has for music and the varied entertaining programs that they perform.
Mary's musical career has been diverse as an entertainer and music instructor. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Music Major) in her hometown of Calgary and taught at elementary schools in Victoria, B.C. for six years. She also offered accordion instruction in the school system as well as privately.
In addition to performing with the Victoria Police Chorus, Mary is also a musician for Irish Dancing Competitions, Scottish Country Dancing Events, German Oktoberfests, and  entertains with Scottish comedian/singer George McDowall.
 

VALERIE TURNER - piano

Val first heard the Greater Victoria Police Chorus at The Lodge at Broadmead where she works as Music Recreationist and is honoured to join Mary and Ed in accompanying this group of fine voices with their original vocal arrangements by Director 'Tony Brouwers'. 

Val started classical piano studies at age 10 in Toronto. In high school, she played clarinet and flute and first experienced playing in Big Band, Jazz Band and Concert Bands.

Since moving to Victoria  she has played hotel lounges, restaurants, Princess cruises, with community orchestras, big bands and in musical productions.  

When not playing piano or teaching piano in her home studio, Val enjoys paddling her kayak around Victoria waters, long walks with her partner 'Roy' and golden retriever, or traveling the world. 
 

ED SALYN
Ed Salyn, born in Saskatchewan, and went to school in Brandon Manitoba.  His first musical experience was as a trumpet player in a sea cadet marching band.  He went on to work at a music store and progressed to playing drums in various dance bands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Victoria.  He joined the Greater Victoria Police Chorus in January of 2000 as a drummer and subsequently singing as a 2nd tenor.