Frank - Chorus Founder and Manager
Frank has been singing to himself most of his life. Through university, he experienced being paid to sing, as well as, singing in a hand puppet show for the first time, but it wasn't until 25 years later in July 2023 that he finally joined a barbershop chorus (The South Shore Saints). In November 2023, Frank experienced the highlight of his life when he took the stage with the South Shore Saints Barbershop Chorus for their annual show and sang in front of a large audience. At the after-glow party, Frank got to sing one of his favourite Kermit songs (This Frog) with the award winning barbershop quartet Daily Special.
In January 2024, Frank started his own chorus (the Encore NDG Singing Chorus). Frank sings Lead for this chorus, and does a lot of the administrative work such as song acquisitions, performance bookings, contracting the rehearsal spaces and member recruitment.
In July 2026 Frank achieved a bucket list item when he brought his chorus to Montreal Comic-con to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. This included singing Klingon language songs. Frank and his group are the first ever chorus in the world to sing all 7 original Klingon language songs from the series franchise. Frank also lead the first ever Klingon Sing A Long event at Montreal Comic-con.
Nowadays, the chorus has a harmony group that is audition based for social media videos, and the weekly unison Friday nights are for Sing A Longs (open requests, theme nights, tribute nights and memorial sing a longs).
Frank has been a Dating and Relationship Coach for over 20 years. In 2020 Frank began a health journey losing over 200 lbs and which journey lead him to find his way to singing. You can learn about his coaching and obese recovery journey at FrankTalks.com
In January 2024, Frank started his own chorus (the Encore NDG Singing Chorus). Frank sings Lead for this chorus, and does a lot of the administrative work such as song acquisitions, performance bookings, contracting the rehearsal spaces and member recruitment.
In July 2026 Frank achieved a bucket list item when he brought his chorus to Montreal Comic-con to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. This included singing Klingon language songs. Frank and his group are the first ever chorus in the world to sing all 7 original Klingon language songs from the series franchise. Frank also lead the first ever Klingon Sing A Long event at Montreal Comic-con.
Nowadays, the chorus has a harmony group that is audition based for social media videos, and the weekly unison Friday nights are for Sing A Longs (open requests, theme nights, tribute nights and memorial sing a longs).
Frank has been a Dating and Relationship Coach for over 20 years. In 2020 Frank began a health journey losing over 200 lbs and which journey lead him to find his way to singing. You can learn about his coaching and obese recovery journey at FrankTalks.com
FRANK KERMIT HOLDS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN THE FOLLOWING:
Certified Personal Trainer - (2022) ISSA International Sports Sciences Association
Fitness Coach Certification - (2022) ISSA International Sports Sciences Association
Nutritionist Certification - (2022) ISSA International Sports Sciences Association
CPR/AED Certification - (2022) from ISSA International Sports Sciences Associatio
Preventing Workplace Harassment Certification – (2023) from YMCA du Quebec
Online Child Abuse Protection Training Program Policy and Procedures Orientation and Level 1 – (2023) from YMCA du Quebec (part of the requirements to be a Mandated Reporter)
Certificate Working with Core Beliefs of "Never Good Enough" - (2022) from NICABM The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
Certificate Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety - (2022) from NICABM The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
Certificate in Understanding Sexual Problems - Psychotherapy for Couples and Individuals (2016) from Dr Laurie Betito
Certification in Sexual Attitudes Reassessment -S.A.R. (2015) from Sexpressions (A qualifying certificate towards sex education)
Certification in Hypnotherapy (2014) from National Guild of Hypnotists (Montreal Hypnosis Center)
Level I & II Certificate in Trauma Counselling (2011) from The Hincks-Dellcrest Institute (covering Traumatic Loss: New Understandings, Engaging Trauma Clients, C.B.T.)
Certificate in Bereavement Awareness and Intervention Training (2010) from Maison Monbourquette to work with clients struggling with grief, bereavement and the inability to move on from great loss.
Domestic Violence Intervention (2010) for SHNQ (based on Dr Stosney Love Without Hurt: Compassion Training program to break the cycles of abuse)
Masters of Arts (2002) from McGill University (including studies on the social affects of technology on society)
Bachelor of Arts (1998) from Concordia University (included in-depth studies in Drama Therapy and the use of Drama Therapy with Special Populations adults with developmental challenges, autism and schizophrenia)
D.E.C. (1993) from Dawson College (covering studies in singing, psychology, speech, drama therapy, step fitness, weight loss management and media)