About the Hosanna Choir
Serving the Lord through song since 1983
Our History & Mission
The Hosanna Choir was organized in 1983 when a group of dedicated singers assembled to begin this ministry. For over 40 years, the Lord has graciously blessed the choir as it spreads His Word through song by way of recordings and concerts in the southern Ontario area and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The recordings, having found their way into many homes across North America and Europe, are also regularly used on radio and internet broadcasts. Through the Lord’s abiding faithfulness, the choir has increasingly become a household name in the Reformed community and beyond.
Although the choir is under the auspices of the Dundas Free Reformed Church, members come from various Reformed church backgrounds.
Herman den Hollander
After taking formal music lessons at the age of 15 with André Knevel, Herman den Hollander began studying music at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, where he studied organ with Paul Grimwood and conducting with Christopher Hunt.
After graduating with a Diploma in Music, Herman furthered his organ studies with Lucas Chorosinski at Brock University. Upon obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Music, he went on to Redeemer University College where he earned a Bachelor of Christian Education.
Presently, Herman is a full-time Grade 8 teacher at Rehoboth Christian School and Elementary Vice-Principal. Conducting since 1986, Herman has conducted both the Hosanna Choir and the Mattaniah Christian Male Choir and is organist at Ebenezer Free Reformed Church in Dundas.
Naomi Noorduyn
Raised on a farm in the small town of Lynden, Ontario, Naomi Noorduyn was introduced to music at a very early age and began piano lessons at the age of five.
She studied under Russian teacher Olga Tcherniak of Ancaster, Ontario and earned Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto diplomas for Elementary and Intermediate Pedagogy.
Naomi has accompanied various choirs, instrumentalists and vocalists and frequently plays for weddings and church. She has been full-time pianist of the Hosanna Choir since January 2016 and continues to enjoy using music as an outlet for worship and fellowship.
Ryan Vandenberg
Ryan Vandenberg was born in 1990 in Brantford, Ontario. From his earliest years it was apparent that he had an innate gift and love for music.
He began piano lessons at Rehoboth Christian School and later transitioned to organ studies. He continues to develop his abilities through new repertoire and improvisation.
Ryan serves as church organist at the Free Reformed Church at St. George and is frequently requested to play for weddings. Recognizing his musical ability as a God-given gift, he enjoys sharing it with others.