About my music:

Canadian to the core
Celtic-inspired
The heart of Eastern Canada
Created in Western Canada
City-quality
Wilderness feel
Spans the entire country

 Latest Song: Love Only You

 About Cayla McQuinn

With a gift of a mandolin from my son, I started to explore my Celtic roots and my musical instincts. After a few months of learning my instrument, I began composing music. Most of my original tunes are in the style of Irish jigs, such as "Whistler", with some soulful instrumentals such as "Giving Thanks" and local coastal colour as in "Corrine's Boat Ride to Lund". I spend time on my mandolin every day, sometimes for hours at a time. It is definitely an obsession! I love making music! I hope you enjoy my songs.

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Canadian born in Ontario, of French and Irish ancestry
Moved to California at age 10
Became a successful management consultant
Moved to the BC coast in 2001
Now continuing to practice consulting,
   composing music whenever I can!

Member of SOCAN
 
Contact me: Mandolin Rose email

  Songs by Cayla McQuinn

On The Water (2:14)
A round for strings in three parts
Love Only You (3:07)
A ballad
Whistler (3:12)
A fast-paced, rich orchestral slip-jig in the Celtic tradition.
Canada's Own (0:33)
A short, exciting introductory blast.
Sisters and Friends (1:02)
Created especially for three very talented young musicians. 
Clarinet, Flute, Recorder, and Mandolin
Patagonia (2:06)
Mandolin and whistle, with Latin-inspired rythms.
I Believe (3:18)
Christian ballad with mandolin, orchestra, and vocals. 
(Lyrics)
Giving Thanks (2:22)
Written and recorded on Thanksgiving Day.  Mandolin with whistle and strings.
Beyond Time (2:05)
Created to honour the memory of Elizabeth, amazing sister. 
My first composition and recording.
The Chili Pepper Lounge (3:19)
A special place under a canopy on the docks in a remote island cove.
In The Beginning (2:45)
Dynamic orchestral composition inspired by the beauty of creation.
   

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