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Yuet Sing Cantonese Music Club of Montréal was founded in 1970 by a small group of opera lovers, most of whom immigrated from Guangdong, China. In its early years, the association consisted of just a handful of amateur musicians and singers. Over time, however, membership steadily grew, and the club now boasts nearly 30 active members.

During the late 1970s until early 1990s, Yuet Sing presented numerous full-length operas and took part in many community events, including the annual Autumn Moon Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations, and other community gatherings. Under the tutelage of Mr. Cheng Chap Hei, the lead percussionist and maestro, who passed away in 1995, Yuet Sing captivated audiences with its dynamic and engaging performances.

Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult for Yuet Sing to put-on full-length performances. Nevertheless, the club continues to have an active presence in the Montréal’s Chinatown. Beyond their annual fundraising presentations in Chinatown, Yuet Sing has been featured in public presentations at La Salle du Gesù and at La Chapelle Historique de Bon-Pasteur in 2000 in De Tout Cœur – 50 ans de de l’opéra cantonais à Montréal.

To this day, club members meet weekly in Chinatown to keep their passion alive, while some of the musicians also play in private singing sessions organized for opera lovers who are non-club members.

粤聲音樂社成立於1970年，由一小群粵劇愛好者創立，其中大多數來自中國廣東。早期，社員只有少數業餘音樂家和唱家，但多年來，社員人數不斷增長，目前擁有近30名活躍會員。

70年代末至90年代初，粤聲音樂社演出了多部大型長劇，並參與了許多社區活動，例如每年的中秋節、農曆新年慶祝活動以及其他社區活動。在首席鑼鼓師傅兼指揮鄭集熙師傅（1995年逝世）的指導下，粤聲音樂社以其充滿活力和感染力的表演贏得了社區的關注。

多年來，粤聲音樂社舉辦完整長劇演出的難度日益增加 。 但在蒙特利爾唐人街依然保持活躍。除了每年在唐人街舉辦的募款活動外，粤聲音樂社曾於2000年在耶穌會堂（La Salle du Gesu）和邦巴斯德歷史教堂（La Chapelle Historique de Bon-Pasteur）舉辦了公開演出，以紀念蒙特利爾州歌劇五十週年（De Tout Coeur – 50 ans de de l’opera cantonais à Montréal)。

目前，音樂社成員每週都會在唐人街聚會，以保持對粵劇及廣東音樂的熱愛。有些樂手也會為非社 員的粵劇音樂愛好者舉辦私人演唱會。