Charles-Amador Martin

Charles-Amador Martin (7 March 1648 – 19 June 1711) was a priest, singer and composer of sacred music in New France. He was the second priest to be ordained in what is now Canada,[1][2] the first being Germain Morin. He spent most of his priesthood in or near Quebec City, where he became known for his participation in church services as a musician.

  1. ^ Sir James MacPherson Le Moine. Quebec, Past and Present: A History of Quebec, 1608-1876. A. Coté & c,̊; 1876. p. 21–.
  2. ^ Willy Amtmann. Music in Canada, 1600-1800. Habitex Books; 1975. p. 142, 290.

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