David Jackson the manager and bass singer for the Chapelaires started the group in 1970. Originally the group was a male quartet but many individuals have ministered with David over the years. Throughout the years the main purpose of the Chapelaires has been to introduce people to their Saviour, Jesus, and to encourage Christians who have become discouraged as they walk through storms and valleys in their lives. The message of their songs always focuses on the fact that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and through Him we can find Forgiveness, Hope and Strength for whatever we face in this life.

The Chapelaires sing primarily in concerts at churches, parks and campgrounds in Southwestern Ontario, and occasionally in Michigan. They have appeared on 100 Huntley Street. They recorded their 12th CD in January 2007.

Over the years the Chapelaires have ministered with many special Canadian friends such as Kingsway Quartet, The Torchmen, Sure Foundation, The Hiltons, Glad Tidings Quartet, Middle Cross, The Watchmen, The Nations and many others. They have also had the privilege of singing in the past, with American friends such as the Dixie Melody Boys, The Speers, The Hemphills and The Bishops.

Larry Steeves (first cousin of Myrna Hand) has joined the Chapelaires and the group is excited about what the Lord has in store for the future.

Larry traveled with the group "Emmaus Road" in New Brunswick, until March 2005. Larry, his wife, Charlene and son Jacob moved to London, Ontario in the summer of 2005.

The Chapelaires are excited to welcome Larry into the group and encourage you to come and meet him, welcome him to Ontario and be encouraged by his singing and testimony.

Myrna is from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is from a very musical family, and remembers singing with her sister Carol even when they were very young. At the age of nine, Myrna joined her sister and cousin in their first group. They sang together for a couple of years, before joining Bob White, also from Halifax, to form "The Singing Canadians". Their enthusiasm for the Lord and their love of music, launched them into full time ministry. They traveled extensively across Canada and The United States for thirteen years.

The group disbanded after the death of Bob White, but her music ministry continued with numerous opportunities as a studio back-up vocalist for many of Canada's renown recording artists. It wasn't long before Myrna and her sister developed a deep friendship with Terry Whitfield. When The Vicounts were looking for new vocalists, Myrna and Carol stepped up to the challenge.

When Carol married Ron Holmes, from The Nations, Myrna joined them to start a new group called "Promise". Myrna had been friends with the groups drummer, David Hand, and as time went on would see this friendship blossom into marriage. Promise would be together for about five years. Myrna and David started their own group called "Dove and Company" with Myrna's cousin Len Steeves, and Susan Hamilton. They traveled part time for several years while starting a family.

At this time Carol and Myrna were reunited with a past member of The Singing Canadians, Deo Young, and went back into full time ministry, while Ron and David held down the home front. The reunited Singing Canadians traveled full time, mainly in The United States for six years.

Although their love of music and travel was strong, they realized that their young families needed to have a consistent church life and made the decision to leave the road for the time being. The next few years were spent in local church ministry, seeing their children grow to love the Lord and developing a strong home.

In September 2004 Myrna joined the Chapelaires when Lisa Cann was no longer able to travel with the group due to family responsibilities.

While at home, Myrna enjoys decorating, collecting tiger memorabilia, doing vocal theory, and volunteering for school activities.

Sheila Jackson originally from Rodney, Ontario married David Jackson in 1974 and has been singing with him since that time. Her first booking with the group was at their wedding reception.

Sheila accepted the Lord as her Saviour at the age of eleven and since that time she says the Lord has been her faithful Saviour and Friend.

In addition to singing, Sheila enjoys teaching children and spending time with family. She regularly ministers with her Mom and Dad and other family members and friends at Parkwood Hospital in London. They have provided music for the Parkwood Hospital hymn sing for over thirty years. Sheila also teaches the four and five year old class for churchtime in Strathroy, and helps teach the Bible lessons every summer at the Rodney Vacation Bible School that is sponsored by the Rodney Community Christian Mission. She works as an administrative manager.

Sheila also sings in The Lighthouse Trio with Myrna Hand and Lisa Cann. The Lighthouse Trio has two recordings that can be ordered through the Chapelaires.

David Jackson is from London, Ontario. With the encouragement of his uncle, Bert Deeves, he started the Chapelaires quartet in 1970 as a male quartet. David was joined by his sister Cathy who played piano for the group for over ten years. David has continued to sing bass for the quartet since that time. He started attending all night sings at Massey Hall in Toronto, as a teenager, and his love for Southern Gospel Music has continued through the years.

David accepted the Lord as his Saviour, at the age of eight, after attending Bible Club at Hamilton Road Gospel Chapel in London. He spent all his teenage years at Forest Cliff Camp where his Mom and Dad were directors. He continues to help out at Forest Cliff with building projects when time permits.

David is an electrician and works mainly in the London, St Thomas, Kitchener area. David is happiest when he is singing but also enjoys sports such as stock car racing, hockey and baseball (from the bleachers). The Waltrip brothers are his favourite drivers.

David and Sheila enjoy vacationing in Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee and always manage to find a number of Southern Gospel Concerts to attend while on vacation. Favourite vacations include the National Quartet Convention in Louisville and Kentucky.