An accomplished conductor and dedicated educator, Nila Rajagopal is driven by her passion for uniting people through the power of choral music. Nila’s outstanding expertise has led her to assume numerous roles within the choral landscape. She is currently the Associate Conductor of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto and Co-Conductor of Modern Sound Collective’s...
Dr. Cristian Grases is an associate professor of choral music and conductor of the USC Thornton Concert Choir. Born in Venezuela, he earned degrees from the Simón Bolívar University (MM) in Caracas, Venezuela, and the University of Miami (DMA). He has previously served as interim director of choral activities at Central Washington University; assistant professor...
Bryan is a multifaceted Producer & Artist who has spent his career bringing art to life, both on and off the stage. With a background in both performance and technical production, Bryan has the unique perspective of understanding exactly how much work goes into the creation of memorable art & performance. They pride themself on...
Talisa is an active keyboardist based in Toronto, specializing in orchestral performance. She performs regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and has worked with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Valery Gergiev. She has appeared as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,...
Kathleen Stevenson has had the privilege of being with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir since 2017. Before this she spent 15 years as a freelance Stage Manager in theatres across Ontario and North America. Previous Stage Management credits include: Matilda: the Musical, The Judas Kiss, Seminar, Titanic: The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Rock of Ages,...
Yasaman Nouri is a Toronto-based Iranian artist and arts administrator whose work spans theatre, aerial arts, dance, music, visual arts, and digital media. She holds a BA (Hons) in Theatre from York University, and her practice is rooted in a commitment to exploring the possibilities of visual expression. As an artist, Yasaman is deeply passionate...
Sare Thorpe (they/them) is a queer nonbinary actor, theatre artist, and the co-founder of Soup Can Theatre. They hold a BAH in Theatre from York University, and have worked for a variety of theatres and arts organizations as an administrator for over a decade. Select directing credits: No Exit, Marat/Sade, Soup Can’s original creation and...
Devon Klaas is an accomplished marketing and fundraising professional with a proven track record in the performing arts sector. She has led innovative initiatives to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility. With extensive experience at organizations like the Calgary Philharmonic, Tafelmusik and The National Ballet of Canada, she has demonstrated expertise in accelerating revenue, digital...
Scott Pietrangelo is a Toronto-based music director, performer, singer, keyboardist, arranger, and vocal coach. He is the Artistic Director and Producer of newchoir, Toronto’s first rock choir, the Founder and Artistic Director of SoundCrowd and the newly appointed music director at Donway Covenant United Church. Theatre credits include appearances in the Canadian premieres of The Hobbit...
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