Executive, Members and Board
MusicFest is the embodiment of over 104 affiliated festivals, which make this event celebrating a national commitment to music and education possible.
Board and Officers
Peter Grant
Chairman
Denny Christianson
President
Bryan Stovell
Vice President
Dr. Mark Hopkins
Director, Education Liason
Grace Westcott
Secretary/Treasurer
Andy Morris
Director
Carmella Luvisotto
Director
Kevin Merkley
Director
Jim Howard
Executive Director
Neil Yorke-Slader
Associate Director
Executive and Operations Committee
Dr. Shirantha Beddage
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz
Chris Bell
Internet Technologies Director
John Chalmers
Chair, Choral/Vocal Jazz
Alex Dean
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz
Bob Rebagliati
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz
Jim Ferris
Vice Chair, Concert Band/Orchestra
Dr. Mark Hopkins
Director, Canadian Wind Orchestra
Jim Howard
Executive Director
Neil Yorke-Slader
Chair, Instrumental Jazz
Nancy Howard
Registration Director
Thaddeus Howard
Executive Assistant
Dr. Keith Kinder
Vice Chair, Concert Band/Orchestra
Scott Leithead
Vice Chair, Choral/Vocal Jazz
Dr. Gillian MacKay
Canadian Wind Orchestra Director
Marilyn Mann
Honour Ensembles Coordinator
Joanne Pittock
Communications Coordinator
Sharon Fitzsimmins
Chair, Concert Band
Dr. Tony Leong
Chair, Orchestra/String Ensembles
Kim Vrieling
Production Director
