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

Denny Christianson
President (deceased Feb. 10, 2021)

Bryan Stovell
VP (Acting President)

Andy Morris
Treasurer

Kevin Merkley
Secretary

Lynne Watt
Director

Carmella Luvisotto
Director

Dr. Mark Hopkins
Director

Jim Howard
Executive Director

Neil Yorke-Slader
Associate Director, Chair Instrumental Jazz
Executive and Operations Committee

Jim Howard
Executive Director

Neil Yorke-Slader
Associate Director, Chair Instrumental Jazz

Sharon Fitzsimmins
Chair, Concert Band

John Chalmers
Chair, Choral/Vocal Jazz

Dr. Tony Leong
Chair, Orchestra/Strings

Kim Vrieling
Production Director

Thaddeus Howard
Executive Assistant

Colleen Oakleaf
Operations Manager

Amanda MacFarlane
Production Assistant

Nancy Howard
Registration Director

Changyong Park
Internet Technologies Director

Marilyn Mann
Honour Ensembles Coordinator

Dr. Mark Hopkins
Director

Jean-Francois Fauteux
Technical Director

Joanne Pittock
Communications Coordinator

David Johns
Musicfest Photographer

Pratik Gandhi
Vice-Chair, Concert Band

Jim Ferris
Vice Chair, Concert Band

Scott Leithead
Vice Chair, Choral/Vocal Jazz

Frank Lee
Vice Chair, Choral/Vocal Jazz

Bob Rebagliati
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz

Alex Dean
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz

Dr. Shirantha Beddage
Vice Chair, Instrumental Jazz

Donnie Deacon
Vice Chair, Orchestra/Strings