Selected by the respective Festival Chair, these individuals evaluate, encourage, enhance and broaden the musicality of each group and every individual participating in the national festival. These people are the foremost in their fields, and represent the highest standards of their profession, be it in a classroom setting or on a performance stage.
(ETOBICOKE, ON)
John is a music educator who has worked with musicians of all ages, from preschool children to senior citizens. He is currently Head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at The Humberview School in Bolton, Ontario. He is the Director of the Ontario Vocal Jazz Festival, Vice Chairman of the Canadian Choral Festival (MusicFest Canada).
(EDMONTON, AB)
Mr. Leithead is the founder and artistic director of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association,the T.I.M.E. Vocal Jazz Assoc., his choirs have traveled to Africa, Asia and Europe. He recently returned from a year-long trip to Namibi and other parts of southern Africa.
(SASKATOON, SK)
Wayne Toews is retired from teaching for the Saskatoon Public Board of Education and as director of the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. Wayne remains active as a clinician, adjudicator, guest conductor, composer, arranger and teacher of conducting through his ConductorSchool.
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