Staff & Board

Meet our dedicated team. These individuals work tirelessly to inspire young musicians and enrich our community through music.

Operations and Support Staff

Carolyn Hoy

Operations Manager

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Colin McMahon

Program Manager

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Samantha Haggstrom

Administrative Assistant

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Orchestras

Murray Lefebvre

Lead Conductor

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Claudia Davison

IKYO Conductor

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Saskia Tomkins

JKYO Conductor and Beginner Lessons Instructor

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Martin Gladman

SKYO and IKYO Percussion Conductor

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Sally Wolf

Flute Instructor

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Maziar Heidari

Conductor Emeritus

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Upbeat!

Saskia Tomkins

Lead Strings Instructor

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Andrew Randall

Cello/Strings Instructor

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To be hired

Upbeat! Youth Wellbeing Coordinator

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To be hired

Upbeat! Viola Instructor

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Board of Directors

Bryce Porter

Chair of the Board; Business and Finance; Human Resources

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Joy Simmonds

Vice Chair; Community Engagement Committee

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Lisa Dixon

Director; Upbeat! Nutrition Program Lead

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Jennifer Keelan

Director; Past Chair

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Emily McCaveney

Secretary

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Teresa Laton

Director

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Timmi Brady

Director

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William Hamilton

Director

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Support Kawartha Youth Orchestra

Support KYO’s mission through various means. Donate funds, volunteer your time, or gift instruments. Every contribution helps us nurture young musical talent and enrich our community.

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