DARRYL EDWARDS

Classical Vocal

Darryl Edwards’ has been hailed as "the coach behind many of Canada's best young voices these days." (Toronto Star). Prof. Edwards is Artistic Director of the Centre for Opera Studies in Italy and Canada’s Centre for Opera Studies and Appreciation. His students are frequent winners of national and international singing competitions and take their places on acclaimed international stages. 

JENNY REGEHR

Senior Piano

For many years, Regehr was the harpsichordist and pianist of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and was heard in concerto performances both with the MCO and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and regularly on national radio. As a faculty member of the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Ms Regehr was a senior piano and pedagogy instructor and for more than a decade.

PAUL COATES

CANCELLED

Coates is no longer able to adjudicate at the 2021 KWKMF. We will post an announcement when the role has been filled.

JORDAN CLAYTON

Violin

Clayton performs regularly as a chamber musician with Magisterra Soloists. He has a full-time studio in London and is currently Assistant Director for the Forest City String School. He is on faculty at Camp Musical de Quebec.

MARK THOMPSON

Woodwinds

Mark Thompson is a passionate music educator dedicated to promoting growth in individual artistic endeavours. Achieving communication with performers and facilitating artistic growth in the individual are his lifelong goals. He is in demand throughout North America as a clinician and adjudicator, including the Glenn Gould Professional School. 

MEGAN HODGE

Brass

Megan Hodge is an active freelancer on tenor and bass trombone, and has made Toronto her home for the past sixteen years. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Megan studied at the Glenn Gould School (Artist Diploma), McGill University (MMus) and the University of Alberta (BMus). She performs regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Canadian Opera Company, The National Ballet Orchestra of Canada, the Hamilton Philharmonic, Hannaford Street Silver Band and is a founding member of both the Toronto Brass Quintet and the newly formed Canadian Trombone Quartet. 

MELANIE TELLEZ

Choir

Melanie brings an energetic, open-hearted approach to singing through her work as a choral conductor and music educator.  As Assistant Artistic Director of the Hamilton Children’s Choir, Melanie develops original choral programming, oversees music theory and literacy programs, directs the Esprimas and Komenci choirs, and assists with the touring ensemble, Ilumini. Melanie also teaches vocal music at Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton. 

MELISSA BENCIC

Music Theatre and CCM

Melissa Bencic is the Founder and Artistic Director of Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto where she works extensively in developing innovative performing arts programs for young and emerging professional artists.  In addition, Melissa is part of the Vocal Faculty at Sheridan College where teachers Vocal Techniques Class and Vocal Tutorials. She holds a M.Mus. in Opera Performance from McGill, a B.Mus. in Opera Performance from UBC.

DAVID MCEVOY

Intermediate Piano

McEvoy holds a masters degree from the New England Conservatory and was a fellow at the Tanglewood Festival. He has performed in recitals Canada, the United States, and Europe.

DR. CHRISTINE TITHECOTTE

Elementary & Junior Piano

Christine Tithecott holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa, as well as a MMus in Performance and a BMus (Honours) in Music Education from the University of Western Ontario. She has worked previously at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.

RENNIE REGEHR

Cello

Rennie Regehr began his professional career with the Winnipeg Symphony and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.  His career has taken him throughout Canada and abroad as orchestra musician, soloist and chamber musician. Following his tenure at the WSO, Mr. Regehr became the Dean of the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, a position he held for 14 years.

BRAD KUKKO

Guitar

Known for his warm tone and musical lyricism Canadian guitarist Brad Kukko currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.  A native of Thunder Bay, Ontario Brad holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from Lakehead University.  Upon completion of his Bachelor Degree Mr. Kukko continued his guitar studies with Dr. Jeffrey McFadden at the Royal Conservatory of Music (R.C.M.) in Toronto from 1998 to 2007.  

COLIN LABADIE

Composition

Colin Labadie is a composer and performer based in Kitchener, Ontario. He has taught music both in classrooms and private studios; above all, he encourages people to find their own path through music by exploring the intersections between imagination, knowledge, and technique. He is also committed to fostering music in the community, having held various administrative and organizational roles in several local arts and not-for-profit organizations.