OUR 2023 ADJUDICATION PANEL

The reasons you participate might be different than others

CHELSEA WILSON, Musical Theatre

Chelsea Wilson is a voice teacher and coach specializing in musical theatre performance.

JESSICA WATSON, Speech Arts

Jessica Watson is a classically trained actor, dialect coach and theatre educator based out of Toronto, ON.

ERIK ROSS PIANO, Piano

Erik Ross is a composer and pianist who writes for all musical media, including productions that include electronics, theatre, film and dance.

Aimi Howden, Piano

Aimi Howden is a concert pianist, collaborator and teacher with students across Canada as well as in the United States.

KENIN MCKAY, Upper Strings

Kenin McKay is a violinist and music teacher based in Toronto.

BRENTON CHAN, Lower Strings

Brenton Chan – Cello, Mus (U of T) cello performance, M. Mus (U of T) Known for his ingenuity in merging classical music with pop-culture.

ANDREW BORTZ, Choral

Andrew is a sought-after conductor, singer, composer, pianist, and music educator.

GARETH JONES, Brass

Gareth Jones is the director of the University of Calgary’s Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band as well as being the Instructor of Trumpet and Conducting.

SEAN PERRIN, Woodwind

Sean Perrin is an internationally-recognized podcaster and musician.

KATIE GAVELIN, Guitar

Katie has been a featured artist with the Calgary Classical Guitar Society, and given numerous solo and chamber performances in the Southern Alberta area since 2008.

JOHN ROGGENSACK, Jazz

John Roggensack is a saxophonist and music educator residing in Calgary, Alberta.

JOHN PHILLIPS, Band

Phillips is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and recently served as Artistic Coordinator for the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.

DANIEL MUSACCHIO, Orchestra and Band

Dan Musacchio is the Director of Bands at Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock, Texas, where he teaches the wind ensemble, assists with the full orchestra, and directs the award winning Cedar Ridge Raider Band and Color Guard.

CHRIS MACRAE, Classical and Contemporary Vocal

Christopher MacRae has appeared across North America in a wide range of stage and concert repertoire.

Sean Craig, Band

Sean Craig is an educator and saxophonist based in Calgary, Alberta. He is a graduate of McGill University where he completed a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance.

THEIR STORY

“My most memorable moment with CPAF was when I was performing in a recital, and my piece did not go
as expected. I got nervous and completely forgot where I was in my piece! I very

Emily Black - Alumna- Piano Performance

“My most memorable moment with CPAF was when I was performing in a recital, and my piece did not go
as expected. I got nervous and completely forgot where I was in my piece! I very

Emily Black - Alumna- Piano Performance

“My most memorable moment with CPAF was when I was performing in a recital, and my piece did not go
as expected. I got nervous and completely forgot where I was in my piece! I very

Emily Black - Alumna- Piano Performance

HELP BUILD
THE NEXT
GENERATION
OF OUR
PERFORMING
ARTS
COMMUNITY

Your generous support will help us nurture a strong and vibrant performing arts scene. Art gives us meaning and helps us understand our world. Art appreciation improves our quality of life and makes us feel good. We elevate our mood, improve our ability to problem solve and open our minds to new ideas.

Funds raised each year allow opportunities for aspiring young performers through reputable, international adjudication, quality programming, and experiences that build performing arts in our community. For years to come.

As well, your donation helps young performers who may not otherwise be able to participate.