Executive Team (2023-2024)

Keith Reid Musical Director/Conductor Keith Reid is very active as a conductor and educator in Toronto. He has a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Toronto and in 2006 he was the recipient of the Victor Feldbrill National Graduate Fellowship in Orchestral Conducting. As a conductor, Keith has led ensembles comprised of members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted at the University of Toronto's Walter Hall and MacMillan Theatre, and also at Massey Hall. Currently, Keith is the conductor of the Hart House Chamber Strings and is the Artistic Director of the Festival Wind Orchestra. Previously, he was Music Director of the Hart House Symphonic Band and the Hart House Summer Orchestra. He has also served as Assistant Conductor of the Cambridge Community Orchestra, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra, and Conductor of the Settlement Singers chamber choir at the University Settlement Music and Arts School.
Jacob President Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study: Economics (Major) and Public Policy (Major), 4th Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: The Moldau by Bedřich Smetana – it's very pretty :) My next instrument: If I were to learn a new instrument, it would be the Cello. A fun fact about me: In addition to playing the violin, Jacob enjoys amateur astrophotography, reading sci-fi novels, and debating as part of the Hart House Debate Club.	Tin Yam Vice President Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study: Biological Chemistry (Specialist), 3rd Year Instrument: Cello Favourite music/piece: Rachmanioff Cello Sonata! It hits hard. My next instrument: If I were to learn a new instrument, it would be the Violin. (No, I wasn't copying Jacob) A fun fact about me: Yam is an active long distance runner, and also enjoys Star Wars, Model Collecting and anime :D"
Vincent Violin I Section Head (Concertmaster) Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study: Physics (Major) & Immunology (Major), 5th Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Minimalist Classical Music; it's succinct and emotive My next instrument: If I were to learn a new instrument, it would be the saxophone. A fun fact about me: Astrophotography is one of my favourite hobbies (though it's quite hard to do that in Toronto…)!	Lita Violin II Section Head Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Social Sciences, 2nd Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Romantic!!! I also love movie soundtracks- my favourite is schindler’s list played by itzak perlman and i just love how well he conveys emotions through his instrument My next instrument: Piano- I've always wanted to be those people who see a piano at a mall/ airport and can play something really cool A fun fact about me: I must admit I have a slight tiktok addiction. But I love nature and would want to live in a forest for the rest of my life!.
Stephen Cello Section Head Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study/Degree: PhD in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University Instrument: Cello Favourite music/piece: One of my favourite pieces is the string quartet version of "Fratres" by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, composed in the 20th century. It's simple in terms of tonality and texture, but the resulting sound is something ethereal and hauntingly beautiful. My next instrument: I wish I knew how to play the flute! I like both classical and folk music, and the flute is suitable for both. A fun fact about me: I used to do competitive cheerleading. It's really fun, but I 'retired' after one year due to injuries... it's a surprisingly violent sport!	Chelsea Librarian Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Biochemistry (Specialist), 4th Year Favourite music/piece: I am into jazz recently, especially instrumental jazz My next instrument: French horn/cello. A fun fact about me: I also compose music. It's really fun and satisfying to listen to the final product!
Amy Co-Events Coordinator Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Physiology and Pharmacology (Majors) Psychology (Minor), 4th Year Instrument:Violin Favourite music/piece: My favourite changes over time, but I've always loved "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saëns. It's a very interesting piece, beautiful but also eerie. My next instrument: Cello or Guzheng A fun fact about me: I have a black belt in Taekwondo, but I haven't practiced in a long time so please do not ask me to demonstrate :))
Miray Communications Officer Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Political Science (Specialist), 2nd Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: I like playing Disney songs! A lot of people remember Disney music from their childhood and I think one of the best feelings you can get when experiencing art is nostalgia. My next instrument: I would love to learn any percussion instrument. A fun fact about me: My guilty pleasure is reading conspiracy theories and I actually based some of my college application essays around the supposedly fake moon landing.	Makayla Treasurer Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Rotman Commerce, 2nd Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor - it’s my first violin solo piece :) My next instrument: If I can, I want to try cello! A fun fact about me: I have played in a musical! And… I can fall asleep no matter how much coffee I drink.