Executive Team (2024-2025)

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.
Tin Yam President Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study: Bioloigcal Chemistry (Specialist), 4th Year Instrument: Cello Favourite music/piece: Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel! there's just a magical and nostalgic feel that's hard to explain with words. (Yea my favourite piece changes pretty often.) My next instrument: Probably the oboe. A fun fact about me: I enjoy long distance running,collecting and the occasional swim as well - would love to qualify for Boston by the time I turn 30!	Miray Vice President Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Political Science (Major) and Critical Solidarity and Equity Studies (CSES) (Major), 3rd Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Cinema Paradiso love theme - I think it's the best movie song featuring a strings instrument. My next instrument: Drums - No tuing seems amazing A fun fact about me: My middle school band teacher is actually the inspiration for the main character in the Disney movie, Soul.
Carlos Violin I Section Head (Concertmaster) Pronouns: He/Him Program/year of study: Computer Science (Specialist), 2nd Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Huapango by José Pablo Moncayo because it reminds me of my second home, Mexico, and sounds like a celebration—bright, joyful, and fun. My next instrument: Guitar. I would love to learn flamenco or classical guitar. A fun fact about me: I enjoy skiing, whitewater kayaking, scuba diving, rollercoasters, and zip-lining. I'm somewhat of an adrenaline junkie.	Lita Violin II Section Head Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Social Sciences, 3rd 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!
Chloe Viola Section Head Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Psychology (Major), Sociology (Major) and Contemporary Asian Studies (minor), 2nd Year Instrument: Viola Favourite music/piece: Dvorak's Piano Quintet no.2 movement I because I played it with my friends back in high school and it has a very prominent viola part that I really liked playing, and I like how it moves back and forth from soft to aggressive. My next instrument: I wish I knew how to play the piano. A fun fact about me: I took a course on vampires in my first year! It was an interesting experience and “Twilight” was on the list of required watching.	EmilyCello Section Head & Librarian Pronouns: She/her Program/year of study/Degree: Art History (Major), English (Minor), and Music History and Culture (Minor), 3rd year Instrument: Cello Favourite music/piece: I don't have a single favourite piece but one that I love a lot is Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. The opening melody is so lovely and the piece as a whole has a very pleasant and comforting sound. My next instrument: I wish I knew how to play the Harp! A fun fact about me: I have the cutest goldendoodle! He's 11 but everyone thinks he's still a puppy because he looks (and acts) like one :)
Coco Events Coordinator & Communications Officer Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Life Sciences, 2nd Year Instrument:Violin Favourite music/piece: River Flows in You - it was one of the first pieces I learned on the piano! My next instrument: Cello A fun fact about me: I definitely have a caffeine addiction (whoops)
Jessica Events Coordinator Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Political Science (Specialist) and Economics (Major), 4th Year Instrument: Violin Favourite music/piece: Haydn Symphony No. 94. Because it is a surprise... and I listened to it way too many times for IB Music. My next instrument: The harpsichord. A fun fact about me: I love the Color purple way too much.	Makayla Treasurer Pronouns: She/Her Program/year of study: Rotman Commerce, 3rd 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.