The Kindred Spirits Orchestra performs a wide range of compositions by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and many others. Ardent supporter of contemporary music, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra created, also in 2011, Markham Contemporary Music Festival, an annual event that has brought to life great pieces of the 20th century by Lutoslavsky, Stravisnky, Philip Glass, Honegger as well as by illustrious Canadian composers such as Garry Kulesha, Brian Current, Larysa Kuzmenko, Daniel Friedman, Kevin Lau, and Constantine Caravassilis.
Diana Drew first stepped out on stage singing and playing the guitar at age seven. She was trained vocally by her father, a professional opera singer with the New York City Centre Opera Co. At eleven years of age, three record companies were knocking on her door, but were declined in favour of a 'normal' childhood.
Diana is a one-of-a-kind vocal teacher with a warm and encouraging style of teaching. Her extensive experience and expertise and incredibly attuned ear make her uniquely qualified to help each and every student with whatever issue they may have, and to nuture their talent to the fullest. Not just a vocal coach, she teaches all aspects - mic and recording technique as well as stage presence, etc. Diana also has a professional grade recording studio on-site for students use during their lessons.Read more
Toronto Philharmonia Orchestra (TTPO) is a vibrant, fully-professional, and widely acclaimed symphony orchestra with a 5-concert season, performing in the acoustically-superb George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
Willowdale Conservatory of Music and Arts provides innovative and diverse programs in Classical, Pop, Jazz, Blues, and Broadway for students of all ages and learning styles. Operating year around, we offer customized private and group lessons with highly qualified teachers for Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Voice, Theory, History and Harmony.