Bronwen Low, Artistic Director
Bronwen Low has been singing in stage and concert productions since she was a child. This passion for the arts led her to The University of Western Ontario where she completed her Bachelor of Music with voice. She furthered her studies at The Royal Conservatory and with Kimberly Barber at Laurier. Ms Low also continued her studies in education and has her Masters in Orff music which she teaches for the Toronto District School Board.
Bronwen has also worked with the education and outreach department of the Canadian Opera Company in programs weaving the joy of singing with drama, orff and the world of opera.
She is delighted to be working with these wonderful children in her own community and is very excited that the organization has grown to five levels of instruction.
Joanne Mitchell, Director of Drama
Joanne is a stage director, actor and drama teacher. She holds an Honours BA in Drama from Queen’s University, a B Ed from OISE/Univeristy of Toronto and a MA in Drama from the University of Toronto. Joanne has been teaching drama to children for many years, with the Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus, the Canadian Children’s Opera Company and Young People’s Theatre. She also writes and adapts plays for children to perform. Selected directing credits include Fame Jr., HMS Pinafore, Into The Woods, The Wizard of Oz and Oliver!
During the school day, Joanne is a Kindergarten teacher with the Toronto District School Board.
Jessica Riley, Associate Conductor
Jessica completed her Doctorate of Music at Indiana University and has worked as an instructor at Indiana University, Indiana State University, Western Washington University and most recently as Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Jessica has sung with Lyric Opera Cleveland, the Sarasota Opera Association, the Bloomington Early Music Festival, the Janiec Opera Company (Brevard, North Carolina), and Indiana University Opera Theater.
Cindy Kosa, Prelude Conductor
Cindy Kosa is a specialist teacher in music and special education with the Toronto District School Board. She studied at the University of Toronto where she earned her Hon.B.A and Masters of Education Degree. Cindy also studied voice, focusing on performance and opera, with the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Cindy directs three choirs at her school with children aged 6 to 12. She has been the musical director of many musicals and loves making music with children.
She and her husband have two daughters who share their joy of music. Cindy is delighted to be joining the Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus!
Michael Gomiega, Piano Accompanist
Michael Gomiega completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Major in Piano as magna cum laude from the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines. He also attended the National Ballet School of Canada’s Musician’s Mentoring Program as a dance accompanist.
His love for choral music has enabled him to work with the world renowned choral group Himig Singers as their concert accompanist/baritone during the group’s 6th International Concert Tour performing in key cities in Ontario and Quebec (2004-2006). He is currently involved with two other choirs, the Bel Canto Singers, and the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Concert Choir; with the latter performed opera roles in Schumann’s Genoveva (2010) and Menotti’s The Saint of Bleecker Street (2011).
Michael is also an arranger and composer. His music was used in a New York based indie film Tears In The Rain (2007), and he has done several commissioned choral works and recordings. Also skilled in playing the violin, he has appeared as a guest soloist in various church concerts and fund raising events.
Michael is absolutely thrilled to be working with the Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus. Making music with these young singers is fun, refreshing, and energizing.
Adolpho De Santis, Piano Accompanist
Adolfo De Santis holds a Master’s degree from Italy in Composition and Conducting as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Italy in Piano Performance. During his studies in Italy, he competed in and won several competitions.
During the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to be associated with multiple choirs and musical organizations in various permanent and freelance roles. Working as a regular accompanist and performer, Adolfo has sharpened his performance, sight reading, and technical skills and gained competency in combining his musical skills with conductors and musicians alike.
He is very happy to be working with the kids at TBCYC.