Artistic Leadership
Learn more about our team!
Elise Naccarato
Artistic Director
Elise Naccarato is a conductor whose journey is characterized by innovation. First introduced to choral music through the Hamilton Children’s Choir, this fortuitous encounter sparked a lifelong passion for choral music. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Myriad Ensemble, Elise has overseen its remarkable transformation over the past four seasons to a thriving ensemble of over 50 members.
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Katerina Gimon
Composer-in-Residence
Composer, improviser, and vocalist Katerina Gimon's uniquely dynamic, poignant, and eclectic compositional style has earned her a reputation as a distinct voice in contemporary Canadian composition and beyond.
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Dr. Amelia Yates
Collaborative Pianist
Amelia Yates, D.M.A., is a pianist, adjudicator, and instructor from Hamilton Ontario. A recent graduate of the Doctor of Musical Arts program at the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Yates’s research focusses on the solo piano music of Canadian composer Ann Southam. She is passionate about researching and performing the music of contemporary Canadian composers.
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