As a conductor, teacher, and soloist, Lynn Janes’ work spans a wide variety of ages, abilities, and musical styles. For over a decade, Lynn held various appointments with the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus, including conductor and voice coach. In addition, she served as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir. In September of 2009, Lynn established and conducted the newly formed Pax Christi Youth Choir in a unique and exciting partnership with Stephanie Martin and the Pax Christi Chorale. This past summer, Lynn was a guest at the Owen Sound Choir Camp and conducted the Gordon Lightfoot choir. She also had the opportunity to present two workshops during the week.
As a Music Educator, Lynn established the vocal program at Victoria Park Secondary School. From there, she continued to build a vibrant High School Vocal Program at Earl Haig Secondary School (the Claude Watson Arts Program), a program that provided the foundation for many young people to continue to pursue music as a profession. In 2007, Lynn accepted the Headship of Music at Havergal College, a girls’ preparatory school with a long-standing reputation for excellence in music education. Over the course of her teaching career, her choirs toured Europe and received many awards, including invitations to Musicfest Canada and Kiwanis scholarships. Lynn retired in June 2017 following a 32-year teaching career. Although she is retired, Lynn continues to teach voice privately and is the Music Director of the Havergal School Musical this season.
Lynn’s musicianship extends to her illustrious performance portfolio as a chorister and soprano soloist. For 24 years she sang in the Exultate Chamber Singers, one of Toronto’s premiere professional ensembles. She re-joined Exultate and is enjoying singing with this fine ensemble. Her performances as a soloist are featured on all four recordings of the Exultate Chamber Singers. Lynn also performed as a chorister and soloist with the Elora Festival Singers.
Lynn has been recognized for her accomplishments as a conductor and music educator and was awarded the prestigious Leslie Bell Conducting Prize and the Don Wright Conducting Scholarship from Western University.
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