Meet your adjudicator – Jordan Clayton

Strings, Instrumental & Bands

Jordan Clayton is a passionate violinist, violist, and music educator based in London, Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Violin Performance from Western University, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. In addition to his work as a private teacher, Jordan is currently Music Director of the Forest City School for Strings, where he serves as conductor, senior chamber music coach, and violin class instructor.

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Program 2026 Now Available

We just finished putting together the Program for our 80th annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival. It is in print now but you can download a PDF version. Please check back for last minute changes and updates.

Meet your adjudicator – Angela Park

Senior Piano

Canadian pianist Angela Park has been praised for her “stunningly beautiful pianism” (Grace Welsh Prize, Chicago), “beautiful tone and sensitivity” (American Record Guide), and for performing “with such brilliant clarity it took your breath away” (Chapala, Mexico).

Angela’s versatility as both soloist and chamber musician has led to performances across Canada, as well as in the United States, Europe, Japan and Mexico. She is a founding member of the JUNO award-winning Ensemble Made In Canada, a group she performed with from 2006-2020.

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Meet your adjudicator – Kyra Millan

Classical Voice, Music Theatre, Speech Arts, Choirs

Kyra Millan is an arts educator, singing teacher, and performer with over 25 years of experience in arts education. Her career began with the Canadian Opera Company, where she led opera workshops and served as Musical Director of the Summer Youth Intensive program. From 2020–2021, she was Interim Artistic Director of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company, supporting the artistic growth of young performers.

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