Trevor Wilson is an Ottawa-born conductor and composer who began his position as RBC Resident Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 2022. In this role, he works closely with Music Director Gustavo Gimeno and conducts performances with the TSO and Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra throughout the season. Wilson has also appeared as a guest conductor with orchestras across Canada, including the NAC Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia. Under the mentorship of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Wilson was among the inaugural cohort of the Orchestre Métropolitain’s Orchestral Conducting Academy where he covered rehearsals, participated in community outreach programs, and assisted in concerts between the 2021 and 2023 seasons.

Wilson has been active in the Ottawa musical community, having conducted performances with the University of Ottawa Orchestra and other local ensembles. In 2017, Wilson co-founded the Ottawa Pops Orchestra, serving as its Music Director until 2019. He also served as Assistant Conductor of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada under the late Maestro Boris Brott in summer 2019. Having attended numerous master classes and festivals, Wilson has had the opportunity to study under internationally renowned conductors such as Alexander Shelley, David Zinman, Gerard Schwarz, and Neil Varon. Wilson completed his graduate studies in orchestral conducting under Marin Alsop at the Peabody Conservatory, where he also served as Assistant Conductor to the Peabody Choruses.

The Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC) is a vibrant musical community that has been nurturing young voices for generations. Founded in 1978 by Jean Ashworth Bartle, CM, OOnt, and subsequently led by Artistic Directors Elise Bradley, MNZM (2007–2021), and Dr. Zimfira Poloz (2022–present), the TCC has been a cornerstone of choral excellence in Toronto and Canada for more than 45 years. The TCC consists of seven choirs: four Training Choirs for ages 6–12 (Spirito, Pasio, Anima, and Coro), and three Main Choirs for ages 12–18 (Cantare, Chorealis, and Chamber).

Dr. Zimfira Poloz is a passionate musician, educator, award-winning conductor, and internationally respected adjudicator and clinician. When working with young musicians, Poloz believes that “brilliance has no age.” By building the finest capabilities and encouraging superb artistry with boundless positive energy, she is able to unleash the creative and musical potential of every child unlike any other. Dr. Poloz has been decorated with numerous awards, including Honoured Representative of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the City of Hamilton’s VIP Award, and the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting (Ontario Arts Council).