Trevor Wilson is an Ottawa-born conductor and composer who has been praised for his “close rapport with his players” and the “passion and clarity” he brings to performances. During the 2021–22 season, Trevor participated in the Orchestre Métropolitain’s Orchestral Conducting Academy under the mentorship of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and will assist in performances with the Orchestre Métropolitain during the 2022–23 season. Trevor has been active in the Ottawa musical community, having conducted performances with the University of Ottawa orchestra and many other local ensembles. In 2017 Trevor co-founded the Ottawa Pops Orchestra, an organization which aims to redefine the concert experience and attract diverse audiences, serving as its music Director until 2019. He also served as the Assistant Conductor of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada under the late Boris Brott in summer 2019. Having attended numerous masterclasses and festivals, Trevor has had the opportunity to study under internationally renowned conductors such as David Zinman, Gerard Schwarz, Neil Varon, David Effron, and Markus Stenz, and in 2018 he performed with the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok in Budapest, Hungary. Trevor 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.

Simon Rivard is one of the most sought-after conductors on the Canadian music scene. 

TSYO Conductor, Simon Rivard, conducts a world première by TSYO Alumni, Samuel Kerr. Followed by two concertos featuring winners of the TSYO's 2021/2022 Concerto Competition. Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 performed by Ian Ye and Rossini's Introduction Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra performed by Eugene Jung will have you in awe of their young talent! Finally, you're sure to be on the edge of your seat listening to the curious Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances with its energetic rhythms with shifting harmonies. Come watch the TSYO 49th season's finale concert and support our rising stars!