Allegro Staff
DirectorsDr. Janet Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dr. Hamilton holds a Doctorate in Music Education & Vocal Pedagogy. She is a former choral director of N.Y.C. as well as In Harmony. She has performed with the C.B.C., won numerous awards and scholarships, and is a published composer. Janet is a member of N.A.T.S. (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and is also a lifetime member of the prestigious Musical Arts Club of Ottawa. As well as teaching piano and voice, Janet is instrumental in the continuing success of our Musical Theatre Showcase and our Scholarship/Awards Program.
Juliette Kirk, A.Mus, A.V.C.M., B.Mus., M.Mus
Juliette Kirk received an Associate of Music in Performance in Voice, as well as an Associate of Music in Teaching from the Conservatory of Music in Victoria, BC, at the age of nineteen. Ms. Kirk continued her studies by receiving a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, and then a Masters of Music degree in Vocal Literature and Vocal Performance from the University of Western Ontario. Juliette studied with such vocal greats as Lois Marshall and Joan Maxwell. She has sung in recital in Ontario, Quebec and British Colombia. She teaches voice (all styles and genres), piano, violin, rudiments of theory, harmony, history and solfege (sight reading/ear training). Juliette has extensive background as an adjudicator and examiner for vocal examinations and festivals. As a co-owner and Director of both Allegro Music Schools and Artista Music Schools, and a faculty Associate, Professor of Music of Voice at Carleton University, Juliette enjoys sharing and encouraging the love of music with her students.
Mark Cinkant, B.Mus.
Mark studied classical guitar prior to entering the performance program at Carleton University, where he studied with Stephen Rollins, one of Canada�s top classical guitarists. Mark continues to perform professionally and has over twelve years teaching experience.
Jennifer Cunningham
Zelda Golub-Lifshitz, A.R.C.M.
Zelda is a graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin International Academy of Music in Gstaad Switzerland, Royal College of Music in London England and the Academy of Music at Tel-Aviv University in Israel. She has performed and toured internationally with the Tel-Aviv Academy Chamber Orchestra. She has students participating in the University of Ottawa Youth Orchestra and has over sixteen years teaching experience - violin, viola and piano.
Jeanine Headge, B.Mus.
Jeanine spent three years at Cambrian College in Sudbury to earn her degree in flute performance. She also studied piano, oboe, percussion and guitar while at Cambrian College. She performed as principal flutist with the Sudbury Youth Orchestra as well as third flutist and piccolo player with the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
Christine Lefebvre
Robert MacSpurren, B.Mus.
Robert graduated with honours from the music program at Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sudbury, Ontario and has graduated from the guitar/composition program at University of Ottawa. He has vast experience in rock, marching band and classical styles and has taught guitar and theory for thirteen years. Robert teaches guitar and beginner piano in both French and English.
Sheila O'Neill, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Sheila holds a Bachelor of Education Degree and has over twenty years teaching experience, specializing in piano and theoretical subjects. Sheila is currently completing a Masters degree.
Nadia Petrella
Kathy Ruggiero
Sandra Sales, B.Mus.
Sandra has over twenty-five years of teaching experience and teaches all levels of piano. She also has vocal experience and has conducted the junior and intermediate choirs at Orleans United Church.
Heidi Schmidt
Heidi completed her Associate Degree with Conservatory Canada. She has been teaching for five years. She teaches piano in both English and French.
Katarzyna Tyrcha, M.B.S., Dip.Mus, O.R.M.T.A.
Katarzyna received her music education in Poland and speaks English, Polish, Russian and French. She has been teaching in Ottawa for over fifteen years. In addition to her years of experience teaching the Conservatory program, she has trained as a teacher for the Music for Young Children program.
Denise Blais (Office Manager)
Angela Weng