Career Profile
Stéphane Potvin is a seasoned conductor, recognized for his impeccable technique and inspiring musicality. Maestro Potvin is dedicated to advancing classical music through innovative concert programming, audience education and development. He has a special talent for connecting and sharing his enthusiasm with singers, musicians and audiences alike.
Conducting experience
(partial listing)
Founder & Artistic Director
Musikay — Oakville, Ontario
Since September 2005
Founder & Artistic Director
Villanella — Hamilton, Ontario
Since September 2013
Choir Director
Duet Club of Hamilton — Hamilton, Ontario
Since September 2012
Artistic Administrator
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra — Thunder Bay, Ontario
May 2009 to May 2010
Conductor in Residence
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra — Thunder Bay, Ontario
September 2008 to April 2009 & June 2010 to June 2011
Sessional Lecturer: Conductor of the Wind Ensemble
Lakehead University — Thunder Bay, Ontario
September 2008 to May 2010
Chorus Master
National Academy Orchestra/Brott Music Festival — Hamilton, Ontario
Since 2005
Guest Conductor
Pax Christi Chorale & Orchestra — Toronto, Ontario
Fall 2010
Music Director
Canadian Orpheus Male Choir — Hamilton, Ontario
October 1998 to June 2002
Assistant Conductor
McGill University Chamber Singers — Montréal, Québec
September 1988 to May 1989
Artistic Director and Conductor
Niagara Children’s Chorus — St. Catharines, Ontario
September 1998 to May 2000
Conductor in Residence & Choir Director
Orchestra London — London, Ontario
April 2005 to May 2007
Assistant Conductor
National Academy Orchestra/Brott Music Festival — Hamilton, Ontario
2005
Music Director
Oakville Chamber Orchestra — Oakville, Ontario
June 2003 to June 2007
Founder & Artistic Director
Hamilton Camerata Chamber Orchestra — Hamilton, Ontario
August 1998 to June 2003
Music Director
Dundas Valley Orchestra — Dundas, Ontario
September 1996 to August 1997
Guest Conductor
Orchestra London — London, Ontario
January 2004 to March 2005
Guest Conductor
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra — Hamilton, Ontario
April 2003
Other experience
Jury Member
Canada Council for the Arts — Ottawa, Ontario
2007, 2011
Mentor
National Academy Orchestra — Hamilton, Ontario
Since May 2006
Adjudicator
Rotary Music Festival — Burlington, Ontario
2004
Board member
Choirs Ontario — Toronto, Ontario
June 2005 to July 2006 & since June 2009
Assistant & Librarian
Boris Brott — Hamilton, Ontario
August 2005 to January 2008
Board President
Symphony Hamilton — Hamilton, Ontario
December 2002 to January 2005
Board Member
Symphony Hamilton — Hamilton, Ontario
September 2001 to January 2005
Occasional teacher
Halton Catholic District School Board — Burlington, Ontario
June 2002 to June 2010
Occasional teacher
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board — Hamilton, Ontario
June 2002 to June 2008
Stage Manager
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts — Champaign, Illinois
August 1997 to May 1998