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