Canadian violinist Jennifer Burford eagerly searches for new musical experiences to develop her versatility as a musician. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's of Music Performance from University of Toronto where she studied with Mark Skazinetsky. She received her Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School and her Master's of Music Performance Degree from University of Toronto under the tutelage of Erika Raum. Jennifer joined the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster in their 2022 season. She also holds the position of Principal Second Violin with the chamber orchestra Canadian Sinfonietta and has performed with Esprit Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Toronto Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Toronto, and Mirvish Productions. In addition to classical music, Jennifer has recorded and performed in jazz, funk, folk, pop, and klezmer genres. She is a founding member of the Queer Songbook Orchestra, a professional chamber pop ensemble, creating and performing a living archive of songs that have shaped the LGBTQ2S+ community. In addition to performance, Jennifer is a faculty member of the Oscar Peterson School of Music (formerly Royal Conservatory School). She enjoys teaching students of all ages and experience. Jennifer was recently certified as a teacher trainer in the Creative Ability Development method, which focuses on developing divergent thinking and musical artistry through teaching improvisation from an early age. At home, she enjoys exploring creative learning through music and art with her three sons.
Westminster United Church
543 Beechwood Dr.
Waterloo, ON N2T 2S8
Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
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Time:9:00 AM | Name:Ethan Hu | Titles: La Folia by A. Corelli, arr. S. Suzuki Polish Dance by Edmund Severn | Home Festival:Hamilton |
Time:9:15 AM | Name:Kailee Yu | Titles: Chanson de nuit, op. 15, no. 1 by Edward Elgar Sonata in D Minor, Gigue by Francesco Maria Veracini | Home Festival:Hamilton |
Time:9:30 AM | Name:Caleb Irgengioro-Wu | Titles: Hope Told a Flattering Tale by Henry Farmer Sonata in D Major op. posh. 137, no 1, D 384, 1st mvt. by Franz Schubert | Home Festival:South Simcoe |
Time:9:45 AM | Name:Lyra Spakauskas | Titles: Introduction and Polonaise from Arabesken, No.12 by Carl Bohm Air varié on a Theme by Weigl, op. 89, no. 5 by Charles Dancla | Home Festival:Peel |
Time:10:00 AM | Name:Kyra Baker | Titles: La Folia, Full work by Suzuki / Corelli Introduction and Polonaies by Carl Bohm | Home Festival:London |
Time:10:15 AM | Name:Matthew Cheng | Titles: Aprés un rêve, op. 7, no. 1 by Gabriel Fauré Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9, 3rd and 4th mvts. by Georg Philipp Telemann | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
Time:10:30 AM | Name:Aileen Yun | Titles: Souvenir de Sarasate, op. 15 by William Potstock Sonata in F Major, op. 2, no. 4, 1st mvt.: Andante by Antonio Vivaldi | Home Festival:Toronto |
Time:10:45 AM | Name:Alice Wang | Titles: Introduction and Polonasise, no. 12 by Carl Bohm Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) by Fritz Kreisler | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
Time:11:00 AM | Name:Jessie Gong | Titles: Allegro in G major by Joseph-Hector Fiocco La Folia by Arcangelo Corelli | Home Festival:Unionville |
Time:11:15 AM | Name:Celine Jung | Titles: Sonata in E Minor, K 304, 1st mvt. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart La Folia by Arcangelo Corelli | Home Festival:Unionville |
Time:11:30 AM | Name:Sum Chit Lee | Titles: Concerto No. 4 in D Major, op. 15, 3rd mvt.: Allegretto by Friedrich Seitz Liebeslied by Fritz Kreisler | Home Festival:Yip's |
Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
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Time:1:00 PM | Name:Alexander Zhang | Titles: Concerto in D minor, op. 3, no. 6, 3rd mvt. by Antonio Vivaldi Arioso, BWV 156, Ich steh' mit einem Fuss im Grabe by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:IMFC |
Time:1:15 PM | Name:Ruozhu Zhang | Titles: Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, op. 12, 1st mvt. by Friedrich Seitz Chanson de matin, op. 15, no. 2 by Edward Elgar | Home Festival:Guelph |
Time:1:30 PM | Name:Aiqiao (Emily) Jiang | Titles: Scotch Lullaby by Luigi von Kunits Sonata in D Major, op.posth. 137, no. 1, D384, 1st mvt. by Frank Schubert | Home Festival:Star-MVP |
Time:1:45 PM | Name:Frank Huang | Titles: Concerto in E Minor, 1st mvt.: Allegro Moderato by Pietro Nardini Souvenir de Sarasate (Fantasia espagnole) by William Henry Potstock | Home Festival:Windsor-Essex |
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
The top two competitors from this class will proceed to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be held at All Saints Anglican Church - Sanctuary
400 Northfield Dr. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 0A6