A Canadian-born with Trinidadian roots, is a passionate and versatile vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, music director, writer, educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist. He holds a master's degree in Vocal Performance & Ethnomusicology from York University. He was the Co-Director of The Institute For The Performing Arts and Cue The Lights Productions. He is currently the Interim Program Coordinator and a full-time Vocal Professor in the Music Theatre Program at Sheridan College. Darnell is a holistic educator who strives to inspire, motivate and teach young aspiring performers of all disciplines to be their best. With his extensive knowledge of performing arts pedagogy and experience, he also engages in mentorship, curriculum and program development at many schools. His voice studio comprises students of all levels ranging from hobbyists to award-winning professionals that can be seen in film/TV shows like American Idol, on the radio or on international theatre stages. Professionally, Darnell has done musical work for hit TV shows like Glee and Disney's "Overruled!". Select music directorial credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Footloose, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Beauty & The Beast, Urinetown, Mamma Mia and Enchanting (an original work). His philanthropical initiatives include several years of work with UNESCO (an arm of The United Nations), The Arts Access Fund and his own foundation, Keys To Dreams Foundation, which provides financial assistance through scholarships to performers. He is also a member of National Association of Teachers of Singing, Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance and ACTRA RACS.
Forestview Church Without Walls - Large Room A
3175 Dundas St W
Oakville, On L6M 4J4
Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
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Time:9:20 AM | Name:Sahaana Aiyer | Titles: Greatest Love of All by Michael Masser Rise Up by Andra Day | Home Festival:Peel |
Time:9:40 AM | Name:Sunny Title | Titles: Fight Song by Rachel Platten, Dave Bassett Beautiful by Linda Perry | Home Festival:Take the Stage |
Time:10:00 AM | Name:Lilia Biswas | Titles: Yours by Conan Gray, Daniel Nigro Still Into You by Taylor York, Hayley Williams | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
Time:10:20 AM | Name:Hanna Wheatley | Titles: Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood , Luke Laird, Zac Allow Rise Up by Cassandra Bate and Jennifer Decilveo | Home Festival:Lakehead |
Time:10:40 AM | Name:Isla Behan | Titles: What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell Love Story by Taylor Swift | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
Time:11:00 AM | Name:Olivia De Rita | Titles: Fireflies, Owl City - Ocean Eyes by Adam Young & Owl City Only Getting Better by Jeannie Renee Laurie, Matthew Tishler, Joelle Siwa & Andrew Underberg | Home Festival:London |
Time:11:20 AM | Name:Evelyn Raynor | Titles: Love Song by Sara Bareilles Cry Me A River by Arthur Hamilton | Home Festival:Oakville |
Time:1:00 PM | Name:Shanaya Dhillon-Birmhan | Titles: Cry Me A River by Arthur Hamilton Dream It Possible by Andy Love | Home Festival:Toronto |
Time:1:20 PM | Name:Karan Zahedi | Titles: Arcade by Duncan De Moor, Wouter Hardy, Joel Sjoo Happy Together by Garry Bonner, Alan Gordon | Home Festival:Newmarket |
Time:1:40 PM | Name:Minuli Sooriyabandara | Titles: One Call Away by Charlie Puth Firework by Katy Perry | Home Festival:Stratford |
Time:2:00 PM | Name:Gia McCall Stroh | Titles: Giants by Ella Henderson Blank Space by Taylor Swift | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm.
Announcement of the winners and top two competitors chosen to go to the Playoffs will happen at the end of the workshop.
The Elementary Popular Voice Playoffs will be held at Forestview Church Sanctuary - 3175 Dundas St.W.. - from 4:30 pm to approximately 5:30 pm.