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 B
3175 Dundas St W
Oakville, On L6M 4J4
Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
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Time:9:00 AM | Name:Joyce Lam | Titles: Set Fire to the Rain by Adele Adkins and Fraser T. Smith Lay Me Down by Sam Smith and James Napier | Home Festival:Unionville |
Time:9:20 AM | Name:Leah Bakker | Titles: From The Start by Laufey Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan | Home Festival:Guelph |
Time:9:40 AM | Name:Eleanora (Nori) Alexander | Titles: Sweet Ones by Sarah Slean Winter by Tori Amos | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
Time:9:48 AM | Name:Kendra Brouwer | Titles: In Jesus Name (God of Possible) by Katy Nichole Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin | Home Festival:Niagara |
Time:10:20 AM | Name:Sophia Foundos | Titles: Love In the Dark by Adele Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo | Home Festival:IMFC |
Time:10:40 AM | Name:Sophia Cooper | Titles: Betty by Taylor Swift and William Bowery The Grudge by Olivia Rodrigo and Daniel Nigro | Home Festival:Lakehead |
Time:11:00 AM | Name:Yulia Mooers | Titles: Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen You Say by Lauren Daigle | Home Festival:Stratford |
Time:11:20 AM | Name:Annabelle Barnes | Titles: Can't Help Falling In love by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss From the Start by Laufey | Home Festival:Lakehead |
Time:1:00 PM | Name:Suzanna Spano | Titles: Can't Catch Me Now by Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro Who Says by Emanuel Kiriakou and Priscilla Renea | Home Festival:Toronto |
Time:1:20 PM | Name:Kiara Macri | Titles: Used to be Young by Miley Cyrus Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert | Home Festival:Peel |
Time:1:40 PM | Name:Amara Nanji | Titles: Lose You to Love Me by Selena Gomez, et al. Give Your Heart A Break by Joshua Berman and William Steinberg | Home Festival:Kingston |
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:15 pm until 3:45 pm.
Announcement of winners and people chosen to go to the Playoffs will happen at the end of the workshop.
Junior Popular Voice Playoff will be held at Forestview Church - Large Room A - 3175 Dundas St. W. Oakville - from 4:30 pm to approximately 5:30 pm.