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:Aspen Aasman | Titles: Imagine by John Lennon Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush | Home Festival:Grey County |
Time:9:20 AM | Name:Esther Ladino | Titles: Ashes by Petey Martin, Jordan Smith, Tedd Tjornhom Diamonds by Mikkel Eriksen, Sia Furler, Tor Erik Hermansen, Benjamin Levin | Home Festival:Barrie |
Time:9:40 AM | Name:Eva Moldavski | Titles: Grenade by Bruno Mars I'm Still Standing by Elton John | Home Festival:North York Live |
Time:10:00 AM | Name:Sophie Gingerich | Titles: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi, Benjamin Kohn, Peter Kelleher, Thomas Barnes and Samuel Roman Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro | Home Festival:Stratford |
Time:10:20 AM | Name:Anna Goldsmith | Titles: Call Me When You're Sober, Evanescence by Amy Lee and Terry Balsamo Creep, Radiohead by Thom Yorke | Home Festival:South Simcoe |
Time:10:40 AM | Name:Kendall Lily Jones | Titles: Mama's Broken Heart by Kacey Musgrave's, Shane McNally, Brandy Clark Consequences by Camila Cabello, Nicolle Galyon, Emily Weisband, Amy Wadge | Home Festival:Newmarket |
Time:11:00 AM | Name:Amber Winters | Titles: Before He Cheats by Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear Turning Tables by Adele Adkins, Ryan Tedder | Home Festival:Lakehead |
Time:12:30 PM | Name:Ella Chung | Titles: Reckless by Madison Beer The One That Got Away by Katy Perry | Home Festival:Oakville |
Time:12:50 PM | Name:Keya Banerjee | Titles: No One by Keys, Harry & Brothers Narcissist by Spencer-Smith, Kurstin & Hall | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
Time:1:10 PM | Name:Aanya Bastiampillai | Titles: Happiness Is A Butterfly by Grant, Antonoff & Nowels Dear Future Husband by Kadish/Trainor | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
Time:1:30 PM | Name:Pritika Lahiri | Titles: All I Ask by Adele Adkins All of Me by John Legend | Home Festival:Peel |
Time:1:50 PM | Name:Lily Morin | Titles: Mean by Taylor Swift Like I'm Gonna Lose You by Meghan Trainor & John Legend | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
Time:2:10 PM | Name:Rayne Froggatt | Titles: Driver's License, Album - "Sour" by Olivia Rodrigo Call Me When You're Sober, Album - "The Open Door" by Evanescence | Home Festival:Peterborough |
Time:2:30 PM | Name:Madeline Vali | Titles: Make you Feel My Love by Bob Dylan Put Your Records On by Rae, Beck, and Chrisanthou | Home Festival:Peel |
Workshop will be held from approximately 3:15 pm until 4:45 pm.
Announcement of the winners and top two competitors chosen to go to the Playoffs will happen at the end of the workshop.
The Intermediate Popular Voice Playoffs will be held at Forestview Church - Large Room A - from 5:15 pm to approximately 6:15 pm.
The Intermediate Popular Voice Playoffs will be held at Forestview Church - Large Room A - 3175 Dundas St. W. - from 5:15 pm to approximately 6:15 pm.