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:9:00 AM | Name:Keya Banerjee | Titles: Complex by Katie Gregson-MacLeod You Don't Exist by Keya Banerjee | Home Festival:Oakville |
Time:9:20 AM | Name:Yuhi Takikawa | Titles: From Above The Sky by Yuhi Takikawa Let Me Go by Daniel Caesar | Home Festival:Toronto |
Time:9:40 AM | Name:Olivia February | Titles: These Memories by Olivia February Far far away by Olivia February | Home Festival:Toronto |
Time:10:00 AM | Name:Kendall Lily Jones | Titles: Construction by Kendall Lily Jones Ain't No Grave by Claude Ely, Melissa Helser, Jonathan Helser & Molly Skaggs | Home Festival:Newmarket |
Time:10:20 AM | Name:Ella Chung | Titles: Gravity by Sara Bareilles Little Miss Fragile by Ella Chung | Home Festival:Oakville |
Time:10:40 AM | Name:Aliah Nizaha | Titles: The Joke by Brandi Carlile (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding, Steve Cropper | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
Time:11:00 AM | Name:Maria Korbut | Titles: Wicked Games by Chris Isaak Traveller by Maria Korbut and Trent Dunford | Home Festival:North Hastings |
Time:11:20 AM | Name:Nathanael Olenewa | Titles: As Long As You Love Me by Max Martin Piano Man by Billy Joel | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
Time:1:00 PM | Name:Charlie Bourgeois | Titles: Skinny Love by Justin Vernon The Story by Phil Hanseroth | Home Festival:Peterborough |
Time:1:20 PM | Name:Lola Eden | Titles: Somethin' Stupid, by C. Carson Parks Fallin by Alicia Keys | Home Festival:Barrie |
Time:1:40 PM | Name:Gioia Ruby Guerriero | Titles: With You by Gioia Ruby Guerriero Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell | Home Festival:North Hastings |
Time:2:00 PM | Name:Mia Kulinchenko | Titles: Dream a Little Dream of Me by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt Creep by Radiohead | Home Festival:Oakville |
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm.
Announcement of the winners will happen at the end of the workshop.