Principal Conductor & Chamber and Concert Choir Conductor

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Victoria Rondinelli is a passionate choral conductor, music educator, and music therapist with over a decade of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Western Ontario, where she specialized in Vocal Pedagogy. During her time at Western, she also had the privilege of learning from many esteemed choral conductors including Victoria Meredith and Jennifer Moir. In 2014, she earned her Master’s of Music Therapy. Her dual background in education and therapy informs her holistic approach to music-making, emphasizing the therapeutic and community-building power of singing.

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Victoria has led several community choirs, including the Windsor-Essex Community Singers (2013–2017), the Niagara Men’s Chorus (2017–present), and the Robert Wood Singers (2018–present). She is also Music Director at Our Lady of the Scapular Catholic Church, directing both SATB and children’s choirs.

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An educator with the Niagara Catholic District School Board, Victoria now teaches vocal and instrumental music at Holy Cross Secondary School. Her teaching philosophy blends musical excellence with emotional well-being, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all her students.

Intermediate Choir Conductor

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Sandra Mason holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Toronto, with further studies at Wilfrid Laurier University and Opera East in Nova Scotia. She has performed extensively in opera, oratorio, recital, and musical theatre across Ontario and Western New York with organizations including Opera Hamilton, the National Arts Centre, and the Buffalo Philharmonic. A Canadian Music Competition finalist and Toronto Contemporary Showcase winner, Sandra has also been featured on CBC Radio. She is a Past-President of the Niagara Falls Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA), serves on its Provincial Council, and is a recipient of ORMTA’s Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award (OCTA).

An experienced voice instructor, conductor, and clinician, Sandra has led numerous youth, church, and community choirs, including the Festival Singers Niagara, Young Voices Niagara, and the Junior Choir at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. She has also worked as a guest choral clinician with regional ensembles such as the Niagara Men’s Chorus and WomEnchant. For over 30 years, she has directed a thriving private vocal studio, mentoring singers from beginner to Master’s level. Many of her students have gone on to perform with leading opera companies and orchestras across Canada and internationally, or to distinguished careers in music education and performance. Passionate about nurturing confident, expressive, and well-trained singers, Sandra continues to inspire a love of music in the Niagara region and beyond.

Accompanist

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Julie Broomer has a passion for collaborative music-making and she channels that energy into her roles as a pianist and a classroom teacher. She was the music director at Niagara Christian Collegiate in Fort Erie from 2008-2018, growing its program to include award-winning instrumental, choral, and composition classes. Currently, she is pursuing occasional teaching in the DSBN while investing in the lives of two adorable little girls at home. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys freelance accompaniment, a private teaching studio, and spending her summers as a faculty member at the Niagara Symphony Music Camp. Julie holds a Performer’s ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of music, an Honours concurrent BA/BEd from Brock University, and an instrumental music specialization from the University of Toronto. She is pleased to be working with the excellent conductors and singers of the CNCC!

Accompanist

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Janice Janzen began taking piano lessons at the age of six and has been playing ever since. Her love of choral repertoire was fostered by her participation in the Niagara Children’s Chorus and singing in various community choirs. Janice’s passion for songwriting, arranging, and sharing the joy of music with others led her to receive her BMUS (Honours Music Education) from Wilfrid Laurier University and her Bachelor of Education (Vocal Music) from Redeemer University College. She has taught piano, been an accompanist for churches, school choirs, and music festivals, and performed at weddings and special events. Active as a music teacher with the DSBN for the past 16 years, Janice’s experience with Orff pedagogy and promoting music as a means to literacy development has made her a sought-after mentor for educators new to the arts. Janice is thrilled to be working with the Training and Intermediate Choirs this season!