2024 Adjudicators

Carole Anderson is a life-long choral educator passionate about the transformative power of singing in community and enthusiastic about creating ecellent musical experiences for children and youth. Carole is the Artistic Director of Young Voices Toronto, a vibrant children and youth choir organization in Toronto's west end and currently conducting three of YVT's six ensembles.

During her 35-year teaching career Carole taught music at all grade levels and was a music consultant in both Brant and Peel Districts. Her middle school choral and concert band ensembles were recognized for excellence at local, regional, and national festivals. In 2012, Carole was recognized for her contributions to music education receiving an Honorary Life Membership from the Ontario Music Educators' Association.

From 2006 - 2020, Carole served as an Associate Conductor with the Toronto Children's Chorus (TCC) where she conducted three choirs. As a member of the TCC's Artistic Staff, Carole was part of 8 international and 2 national tours that covered Europe, South Africa, Russia and the Baltics, South America, Bahamas, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.

Carole received her Bachelor of Music at Western University where she studied choral conducting with Deral Johnson. From 2013 - 2018, she was a member of the Board of Cirectors for Choirs Ontario, with responsibility for the Ontario Youth Choir.

Carole continues to serve as a choral adjudicator, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.