DR. JULIA DAVIDS
Guest Conductor (2026)
Dr. Julia Davids is passionate about the difference music makes for individuals and communities. A native of London, Ontario, Julia grew up singing in the Amabile Youth Singers, the Ontario Youth Choir, and the National Youth Choir of Canada, for whom she was the first Apprentice Conductor.
Julia is the Artistic Director of the JUNO-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir (CCC), Canada’s only professional choir with national representation. Now in its 25th season, the CCC creates, celebrates and communicates Canadian identity through choral performance and education, and is dedicated to building community through choral singing. A founding member of the CCC, Julia has led the ensemble since 2004, providing concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and mentoring for choirs and conductors throughout Canada. The CCC’s 2024 album, Where Waters Meet, is a collaboration with Cree-Dene singer and composer, Sherryl Sewepagaham.
Julia is the Stephen J. Hendrickson Director of Choral Activities and Music Department Chair at North Park University, Chicago. She conducts the University Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches Vocal Pedagogy and Choral Conducting. Julia is co-author with Stephen LaTour of the award-winning book Vocal Technique – A Guide to Classical and Contemporary Styles for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers published by Waveland Press, now in a second edition. She is a frequent workshop and master class leader and has presented at numerous conferences for organizations including Choral Canada, the American Choral Director’s Association, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Julia is the Music Director of the North Shore Choral Society and Director of Music Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church. Julia has earned degrees at Western University, the University of Michigan, and Northwestern University. She lives in Chicago with her husband, baroque violinist Martin Davids, and their two astounding children. In her spare time, Julia is an avid runner and curler.
Julia is the Artistic Director of the JUNO-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir (CCC), Canada’s only professional choir with national representation. Now in its 25th season, the CCC creates, celebrates and communicates Canadian identity through choral performance and education, and is dedicated to building community through choral singing. A founding member of the CCC, Julia has led the ensemble since 2004, providing concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and mentoring for choirs and conductors throughout Canada. The CCC’s 2024 album, Where Waters Meet, is a collaboration with Cree-Dene singer and composer, Sherryl Sewepagaham.
Julia is the Stephen J. Hendrickson Director of Choral Activities and Music Department Chair at North Park University, Chicago. She conducts the University Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches Vocal Pedagogy and Choral Conducting. Julia is co-author with Stephen LaTour of the award-winning book Vocal Technique – A Guide to Classical and Contemporary Styles for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers published by Waveland Press, now in a second edition. She is a frequent workshop and master class leader and has presented at numerous conferences for organizations including Choral Canada, the American Choral Director’s Association, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Julia is the Music Director of the North Shore Choral Society and Director of Music Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church. Julia has earned degrees at Western University, the University of Michigan, and Northwestern University. She lives in Chicago with her husband, baroque violinist Martin Davids, and their two astounding children. In her spare time, Julia is an avid runner and curler.
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Apprentice Conductor (2026)
"The NYCC Conducting Apprentice opportunity came right at a crucial time in my career. I had completed masters studies but didn't yet have an ensemble of my own with which to hone my conducting skills. Master Conductor Iwan Edwards and the choir pushed me to new artistic insights and achievements in a supportive and inspiring environment. The Apprenticeship also provided the incredible podium opportunity of conducting in front of Canada's conductors at the National Choral Conference, Podium. As a direct result of the NYCC Apprenticeship, I earned my first full-time teaching position and met some of the people who would later work with me to form the Canadian Chamber Choir (and become some of my best friends!). In turn, the Canadian Chamber Choir is now supporting the building of community through choral singing in all sizes of communities all over the country. I cannot overstate how important this opportunity was for me and continues to be for the next generations of choral leaders in Canada." -- Julia Davids, former Apprentice Conductor
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Collaborative Pianist (2026)
Previous Artistic Teams
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Conductors
2024 - Roseline Blain 2022 - Jean-Sébastien Vallée 2020 - Jean-Sébastien Vallée 2018 - Jeff Joudrey 2017 - Timothy Shantz 2016 - Michael Zaugg 2014 - Hilary Apfelstadt 2012 - Ivars Taurins 2010 - Victoria Meredith 2008 - Julian Wachner 2006 - Richard Sparks 2004 - Kathryn Laurin 2002 - Lydia Adams 2000 - Leonard Ratzlaff 1998 - Iwan Edwards 1996 - Robert Cooper 1994 - Diane Loomer 1992 - Elmer Iseler 1990 - James Fankhauser 1988 - Wayne Riddell 1986 - Jon Washburn 1984 - John Standing |
Apprentice Conductors
2024 - Kitbielle Pasagui 2022 - Thomas Burton 2020 - Thomas Burton 2018 - Gabrielle Gaudreault 2016 - Kathleen Allan 2014 – Irene Apanovitch 2012 – Joel Tranquilla 2010 – Heather Fraser 2008 – Jean-Sébastien Vallée 2006 – Caron Daley 2004 – Timothy Shantz 2002 – Kevin D. Skelton 2000 – L. Brett Scott 1998 – Julia Davids |
Collaborative Pianists
2024 - Pierre McLean 2022 - Irene Gregorio 2020 - Christopher Gaudreault 2018 - Phil Roberts 2014 - Lynette Wahlstrom 2012 - James Calkin 2010 - Madeline Hildebrand 2008 - Lynn Erskine 2006 - Kevin Wong 2004 - Kara Dixon 2002 - Eleanor Daley 2000 - Jeremy Spurgeon 1998 - Danielle Batstone 1996 - Doreen Uren Simmons 1994 - Bonnie Nicholson 1992 - Lydia Adams 1990 - Jamie Syer 1988 - Paul Helmer |
