Roger Bergs

Roger Bergs is a part-time Adjunct Professor in Music at Redeemer University, while also serving as a Sessional Lecturer in Music at the University of Toronto and adjunct faculty at Toronto Baptist Seminary. His career spans roles as a composer, conductor, and organist with diverse affiliations.

• Education:
  • Mus. Doc. (Composition), 2005, University of Toronto
  • M.M. (1994), The Juilliard School, New York, NY
  • B. Mus. (1992), Wilfrid Laurier University

His research and creative work focus on Music Composition, particularly for ensembles like symphony orchestras and specialized bands, alongside expertise in Conducting and Worship Music. Bergs has nearly three decades of experience leading musical worship in churches and Christian events.

Scientific awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (FRCCO), 1996

Bergs' professional engagements include conducting and artistic direction for Musicata – Hamilton’s Voices. He teaches courses such as Music Theory II, Music Theory III, and Design of Worship. His compositions have been commissioned, performed, and recorded by renowned ensembles like the Symphony Orchestras of Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, as well as the Esprit Orchestra.