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Marta McCarthy serves as Associate Professor in the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph, directing choirs and teaching musicianship for a decade while maintaining prior conducting roles at University of Waterloo and teaching positions at Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Toronto.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from University of Toronto
- B.Mus and B.Ed. from University of Toronto
- M.Mus from Westminster Choir College of Princeton
- ARCT in piano performance from Royal Conservatory of Music
Specializing in choral conducting and vocal performance, her research integrates practical ensemble direction with music pedagogy, emphasizing artistic development through community engagement and national festival participation. Her work bridges academic instruction with real-world choral performance standards across Canadian cultural institutions.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- 1999 Elmer Iseler Conducting Fellowship
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award
- June Callwood Circle of Caring membership
- 2005 Woman of Distinction for Arts & Culture in Guelph
As conductor of multiple University of Guelph ensembles, she mentors student musicians through competitive national platforms including CBC Radio Competitions and Festival 500, while securing performance opportunities at Podium and Kathaumixw festivals. Her leadership extends to collaborative workshops with professional ensembles like Elora Festival Singers.
She directs the University of Guelph Symphonic Choir, Chamber Singers, Women's Choir, and Women's Chamber Choir, with ensembles regularly featured at national events including University Voices conferences, Festival 500 in Newfoundland, and British Columbia's Kathaumixw International Choral Festival.
