Music
Outside of Sydney’s social justice work, Sydney is a seasoned and enthusiastic musician. Interested in working with Sydney as a musician? Fill out one of the request forms linked below, or send nem an email, at sydneybc.music@gmail.com.
Concerts
Upcoming Concerts
Unless otherwise indicated, all concerts will be offered in both London AND Windsor. The following dates are rough estimations and subject to change. For full details of Sydney’s upcoming concerts, subscribe to nir mailing list
April 2025: Honouring Mother Earth
July 2025: Celebrating Canadian Composers
October 2025: Queer History Month
Past Concerts
Holiday Piano Concerts | December 2022, 2023, and 2024
Pride Piano Concert & Debut of “Pride Piano Suite” | June 2023
Piano Concert for International Women’s Day | March 2023
Piano Concert for City Council Campaign | September 2022
Graduation Recital for World Human Rights Day | December 2021
Sheet Music 101 Course
The Sheet Music 101 course is an opportunity to learn about the basics of sheet music. The course will be taught from a choral lens, covering important things to know about navigating sheet music, particularly within a choral setting.
This course would be a great fit for anyone who is interested in 1) learning how to read sheet music and/or 2) wanting to expand/enhance their existing knowledge of sheet music.
Piano Lessons
Location: London, ON (in person) or Virtually (anywhere in Canada)
Requirements: be above the age of 13
Interested in learning to play piano? Whether you are interested in preparing for something specific (a concert, festival, jury, or exam), or simply learning to play or enhancing your existing skills, you are welcome to study with Sydney in a fun, affirming, and collaborative environment.
Flexible scheduling is available (including evenings and weekends). Lesson costs are based on a sliding scale; contact Sydney for more details.
Lessons Can Include…
Reading/learning sheet music
Keyboard skills such as chording, improvising, and transposition
Theory & music history
Wide range of genres (classical, jazz, pop, musical theatre, etc)
Playing & learning by ear
Collaborative Pianist
Past Collaborative Experience
Choirs (various sizes)
Chamber ensemble (small groups of instrumentalists)
Solo instrumentalists
Solo singers
Sydney is a collaborative pianist who is experienced in working with all voice and instrument types, either as soloists or group performances (such as a chamber group, ensemble, or choir). Ney are well-versed in multiple genres, though ney work best when ney have sheet music (either completely notated, or lead sheets). Ney especially love musical theatre, pop songs, and classical pieces.
Event Performances
Examples of Events
Weddings
Funerals
Worship Services
Holiday Celebrations
Receptions
Sydney provides solo piano performances for various types of events and organizations. Ney are well-versed in a variety of genres, including jazz, pop, classical, sacred, and musical theatre. Ney are also able to work within specific requests/ideas for music.
Locations: London, Ontario; Windsor, Ontario (with ample notice)
Sydney’s Musical Background
Experience
18+ years playing piano
6+ years of collaborative work
3+ years of teaching
Education
Bachelor of Music (Honours w Distinction) | University of Windsor
Specialization in Jazz/Pop Piano
Grade 9 Classical Piano (First Class) | Conservatory Canada
Grade 6 Classical Flute | Conservatory Canada
Professional Experience
Assistant Conductor, Aeolian Pride Chorus
Collaborative Musician, Riverside United Church
Music Director, St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Keyboard Instructor, Arts After School Kids Brantford
Awards
Conservatory Canada | Scholarship for Musical Accomplishment (2016 & 2018)
Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts | Award for Piano Excellence (2018)
Ensembles
Aeolian Pride Chorus (2024-Present)
University of Windsor | University Singers (2019-2023), Jazz Combo (2019-2020), Wind Ensemble (2018-2020)
Windsor Symphony Orchestra | Community Orchestra (2019-2021), Pit Orchestra (2019), Youth Orchestra (2018-2019)