Colleen Renihan, Co-Principal Investigator & Music FacilitatorDr. Colleen Renihan, Associate Professor and Queen's National Scholar in Music Theatre and Opera at the DAN School of Drama and Music, is a musicologist, singer, and voice teacher. Colleen's research is focused on contemporary opera and music theatre in Canada and the US. She writes about the ways that memory and historical processes and forms can be represented and enlivened through opera and music theatre.
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Julia Brook, Co-Principal Investigator & Music FacilitatorDr. Julia Brook is both Director and Associate Professor at the DAN School of Drama and Music, Queen's University. Julia is a music educator and pianist who has taught individuals of all ages and abilities, first in Manitoba and now in Ontario. Julia is looking forward to singing and dancing with the participants in Rise, Shine, Sing!
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Amy Booth, Dance FacilitatorAmy is a physiotherapist and dance educator in Kingston, sharing dance with individuals of any age and ability. She is thrilled to be a part of the Rise, Shine, Sing! program to help bring the joy of music and movement to participants!
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Wynnpaul Varela, Research ManagerDr. Wynnpaul Varela, Research Manager, holds a PhD in Education specializing in music studio instruction and how individuals of different ages take ownership of their music learning. Originally from the UK, Dr. Varela has lived and worked in England, France, and Japan, teaching in a wide range of educational settings.
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Cheryl Bruce, Graduate Research AssistantCheryl Bruce joined the Rise, Shine, Sing! team in Fall of 2020. She is currently a PhD student in the Department of Cultural Studies at Queen's University. Cheryl's research examines the experiences of female leaders in the Canadian music industry. Cheryl is also a secondary and post-secondary school teacher, clarinetist, and former radio host.
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Ally Colby, Undergraduate Research AssistantAlly Colby is a third-year student in the Bachelor of Music/Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University. She works as a dance teacher and is the Director of the Queen’s University Student Music Educators’ Association. Ally is an advocate for accessible arts education, and she is excited to share her passion as part of the Rise, Shine, Sing! team!
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Benjamin Ma, Undergraduate Research AssistantBenjamin Ma is a fourth-year drama major at Queen's University. His current research interests lie in the redefining of theatricality through the lens of access and inclusion, as well as the representation of the East-Asian diaspora in Canadian theatre. Ben is ecstatic to be on this year's Rise, Shine, Sing! Team, and to continue developing deeper relationships with music, theatre, and their community-building efforts.
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Thomas Cherney, Undergraduate Research AssistantThomas Cherney is in his fourth year of the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education program, studying Vocal Performance. As a lover of theatre, music, and dance, he is excited to be returning for his second year with Rise, Shine, Sing! He is looking forward to continuing to make the arts a more accessible and inclusive space for all.
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Victoria Marmulak, Undergraduate Research AssistantVictoria J Marmulak is a fourth-year student majoring in Drama at Queen's University, focusing on theatre accessibility and directing. Victoria is extremely passionate about togetherness, music, and joy. She works to create more opportunities and spaces in which everyone can explore and laugh together. She is absolutely thrilled to be a part of Rise, Shine, Sing! for a second year.
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Andrina Cockerham, Undergraduate Research AssistantAndrina Cockerham is a 5th-year student in Bachelor of Music majoring in Clarinet. Last year, Andrina developed a love for research in Indigenous studies and music, while looking at the power music holds. Andrina is very excited to be a part of the Rise, Shine, and Sing! team and is looking forward to contributing and learning from the exciting project.
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Angela Metron, Undergraduate Research AssistantAngela Metron is a third-year Concurrent Education student, completing a Joint Honours in Music and French. In hopes of teaching music in the future, Angela is eager to explore the importance of music and arts accessibility and its impact on the well-being of individuals outside of traditional classroom environments. She is delighted to be a part of Rise, Shine, Sing! and contribute to the ongoing learning taking place in our artistic community.
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Nicole Martin, Undergraduate Research AssistantNicole is a third-year student at Queen's University majoring in Music Theatre. Nicole is excited to be a part of the Rise, Shine, Sing! team to be able to make the arts more accessible for everyone. Nicole believes that art has the power to transform the world and everyone should be able to participate in it fully.
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Lalaine Ugpo, Undergraduate Research AssistantLalaine is a Filipino-Canadian actress based in Scarborough, and is part of the joint Bachelor of Music Theatre program at St Lawrence College and Queen’s University. Lalaine has extensive experience working in performance, theatre administration, and was the Artistic and Audience Relations Assistant at Guild Festival Theatre for their 2023 season. She is thrilled to be a part of Rise, Shine, Sing! and share her passion for musical theatre.
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Megan McDowell,
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