Music That Brings Us Together

Music on Main has developed an international reputation as one of today’s leading-edge classical and contemporary music programmers. We create informal, intimate experiences filled with great music that connect musicians and audiences.

It’s an idea both simple and sophisticated: Why restrict quality music to the concert hall?

The Vancouver Sun

About Music on Main

At a Music on Main concert, there’s always great musicians and interesting, engaging music. And there’s always the chance to make new friends, meet the artists, and escape from your to-do list for an hour or two.

Music on Main has produced more than 700 events featuring in excess of 1,800 musicians and 130 world premieres at Heritage Hall on Main Street, the now-closed Cellar Restaurant, the Fox Cabaret, the Jazz Club in Kitsilano, and venues throughout Metro Vancouver. The music has touched the souls of thousands of listeners, and we’ve helped artists from around the world connect with each other, and with Vancouver audiences.

In 2010 we launched the annual Modulus Festival, which “provides western Canada with one of the finest windows onto the post-classical scene” (Gramophone Magazine). In 2017, we co-hosted the ISCM World New Music Days 2017.

Our events take place in Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The Main Street Series happens at Heritage Hall, The Fox Cabaret, and other intimate spaces located in the heart of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, in East Vancouver.  Other events take place in unexpected and fun venues throughout Metro Vancouver.

At Music on Main, you’re always welcome.


Board of Directors

MICHAEL JOY
PRESIDENT
VP Product Development | Copperleaf Technologies

CHRIS SKLAR
VICE PRESIDENT
Principal | Lodge Architecture

MIKE BOWIE
TREASURER

ANNE STEWART K.C.
Lawyer

COLLEEN MAYBIN
Director of Performing & Fine Arts | Douglas College

GLORIA WONG
Associate Director, Leadership Giving | Richmond Hospital Foundation

KAREN GELMON M.D.
Oncologist | BC Cancer Agency

PETER STANLEY
Lawyer | Grossman & Stanley

ANDREW LASKO
Real Estate Agent | Andrew Lasko & Associates

 

 

Past Presidents:
KAREN GELMON M.D. | OncologistBC Cancer Agency
ANNE STEWART K.C.
| Lawyer
PAUL ALTILIA Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia
ALMA LEE, C.M. Founder of Vancouver International Writer’s Festival

Our team

David Pay

David Pay

Artistic Director

Dave is Music on Main’s founder and Artistic Director, earning a reputation as one of today’s leading-edge concert programmers. He is a frequent curator and speaker at conferences and festivals around the world and served as Artistic Director of ISCM World New Music Days 2017, the largest new music festival in Canada’s history.

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Shayna Goldberg

Shayna Goldberg

Artistic Planning & Operations Manager

Shayna is responsible for the overall management of MoM’s operations and the planning and production of concerts. She completed her MBA at the Schulich School of Business at York University, with a specialized diploma in Arts & Media Management.

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Cathleen Gingrich

Cathleen Gingrich

Development Manager

Cathleen is responsible for fundraising and donor stewardship at MoM. An experienced arts administrator as well as professional singer with a Master of Music performance, Cathleen has worked with music and theatre organizations in Vancouver and Montreal. Cathleen enjoys creating community through relationships, supporting musicians and music creation, and ticking boxes on grant applications.

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Julia Ulehla

Artistic Associate

Julia is responsible for numerous artistic projects, such as developing platforms for Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsliel-Waututh artists. Julia is an artist-scholar-cultural worker-teacher. She has degrees in vocal performance from Stanford University and the Eastman School of Music, and recently completed a PhD in ethnomusicology at UBC. She currently teaches at UBC a class in Performance and Research-Creation.

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Sara Cruz

Marketing Manager

Sara is responsible for the marketing at MoM. She has an undergraduate degree in violin performance, and still enjoys performing. As a performer, she became very interested in the administrative side of the arts, and went on to complete a Masters in arts administration at Indiana University. She has since worked in communications and development at classical music festivals, operas, museums, and even a space agency!

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Joanna Dundas

Joanna Dundas

Digital Content Strategist

Joanna is responsible for developing and implementing MoM’s digital initiatives. A professional singer and UBC music graduate, Joanna has also served in a variety of roles off-stage: concert, audio and video producer, video director and editor, project manager, facilitator, and strategist. Joanna enjoys creating community-building arts programs and is developing her conducting skills.

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Carolyn Chan

Carolyn Chan

Financial Manager

Carolyn is a Chartered Professional Accountant, who embarked on her first career in corporate finance, specializing in cash flow management, debt management, management of banking relationships, financial modelling, and strategic planning for billion-dollar companies. Carolyn is sought after by the not-for-profit sector, including registered charities, to bring her depth of experience and passion for the arts to organizations requiring proficiency in not-for-profit accounting.

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Mickey Brazeau

Mickey Brazeau

Box Office Coordinator

Mickey is responsible for audience services at MoM. She is here to guide through the ticket booking process and answer your questions at the concerts. Mickey’s educational background is in theatre. She is an experienced event professional and has worked with most of Vancouver’s film festivals and has volunteered for many performing arts organizations. Art in all of its forms feeds your heart and soul.

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