The Team
Eun Jung ParkArtistic Director
Eun Jung Park is an accomplished artist who plays an active role in Quebec choral music, whether as a conductor, chorister or accompanist.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Eun Jung earned a bachelor’s degree in piano and classical composition at Seoul National University and then obtained her Master’s degree in music composition at Ewha University for Women (Seoul). In 2017, she received her Master’s degree in Choral conducting under the direction of Mr Robert Ingari, followed by a graduate diploma in piano performance with Professor Carmen Picard.
Since arriving in Canada in 2008, she’s directed the choir and orchestra of the Methodist Korean Church of Montreal, SLAVA Chamber Choir of Sherbrooke, the Sherbrooke Mass Gospel Choir, the Petite Chorale d’Eastman (Children’s Choir), the Trium Choir (Co-founder), and has acted as the assistant conductor to Julien Proulx at the Chœur de la Montagne in Beloeil. In 2022-2023, she was a course lecturer at the Université de Sherbrooke for Vocal Ensemble.
She is currently musical director of the Chœur symphonique de Sherbrooke and a member of the Quebec Chamber Choir. She also works as an accompanist for the Université de Sherbrooke in Longueuil.
Eun Jung ParkArtistic Director
Eun Jung Park is an accomplished artist who plays an active role in Quebec choral music, whether as a conductor, chorister or accompanist.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Eun Jung earned a bachelor’s degree in piano and classical composition at Seoul National University and then obtained her Master’s degree in music composition at Ewha University for Women (Seoul). In 2017, she received her Master’s degree in Choral conducting under the direction of Mr Robert Ingari, followed by a graduate diploma in piano performance with Professor Carmen Picard.
Since arriving in Canada in 2008, she’s directed the choir and orchestra of the Methodist Korean Church of Montreal, SLAVA Chamber Choir of Sherbrooke, the Sherbrooke Mass Gospel Choir, the Petite Chorale d’Eastman (Children’s Choir), the Trium Choir (Co-founder), and has acted as the assistant conductor to Julien Proulx at the Chœur de la Montagne in Beloeil. In 2022-2023, she was a course lecturer at the Université de Sherbrooke for Vocal Ensemble.
She is currently musical director of the Chœur symphonique de Sherbrooke and a member of the Quebec Chamber Choir. She also works as an accompanist for the Université de Sherbrooke in Longueuil.
Alice Boissinot GuastavinoAssociate Conductor
Alice Boissinot Guastavino is a French and Canadian soprano, choir conductor, cellist and gambist. They joined CEM in 2022 as assistant conductor. Alice holds degrees in voice and cello from Conservatoire de musique de Montreal and McGill university. They are currently studying at McGill university in Voice Performance with Aline Kutan and Baroque cello and viola da gamba Performance with Susie Napper. Alice has studied choral conducting in Canada and in France under the tutelage of Léa Moisan-Perrier, Simon-Pierre Bestion, and Eun Jung Park. They have received awards and scholarships both as a singer and a cellist, including the Dixie Ross-Neil scholarship in 2023, the Mariana Paunova scholarship in 2022, and a first prize at Choeur de la Montagne Competition in 2019.
Praised by critics for their “beautiful fresh and delicate voice” and “their phrasing and their ornaments” (revue L’opéra), Alice has extensive experience singing and performing with several ensembles in Canada, France and the US. Their repertoire extends from historically informed early music to contemporary premieres. Alice’s solo performances with orchestra include Handel’s Semele (Iris), Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (Belinda), Rousseau’s Le devin du village (Colette) as part of festival Montreal Baroque, Dean Burry’s Il giudizio di Pigmalione (3rd soprano in the world premiere), various Mozart arias, Fauré’s Requiem, Carmina Burana, Villa Lobos’ Bachianas n.5, and various opera excerpts.
A former chorister, Alice performed with CEM under the baton of Kent Nagano and Zubin Mehta. In 2023-2024, they performed in recitals in Montreal with varied programs, including opera arias, mélodies, Lieder, and early music. As a soloist with orchestra, their performances included Handel’s Semele (Iris) and Massenet’s Cendrillon (spirit) with Opera McGill as well as Carmina Burana (solo soprano, cover) at McGill. Alice also performed at the Montreal Baroque festival as a soprano and a gambist.
Alice Boissinot GuastavinoAssistant Conductor
Alice Boissinot Guastavino is a French and Canadian soprano, choir conductor, cellist and gambist. They joined CEM in 2022 as assistant conductor. Alice holds degrees in voice and cello from Conservatoire de musique de Montreal and McGill university. They are currently studying at McGill university in Voice Performance with Aline Kutan and Baroque cello and viola da gamba Performance with Susie Napper. Alice has studied choral conducting in Canada and in France under the tutelage of Léa Moisan- Perrier, Simon-Pierre Bestion, and Eun Jung Park. They have received awards and scholarships both as a singer and a cellist, including the Dixie Ross-Neil scholarship in 2023, the Mariana Paunova scholarship in 2022 and a first prize at Choeur de la Montagne Competition in 2019.
Praised by critics for their “beautiful fresh and delicate voice” and “their phrasing and their ornaments” (revue L’opéra), Alice has extensive experience singing and performing with several ensembles in Canada, France and the US. Their repertoire extends from historically informed early music to contemporary premieres. Alice’s solo performances with orchestra include Handel’s Semele (Iris), Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (Belinda), Rousseau’s Le devin du village (Colette) as part of festival Montreal Baroque, Dean Burry’s Il giudizio di Pigmalione (3rd soprano in the world premiere), various Mozart arias, Fauré’s Requiem, Carmina Burana, Villa Lobos’ Bachianas n.5, and various opera excerpts.
A former chorister, Alice performed with CEM under the baton of Kent Nagano and Zubin Mehta. In 2023-2024, they performed in recitals in Montreal with varied programs, including opera arias, mélodies, Lieder, and early music. As a soloist with orchestra, their performances included Handel’s Semele (Iris) and Massenet’s Cendrillon (spirit) with Opera McGill as well as Carmina Burana (solo soprano, cover) at McGill. Alice also performed at the Montreal Baroque festival as a soprano and a gambist.
Benjamin KwongCollaborative Pianist
Benjamin Kwong is a Montreal based pianist, coach and music director. Having completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at McGill University in piano performance, he now works as a vocal, instrumental, chamber and choral pianist. Previous engagements as music director inclue Côte-St-Luc Dramatic Society, Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, Centaur Theatre, and Opera da Camera.
Benjamin KwongCollaborative Pianist
Benjamin Kwong is a Montreal based pianist, coach and music director. Having completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at McGill University in piano performance, he now works as a vocal, instrumental, chamber and choral pianist. Previous engagements as music director inclue Côte-St-Luc Dramatic Society, Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, Centaur Theatre, and Opera da Camera.
Pit Ling LauCollaborative Pianist
Pit Ling Lau, pianist and choral conductor, obtained her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from McGill University (1997). During her studies, she sang in prestigious choirs including le Chœur de l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM), l’Ensemble vocal de l’OSM, McGill Chamber Singers, McGill Concert Choir and McGill University Chorus. From 2002 to 2014, she was the piano accompanist for the McGill Conservatory Children and Youth Choirs and, occasionally, as guest conductor.
From 2006 to 2024, Pit Ling was the founder and choir director of three choirs: the Montreal Chinese Children’s Choir, the Laurier School Choir and the Saint-Léon-de-Westmount School Choir. In 2022, she accepted the role of choir director for the Chœur Mansau.
Pit Ling was under the mentorship of Maestro Iwan Edwards from 2014 to 2020.
Pit Ling LauCollaborative Pianist
Pit Ling Lau, pianist and choral conductor, obtained her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from McGill University (1997). During her studies, she sang in prestigious choirs including le Chœur de l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM), l’Ensemble vocal de l’OSM, McGill Chamber Singers, McGill Concert Choir and McGill University Chorus. From 2002 to 2014, she was the piano accompanist for the McGill Conservatory Children and Youth Choirs and, occasionally, as guest conductor.
From 2006 to 2024, Pit Ling was the founder and choir director of three choirs: the Montreal Chinese Children’s Choir, the Laurier School Choir and the Saint-Léon-de-Westmount School Choir. In 2022, she accepted the role of choir director for the Chœur Mansau.
Pit Ling was under the mentorship of Maestro Iwan Edwards from 2014 to 2020.
Alcina ChiuGeneral Manager
Since moving here, Alcina has been actively involved in the Montreal arts scene for the past 10 years as a musician and dancer, educator, and administrator.
An active freelancer, she can be seen performing with various companies, such as the Cat’s Corner Swing Dance School, the Productions Vive Voix, the Segal Centre, and for the 90th anniversary special performance for the Montreal Children’s Theatre. Alcina is a pianist, singer, flautist, and swing dance specialist. She loves to share her passion for the arts and is delighted to join the team of the Chœur des enfants de Montréal this year as General Manager.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice from Queen’s University, she founded her own studio, Scherzo School of Music and Movement, while continuing with graduate studies in Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA.
As a director, she has led the Montreal division of Jeunes musiciens du monde, a music school helping at-risk youth. She is also a co-founder of Tutoiemoi, a non-profit that helps other non-profits with their strategic development, communications and organization.
Alcina ChiuGeneralManager
Since moving here, Alcina has been actively involved in the Montreal arts scene for the past 10 years as a musician and dancer, educator, and administrator.
An active freelancer, she can be heard performing with various companies, such as the Cat’s Corner Swing Dance School, the Productions Vive Voix, the Segal Centre, and for the 90th anniversary special performance for the Montreal Children’s Theatre. Alcina is a pianist, singer, flautist, and swing dance specialist. She loves to share her passion for the arts and is delighted to join the team of the Chœur des enfants de Montréal this year as General Manager.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice from Queen’s University, she founded her own studio, Scherzo School of Music and Movement, while continuing with graduate studies in Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA.
As a director, she has led the Montreal division of Jeunes musiciens du monde, a music school helping at-risk youth. She is also a co-founder of Tutoiemoi, a non-profit that helps other non-profits with their strategic development, communications and organization.
Iwan Edwards, C.M.Director Emeritus
Widely known and respected as one of Canada’s finest choral conductors, Iwan Edwards, the founding director of CEM, is recognized for his accomplishments as an educator, adjudicator, and coach nurturing the next generation of professional singers. His life-long dedication to the development of Canadian music and singers is a hallmark of his musical programming. As the director of the Chœur de l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for 21 years and founder of the 90-voice St. Lawrence Choir, he has been involved in many choirs for young people, including the F.A.C.E. (Fine Arts Core Education) Treble Choir, which he directed for 20 years. Iwan Edwards retired as Artistic Director of Chœur des enfants de Montréal in June 2009. He continued to participate as a guide and advisor for the Choir, the Board and its Director until his passing in 2022.
Iwan Edwards, C.M.Director Emeritus
Widely known and respected as one of Canada’s finest choral conductors, Iwan Edwards, the founding director of CEM, is recognized for his accomplishments as an educator, adjudicator, and coach nurturing the next generation of professional singers. His life-long dedication to the development of Canadian music and singers is a hallmark of his musical programming. As the director of the Chœur de l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for 21 years and founder of the 90-voice St. Lawrence Choir, he has been involved in many choirs for young people, including the F.A.C.E. (Fine Arts Core Education) Treble Choir, which he directed for 20 years. Iwan Edwards retired as Artistic Director of Chœur des enfants de Montréal in June 2009. He continued to participate as a guide and advisor for the Choir, the Board and its Director until his passing in 2022.
Administrative Team
Emily Burt, General Manager
Michèle-Andrée Lanoue, Communications Agent
Board of Directors
- Lisa Hallman, President
- Eric Heddle, Secretary-Treasurer
- Jessica Zak
- Jacques Baruthio
- Alexandre Blondin
Join Our Team!
CEM is seeking a Collaborative Pianist, commencing September 2024. The Collaborative Pianist will work with the Assistant Conductor and the Beginner and Preparatory Choirs of CEM.