Madeline H.

Madelineis a Canadian guitarist, composer improviser, and arranger, whose work spans solo performance, chamber music, jazz, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Named on CBC's list of "30 under 30 top Canadian classical musicians", Madeline is described as a "tremendously authoritative and powerful performer" (CBC Radio). She is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Classical Guitar at The Juilliard School, where she studies with multiple Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Sharon Isbin. An active performer across North America and internationally, Madeline has appeared in recital at venues including Zankel, the Aspen Music Festival and School, Music Toronto, the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, the Pierneef Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa, and the Ottawa Guitar Society. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the London Symphonia, and the London Community Orchestra. Also an accomplished jazz guitarist, Madeline has appeared on the Jazz FM.91 (Toronto) radio program, Jazzology. Madeline is deeply engaged with contemporary and interdisciplinary performance. She is passionate about expanding the boundaries of the classical guitar and redefining its role in contemporary art. At Juilliard, she has premiered several new works including original compositions and structured improvisations, as well as collaborative projects involving music, theatre, and dance. This past fall, she served as Paul Simon’s understudy and rehearsal guitarist in Juilliard’s Fall Festival closing performance conducted by Barbara Hannigan. Madeline has won prizes at several competitions, including third prize at Boston GuitarFest, and first place at the Quebec International Music competition. She is also a dedicated educator and advocate for the classical guitar. Her teaching experience includes private instruction, teaching for the PALS program at the Aspen Music Festival, and guest lecturing at the University of Pretoria (South Africa). Originally from London, Ontario, Madeline earned her Bachelor of Music from Western University, where she studied with Wilma van Berkel and received numerous academic and performance awards.