Danielle has
developed an international reputation for her acclaimed
performances across the globe on both land and sea. A
multi-talented musician with wide interests, Danielle
has explored beyond her classical roots. With extensive
experience in a wide range of genres including Broadway,
Pop and Jazz and even work with a rock band.
Danielle holds a
Bachelor of Music degree in performance with distinction
from the University of Victoria and an ARCT in piano
performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. In
1996 she was a recipient of the Denis Simons award for
Musician of the Year. Danielle has represented Nanaimo
at the provincial music festival and has twice been the
winner for her performance in the Canadian Composer
class in the senior division.
She has
extensive experience in working with choirs in the lower
Vancouver mainland and Vancouver Island, including
Surrey Children's Choir, the Bach Children's Choir, and
Coastal Sound Music Academy and has been an accompanist
at the prestigious International Choral Kathaumixw, in
Powell River. Along with her work with baritone Cliff
Ridley, Danielle teaches piano and is featured as a solo
performer on composer Christopher Ludwig’s recently
released CD under the Con Brio label titled
'Expressivity'
