2026-2027 Musicians
Violin I
Ophir Strumpf (CM)
Victor Chu (ACM)
Rachel Chen
Aurora Shen
Xiejin He
Christy Cao
Julian Poon
Glenn Huang
Elsie Fong
Victoria Beka
Emily Quan
Violin II
Yume Yamamoto (P)
Kaedan Yu
Nicole Gu
Yiou Zheng
Owen Marsden
Esther Shin
Jason Li
Selina Li
Nora Huang
Roshan Nankani
Victor Kie
Ryan Lui
Megan Mok
Louise Lin
Viola
Chris Langston (P)
Charlotte Revesz
Max Kerr
Camillia Yu
Judy Lee
Sophia Chhour
Cello
Julianne Keh (P)
John Takasaki
Noa Minevich
Elaine Tan
Jacky Zhao
Vanessa Field
William Hu
Neve Leblanc
Lukas Bucerius
Emma Gallo
Double Bass
Andre Hung Sandino (P)
Ethan Shapiro
Flute
Rae Chiu (P)
Ethan Chen
Sampurna Saha Choudhury
Oboe
Max Eng (P)
Heather Campbell
Eugene Chung
Clarinet
Matthew Lam (P)
Daniel Chung
Sean Leung
Bassoon
Tara Billa (P)
Michael Ng
French Horn
Helena Glowacki (P)
Renee Chan
Trumpet
Allan Su (co-P)
Alvis Huang (co-P)
Dhanya Jagannathan
Trombone
Colin Zhai (P)
Zoe Kong
Yang Chang
Tuba / Euphonium
Zachary Hwang (P)
Jeff Sun
Percussion
John Gregoris (P)
Yechun (Vincent) Jia
Carol Chen
Piano
Brendan Tang
CM - Concertmaster, ACM - Assistant Concertmaster, P - Principal
2026-2027 Executive Team
Managing Director
Tara Billa
Cognitive Science, 3rd year
Musical Director
Jonah Shapiro
Engineering Science, 4th year
Assistant Musical Director
James Wu
MMus (Conducting), Alumnus
Graphics Director
Emily Quan
Engineering Science, 3rd year
Social Director
Zachary Hwang
Civil Engineering, 4th year
Communications Director
John Takasaki
Neuroscience Specialist, 3rd year
Audio & Video Director
Julian Poon
Materials Science Engineering, 2nd year
Financial Director
Yang Chang
Rotman Commerce, 3rd year
Webmaster
Vanessa Field
Mechanical Engineering, PEY
Librarian
Max Kerr
Health and Disease, 3rd year
Jonah Shapiro
Musical Director
Jonah was appointed Assistant Musical Director in 2023, and ascended to Musical Director in 2024. Currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, he first joined Skule Orchestra in 2022 as principal trombone and continues to enjoy playing in small ensembles during the Orchestra's Chamber Night.
From the age of 5, Jonah has been enthralled by music and the piano; achieving his RCM grade 10 in piano performance and learning the trombone, euphonium, trumpet, French horn, clarinet, and violin along the way. He has been a member of multiple bands and orchestras in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra, Kindred Spirits Orchestra, Richmond Hill Concert Band, and the York Region Brass Band.
Jonah is thrilled to be able to take on the role of Musical Director. He hopes to draw on his wealth of experience and love of music to bring out the best in each player in the orchestra.
James Wu
Assistant Musical Director
Originally from China, James (武剑琪) currently serves as the Music Director of the Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society (OCMS) Symphony Orchestra and leads several vibrant community ensembles in addition to the Skule Orchestra, such as the Toronto Saxophone Collective.
Praised by peers and collaborators as both "confident and competent," James is increasingly recognized for the characteristic subtlety and efficiency of his conducting style. He views every concert cycle as a narrative opportunity, striving to lead both musicians and audiences on a cohesive journey from the first rehearsal to the final performance. James aspires to help musicians reach their full potential by guiding and supporting them musically. He finds the most meaning in seeing the genuine joy and engagement they bring to the stage.
James earned his Master of Music in conducting from the University of Toronto under the guidance of Dr. Gillian MacKay. Grateful and fortunate for the wisdom and positivity from all the teachers he has had the honour to study with, James strives to pass that same spirit on to those around him, on and off the podium.
