Amy Hillis, Artistic Director
The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto (WMCT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Hillis as the new Artistic Director of its signature concert series, Music in the Afternoon. Hillis will begin curating programming for the 2026–27 concert season, which will mark the organization’s remarkable 129th year.
A celebrated violinist, educator, and advocate for Canadian music, Amy Hillis brings to the WMCT a deep commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. She succeeds Simon Fryer, who has brought extraordinary chamber music artists to the Club since 2006, and whose final season—WMCT’s 128th—was recently announced.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amy Hillis as our new Artistic Director,” said Janet Murray, President of the WMCT. “Amy is a dynamic artist and a visionary thinker with a passion for chamber music and a strong connection to emerging Canadian talent. Her experience as a performer and her innovative approach to programming are an ideal match for the WMCT’s mission as we approach our 130th anniversary.” Amy Hillis is known for her “rich, warm sound” and has been widely praised for challenging artistic norms and building community through music. As a soloist and collaborator, she has premiered numerous Canadian works and performed extensively across Canada and internationally. She is an Assistant Professor of Music at York University
Board of Directors 2024-2025
Patrons and Advisors
Janet Murray, President
Annette Sanger, Vice President, Career Development Award Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair
Diane Martello, Membership, Concerts & Marketing Committee Chair
Sylvia Sarkus, WMCT Foundation Representative
Giovanna Cavarra, Director at Large
Pamela Hamilton, School Outreach Coordinator
Adair Hope, Awards Committee Chair
Kathy Halliday, Advertising Subcommittee Chair
Daisy Leung, Director at Large
Kathleen McMorrow, Past President, Website
Tamar Nelson, Director at Large
Robin Sundstrom, Treasurer
The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, PC, CC, CMM, COM, CD
The Honorourable Edith Dumont, OOnt, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Catherine Robbin, OC
Susan V. Corrigan
Louis Lortie, OC, CQ
Don McLean, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
Esther McNeil, Founding Chair, Career Development Award; Founding President, WMCT Foundation
Peter Simon, Royal Conservatory of Music
Administration
Shannon Perreault, General Manager
Jennifer Petrilli, Marketing Specialist
The Women’s Musical Club of Toronto is a not-for-profit, charitable organization (Charitable Business Number 12371 8637 RR0001). It is run by one part-time arts administrator, and a large group of dedicated volunteers.