MEET CHRISTIN REARDON MACLELLAN

Christin Reardon MacLellan is the Artistic Director and conductor of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Director of Bands at St. Thomas More Collegiate. Previously, she served as Director of Education and Community Programs for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, director of the University of British Columbia Concert Winds, and as a sessional lecturer in the UBC School of Music.

Christin is dedicated to supporting and advocating for quality music education in schools. She maintains an active schedule as an in-demand clinician, guest conductor, adjudicator, and guest speaker. Christin has presented workshops and her research at numerous conferences and symposia in Canada and the United States. As a board member of the Coalition for Music Education in Canada, she works closely with teachers, community members, and arts organizations to protect, promote, and advance music education in schools.

Christin earned her masters degree in music education from Indiana University, where she taught undergraduate courses in music education and was a university supervisor for student teachers. Christin’s research is published in the Journal of Research in Music Education and Music Educators’ Journal. She is the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Music Educators Association Builders Award and 2020 British Columbia Music Educators Association Distinguished Service Award.