Maestra Paula DeWit has developed a reputation for excellence with her artistic music direction and leadership both of choirs and orchestras in the Fraser Valley and metro Vancouver region.  She has founded several orchestras and choirs both professional and amateur status. She has proven exceptional leadership in the governance of orchestra, assisting the executive boards in strategic decisions, artistic development of musicians, vitality and viability of programs.

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She has an authoritative knowledge in historically informed baroque orchestral performance, specializes in "a cappella" polyphonic work as well as directing full symphonic and concerto works working with soloists, groups of musicians, and full orchestras and choirs.

 

With a lifelong passion for her art, she brings energy and vitality to all she works with.  Core to her belief is that learning is a two way street, and that musicians thrive by working collaboratively whatever their background is. 

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After obtaining her conducting credentials at Capilano University, maestra DeWit continues her conducting studies at international workshops in Canada and the United States.  With an enterprising drive she has worked tirelessly to create many new opportunities for musicians.

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Paula was recently nominated for the prestigious Canadian Heinz Unger Conductor Award as well as the Orchestras Canada Betty Webster Award.  Paula is a proud Rotarian and is an Honorary Paul Harris fellow.

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