As a not-for-profit organization, we welcome the support of our community in helping us achieve our mission of making music accessible opportunities available to all.
We enhance Manitoba communities by providing accessibility and excellence in music education. Volunteers play a crucial role in our success.
Many of our volunteers contribute in non-musical ways. We encourage you to ask what’s available or tell us your area of interest. Opportunities are available for students who require volunteer hours for school credit.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please call our Director of Programming & Fund Development, Domanie Billinghurst-Schadek, at 204-988-7650 or email outreach@mcma.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you interested in volunteering to be on our board of directors?
We are currently seeking candidates for a two-year term on our board of directors. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music education and building a community through music.
The board meets five times per year; other board responsibilities will include serving on at least one committee.
Skill sets needed
- human resources
- fundraising
- financial management
- governance
- legal experience
- partnership building
- interests in music education and community outreach
How to apply
If you are interested in getting more information about this volunteer experience, please call our Executive Director, Heitha Forsyth, at 204-988-7653. To apply for this volunteer position, please email your letter of interest to Heitha Forsyth at exdirector@mcma.ca. A professional and/or personal resumé that accompanies your letter would be welcome, but is not essential.
Our current board of directors
Revised May 21, 2025
President, Chair of Executive Committee
Edward Byard
Vice-President
Jamie Dyck
Past President, Chair of Nominating Committee & Governance Committee, Chair of Fundraising Committee
Mark Walker
Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
Samuel Adeniji
Secretary
Tobi Oluwadare
Directors
Faculty Representative
Donna Orchard
Director at Large, Music Equals Committee
Jill Parsonage
Director at Large, Chair of Marketing Committee
Courtney Stewner
Director at Large
Dana Tessler
Director at Large
Dave Barchyn
Director at Large
Sharon Singh
Director at Large
Melina Aiello
Director at Large
Laryssa Semegen
Executive Director
Heitha Forsyth
Ex-officio members
Music Direction
Ron Paley, Jazz Musician
Legal Consultant
Norm Rosenbaum, Lawyer
MCMA Executive Director
Heitha Forsyth