Catherine Willshire

Catherine Willshire is a skilled arts administration consultant and educator with extensive experience in the music and arts sector. Currently serving as a Specialist for the Azrieli Music Prizes, Catherine has previously held significant roles such as Development Manager at the Toronto Summer Music Festival and Orchestra Personnel Administrator at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Catherine’s background includes managing the COC Academy at the Canadian Opera Company and coordinating events for the Toronto Summer Music Festival. With a strong academic foundation encompassing a Master’s in Musicology from Université Paris-Sorbonne and a Master’s in Communication and Culture from York University, Catherine also provides translation services while imparting knowledge in subjects like French and music theory.