Celeste Thordarson, a Soprano and Music Education Specialist, graduated from the University of Toronto with a major in Music Education and a certificate in Health Applications in Music. Passionate about Choral Studies, Vocal Pedagogy, and Music Health, she serves as Music Director at Annunciation BVM Parish, conducts both children’s and adult choirs, and is Associate Conductor with the Mississauga Festival Youth Choir. She is also a private voice teacher and a Choir Teacher with the Gryphon Trio’s Listen Up Program.

Celeste has experience with the Toronto Children’s Chorus, as Assistant Conductor with VIVA Youth Singers, and as a Choir Teacher with Sistema Toronto. In Spring 2024, she was unanimously selected as the Apprentice Conductor with Exultate Chamber Singers, leading a high-level amateur chamber choir in rehearsal and performance. She also serves as Advocacy Representative at Choral Canada’s Student Chapter Executive Committee and Office Manager with COSA Canada. Celeste is the recipient of the 2024 Ken Fleet Choral Conducting Scholarship from the London Community Foundation and is committed to inspiring others through choral education.

Beyond the classical realm, Celeste is active in traditional pop as a featured artist, opening performer, ghostwriter, and recording artist for national and international talents.