Staff
Zina Koro (Montréal, QC)
Interim General Manager
Zina’s passion for the arts and culture scene in Montreal specifically, and in Canada generally, has led her to pursue a career in arts management for the past 10 years. Before joining Choral Canada, Zina was General Manager of Montreal’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park company, Repercussion Theatre, since 2012. Zina holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University as well as a Bachelor of English Language and Literature. Zina is very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing team that serves and unites Canadians from coast to coast, through this universal language: music.
Interim General Manager
Zina’s passion for the arts and culture scene in Montreal specifically, and in Canada generally, has led her to pursue a career in arts management for the past 10 years. Before joining Choral Canada, Zina was General Manager of Montreal’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park company, Repercussion Theatre, since 2012. Zina holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University as well as a Bachelor of English Language and Literature. Zina is very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing team that serves and unites Canadians from coast to coast, through this universal language: music.
Meghan Hila (Toronto, ON) - On Leave
Executive Director
Since 2014, Meghan Hila has been the General Manager of Choral Canada, the national arts service organization for the Canadian choral community. In January 2019, Meghan was promoted to Executive Director. Meghan has extensive experience in arts management and has worked for organizations such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra & Dance, University of Windsor's School of Music, Windsor's Capitol Theatre, the Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto, Bowman Media, Talisker Players, and Choirs Ontario. Meghan has a Bachelor of Music Therapy (Voice) degree from the University of Windsor, as well as a Certificate in Arts Management. Meghan has performed as both a volunteer and professional choral singer. Until recently, upon becoming a new mother, Meghan was singing with the Orpheus Choir of Toronto directed by Robert Cooper and the St. Thomas Anglican Church Evensong Choir directed by Matthew Larkin.
Executive Director
Since 2014, Meghan Hila has been the General Manager of Choral Canada, the national arts service organization for the Canadian choral community. In January 2019, Meghan was promoted to Executive Director. Meghan has extensive experience in arts management and has worked for organizations such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra & Dance, University of Windsor's School of Music, Windsor's Capitol Theatre, the Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto, Bowman Media, Talisker Players, and Choirs Ontario. Meghan has a Bachelor of Music Therapy (Voice) degree from the University of Windsor, as well as a Certificate in Arts Management. Meghan has performed as both a volunteer and professional choral singer. Until recently, upon becoming a new mother, Meghan was singing with the Orpheus Choir of Toronto directed by Robert Cooper and the St. Thomas Anglican Church Evensong Choir directed by Matthew Larkin.
Nila Rajagopal (Montréal, QC)
Programs & Office Assistant
Montréal-based conductor and soprano Nila Rajagopal is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Choral Conducting at McGill University, studying with Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée. She previously earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto with specializations in voice and choral music education.
Passionate about working with young singers, Nila has been Apprentice Conductor with the Toronto Children's Chorus and the Oakville Choir for Children and Youth. She also maintains an active freelance career as a professional singer.
Before working at Choral Canada, Nila served as Administrative Assistant for U of T's Choral Department, working under the supervision of Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt. She was also Administrative Assistant at Choirs Ontario in 2015 and 2020.
Programs & Office Assistant
Montréal-based conductor and soprano Nila Rajagopal is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Choral Conducting at McGill University, studying with Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée. She previously earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto with specializations in voice and choral music education.
Passionate about working with young singers, Nila has been Apprentice Conductor with the Toronto Children's Chorus and the Oakville Choir for Children and Youth. She also maintains an active freelance career as a professional singer.
Before working at Choral Canada, Nila served as Administrative Assistant for U of T's Choral Department, working under the supervision of Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt. She was also Administrative Assistant at Choirs Ontario in 2015 and 2020.