STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Staff

  • Mark Fewer | Artistic Director

    mfewer@stratfordsummermusic.ca

    Mark Fewer is a versatile violinist and music professional. He has performed globally as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor, in venues like Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall. Known for his "genre-bending" performances, Fewer has played with symphonies in Vancouver, San Francisco, Melbourne, and collaborated with jazz artists such as Dave Young. He has taught at McGill, Stanford, and other prestigious institutions. Fewer is the founding Artistic Director of the SweetWater Music Festival and has led Stratford Summer Music since 2018. His students have achieved success in major ensembles across North America and Europe.

  • Chris Lamont | Executive Director

    clamont@stratfordsummermusic.ca

    Chris Lamont is the Executive Director of Stratford Summer Music, where he brings a wealth of experience in arts leadership and programming. He has held roles with several of Canada’s leading cultural institutions, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and served for eight seasons as Director of Operations and Artistic Planning for the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.

    A postgraduate of The Glenn Gould School in Toronto, Chris maintains an active performance career across a variety of musical genres. He is deeply committed to advancing the role of music and the arts in society, and to fostering greater awareness of their power to enrich communities and contribute to the betterment of the human condition.

  • Marilyn Adlington, a white woman with wavy brown hair, smiles at the camera.

    Marilyn Adlington | Administrative Coordinator

    madlington@stratfordsummermusic.ca

    Marilyn (she/her) is a culture worker with over a decade of experience in curatorial development, programming, and arts administration in the non-profit sector. In 2017, she graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies and later obtained her Masters of Fine Arts in Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University. Dedicated to uplifting contemporary visual arts, music, and culture in her community, Marilyn is passionate about accessible public art and live performance and the role they play in uplifting and strengthening artistic communities.

  • John A Miller | Founder & Artist Producer Emeritus

    For the past 34 years, John Miller has specialized in promoting Canadian arts and music. His career began in 1980 at the Stratford Festival’s Marketing Department, followed by his role as National Director of the Canadian Music Centre, where he supported Canadian composers and helped establish Chalmers House. He later led projects for the Glenn Gould Foundation, including the Glenn Gould Prize. In 2001, Miller founded Stratford Summer Music, which Gramophone named one of North America's top summer festivals. In 2014, Stratford honored him with a star in the city, alongside luminaries like Glenn Gould and Christopher Plummer.

Board of Directors

  • Barbara Smith

    CHAIR

    Barbara, a fervent advocate for music and education, served as CEO and Artistic Director of The National Youth Orchestra of Canada, nurturing young musicians.

  • Michael Lutzmann

    VICE CHAIR

    Michael currently manages a large, not-for-profit wine club. Working with SSM Board allows him to combine his love of music and the arts with his love for business.

  • Jeremy Wreford

    PAST CHAIR

    Jeremy, an interior design graduate with a BAA honours, returned to Stratford in 2006 after working in film and commercial production design. He co-owns three retail stores with his wife Carrie: Bradshaws, Wek-Shop and Small-Mart. He loves all genres of music and collecting vinyl.

  • Andrea Feddema

    SECRETARY | TREASURER

    Andrea, raised in rural Middlesex County, resides in London with her family. As an Ernst & Young LLP managing partner, she oversees national teams, boasting 20+ years' experience across sectors.

  • Taylor Briscoe

    Taylor Briscoe, government relations and public affairs leader, serves as a City Councilor for the city of Stratford.

  • Helen Friedman

    Helen, Retired Partner at Miller Thomson LLP, specialized in first-party insurance claims and risk management. A community leader, she chaired various organizations, now contributing to Stratford Summer Music.

  • Monique Hancock

    Monique has 35+ years of business experience in marketing, finance, management, and health administration. For 12 years, she’s led the STAR Family Health Team, engaging in provincial and regional committees.

  • Andrew Hilton

    Andrew, a Stratford native, has a journalism and communications background, now running a consulting firm in development and sustainability. He formerly directed Toronto’s Redpath Waterfront Festival.

  • Lee Anne Nymeyer

    Lee Anne works in wealth management, specializing in financial planning, and holds an MBA. She was Treasurer for Destination Stratford for six years and enjoys an eclectic taste in music.

  • Lesley Spencer-Cooper

    Lesley is the Owner and CEO of MALT Staging & Redesign. She has over 25 years of experience in Not-for-Profit Management and Board roles. As a former SSM GM, she recognizes the significance of Music to our vibrant, artistic community.

  • Marcus Nance

    Hailed as “thrillingly powerful” by The New York Times and “a major talent” by The Toronto Star, Marcus Nance is a singer, actor, educator, and model, with credits spanning the Shaw, Stratford, and Charlottetown Festivals, Broadway, and film/television. He teaches at Wilfrid Laurier University and brings a working artist’s perspective to the Stratford Summer Music board.