Artistic Staff
Nicholas Morvay
Artistic Director, Allegro and Vivo
Nicholas Morvay is a versatile musician, conductor, and educator from Windsor, Ontario. He holds degrees in Music and Education from the University of Windsor and pursued masters studies in Music Composition at the University of Saskatchewan. Nicholas has taught for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board and the Music Theatre Program at St. Clair College.
Career highlights include serving as pianist and band director for Max Pellicano's Elvis Tribute residency in Novi, Michigan, performing with the rock group Evanescence at Caesars Windsor, and directing and performing with the local a cappella group, Masquerade.
Currently, Nicholas is the Musical Director and Organist at Emmanuel United Church and Music Director/Orchestra Conductor with Windsor Light Music Theatre. He is an active member of the Windsor music community - regularly accompanying musicians at the Kiwanis Music Festival, leading The Broadway Bunch as bandleader and keyboardist, adjudicating at the Windsor Choral Festival, and performing piano and celeste with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Mackenzie Beltran
Artistic Director, Cantiga
Mackenzie is a graduate of the University of Windsor, where she earned both an Honours Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. She has extensive experience in choral performance, having sung with the University of Windsor Chamber Choir and USingers, and has also directed a youth choir at St. Mary’s French Immersion Elementary School.
In addition to her work with young singers, Mackenzie has served as an administrative assistant with the Windsor Choral Festival, contributing to the region’s vibrant choral community. She is fully bilingual and currently teaches with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Mackenzie is also an experienced private music instructor and has developed infant and toddler music appreciation classes, introducing children to the joy of music from their earliest years.
A multi-instrumentalist, Mackenzie is formally trained in classical guitar and piano and also enjoys playing the ukulele and saxophone. She has performed in a wide range of choirs and public engagements, bringing her artistry to diverse audiences.
Mackenzie is passionate about sharing her love of music and creating a collaborative, joyful environment for young singers. As the director of the Cantiga Choir, she brings her wealth of experience, talent, and enthusiasm to inspire children and nurture their lifelong love of music.
Monique Simone
Collaborative Accompanist
Monique Simone started playing with the Windsor Classic Chorale in 1994. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Music Honours Degree in violin, and A.R.C.T. Teachers Certificate in piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and Bachelor of Education degree. She studied piano with Sister Elizabeth Therese of the Ursuline School of Music, and Earl Moss at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and Professor affiliated with Wayne State University. Monique studied violin with Lillian Sheirich at the University of Windsor, Arlene Jansen at the University of Windsor and began with Mrs. St. Germaine at St. Cecile Academy.​
Monique has taught at various music schools including the Ursuline School of Music, St Cecile Academy, the Artist’s Journey, Walkerville Centre for the Performing Arts for woodwinds and piano, and currently teaches private lessons since 2004 in LaSalle. While Monique was an accompanist at the University of Windsor for the Music Program for many years she also played for festivals, and had many solo recitals. In July of 2013, Monique performed as the accompanist in a workshop/concert hosted by Kathy Costa with special guests from New York; Kait Kerrigan (Lyricist) and Brian Lowdermilk (composer) in “Future of Broadway” at All Saints Church in Windsor. Highlights of Monique’s career include playing for John Washburn of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, being the rehearsal pianist for Maestro John Morris Russell, and playing the second piano part of Carmina Burana for the Classic Chorale. In May of 2012, Monique performed a solo community recital with vocalist Mari Voelker in “Mari Sings” at Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church in Windsor.
Monique was born and raised in Windsor, and has been teaching music privately since 1986. She performs throughout Windsor and Essex county at various events and weddings.