Our Team
Our Team
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2026 Competition is over 60% full as of Oct 24
The Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition would not be possible without the dedication and passion of a committed team united by a shared belief in the power of music and the importance of nurturing emerging talent.
Reporting to the Orchestra Society of Calgary (Calgary Civic Symphony), this team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a fair, inspiring, and well-organized competition that supports the growth and development of young musicians.
Together, they bring a wide range of skills and experiences to the table, creating opportunities for the next generation of artists to shine. Their commitment is at the heart of everything the competition achieves.
Steering Committee & Artistic Advisors
Steering Committee & Artistic Advisors
Katherine Sinex
Competition Director,
Steering Committee Chair
Katherine Sinex
Competition Director,
Steering Committee Chair
Katherine is a Professional Engineer who draws on her Psychology and Conflict Resolution education in her encore career as a leadership coach, facilitator, and negotiation advisor. She is a member of the Calgary Civic Symphony's mighty viola section.
Katherine serves as RC3's Competition Director, ensuring all elements of the competition run smoothly. As part of that role, she also Chairs the RC3 Steering Committee.
Manon Mitchell
Past RC3 Competition Director,
Title Sponsor Representative
Manon Mitchell
Past RC3 Competition Director,
Title Sponsor Representative
Barbara Robertson
ARMTA Representative
Barbara Robertson
ARMTA Representative
Michael Gray
Calgary Civic Symphony Board of Directors Representative
Michael Gray
Calgary Civic Symphony Board of Directors Representative
Rolf Bertsch
Calgary Civic Symphony Music Director
Rolf Bertsch
Calgary Civic Symphony Music Director
Dale Jackson
Competition Advisor
Dale Jackson
Competition Advisor
Fiona Carnie
Non-Piano Instrumentalists & Teachers
Fiona Carnie
Non-Piano Instrumentalists & Teachers
Operations Team
Operations Team
Barb Robertson
Assistant Competition Director
Barb Robertson
Assistant Competition Director
Barb is a dedicated member of the Calgary Branch of ARMTA and has given her time and talent to RC3 for over a decade.
Barb's behind-the-scenes contributions ensure the competition runs smoothly and you'll spot her behind the microphone on competition weekend as our emcee.
John Chik
Scheduling Coordinator
John Chik
Scheduling Coordinator
John has been a longstanding violinist in the Calgary Civic Symphony for over 20 years and has volunteered with RC3 for several years.
John handles the complicated task of developing and communicating the schedule.
Andrea Carless
Web & Digital Content Manager
Andrea Carless
Web & Digital Content Manager
Andrea is a recent Calgarian who joined the Calgary Civic Symphony as a violinist in 2025. She freelances as an experimental sound artist, music technologist, and teaches piano out of her home studio, Signal Hill School of Music.
Please feel free to reach out to Andrea for any RC3 website inquiries and corrections.
Matthew Haddad
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
Matthew Haddad
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
Born and raised in Calgary, Matthew is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Data Science at the University of Calgary and joined the Calgary Civic Symphony as a cellist in 2025.
Matthew manages all aspects of communication from announcements to inquiries and can be reached at info@rotaryc3.com
Federica Salzano
Logistics & Social Media Coordinator
Federica Salzano
Logistics & Social Media Coordinator
Federica’s lifelong passion for music led her to become both a classically trained flutist and a musicologist with a focus on digital culture. After living in Italy and the Netherlands, she now calls Calgary home, where she actively volunteers within the local arts community.
As well as ensuring the competition stays on track behind the scenes, Federica manages RC3's social media, promoting the competition and sharing exciting updates.
Crew
Crew
John Robertson
Videographer
John Robertson
Videographer
Mirko Zatka
Videography
Mirko Zatka
Videography
Rob Bartlett
Audio Recording Engineer
Rob Bartlett
Audio Recording Engineer
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