Claire Oliverio | Choral Director

Claire Oliverio is an advocate of collaborative music experiences. She has earned an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto (ARCT) Teachers Diploma in Piano, a Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts with Distinction from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and a Bachelor of Education in Fine and Performing Arts from Simon Fraser University.

Wherever she goes, Claire goes wholeheartedly. Leading a life with love for music, she was awarded a full-tuition scholarship of $20,000.00 upon acceptance to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She graduated as the Valedictorian of the Faculty of Arts at KPU and delivered the Graduand Address at the 2016 Convocation Ceremony. Building strong relationships with her peers, professors, and pupils, she contributed her musical gifts as the Manager of the KPU Wind Symphony and as a Private Piano Instructor. Her experiences have taken her around the world, including Philippines, Cuba, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, Austria, and Portugal. Currently, Claire is a vivacious face in the community, accompanying Maple Ridge Chorus, guiding youth as the Choral Director at Maple Ridge Secondary School, and sharing her duties as the Musical/Choral Director of St. John the Divine Anglican Church with her sister, Aimee.

Moving forward, Claire is working on her Masters of Education at Simon Fraser University. As an evolving and reflective musician, she is eager to continue further studies to best serve her learners, the community of Maple Ridge, and above all, the power of music.