Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: April 17, 2024
Madeleine D. Humer, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia
Madeleine Humer is a beloved mentor and music educator in choral conducting. Her school choirs have performed with professional orchestras and choirs, and in many Pacific Opera Victoria productions. She is renowned for her work as the founder and past artistic director of the Victoria Children’s Choir, which was invited to perform in festivals and commemorative celebrations both in Canada and abroad. An admired soloist, she specializes in Baroque music and performs on stages worldwide.