Meet the Team
The Windwood Music Festival is co-founded and directed by Duo Perdendosi, violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan and pianist Tong Wang.
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Co-FounderCritically recognized as “an accomplished violin soloist,” (CVNC) Maitreyi Muralidharan is an east coast based musician and an avid orchestral and chamber performer. They hold a Bachelor's Degree from the Peabody Institute of Music under the tutelage of Herbert Greenberg, a Master’s Degree and Professional Arts Certificate from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the tutelage of Kevin Lawrence, and an Artist Diploma from McGill University under the tutelage of Violaine Melancon. Maitreyi was raised in North Carolina where they fostered a love for sharing music in group settings, whether in ensembles or as a teacher. They have also served as concertmaster of the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Chamber Orchestra, UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the UNCSA Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute for two years. They have attended summer music festivals in Colorado, New York, Canada, North Carolina, Vermont, and Germany, and have performed as a chamber musician on international stages. As a musician who has dealt with severe injury, Maitreyi has had to find their own paths in the field of classical and contemporary music, and in that process, has grown a deep appreciation and love for connecting with the unconventional. They aim to share this idea of connection with all walks of life—the idea that being a musician is far more than what is understood or seen, and that one of the greatest joys is fostering a sense of community that can happen any time music is made. Outside of being an orchestral and chamber musician, Maitreyi enjoys working with and advising new music ensembles, assisting violinists with injuries to find creative and sustainable playing practices, and farming.
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Co-Founder
Tong Wang is a Canadian artist leading innovative initiatives across areas of performance, research, community engagement, and social entrepreneurship. Her projects explore the role of art in relation to science, technology, identity, culture, health, and social-political issues. As a soloist and chamber musician, Tong has performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, and various ensembles across North America and Europe. As a multidisciplinary artist, she has written the libretto of a new opera funded by the Canada Council, FRQSC, and SSHRC, “Labyrinth of Tears”, and published an award-winning photo-essay in Carte Blanche. Among her other projects are the creative performances “Song of Praise”, “Ghiblilane”, "Once Upon a Pumpkin", and research lecture recitals on the aesthetic of “cuteness”. Tong recently debuted her recital on social-political issues, “我们Us” in Lunenburg and presented the interactive concerts “We’re Not Really Strangers” and “My Neighbors Totoro and Claude!” at the Verbier Festival. Using diverse mediums, Tong aims to share the power of art to reach across time, languages, borders, and cultures to connect people and kindle a shared understanding.
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Creative Residency Director
Annie Kwok began studying the piano at age four in her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, where her teachers included the late Ellen Masaki and Dr. Thomas Yee. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees with a Music-In-Education concentration from the New England Conservatory of Music, studying with Bruce Brubaker. Interested in transforming the dynamics of audience-performer relationships, Annie has curated community performances and interactive programs as an NEC Community Performances and Partnerships fellow, Early Education Music intern at the Rock and Roll Daycare in Cambridge, and member of From The Top's Center for the Development of Arts Leaders. Following graduation, Annie traveled the world as a resident Lincoln Center Stage pianist, eating, zip-lining, and hiking her way through 30 different countries while performing chamber music programs on ships ranging from Brahms and Schumann quintets to Coldplay and Led Zeppelin. She has been a summer fellow of the Colburn Academy, Indiana University Piano Academy, and the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. Annie is currently based in Honolulu as a freelance pianist and maintains a full teaching studio at the Masaki School of Music, voted Hawaii's Best Music School of 2022 and 2023.
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Event Coordinator
Susanne Sevcik is a pianist and music researcher from Strathmore, Alberta. She is currently working towards a PhD in Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience at McGill University working in the Sheldon Memory Lab, and Music Perception and Cognition lab where she recently competed a Master’s in Music Technology under the supervision of Stephen McAdams. Her research, funded by SSHRC and FRQSC, explores timbre perception, memory, and musical metaphors through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates psychology, music cognition, philosophy, and musicology. She holds a degree in Cognitive Science from Mount Allison University where she also studied piano with Stephen Runge and received awards for her excellence in piano performance, collaborative piano, and musicology. An active performer and educator, Susanne collaborates regularly with choirs and vocalists, driven by her passion for sharing music with others. In November 2025, she performed the orchestral reduction of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Rider’s to the Sea” with Opera McGill. She has performed for diverse communities across Canada, including recent professional engagements with the Arts on 817 Concert Series in Strathmore, Alberta, and Jeunesses Musicales in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Susanne is deeply grateful to the Alberta music community that nurtured her love of music as well as her mentors on the East Coast. Outside of her academic pursuits, Susanne loves singing in choirs, yoga, baking, and going to spin class. When she is home for the summer, you’ll often find her at the Airdrie Farmers’ Market, treating herself to flowers and lemonade.
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Fundraising Director
Rose Ka Yuk Yam is a Hong Kong-born pianist, educator, and arts leader currently pursuing her Doctor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Alberta. As a performer, she has appeared as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician across North America, Europe, and Asia, including performances with the Asian Chamber Orchestra and appearances at international music festivals.
Passionate about the connection between music, learning, and community, Rose has dedicated herself to both performance and music education. She has served as a Teaching Assistant in chamber music and keyboard skills at the University of Alberta, and runs her own private piano studio, where she mentors young musicians in developing strong musical foundations, confidence, and a positive learning mindset.
Beyond the concert stage, Rose is committed to building sustainable and accessible musical communities. As Fundraising Director of Windwood Music Festival, she works to support the festival’s mission of connecting people, music, and land through world-class performances, educational initiatives, and community engagement. Since 2025, she has been also a Strategic Research Assistant with the Music Graduate Sustainability Initiative at the University of Alberta, contributing to projects that explore sustainable models for music education and arts organizations.
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Marketing Director
Lois Jones, a proud Airdronian for 30 years, is a devoted mother of two, mother-in-law of two, and the delighted grandmother of one beautiful grandson. Among the many titles she's held, "Nana" is her favorite. Lois is thrilled to be part of the Windwood Music Festival team, where she contributes to public awareness, brand recognition, and social media efforts. The festival’s commitment to inclusivity and sincerity deeply resonates with her. She is grateful for the opportunity to be involved and appreciates the patience extended to her as she continues to learn about this Music Festival Event, "It's been an absolute pleasure and Thank You for instilling trust in me."
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Social Media Coordinator
Olive MacPhail is a boundary-pushing tubist, educator, and researcher from Prince Edward Island, now based in Montreal. Their work brings together performance, pedagogy, and performance science, exploring how playful and creative approaches can reshape both the possibilities of the tuba and the way musicians engage with their craft. Olive is an S.E. Shires Rising Artist and was named to CBC Music’s 30 Under 30 list of emerging Canadian classical musicians. Their performance work ranges from solo projects such as Jeff Buckley Meets Tuba and Norah Jones Meets Tuba to performances with ensembles including the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Common Knowledge, where they create new music for tuba, bass trombone, electronics, and spoken word poetry. In May 2026, they performed Cait Nishimura’s Golden Hour with the Kawartha Lakes Concert Band, and in June 2026, performed with the Burning Brass Band at the Montreal Jazz Festival, opening for Angine de Poitrine.Olive holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Prince Edward Island and a Master of Music in Tuba Performance and Pedagogy from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where they also taught Brass Techniques. Their teaching experience spans classroom and private instruction, curriculum development, and arts education consulting. In summer 2026, Olive taught and presented on performance and practice psychology at the Domaine Forget de Charlevoix Academy. They are currently pursuing a PhD in Music: Applied Performance Science at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, where their research explores playful approaches to music practice, motivation, and self-regulated learning, with a broader personal interest in helping musicians develop healthier, more sustainable relationships with practising their instrument. Their work also reaches an online community of over 17,000 followers on Instagram through @olive.tuba, where they share performance, practice, and behind-the-scenes reflections on music-making, creativity, and joy.