Committee 

Hughes Tam is an accomplished pianist who has earned his ARCT practical certificate and is currently pursuing his remaining theory and history requirements. He has been actively involved with Music for the Golden Age since the organization’s founding, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to sharing the joy of music with seniors and the wider community. As President, Hughes will oversee the organization’s operations, support its ongoing initiatives, and help guide its future development. Beyond music, Hughes excels in Taekwondo and has competed at the national level. He is currently a Grade 12 student at St. Theresa Catholic High School, enrolled in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.

We’re excited to welcome Justin as our new Communications Manager! Justin’s passion for music began at just four years old when he started playing piano—a journey that has since led him to many awards and honours, including performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City, earning podium finishes at the Ontario Provincial Music Festival and completing his ARCT. Beyond his accomplishments, Justin has a genuine love for sharing music with others and is thrilled to be part of our team, finding it both inspiring and fulfilling.

In his role as Communications Manager, Justin helps share our organization’s work, events and musical opportunities with the community. He supports the development of engaging communications, promotes performances and initiatives, and helps connect audiences, musicians and supporters through clear and meaningful storytelling. Through his creativity, enthusiasm and love of music, Justin looks forward to strengthening our outreach and helping more people discover the joy of music.

Katelyn Chan is passionate about music and enjoys sharing its joy with others. She joined Music for the Golden Age in 2020 and has been dedicated to supporting the organization’s mission of bringing music to seniors. Currently a Grade 11 student at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, Katelyn is preparing for her RCM Level 10 piano examination. Beyond music, she enjoys reading, painting, crafting, and volunteering. She values opportunities to meet new people, collaborate with others, and contribute to her community. As Vice Chair, Katelyn works alongside the team to support initiatives, contribute ideas, and coordinate performances and events, helping create meaningful musical experiences for seniors and the wider community.

Meet Rachael, our Operations Lead for Music for the Golden Age! Currently a second-year engineering student at the University of Toronto, Rachael balances her studies with her love of music. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and listening to classical works. We’re excited to have her on the team, sharing her passion and talent with us!

Aidan Lai is a Grade 10 student at Bur Oak Secondary School who is passionate about music and enjoys exploring different styles. Piano is his main instrument, and he especially loves jazz for its freedom of improvisation and creative expression. He also plays guitar and has recently begun exploring songwriting, experimenting with ways to transform his musical ideas into original compositions. Aidan received the Best of Grade award for his Level 7 piano performance at the Pickering Rotary Music Festival and was invited to perform at the Ontario Music Festival Association Provincial Finals. He also won a trophy from the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association for his performance of Flight of the Bumblebee as a piano duet with his brother, Brenden. As General Manager, Aidan looks forward to contributing his creativity and enthusiasm to the organization while continuing to grow as a musician and supporting its mission of sharing music with the community.

Jasmine Wong is a Grade 10 student in Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School who has been playing piano for over a decade. Currently studying at the RCM ARCT level, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to musical excellence. She has been invited to perform at the Ontario Music Festival Association Provincial Finals at Level 10 and has earned first-place awards at both the North York Music Festival and the Pickering Rotary Music Festival. She is also a scholarship recipient from the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association. Outside of music, Jasmine enjoys playing video games, watching YouTube, and exploring online content. As Program Design and Coordinator, she looks forward to bringing together artists across genres and instruments to share their musical talents with residents.oversees all publications—brochures, schedules, and promotional materials—ensuring everything is accurate, polished, and professional.