The Fox Music is owned and operated by Liam Calhoun, who acts as coordinator and violinist. Liam takes pride in working with other musicians in Niagara and the GTA, striving for both finely tuned musicianship as well as a level of professionalism that makes planning live music for events as smooth as possible.
Liam Calhoun (violin):
Liam Calhoun started playing the violin in North Bay, ON at the age of 7, and began performing at weddings, private parties, and other events alongside other young string players at the age of 14. Always active as both a freelance violinist and violist in different string ensembles from his time in high school to graduation from his Bachelor of Music degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, Liam started The Fox Music in 2015 upon moving to the Niagara area. Besides performing as a freelance and wedding violinist/violist in the region, Liam maintains a large studio of violin and viola students.
Zach Dekker (piano, vocals):
Zacharia Dekker began playing the piano in Restoule, ON at a young age. After taking the position of principal organist for a three-point parish at the age of 15, he also acted as assistant organist at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption in North Bay, performing for four churches each Sunday until moving to London, ON in 2005 to pursue a music degree at the University of Western Ontario. Zacharia is currently the musical director and organist at St. John’s Anglican parish in Caledon, ON, a role he has maintained since 2008, and besides keeping a busy performance schedule as part of The Fox Music, works as a licensed elementary school teacher, teaching French and Music within the DSBN since 2018.
Danielle Marconi (violin):
Danielle Marconi grew up in the Niagara region, playing violin for weddings and special events since 1999. She has a Bachelor of Music from Brock University and has been teaching private lessons, group classes and student string orchestras since 2001. Danielle loves performing all styles of music, and has extensive experience playing in duos, small groups, bands and community orchestras. Danielle also spends time recording in studios as a session player, and enjoys composing/arranging music for students and clients whenever needed.
Aaron Albano (piano, drums):
Native to Welland, ON, Aaron Albano started piano lessons from the age of 7, participating in various competitions in recitals over the years in his youth. Aaron also established himself as a working organist at the age of 13, performing for church services, weddings, and funerals. A multi-talented musician, Aaron also has experience playing saxophone and drums in wind/jazz ensembles and rock bands, currently playing alto saxophone with the local band Giancarlo and the Scarfones. Aaron attended Brock University for his undergraduate degree, where he received a Bachelor of Music in piano performance, subsequently undertaking a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Western Ontario. Besides being an active musician in the Niagara area, Aaron works as an occasional high school music teacher, directing various school concert bands and choir ensembles.
Sabrina Liu (piano):
Sabrina is a highly accomplished musician, educator, and pianist based in Niagara region. Born in Guang Zhou, China, she embarked on her musical journey at the age of three and has since garnered numerous achievements. Sabrina holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in Music from Brock University and an ARCT diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
With a Master's Degree in Music Education from Boston University, she possesses a strong foundation in both music and pedagogy. She served as the director of Quarter Note Music Arts in St. Catharines for many years and her expertise extends to private piano instruction and music theory, where she passionately shares her knowledge with aspiring musicians. Recognized as an accomplished pianist within the local community, she frequently performs at various venues, including wineries and corporate events, captivating audiences with her musical prowess.
Chelsea DiFranco (piano, vocals):
Born and raised in the Niagara region, Chelsea began playing piano at the age of 4. She has played, sung, acted, conducted, and music directed for orchestras and bands in the Niagara region including the Oh Canada, Eh?! dinner theatre, Garden City Productions, Firehall Theatre, The Yellow Door Theatre Project, NewWerx Productions, 5 Corks Productions, and more. She teaches vocal, piano, and audition preparation lessons, and is an elementary school librarian and music teacher by day.
Paulo Winterle (violin):
Paulo Winterle was born and raised in Brazil, where he started playing the violin at the age of 8. He has been playing at weddings and parties with ensembles and orchestras for over 30 years. Paulo holds a Bachelor Degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and has worked as a conductor, musical director and teacher in different Christian churches, schools and universities, both in Brazil and Canada. He currently works as a music teacher for over 300 students at two private Christian elementary schools in the Toronto area.
Brian Jagger (piano):
Born in Hamilton, and a current resident of Burlington, Brian began playing piano at the age of 5. After studying at the Bedford Studios in Hamilton, Brian completed a Bachelor of Music at Queen’s University, focusing on piano performance and composition. He then completed a Master’s degree at UBC, and a doctorate at the University of Michigan, both in composition.
Along with performing with The Fox Music, Brian teaches piano, and is the music director for the Top Hat Marching Orchestra, and keyboardist with local bands and singers. He is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre, and his music has been published by Cypress Choral Music.