Canadian violinist Jennifer Burford eagerly searches for new musical experiences to develop her versatility as a musician. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s of Music Performance from University of Toronto where she studied with Mark Skazinetsky. She received her Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School and her Master’s of Music Performance Degree from University of Toronto under the tutelage of Erika Raum. Jennifer joined the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster in 2022. She regularly performs with Esprit Orchestra, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and has previously performed with the Toronto Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Toronto, and Mirvish Productions. In addition to classical music, Jennifer has recorded and performed in jazz, funk, folk, pop, and klezmer genres. She is a founding member of the Queer Songbook Orchestra, a professional chamber pop ensemble, creating and performing a living archive of songs that have shaped the LGBTQ2S+ community. In addition to performance,

Jennifer is a faculty member of the Oscar Peterson School of Music (formerly Royal Conservatory School) and runs a private teaching studio in Scarborough. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and experience. Jennifer Iswas recently certified as a teacher trainer in the Creative Ability Development method, which focuses on developing divergent thinking and musical artistry through teaching improvisation from an early age. At home, she enjoys exploring creative learning through music and art with her three sons.