Peter McCoppin

Peter McCoppin

Peter McCoppin (born May 2, 1948 in Toronto) is a Canadian conductor and organist. He studied conducting with Erich Leinsdorf, Lovro von Matičič, and Hans Swarowsky, and taught conducting at the Cleveland Institute of Music (1975-1978).

He was Assistant Conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1978-1980), and conducted the Canadian Opera Company on tour in 1979. He was Music Advisor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (1988), Music Director of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra (1989-1999), and Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (1993-2000).

He was also Principal Guest Conductor of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.

External links

* [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0002274 Peter McCoppin entry in the "Encyclopedia of Music in Canada"]
* [http://petermccoppin.ca/ Peter McCoppin's website]

Peter is now providing Leadership and Communication training and coaching. Please see * [http://www.sectorlearning.com Sector Learning Solutions Inc.]


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