Dr. Jessica V. Kun, a native of Toronto, Canada, is Conductor and Artistic Director of the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. She completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting at Arizona State University, where she conducted the Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, and the Lyric Opera Theatre.

She holds Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Calgary (Canada), Master’s Certificate in Conducting from the University of Calgary Wind Conducting Program, and a Master of Music degree in Musicology from the University of Manchester (England), where she conducted the Symphony Orchestra, chamber ensembles, and the New Music Ensemble, as well as civic, professional, and youth orchestras and new music ensembles across the country.

She has conducted string and full orchestras, symphonic and jazz bands, chamber music, contemporary music ensembles, choirs and opera. She has taught and conducted musicians at all levels, from novice to professional, and has written articles for Canadian Music Education journals and curriculum documents for the Ontario Ministry of Education. Dr. Kun has served as Conductor and Associate Professor of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she taught conducting and orchestration. 

She is also the conductor of the Richmond Hill McConaghy Choir, presenting choral programs with fresh artistic vision and energy. Dr. Kun is active as a conductor, adjudicator, and clinician in North America, Great Britain, Europe, and South America.