MBC Summer Sounds - David McFadden/Keiko Kuepfer
Join us at Muskoka Bible Centre for a weekly summer concert series featuring a variety of live Christian music.
Concerts take place in our Chapel. Everyone from the local community is warmly invited, whether or not you’re staying at MBC. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. Find out more and reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
David McFadden
Studied violin at the Royal Conservatory of Music, earning his ARCT diploma with First Class Honours, and continued his studies at the University of Toronto and the Utrecht Conservatorium in Holland. He performed with the Toronto Symphony for 16 seasons and has played with organizations including the Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet, Kitchener Symphony, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Symphony Nova Scotia.
His career has ranged from chamber music to musical theatre, serving as Concertmaster for productions such as Ragtime, ShowBoat, and Sunset Blvd., and performing in shows including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast. He has also recorded and performed with artists such as Ray Charles, Liza Minnelli, Andrea Bocelli, Blue Rodeo, and Josh Groban.
David and his wife Julie have served on staff at Muskoka Bible Centre since 2019, where David is Chapel Director. He is also Concertmaster of the Huronia Symphony, teaches privately from his studio in Midhurst, and runs Bravura House, providing string instruments and services to musicians across North America. David also serves as Pastor of Seniors at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Barrie.
Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer
Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer is an accomplished concert pianist, organist, and collaborative artist whose musical career bridges Japan and Canada. Originally from Katano City, Osaka — the sister city of Collingwood — she has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in both countries and has performed widely in recital and community concerts.
A highly respected accompanist, Keiko has collaborated with many talented young musicians at the Collingwood, Barrie, and Grey County Music Festivals, as well as at the Ontario Provincial Final Competition. Her artistry and dedication to emerging performers were recognized when she received the Immigrant Artist Award (2015) at the Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Awards.
Before moving to Canada, Keiko taught in Japan at the secondary and university levels. Since settling in Collingwood in 2006, she has been deeply involved in the musical life of the region. She served for 16 years as Music Director and Organist at All Saints’ Anglican Church and continues to work as a freelance organist and collaborative pianist throughout the area. She is an active member of the Georgian Triangle Music Teachers’ Association and the Royal Canadian College of Organists (Simcoe-Muskoka Branch).
Keiko began piano studies at age seven, later adding voice, organ, double bass, and conducting. She graduated from Soai Music High School (Concert Organ Performance) and earned her BMusE (Honours) in Piano Performance from Osaka National University of Education. She also holds an Associate Diploma with First-Class Honours with Distinction from The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and from the Royal Canadian College of Organists.
In addition to maintaining a private music studio in Collingwood, Keiko enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling with her husband whenever time allows.
Join us at Muskoka Bible Centre for a weekly summer concert series featuring a variety of live Christian music.
Concerts take place in our Chapel. Everyone from the local community is warmly invited, whether or not you’re staying at MBC. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. Find out more and reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
David McFadden
Studied violin at the Royal Conservatory of Music, earning his ARCT diploma with First Class Honours, and continued his studies at the University of Toronto and the Utrecht Conservatorium in Holland. He performed with the Toronto Symphony for 16 seasons and has played with organizations including the Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet, Kitchener Symphony, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Symphony Nova Scotia.
His career has ranged from chamber music to musical theatre, serving as Concertmaster for productions such as Ragtime, ShowBoat, and Sunset Blvd., and performing in shows including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast. He has also recorded and performed with artists such as Ray Charles, Liza Minnelli, Andrea Bocelli, Blue Rodeo, and Josh Groban.
David and his wife Julie have served on staff at Muskoka Bible Centre since 2019, where David is Chapel Director. He is also Concertmaster of the Huronia Symphony, teaches privately from his studio in Midhurst, and runs Bravura House, providing string instruments and services to musicians across North America. David also serves as Pastor of Seniors at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Barrie.
Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer
Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer is an accomplished concert pianist, organist, and collaborative artist whose musical career bridges Japan and Canada. Originally from Katano City, Osaka — the sister city of Collingwood — she has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in both countries and has performed widely in recital and community concerts.
A highly respected accompanist, Keiko has collaborated with many talented young musicians at the Collingwood, Barrie, and Grey County Music Festivals, as well as at the Ontario Provincial Final Competition. Her artistry and dedication to emerging performers were recognized when she received the Immigrant Artist Award (2015) at the Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Awards.
Before moving to Canada, Keiko taught in Japan at the secondary and university levels. Since settling in Collingwood in 2006, she has been deeply involved in the musical life of the region. She served for 16 years as Music Director and Organist at All Saints’ Anglican Church and continues to work as a freelance organist and collaborative pianist throughout the area. She is an active member of the Georgian Triangle Music Teachers’ Association and the Royal Canadian College of Organists (Simcoe-Muskoka Branch).
Keiko began piano studies at age seven, later adding voice, organ, double bass, and conducting. She graduated from Soai Music High School (Concert Organ Performance) and earned her BMusE (Honours) in Piano Performance from Osaka National University of Education. She also holds an Associate Diploma with First-Class Honours with Distinction from The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and from the Royal Canadian College of Organists.
In addition to maintaining a private music studio in Collingwood, Keiko enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling with her husband whenever time allows.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Muskoka Bible Centre ️
8 Pioneer Avenue
Huntsville, ON P1H 2J3
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