Lisa Perry

Lisa Perry began her musical studies at a young age studying piano with Joyce Langford. She played clarinet in the Barrie Central Band under the direction of Morley Calvert and graduated from The University of Western Ontario and The University of Toronto. She studied clarinet with Jerome Summers, flute with Jamie Thompson and oboe with Parry Bauman.

In 1988, Perry joined the staff at Barrie Central where she continues to teach music. She leads the Senior Concert Band and looks forward to many more musically successful years at her alma mater: Barrie Central.

Graham Hilliam

Graham Hilliam began teaching music at Barrie Central in 1993 and brought a wealth of experience to the department. He studied saxophone and jazz with Phil Nimmons and George vanOstrand. A graduate of The University of Western Ontario and The University of Toronto, Hilliam has maintained an active performance schedule north of Toronto. He plays saxophone and bass with The Shawn Mei Band.

Hilliam leads the Junior Band and Jazz Band at Central and does a pretty good Angus Young impression.

Neil Mavor

Neil Mavor joined the teaching staff at Central in 1996. He graduated from Queen's University where he studied percussion with Greg Runions and Jim Peterscak. An active musician, Mavor plays with the Shawn Mei Band and the Madcap Players. He also plays for the Huronia Dance Centre.

Mavor has spent many years in the "pit" as Pit Orchestra Director for Central's musical productions including Hair, Peter Pan and Les Miserables.