Allyson Whitmell is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist and composer with an ARCT in both Piano and Voice. After graduating from the University of Toronto in Piano Performance and Composition, Allyson kickstarted her singer-songwriter career with her Jazz Pop debut single, New Love, in Fall 2023.
Currently, Allyson is working on an EP and will be releasing her follow-up single this June. The through line in Allyson’s music is her intimate yet powerful voice, piano arrangements, and emphasis on lyric clarity and story-telling.
Allyson’s songwriting extends into musical theatre as she is currently writing/composing a musical. Her writing is also inspired by her job leading Contemporary Christian music at her local church.
When she isn’t writing or in the studio, Allyson is sought after to entertain at venues and events where she sings and plays everything from Billy Joel to Billie Eilish, and her original songs.
Upcoming Events
May 17th, 6-8:30pm @ Sweet Dutchess Kitchen + Café
2 Orchard Heights Blvd Suite 23, Aurora, ON L4G 3W3
June 11th – Private Event – Muskoka, ON
July 7th – Wedding – Paris, ON
Performance
Gigs
Allyson’s repertoire spans several decades (Billy Joel to Billie Eilish). This versatility allows her to customize her setlist based on the event’s demographics. Allyson typically accompanies herself on piano, but depending on the needs of the event, she can also be hired as a solo pianist or for vocals only. In all cases, she seamlessly transitions from genre to genre and weaves in some of her originals. She can also write a song specifically for the occasion. Contact Allyson to be the soundtrack of your next event.
Musical Theatre
Allyson has been in over 15 musicals. She has played lead roles such as Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Nina in In The Heights, and Lady MacBeth in Scots on the Rocks. In 2022, she was nominated for a University of Toronto Dougie Award for Lead in a Musical for her performance in 18 Palace Rd. Her musical theatre training has included the Directions to Broadway program at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in New York. Allyson is represented by Maria Ralley at Edna Talent Management Ltd.
New York State of Mind by Billy Joel
Fly me to the Moon by Bart Howard
Breathe, In The Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Show me how to Go On, 18 Palace Rd. by Shreya Jha
Composition
While studying Composition at the University of Toronto, Allyson learned from well-known Canadian composers such as Christos Hatzis, Larysa Kuzmenko, Kevin Lau, and Aaron Tsang. Allyson composes for the concert stage and for the screen. Her classical commissions have included a string orchestra piece for the Sudbury Youth Orchestra and a song cycle for the Toronto Arts and Letters Club. Allyson is a member of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada and has scored several short films. Contact Allyson for composition commissions.
Remember
Composed, sang, produced and directed by Allyson Whitmell
Poem by Christina Rossetti
Reused
Animated and directed by Lucy Hu
Music by Allyson Whitmell