SR. MARY AUGUSTINE HARDY, SOLI, was raised in Saint John, NB, where, for many years, played both the violin in the local orchestra, and the alto saxophone, in both concert and jazz bands, participating annually in the New Brunswick Competitive Festival of Music for many years.

While studying at Seat of Wisdom College, she studied Sacred Music Conducting, and since 2008, has served as choir director for her religious community. She has been conductor of the Sparrows Children’s Choir at Immaculate Conception Parish in Port Perry since September of 2018.