She is the co-founder and executive director of the Brott Music Festival, National Academy Orchestra of Canada and BrottOpera, based in Hamilton, Ontario.
In December 2023, Brott was appointed a member of the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon "for her contributions to the Canadian orchestral community, and for her sustained support for youth involvement in music.
Brott has published numerous books for children, most notably Jeremy's Decision with illustrator Michael Martchenko, (Oxford University Press 1993) as Olivier ne Sait pas (la courte Echelle 1995.)
Jeremy's Decision was orchestrated by Canadian composer Paul McIntyre and performed by numerous orchestras throughout North America.
Her husband's sudden death in April 2022 in a hit-and-run, sent shockwaves throughout classical music circles throughout Canada and the world.