The Canadian Music Centre is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year. In honour of this milestone year, the National Arts Centre and its orchestra is partnering with the CMC to present a special concert and birthday reception on Monday, November 9th 2009.

In recognition of this historic event the CMC is recognizing 50 outstanding Canadian performers and conductors who have played exceptional roles in shaping the Canadian music scene and raising the profile of Canadian music. The CMC is pleased to honour these individuals at this event.

This momentous night will crown an exciting year at the CMC National and Regional Offices. There has been non-stop music, as our regional offices across the country have dedicated over 25 concerts in honour of this landmark year. Also in 2009, the CMC was chosen by the International Association of Music Information Centres (IAMIC) to hold the annual IAMIC conference in Canada. This was a true honour for the CMC to host 22 countries from around the world in both Toronto and Vancouver.

The Canadian Music Centre and its Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the efforts of its supporters both nationally and globally. We are truly humbled by their commitment to the CMC and Canadian new music. We are privileged to celebrate this milestone year with them, and we now enthusiastically look forward to what the next 50 years will bring.