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David Keane, in memoriam 1943-2017
from Ontario
on July 5, 2017

The Canadian Music Centre remembers CMC Associate Composer David Keane who passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia and ALS. David was prolific as a composer, performer, educator, and writer, and we share a sense of loss with a wide community of artists and colleagues who have been...

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Toronto music past and present at Mount Pleasant Cemetery: Local Legends
from National
on July 4, 2017

Glenn Gould, Alexander Muir and piano maker Theodore Heintzman rest in cemetery, which hosts summer music series.

"Unnoticed by passersby and often unmarked by plaques, numerous Toronto addresses with big parts to play in cultural history sit mostly uncelebrated. In our series Local...

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Maureen Forrester: Canada’s musical ambassador to the world
from National
on June 30, 2017

In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, The CJN presents 40 profiles of some of the most prominent Jewish Canadians throughout our history.

"Born to a Scottish father and Irish mother in a working-class neighbourhood in Montreal, Maureen Forrester started her music career performing in church and...

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VSO celebrates Canada 150
from National
on June 28, 2017

Hear some of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s original tunes and classical favourites in Whistler on Canada Day weekend

"As Canadians from coast to coast get ready to celebrate their country’s 150th birthday this weekend, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is putting extra care into...

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Jon Washburn Announces Transition at the Vancouver Chamber Choir
from National
on June 28, 2017

"After 46 years, the Vancouver Chamber Choir's founder and long-time conductor Jon Washburn is announcing his intent to step down as Artistic and Executive Director to become the professional choral ensemble's Conductor Emeritus. He will continue to lead the Choir through its 47th and 48th concert seasons (2017/18...

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Outstanding citizens honoured at RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards
from National
on June 28, 2017

"Doctors, CEOs, founders and artists were celebrated June 27 for being inspiring Canadian immigrants at the 9th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

Winners from across the country with varying inspiring stories were honoured Tuesday night at the One King West Hotel and couldn’t be more excited to be...

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Tenure-track composer position (Assistant Professor): applications welcome thru October 1st
from National
on June 27, 2017

"The Department of Music at Stanford University is inviting applications for the position of tenure-track composer at the rank of Assistant Professor. The envisaged starting date is September 1, 2018..."

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Kunz rallies new choir members for special Canada Day celebration concert
from National
on June 23, 2017

"KITCHENER — Alf Kunz has been experiencing some health challenges lately, but there is no ache or level of fatigue that will stop the maestro from leading his choir at Sunday's special Canada Day concert.

"I feel fine," he insists, mustering his considerable energy for "Oh Canada: Sing, Sing, Sing"...

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Review: NAC Orchestra’s Life Reflected fêtes four uniquely different Canadian women
from National
on June 21, 2017

"Thanks to the Luminato Festival, Toronto audiences on Sunday night got a chance to experience one of the most interesting Canadian symphonic endeavours of the past four years, the National Arts Centre’s Orchestra presentation of their four-part musical/multimedia extravaganza, Life Reflected. And although the...

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Symphony Nova Scotia announces Kelly-Marie Murphy as inaugural winner of "Maria Anna Mozart Award" for Canadian women composers
from National
on June 21, 2017

Halifax, NS – Symphony Nova Scotia is proud to announce that Dr. Kelly-Marie Murphy is the inaugural winner of its new Maria Anna Mozart Award for Canadian women composers.

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