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East Coast Music Week Awards
from Atlantic
on March 22, 2012

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) announced several updates today for the upcoming East Coast Music Week being held in Moncton, April 11 to 15, 2012.

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Canadian Music Centre / Canadian League of Composers Friends of Canadian Music Award
from
on March 22, 2012

The CMC/CLC Friends of Canadian Music Award is a $2000 annual award honouring those who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Canadian composers and their music.

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Theo Goldberg (1921 – 2012)
from British Columbia
on March 22, 2012

CMC Associate Composer Dr. Theo Goldberg passed away on February 18, 2012. A true pioneer in the field of electronic music, computer music and multimedia, his loss is keenly felt by the Canadian and international music communities. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Ursula, in 2007. Theo is survived by his...

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The Canadian Music Centre BC Region announces a Call for Proposals
from British Columbia
on March 22, 2012

The Canadian Music Centre, BC Region announces a Call for Proposals to participate in a national festival celebrating the centennial of Canadian composer Barbara Pentland (1912-2000), composer, teacher, university professor and musical nationalist.

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Women of Note
from 6
on March 22, 2012

‘This much-welcomed book profiles those women, largely unacknowledged, who stand as the major landmarks in the Australian musical landscape.’

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Robert Turner (1920-2012)
from Prairie
on March 22, 2012

CMC Associate Composer Robert Turner passed away on January 26, 2012. An icon of Canadian music, with more than 70 compositions to his name, including string quartets, symphonic works, opera, and commissions from the Canada Council, the Manitoba Arts Council, and CBC Radio, he will be missed greatly.

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The National Arts Centre Orchestra celebrates Jacques Hétu
from Ontario
on March 22, 2012

On February 8-9, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Jacques Hétu Celebration honours the life and music of one of Canada’s most esteemed and frequently performed composers.

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Christiaan Venter wins Canadian Band Association’s inaugural Composition Competition
from Prairie
on March 22, 2012

The winner of the Canadian Band Association’s inaugural Composition Competition is “Rocky Mountain Lullaby” by Christiaan Venter. The jury was particularly struck by Venter’s ability to create interesting, yet technically accessible music. Information about perusing the winning work will be forthcoming. Mr. Venter...

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Victoria Symphony launches New Music Festival 2012
from British Columbia
on March 21, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Victoria, January 18, 2012: The Victoria Symphony launches its 2012 new music festival with an eclectic mix of diverse ensembles. Featuring the music of renowned British composer Gavin Bryars (who will be in attendance through the festival), these concerts promise to enlighten the most...

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