Martin MacDonald, conductor
Martin MacDonald is one of Canada’s most dynamic and outstanding young conductors and has been awarded both the Heinz Unger Award and the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award for orchestral conducting. Martin has guest conducted extensively across…
Boléro
From the snare drum’s opening notes, even before the infamous melody begins, we instantly recognize Boléro. This oddly compelling music has entered popular culture through various media: the 1979 film 10,…
Judith Yan, conductor
Equally adept at conducting symphony, opera, and ballet, Judith Yan’s career has taken her internationally, conducting for major companies in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. She has held Staff…
Angela Cheng, pianist
Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country’s national treasures. In addition to regular guest appearances with virtually…
Costume Ideas
Looking for some last-minute costume ideas? Here are a few ideas we thought you might like! Bach Need a powdered wig in a pinch for your composer costume? Try using…
History of Halloween
Every year on October 31st we put on fun costumes and get our fill of Halloween candy. But how did it all begin? The ancient Celts celebrated their new year…
Linsey Levendall
Our program cover art was created by Linsey Levendall Linsey is a self-developed multidisciplinary creative originally from the Cape Flats of Cape Town, South Africa but now living with his…
Caroline Shaw, composer
Caroline Shaw is a musician who moves among roles, genres, and mediums, trying to imagine a world of sound that has never been heard before but has always existed. She…