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📣 Tuesday, June 23rd!!!🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada & Association for Opera in Canada are thrilled to launch C...
06/19/2026

📣 Tuesday, June 23rd!!!

🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada & Association for Opera in Canada are thrilled to launch Conference365 with our inaugural session: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Join them for a powerful screening event and live discussion with Dr. Dylan Robinson exploring the appropriation of Indigenous music, law, and ceremony into Western music traditions, and engaging in critical conversations around ethics, sovereignty, cultural authority, and cultural humility. The documentary will be presented in English with French subtitles.

Conference365 is a new year-round virtual series from the Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada, created to continue the conversations and connections sparked during our first joint O₂ Conference in Edmonton. No travel required!

✹ FREE TO ATTEND (registration required)
âžĄïž Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 June 23
🕐 1:00 PM ET
đŸ’» Zoom Webinar


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📣 Mardi 23 juin !!!

🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada et l’Association pour l’opĂ©ra au Canada sont ravis de lancer CongrĂšs365 avec notre toute premiĂšre session : Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Joignez-vous Ă  eux pour un puissant visionnement collectif suivi d’une discussion en direct avec Dr Dylan Robinson, explorant l’appropriation de la musique, des lois et des cĂ©rĂ©monies autochtones dans les traditions musicales occidentales, et ouvrant un dialogue critique autour de l’éthique, de la souverainetĂ©, de l’autoritĂ© culturelle et de l’humilitĂ© culturelle. Le documentaire sera prĂ©sentĂ© en anglais avec des sous-titres en français.

CongrĂšs365 est une nouvelle sĂ©rie virtuelle annuelle de l’Association canadienne d’opĂ©ra et d’Orchestres Canada, crĂ©Ă©e afin de poursuivre les conversations et les liens amorcĂ©s lors de notre premier congrĂšs conjoint O₂ Ă  Edmonton (aucun dĂ©placement requis!).

✹ PARTICIPATION GRATUITE (Inscription requise)
âžĄïž Inscrivez-vous ici : https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 23 juin
🕐 13 h (HE)
đŸ’» Webinaire Zoom

📱 PIVOT x HATCH📅 Deadline: Friday July 3 2026 @ 11:59PM EDTThe Canadian League of Composers, in partnership with Continu...
06/16/2026

📱 PIVOT x HATCH
📅 Deadline: Friday July 3 2026 @ 11:59PM EDT

The Canadian League of Composers, in partnership with Continuum Contemporary Music and the Canadian Music Centre, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-27 PIVOT x HATCH Mentorship Program.

PIVOT x HATCH is a new mentorship program that offers participants a unique opportunity to work as peers in the development of new work with mentorship from the Continuum core ensemble and composer mentors. The program incubates experimental and collaborative practice, offering workshops, mentorship, panels, rehearsals, and performance opportunities over the course of the 26-27 Season. The program culminates in May 2027 with five world premieres, highlighting the next generation of Canadian musical talent.

https://www.composition.org/news/pivot-x-hatch-2026-27-call-for-applicants

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📱 PIVOT x HATCH
📅 Date limite: 3 juillet 2026 à 23:59 HAE

La Ligue canadienne des compositeurs, en partenariat avec Continuum Contemporary Music et le Centre de musique canadienne, est heureuse d’annoncer que l’appel de candidatures est maintenant ouvert pour l’édition 2026-2027 du programme de mentorat PIVOT x HATCH.

PIVOT x HATCH est un nouveau programme de mentorat qui offre aux participant·e·x une occasion unique de travailler entre pairs au dĂ©veloppement de nouvelles Ɠuvres, avec l’accompagnement des membres de l’ensemble Continuum ainsi que du mentorat avec des compositeur·trice·x Ă©tabli·es. Le programme favorise les pratiques expĂ©rimentales et collaboratives en proposant des ateliers, du mentorat, des tables rondes, des rĂ©pĂ©titions et des occasions de diffusion tout au long de la saison 2026-2027. Le programme se conclura en mai 2027 par la crĂ©ation de cinq Ɠuvres en premiĂšre mondiale, mettant en lumiĂšre la prochaine gĂ©nĂ©ration de talents musicaux canadiens.

https://www.composition.org/fr/nouvelles-fr/pivot-x-hatch-2026-27-call-for-applicants/

06/15/2026

COMING SOON — JUNE 26! 🎉

Nicole Lizée: ZonelyHearts
Performed by the iconic Kronos Quartet

A glimpse into the sound world is here—listen to the sound clip and experience a preview of ZonelyHearts, a compelling work that explores connection, loneliness, and human relationships in the digital age.

🎧PRE-ORDER here: https://linktr.ee/zonelyhearts



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À VENIR — LE 26 JUIN ! 🎉

Nicole Lizée : ZonelyHearts
InterprĂ©tĂ© par l’emblĂ©matique Kronos Quartet

DĂ©couvrez un aperçu de cet univers sonore : Ă©coutez l’extrait musical et dĂ©couvrez en avant-premiĂšre ZonelyHearts, une Ɠuvre captivante qui explore les liens, la solitude et les relations humaines Ă  l’ùre numĂ©rique.

🎧PRÉCOMMANDEZ ici : https://linktr.ee/zonelyhearts

The Canadian Music Centre’s Annual General Meeting of Members will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM (ET)...
06/11/2026

The Canadian Music Centre’s Annual General Meeting of Members will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM (ET). Join us! The meeting will only be held virtually. RSVP here and get the zoom link. https://canadianmusiccentre.formstack.com/forms/2026_agm_rsvp
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L'assemblée générale annuelle des membres du Centre de musique canadienne aura lieu le samedi 13 juin 2026 à 15 h 30 (HE). Joignez-vous à nous virtuellement. La réunion se tiendra exclusivement en ligne. Veuillez vous inscrire en suivant le lien ci-joint. https://canadianmusiccentre.formstack.com/forms/2026_agm_rsvp

đŸŽ¶ 2nd Fridays: JUNEJoin us for an intimate evening of adventurous music, improvisation, and community at 2nd Fridays — a...
06/08/2026

đŸŽ¶ 2nd Fridays: JUNE

Join us for an intimate evening of adventurous music, improvisation, and community at 2nd Fridays — a series where artists take creative risks in a welcoming space, stripping the stuffiness out of the concert hall and transforming it into the city’s most interesting living room.

đŸŽ” Set 1: Annie Elgie
An improvising musician based in Tkaronto, Annie’s work draws from Black American music, jazz, folk traditions, Toronto experimental scenes, and the gritty soundscape of the 401. Using voice, electronics, and found materials, she creates deeply textured sonic experiences.

đŸŽ” Set 2: Mike DeiCont
Bass player, improviser, music writer, and podcaster Mike DeiCont performs regularly across New York and Southern Ontario with projects including DeiCont | Philips Collective, Northern Danger, and DeiCont/Cohen/Kirkpatrick.

đŸŽ” Set 3: David Occhipinti
Award-winning composer and guitarist David Occhipinti blends jazz, improvised music, and contemporary classical influences into a singular sound. A multiple JUNO nominee and recipient of two Chalmers Arts Fellowships, David has performed internationally and collaborated with renowned artists including Mike Murley, Lorne Lofsky, and Terry Clarke.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM
📍 Canadian Music Centre - Toronto
đŸŽŸïž Tickets PWYC - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-fridays-june-tickets-1986079250502?aff=oddtdtcreator
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đŸŽ¶ Les deuxiĂšmes vendredis : JUIN

Rejoignez-nous pour une soirĂ©e intimiste placĂ©e sous le signe de la musique audacieuse, de l’improvisation et de la convivialitĂ© lors des « 2nd Fridays » — une sĂ©rie oĂč les artistes osent prendre des risques crĂ©atifs dans un espace accueillant, dĂ©barrassant la salle de concert de son cĂŽtĂ© guindĂ© pour la transformer en salon le plus intĂ©ressant de la ville.

đŸŽ” 1er set : Annie Elgie
Musicienne improvisatrice basĂ©e Ă  Tkaronto, Annie puise son inspiration dans la musique afro-amĂ©ricaine, le jazz, les traditions folk, les scĂšnes expĂ©rimentales de Toronto et le paysage sonore brut de la 401. À l’aide de sa voix, d’instruments Ă©lectroniques et d’objets trouvĂ©s, elle crĂ©e des expĂ©riences sonores aux textures profondes.

đŸŽ” Set 2 : Mike DeiCont
Bassiste, improvisateur, auteur musical et podcasteur, Mike DeiCont se produit rĂ©guliĂšrement Ă  New York et dans le sud de l’Ontario avec des projets tels que DeiCont | Philips Collective, Northern Danger et DeiCont/Cohen/Kirkpatrick.

đŸŽ” Set 3 : David Occhipinti
Compositeur et guitariste primĂ©, David Occhipinti mĂȘle jazz, musique improvisĂ©e et influences classiques contemporaines pour crĂ©er un son singulier. NominĂ© Ă  plusieurs reprises aux JUNO et laurĂ©at de deux bourses Chalmers Arts, David s’est produit Ă  l’international et a collaborĂ© avec des artistes de renom tels que Mike Murley, Lorne Lofsky et Terry Clarke.

📅 Vendredi 12 juin 2026
⏰ 19 h – 22 h
📍 Centre de musique canadienne – Toronto
đŸŽŸïž Billets : prix libre – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-fridays-june-tickets-1986079250502?aff=oddtdtcreator

Brava to the remarkable Barbara Hannigan on receiving the National Arts Centre Award this year at the Governor General’s...
06/08/2026

Brava to the remarkable Barbara Hannigan on receiving the National Arts Centre Award this year at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards - champion of contemporary classical music, a vocal and conducting force!

Award Recipients - Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Best event about arts in Canada! .barbara .cna

Nominees for the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards were announced on Wednesday, June 3, and they included CMC Associate...
06/05/2026

Nominees for the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards were announced on Wednesday, June 3, and they included CMC Associate Composers Emilie Cecilia LeBel, Jordan Nobles, Luis Ramirez, and Vincent Ho, as well as Centrediscs artists Duo Majoya (performing music by ACs Denis BĂ©dard, Jacobus Kloppers, and Ruth Watson Henderson from their Centrediscs album Canadian Suite Celebrations).

Recordings by the other Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year nominees also featured works by ACs Jennifer Butler, Jordan Nobles, James O’Callaghan, Bekah Simms, Dorothy Chang, and Stephen Chatman.

Congratulations to all nominees!

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Les finalistes des Western Canadian Music Awards 2026 ont Ă©tĂ© annoncĂ©s le mercredi 3 juin ; parmi eux figuraient les compositeurs agrĂ©Ă©s du CMC Emilie Cecilia LeBel, Jordan Nobles, Luis Ramirez et Vincent Ho, ainsi que les artistes Centredisques Duo Majoya (interprĂ©tant des Ɠuvres des compositeurs agrĂ©Ă©s Denis BĂ©dard, Jacobus Kloppers et Ruth Watson Henderson, tirĂ© de leur album « Canadian Suite Celebrations » chez Centredisques).

Les enregistrements des autres finalistes dans la catĂ©gorie Artiste ou ensemble classique de l’annĂ©e comprenaient Ă©galement des Ɠuvres des compositeurs agrĂ©Ă©s Jennifer Butler, Jordan Nobles, James O’Callaghan, Bekah Simms, Dorothy Chang et Stephen Chatman.

FĂ©licitations Ă  tous les finalistes!

The Lori Davies Composition Award is a $5,000 prize recognizing mid-career Canadian composers working in dance, opera, o...
06/02/2026

The Lori Davies Composition Award is a $5,000 prize recognizing mid-career Canadian composers working in dance, opera, or music theatre. Established in memory of Lori Davies, it honours excellence in musical storytelling. Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and either SOCAN members or eligible to become members. Applications close July 3.

https://www.socanfoundation.ca/awards/lori-davies-award

SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN
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CrĂ©Ă© Ă  la mĂ©moire de Lori Davies, le prix d’excellence Lori-Davies est une bourse de 5000 $ qui souligne l’excellence en Ă©criture musicale pour la danse, l’opĂ©ra et le thĂ©Ăątre musical, et rĂ©compense des compositeurs et compositrices du Canada en mi-carriĂšre. Pour ĂȘtre admissibles, les personnes candidates doivent avoir la citoyennetĂ© canadienne ou le statut de rĂ©sident permanent, et ĂȘtre membres de la SOCAN ou admissibles Ă  le devenir. La date limite pour prĂ©senter une demande est le 3 juillet.

https://www.fondationsocan.ca/awards/lori-davies-award

SOCAN Foundation - Fondation SOCAN

Congratulations to Duo Concertante and Amy Brandon on their 2026 East Coast Music Award wins! 🎉 Duo Concertante — violin...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Duo Concertante and Amy Brandon on their 2026 East Coast Music Award wins! 🎉

Duo Concertante — violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves — earned Classical Release of the Year for their acclaimed recording Maier, Franck, Schumann: Sonatas for Violin & Piano, while Canadian Music Centre associate composer, Amy Brandon received Classical Composer of the Year for her innovative and immersive contemporary work.

A huge celebration for Atlantic Canada’s classical music community — bravo on these well-deserved honours!

Coast Music Association (ECMA)
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FĂ©licitations au Duo Concertante et Ă  Amy Brandon pour leurs victoires aux East Coast Music Awards 2026! 🎉

Le Duo Concertante — composĂ© de la violoniste Nancy Dahn et du pianiste Timothy Steeves — a remportĂ© le prix de l’Album classique de l’annĂ©e pour son enregistrement acclamĂ© Maier, Franck, Schumann : Sonates pour violon et piano, tandis qu’Amy Brandon, compositrice agrĂ©Ă©e au Centre de musique canadienne, a reçu le prix de la Compositeur classique de l’annĂ©e pour son Ɠuvre contemporaine innovante et immersive.

Une grande fĂȘte pour la communautĂ© de la musique classique du Canada atlantique — bravo pour ces distinctions bien mĂ©ritĂ©es!

🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada & Association for Opera in Canada are thrilled to launch Conference365 with our i...
05/25/2026

🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada & Association for Opera in Canada are thrilled to launch Conference365 with our inaugural session: Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Join them for a powerful screening event and live discussion with Dr. Dylan Robinson exploring the appropriation of Indigenous music, law, and ceremony into Western music traditions, and engaging in critical conversations around ethics, sovereignty, cultural authority, and cultural humility. The documentary will be presented in English with French subtitles.

Conference365 is a new year-round virtual series from the Association for Opera in Canada and Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada, created to continue the conversations and connections sparked during our first joint O₂ Conference in Edmonton. No travel required!

✹ FREE TO ATTEND (registration required)
âžĄïž Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 June 23
🕐 1:00 PM ET
đŸ’» Zoom Webinar


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🎬 Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada et l’Association pour l’opĂ©ra au Canada sont ravis de lancer CongrĂšs365 avec notre toute premiĂšre session : Amuksism. You Really Have to Listen.

Joignez-vous Ă  eux pour un puissant visionnement collectif suivi d’une discussion en direct avec Dr Dylan Robinson, explorant l’appropriation de la musique, des lois et des cĂ©rĂ©monies autochtones dans les traditions musicales occidentales, et ouvrant un dialogue critique autour de l’éthique, de la souverainetĂ©, de l’autoritĂ© culturelle et de l’humilitĂ© culturelle. Le documentaire sera prĂ©sentĂ© en anglais avec des sous-titres en français.

CongrĂšs365 est une nouvelle sĂ©rie virtuelle annuelle de l’Association canadienne d’opĂ©ra et d’Orchestres Canada, crĂ©Ă©e afin de poursuivre les conversations et les liens amorcĂ©s lors de notre premier congrĂšs conjoint O₂ Ă  Edmonton (aucun dĂ©placement requis!).

✹ PARTICIPATION GRATUITE (Inscription requise)
âžĄïž Inscrivez-vous ici : https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/evQzeGZkQdi-H4SpbhkcGg
📅 23 juin
🕐 13 h (HE)
đŸ’» Webinaire Zoom

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