DR. NOAM LEMISH Dr. Noam Lemish holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Jazz Performance and a Masters degree in Composition from the University of Toronto. He joined York University as Assistant Professor of Jazz Instruction and Pedagogy in 2020. He has appeared in numerous performances and conducted workshops across Canada, the US, Europe, …
Choral/Vocal Jazz Division Concert Band Division Instrumental Jazz Division Orchestra/Strings Festival
Honourary Al Michalek is a former instructor at Berklee College of Music and Chairman of the Humber College Music Program, retiring as the College’s Vice President. Mr. Michalek served on the Board of Directors of MusicFest Canada for 15 years, 10 of those as President. During his career he performed and recorded with many jazz …
Honour Bands Coordinator As an elementary school generalist, Marilyn Mann has taught all grades at the primary and upper elementary school levels, while remaining active as an advocate for music and youth. She has served as the co-founder and Tour Director of Canadian Youth on Tour, as Associate Editor of the Canadian Band Journal, as …
A drum roll for a role model Louis Rossi Williamson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and joined the Canadian Armed Forces Music Branch in Halifax in 1966. Lou was a featured soloist throughout his 29-year career, performing for over 20 years with the Black Watch in Montreal, followed by one year at Borden and four …
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