DR. MARK HOPKINS Dr. Mark Hopkins is an Assistant Professor in the School of Music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. A native of Toronto, Dr. Hopkins earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the New England Conservatory while serving as Assistant to Frank L. Battisti, and was awarded the Gunther Schuller Medal at graduation. …
Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the world’s finest cymbals, makes a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts. As such, Zildjian annually provides several awards to outstanding drummers and percussionists totaling over $3,500 in cymbals. The Zildjian Outstanding Combo Drummer Award, includes a four-piece …
Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the world’s finest cymbals, makes a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts. As such, Zildjian annually provides several awards to outstanding drummers and percussionists totaling over $3,500 in cymbals. The Zildjian Outstanding Combo Drummer Award, includes a four-piece …
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 …
2015 AWARD RECIPIENT Daniel Chen (Flute) 2014 AWARD RECIPIENT Alice Hu (Flute) (Urrey, BC) 2013 AWARD RECIPIENT Elena Baker (Flute) (Markham, ON)