Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the finest musical instruments, marks a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts. As such, Zildjian annually provides several awards to outstanding percussionists totaling over $3,500 in cash and product. The Zildjian Outstanding Percussionist Award, which includes a set …
Mr. Beck is active as an adjudicator, guest conductor, and clinician, both in Canada and the United States, and is a member of the Canadian Festivals of Music Adjudicators’ Association. His articles on music education have appeared in several professional journals. Recognized as an advocate for excellence in conducting, he co-founded the Unionville Wind Conductors’ …
Concert Band Division Chairman Sharon Fitzsimmins, Mus. Bac, B.Ed, is a respected educator, international adjudicator, clinician and conductor. She is past president of The Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA) and was co-editor of The Recorder for 8 years, conductor at National Music Camp of Canada and examiner for The Royal Conservatory of Music. She has …
MusicFest Canada selects an individual from each ensemble performing at the Festival to receive the MusicFest Honour Award. The award consists of a commemorative plaque and is recommended by the ensemble director.