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Strangeness, Nocturne and Fandango, works by electronic and classical Canadian music composer, Ann Southam are performed by pianist Amelia Grace Yates https://youtu.be/iIny_AirxF8

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How Do I Love Thee? based on Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was composed by Torontonian, Alice B. Dearden. It is an A Capella performance by Quire of Cheahs, a unique, one person choir ensemble featuring Phillip Cheah and his three and a half octave vocal range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBP5yeFifr4&feature=emb_logo

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"Free music lessons continue for 300 students remotely despite pandemic." https://www.toronto.com//10222933-free-music-lessons-cont/

Masquerade performed by Dr. Lisa Tahara was composed by the late Linda Niamath, a British Columbia composer of fun music for young musicians. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcPnc4ruwss

The Reunion performed by Variante Flute and Harp Duo enhances the composition by Nathalie Younglai. This Burlington-Toronto based duo consists of Catherine Richardson (flute), Nathalie Younglai (harp) and special guest percussionist, Sam Cino. https://drive.google.com//12W2-qpGKYF5P6mkQ0lfoaZkQd/view

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The Olde Irish Blessing was arranged by Linda Fletcher of Oakville, Ontario. Her setting was performed in Rome for the World Youth Day before an audience of 3,000. Linda is involved in all facets of the music community locally, nationally and internationally. The Durham Girls’ Choir, an all girls youth choir for ages 7 to 18 years, provide hope for the future with their performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9JHiNUCKE

Reminder: November 19th is the deadline to submit performances for the CFMTA E-Festival. https://www.cfmta.org/en/e-festival/

Taking music class outside! https://www.intelligencer.ca//making-music-while-the-sun-s

Branches, we hope you have a fantastic Canada Music Week! Beginning tomorrow, we will be posting some great Canadian music every day to celebrate. Also, don’t forget to send in your CMW report by December 1st.

Advance & Music Canada partner together to work towards supporting Black music professionals. https://www.newswire.ca//advance-and-music-canada-announce

The Silent Moon performed by pianist, Ava Pan was composed by choral conductor, music educator and composer, Nancy Telfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkQ0ZgNbHZE

Indigenous musician born blind makes waves with first single https://www.ctvnews.ca//indigenous-musician-born-blind-mak

Did you miss the ORMTA Etobicoke-Mississauga Branch ARCT Analysis workshop in August? Well now you can still get all the material covered AND a private session with Joe!

Here is a great free webinar happening next Friday. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcvduuvrz0tHNUJSC8FTH9_DblcLrIss

New doc series aims to amplify Indigenous voices through song https://www.cbc.ca//new-doc-series-aims-to-amplify-indigen

Do trained musicians have better synchronization? https://montrealgazette.com//music-is-more-in-your-head-th

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Does your Branch have an interesting idea for a Canada Music Week Recital? The deadline to apply for a CFMTA William Andrews Award is October 15th. https://ormta.org/content.aspx

Lawrence Brownlee is giving master classes in Opera and Bel Canto today and tomorrow. This is a terrific opportunity! Join in online if you can. Wednesday, Oct 07 11:45am-2:45pm https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/86871880349 Meeting ID: 868 7188 0349... Passcode: 675144 Thursday, Oct 08 11:45am-4:45pm https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/83812464882 Meeting ID: 838 1246 4882 Passcode: 945762

Empowering Kids Through Music https://bayobserver.ca///14/empowering-kids-through-music/