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022860A TEACHING AND LEARNING MODULE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLA Project of the Coalition for Music Education in CanadaIn Commemoration of the Centenary of Women’s Right to Vote in Canada355092010731554102081915This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through funding from the Ministry of Heritage, Youth Take Charge DepartmentAcknowledgementsAuthors:Catherine WestAlison Kenny-GardhouseBritta ObernKate BlechingerIndigenous Consultant:Sherryl SewapagahamWith thanks to:Alyssa Paterson (Winspear Centre)Erin Mulcair (Winspear Centre)Larissa Agosti (Winspear Centre)Lee Ramsay (Toronto Reference Library)Table of ContentsIntroductionBread and RosesMusic Industry TrailblazersFinding a VoiceIn Our Own VoicesAppendix A: VisualsAppendix B: Women’s Empowerment through Music CatalogueIntroductionWomen’s Empowerment Through Music commemorates the centenary of women’s right to vote in Canada, which started with Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1916, followed by British Columbia and Ontario in 1917. ?This learning and teaching module is designed to help teachers and students to investigate the ways in which music has been present in the lives of Canadian women, often as an expression of social justice. ?The lesson plans and resources share the stories of Canada’s female musicians, noting the ways in which they were empowered by music and were able to empower others. The teaching and learning module contains four units of study. Each unit is divided into sessions of approximately 50 minutes in length. Many of the learning activities are music-based and are integrated across the curriculum. The lessons are written mainly for Grades 7-12 but can be adapted for use in lower grades. Appendix A is a link to the Women’s Empowerment Through Music Catalogue, an extensive listing of Canadian female performers, composers, music educators and activists. Use of the catalogue is embedded in the lesson plans, providing student opportunities for research. Appendix B is a set of teacher resources in Power Point format to support the units. ABOUT THE COALITION FOR MUSIC EDUCATIONThe Coalition for Music Education is an organization comprising parents, students, educators, and business people from varying walks of life who support school music programs. The Coalition works to build awareness about and celebrate the importance of music education for all young people in Canada. More info: musicmakesus.ca ABOUT Youth4Music Youth4Music is a network of?Canadian youth who are passionate about music in their lives – learning, appreciating, creating and making music!?Youth4Music provides a platform for the voice of young people about the importance of music in their schools and communities, and gives youth a chance to collaborate on Coalition strategies and projects. It provides leadership opportunities for youth to make a difference for music in their schools, and communities. More info: youth4music.ca 2771775313690Bread and RosesTEACHING OBJECTIVES Bread and Roses / Du pain et des rosesStudents will understand that music has played a vital role in the historic women’s movements in Canada and will learn how music builds community and has an impact on social justice issues. They will consider the power of music to unite people around a cause, elevate and inspire strong emotions, and express that which is hard to express through words alone.OVERVIEWStudents will explore the role of music in historical movements by experiencing a video of an iconic feminist protest song, “Bread and Roses”, then respond to a first-hand account from the Canadian Bread and Roses March, and learn to sing and play the music themselves. They identify issues of social justice, and relate these to newspaper articles reporting on suffrage activities from the early 20th century. They learn some basic information about first-wave feminism in Canada, viewing images from the time, and hearing or singing a song of the day. As a culminating experience, they divide into small social-justice teams, identify a single issue, and write a new verse for the song, then reflect on the power of music in human society. This teaching module is designed with the music curriculum in mind, but the content is widely relevant across many subject areas. Further resources are referenced for educators who wish to explore the social studies content in greater depth.The unit is designed as follows, assuming 50-minute sessions:Session 1: Learn the song “Bread and Roses”, identify social justice issues from the distant and recent past where women’s voices have made a difference.Session 2: Create and rehearse a class arrangement of “Bread and Roses”, experience a popular song from the suffrage movement, and examine and discuss further historical documents.Session 3: Reflect on the learning, identify a social justice issue and create a new verse for “Bread and Roses” in small groups.RESOURCESLinks:Bread and Roses videoAudio: Bread and Roses.mp3Bread and Roses March information pageVisuals:Anti-Suffragists Score Win in Debate, The Globe, Oct. 18, 1916 (see Appendix B)What Women Can Do When They Get Ballot, The Globe, Jan. 8,1914 (see Appendix B)“The march was beautiful,” from Ten Thousand Roses (see Appendix B)Hymns for Use in W.C.T.U. Meetings, 1889 (see Appendix B)Suffrage Meeting PosterSongs of the SuffragettesStudent Sheets:Bread and Roses/Du pain et des rosesKeep Woman in her SphereMusic and Social JusticeAdditional Resources:First and Second Wave Feminism in CanadaAnnotated List of Online Curriculum Exploring Gender Equity in CanadaCURRICULUM CONNECTIONSThis lesson addresses music expectations from grades 5 to 12. It also naturally addresses many content areas beyond music, such as social studies, history, gender studies, law, civics, equity, diversity and indigenous studies. Teachers are encouraged to adapt these plans to fit their local context.LESSON MAPFinding Meaning Display Slide 2, and ask students what they think “bread and roses” means. Use this as an opportunity to assess prior understanding. Once you have listened to their responses, write the following underneath, click to add more text: “Hearts starve as well as bodies, give us bread but give us roses.” Ask students for any new thoughts. Play this video (Slide 3) of the song “Bread and Roses”, asking students to jot down a list of social justice issues represented in the images.Create a list on the board from the jot lists, and introduce the information about the song’s origins (see Slide 4/5 or Student Sheet). Note the number of times and places that the song “Bread and Roses” has been used to rally and bring people together.Share the following quote (Slide 6): One of the lines in the feminist anthem, “Bread and Roses” is “Hearts starve as well as bodies, give us bread but give us roses.” Feeding our hearts as well as our bodies is the promise of feminism, a lofty goal in this world obsessed with greed and power….The women’s movement gave us a place to connect with other women and feel what we could give each other and the world. It also helped us to think about the world in a way different from that of powerful men. - Judy Rebick, Ten Thousand Roses, p. 253II. Inquiring Invite the class to brainstorm any additions to the list of social justice issues women’s groups have fought for, e.g., the right to vote, the right to be a member of parliament, reproductive rights, marital property rights, equal pay for equal work, maternity leave and benefits, child support, pornography/freedom of speech issues, LGBT rights, peace activism, anti-poverty/social equity, anti-racism, access to childcare, violence against women, etc.Project or distribute student copies of Appendix A:Slide 7: Anti-Suffragists Score Win in Debate, The Globe, Oct. 18, 1916Slide 8: What Women Can Do When They Get Ballot, The Globe, Jan. 8,1914Ask small groups of students to scan one paragraph each of the articles and make a list of the social justice issues raised by the suffragettes.Share these with the class, and add to the list on the board.Predict: ask the students to identify and place stars beside any issues which are still contentious and/or unresolved. Keep this list on display and refer to it as you move through the rest of the lessons in this learning module.Slide 9: Over the next few classes we’re going to explore how Canadian women have used music as a tool for empowerment as they came together to advance a huge range of social justice issues, including the ones you have just identified, and others. Let’s listen to a more recent version of that song.Play the audio of the recording (Slide 9), projecting or distributing the lyrics for students to follow along (Bread and Roses.mp3 and Slides 10-13: Student Sheet)Teach the class to sing or play the song, and/or work out an arrangement.Share Slide 14: the information about and image of the 1995 Canadian Bread and Roses March undertaken by the Féderation des femmes du Québec (FFQ), then ask one student to read aloud or project Slide 15, the following first-person account:…the march was beautiful. The theme was bread and roses, the famous theme song of Marie-Claire Séguin. We sang the song ten times a day. The march and the song were on television. A rose producer from Drummondville really liked us, and he delivered ten thousand roses free. So instead of placards, women held roses in their hands. …we had roses and ribbons, and the sun was shining. It was fabulous. - Fran?oise David, quoted in Judy Rebick, Ten Thousand Roses, p. 249Pair-share, then discuss as a class Slide 16: How can a song bring people together and inspire them? Can you think of other occasions when music is used to bring people together for a common purpose?2337435282575Slide 17. Tell students: One hundred years ago, women in Canada were fighting for two big causes: temperance and suffrage. Women did not have many opportunities to meet collectively, but one organization open to many was the church. Women’s church prayer group meetings provided the seedbed of Canada’s first wave of feminism, where women educated themselves and learned to organize, strategize and publicize their own causes. Singing was always a part of the meetings, actions and marches, and Canadian women had their own made-in-Canada songbooks for the occasion.Slide 18: Project this image of the title page of a book of songs to be used in Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.) meetings. Share Slide 19 and ask one student to read the sidebar.Envision if you will, a small meeting hall, or an over-size parlor of the 1890’s, where a dozen or so women have somehow managed to gather together to share their hopes and ideas and determination for equality….And then, in high, thin voices, to buoy up sagging spirits or to celebrate a new victory, these songs are heard. Songs of the Suffragettes, Elizabeth Knight. Smithsonian Folkways Archival, 1958, liner notes.Source:?Library and Archives Canada/Miscellaneous Poster Collection/e010779483Slide 20 provides a brief background about the speaker Flora MacDonald.Slide 21/22: Tell students, The W.C.T.U. joined forces with the suffragists in 1898, ensuring a broad base of support across the country. For women, the two issues of temperance and suffrage were closely related as we can see in the song “Keep Woman in her Sphere”.Distribute or project Slide 23: Student Sheet: Keep Woman in her Sphere, and sing the song (to the tune of Auld Lang Syne). (Optional) Rehearse as a class, perhaps dramatizing the performance with soloists or solo groups for the dialogue. Songs like this were usually programmed and presented in dramatic form to engage potential audiences, a tradition that evolved into guerrilla theatre, a strategy popular in second-wave feminism that is still used by many protest groups.Slide 24: Pair-share, then discuss as a class: Why did first wave feminists think it was so important always to include music in their meetings and public actions? III. ConsolidatingDivide the students into small social justice working teams of (4-5 students) and provide time to complete the activities outlined on Slide 25, Student Sheet: Music and Social Justice.Once students are ready, share performances of the new lyrics, incorporating the accompaniment developed earlier.Post Slide 26 as a prompt: “Music can…” and invite class members to complete the thought with an action word on a stick-on note and post. (Examples of responses might be inspire, uplift, entertain, persuade, provoke, annoy, overpower, unite, amuse, etc.)Extensions(Optional) Provide additional background information from First and Second Wave Feminism Sheet and/or implement social studies activities appropriate to your class’ needs from the Annotated List of Online Curriculum Exploring Gender Equity in Canada (see Additional Resources: First and Second Wave Feminism in Canada and/or Annotated List of Online Curriculum Exploring Gender Equity in Canada). Student Sheet: Bread and Roses “Bread and Roses” was popularized as a political slogan during the 1912 textile workers’ strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, referencing a popular poem of the time by James Oppenheim. The strikers struck for adequate wages (“bread”) and decent working conditions (“roses”), and settled successfully with their employers. The song has been sung to several melodies, the best-known of which is by Mimi Farina (1976) who established a Bread and Roses Foundation that brings live music to marginalized populations. It became an iconic protest song through performances by Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and others, and was adopted as a theme song by the second wave of the twentieth-century women’s movement in Canada. It continues to be sung at gatherings and events in support of social justice issues. Song used by kind permission of and Mimi Farina.As we go marching, marching, we battle too, for men,?For they are in the struggle and together we shall win.?Our days shall not be sweated from birth until life closes,?Hearts starve as well as bodies, give us bread, but give us roses.As we go marching, marching, un-numbered women dead?Go crying through our singing their ancient call for bread,?Small art and love and beauty their trudging spirits knew?Yes, it is bread we fight for, but we fight for roses, too.As we go marching, marching, we're standing proud and tall.The rising of the women means the rising of us all.No more the drudge and idler, ten that toil where one reposes,But a sharing of life's glories, bread and roses, bread and roses.Du pain et des roses (traduction du Marie-Claire Séguin)?Pendant que nous marchons, marchons dans la beauté du jour?Un million de cuisines sombres, un millier de greniers mornes?Sont touchés par des rayons de soleil radieux et soudains?Alors qu'on nous entend chanter, du pain et des roses, du pain et des roses!Pendant que nous marchons, marchons, nous luttons aussi pour les hommes?Car ils sont les frères des femmes et nous marcherons de nouveau avec euxNos vies ne seront pas passées à suer de la naissance à la mort?Le coeur a faim tout comme le corps, Donnez-nous pain, mais aussi des roses?Pendant que nous marchons, marchons, d'innombrables femmes mortes?Pleurent pendant que nous chantons, notre cri pour du pain?L'art, l'amour et la beauté que leurs ?mes de servantes renfermaient?Oui, nous luttons pour du pain, mais nous luttons pour des roses aussi?Pendant que nous marchons, marchons, nous nous tenons bien droit?La montée des femmes est notre montée à tous?Finies les corvées et enfin on se repose?On partage les gloires de la vie du pain et des roses, du pain et des rosesStudent Sheet: Keep Woman in her SphereThis song was popular at suffrage events in the early twentieth century. It tries to win over the listener with persuasive argument, dramatic dialogue and a touch of humour. Verse 2 describes a social issue of pressing importance – drunken men who did not provide for their wives and families - making clear the close ties between the causes of temperance and suffrage. A grog-shop is a bar.STUDENT SHEET: Music and Social JusticeIdentify a current issue of social justice which matters to you. Explain why you care about this issue.What group supports this cause? Who will benefit from the proposed change? Why?What group opposes this cause? Who has something to lose if change happens? Why?Share your ideas with your social justice working group. Decide which issue the team will adopt for further follow-up.As a group, write lyrics for another verse of Bread and Roses / Du Pain et des roses which relates to your chosen issue. Sing your new verse to the class.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESFirst and Second Wave Feminism in CanadaThe First Wave: Temperance, Suffrage and Emerging FeminismThe arrival of industrialization in Canada saw an increase in women entering the workforce, owning property and attending post-secondary institutions. As they began to participate more in the public sphere, women grew concerned with their lack of political representation, and their inability to vote on issues that mattered to them. Suffragists fought for representation – the right to vote – so that they could work for social change. Canadian suffragists such as Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Emily Murphy (known as The Famous Five) fought for the vote and for improvements to public health, social assistance, education and employment. With the support of the temperance movement, they also hoped to raise awareness about domestic violence, and issues of child and spousal support. World War I helped many Canadian women gain more independence through their contributions to the war effort, but it wasn’t until 1918 that many women were finally granted the right to vote in federal elections. Indigenous and Québec women were excluded until later.The rise of the temperance movement, spearheaded by the creation of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) in the mid-1870s, was one of the first opportunities for Canadian women to become politically involved in their communities and to organize on a national level. Growing concern over male alcohol abuse and its effects on the family and home caused women to band together to fight for social change. By praying or protesting in front of bars and pubs, the women of the temperance movement believed they could shame men into a life of sobriety, which in turn would solve problems of unemployment, disease and domestic violence. Eventually, the women of the temperance movement recognized the need for their own government representation in order to move their political agenda forward. The belief in their right to participate in public life made getting the vote a priority, and made the WCTU one of the first organizations to advocate for women’s rights.The Second Wave: FeminismThe 1970 Report from the Royal Commission on the Status of Women kicked off a period of massive change and reform. As women began to have higher representation in political, corporate, legislative, creative and academic fields, more voices were joining the fight for gender equality. Causes that had been first championed by the suffrage and temperance movements, such as domestic abuse, commanded more attention in the public eye. Activists held demonstrations on a variety of issues from the right to information on birth control, to the wage gap between men and women, and many other equity issues. The growing number of all-female bookstores, publishers and record labels gave female artists the opportunity to create awareness on an international scale. The arts, as practised by increasing numbers of professional female practitioners, brought a power to express and engage to feminist causes which helped to spread information and win hearts and minds. Access a detailed timeline on the history of women’s issues in Canada here.Annotated List of Online Curriculum Exploring Gender Equity in CanadaHeroines.ca This site, developed by Canadian historian Merna Foster, is a resource guide for teachers and students. The premise is loosely based on her own book, 100 Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces. Her dream is to get more students and teachers interested in women’s history in Canada and she’s cultivated a list of resources in the “Classroom” section that may be helpful. They include lesson plans written by other teachers, online games and quizzes, and a list of reading, visual and resource material that might help engage students.Canada’s History MagazineFormerly known as The Beaver, Canada’s History Magazine has an educational section on their website devoted to historical lesson plans developed by Canadian teachers. This particular one is targeted towards Grades 4-8 history and is available as a PDF. It was the only one geared to this particular subject on the site.Developing a Global Perspective for Educators (DGPE)This is an interesting site run by the Faculty of Education at Ottawa University. Its aim is to work with pre-service teachers to create a diverse and equal learning environment while incorporating global issues into the curriculum. Look at the very comprehensive lesson plan about The Famous Five.Crayola’s Steps to SuffrageThe Crayola site is mainly a resource for arts and crafts activities, with suggestions for several age groups.Library of Congress: Teaching ResourcesThe lesson plan found here is very American-based but worth inclusion for the list of resources underneath the “Procedure” tab. Students can access and download scanned copies of authentic letters from the suffragettes as well as other historical artifacts from that time period. ManitobaManitoba is an online resource jointly created by the federal and provincial governments as well as several Manitoban educational institutions. It is a resource on all things Manitoba and acts as an online museum with old documents, photographs, etc. that students can browse on a variety of topics. See the written resource with a timeline on the women’s right to vote, and a lesson plan here. Nobody Likes an Alarm Clock- The British Columbia Teachers’ FederationThis lesson plan may be a little outdated (it was written about 20 years ago) but you may still find it relevant. Originally developed for Grade 11 students in B.C. by a group of teachers and librarians, it examines how women in our culture were (and still are) treated socially. There’s a long bibliography at the end, including Black Line Masters.Canada Democracy WeekA division of Elections Canada, this organization aims to educate students on the many facets of democracy and government. The lessons provided are aimed at older students, and may not necessarily be directly relevant to women’s rights but you may find some of the classroom activities useful when talking about how governments are formed, and how power is distributed.Nellie McClung FoundationThis is a resource for all things Nellie McClung. Historica Canada Heritage MinutesThis lesson plan is based on the Nellie McClung Heritage Minute, produced by Historica Canada. A related lesson plan about intolerance that uses the Nellie McClung video can be found here. TEACH Magazine- Canada’s Capital Treasures Lesson PlanThis lesson plan presents students with seven national monuments that are important to Canada’s social history, including The Famous Five Monument (Lesson 4).Provincial Archives of SaskatchewanThis page gives some much-deserved attention to Violet McNaughton and the other women involved in the women’s suffrage movement in the Prairies. It’s a great resource for actual copies of McNaughton’s speeches, along with other historical documents, including an audio recording of an interview she gave on CBC Radio. The lesson plan is called, “Why Were Prairie Women Leaders in the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Movement?” and complies with the educational requirements of the Province of Saskatchewan.100th Anniversary of Women’s First Right to Vote- Government of CanadaAs part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration, the government of Canada has set up a website devoted to our country’s historical milestones. This page includes original source material and articles, as well as links to various related lesson plans within the Government of Canada’s website.EFTO- Learning from LabourThe EFTO has produced this kit featuring lesson plans that cover a variety of different topics concerning Canada’s labor laws. Lesson 8 titled, “Women and Labour” might be of interest.Canadian Museum for Human RightsNot all of these lesson plans or activities are directly related to the women’s movement, but use as a source for interactive theatre games and activities that promote diversity and inclusion within a classroom setting for all ages. The activities were designed based on curriculum developed by the International Centre for Human Rights Education.The Famous Five- LearnAlberta.caThis lesson plan uses the women’s right to vote as an historical example to open up a discussion about discrimination and the rights of individuals. This was developed in collaboration with the Government of Alberta.The Famous Five- Grass Roots PressThis 11-page booklet is full of information and activities about the Famous Five, with a focus on reading comprehension and looking for meaning in language choices. The lesson plan was developed for ESL and adult learners. The catalogue boasts a lot of free content for educators on a variety of different social and historical topics. Also see this page for succinct information.Music Industry TrailblazersTEACHING OBJECTIVESStudents will understand that music is a professional avenue for women to pursue and achieve. They will learn about women who have been creative and innovative in breaking through existing power structures, making significant contributions in the music industry. OVERVIEWIn this unit, students review an archival image, read articles and resources and analyze the contributions of several trailblazer women from the performing world and music industry. The unit is designed as follows, assuming 50-minute sessions: Session 1: Identify gender imbalance in the orchestral world and suggest some of the historic attitudes and perceptions surrounding women’s participation in the performance of music. Session 2: Learn about changes in the orchestral world that have positively impacted gender balance and investigate the roles of several trailblazers. Session 3: Students consider solutions to a real-life scenario experienced by a well-known female singer/songwriter, and research the experiences of a female executive from the music industry. They conclude by writing a job description for one of the four women studied in the unit. RESOURCESLinks: HYPERLINK "" Article: Paving the Way. HYPERLINK "" Article: Male Conductors are Better for OrchestrasSpeech by Ruth Budd, November, 2017 Article: Denise Donlon Tells of a Music-Filled Life Visuals:Archival photograph, 1923Student Sheets:Student Sheet: Trailblazer Job DescriptionAdditional Resources:Rachwal, Maria Noriega; From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall: Ethel Stark and the Montreal Women’s Symphony, Second Story Press, Toronto, Canada, 2015. Donlons, Denise; Fearless as Possible (Under the Circumstances), House of Anansi Press, Toronto, Canada, 2016. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONSThis lesson addresses music expectations from grades 5 to 12. It also naturally addresses many content areas beyond music, including language arts, social studies, history, gender studies, law, civics, equity, and diversity. Teachers are encouraged to adapt these plans to fit their local context.LESSON MAPViewing and InferringShow the archival photograph. Be careful not to mention the date (1923) or the organization (Edmonton Symphony Orchestra). Invite students to look closely and in detail. Allow time for them to study and note what is interesting. Discuss, using some of the following prompts: What time period might it this picture be from? Where was the picture taken? If you were in the audience what would your eye have been drawn to? Does the setup of the stage tell you anything about the audience experience in that time? Some of the musical details to note:Presence of a sousaphone and a bass drum tells us there’s likely a march on the program.Note the French Horn on the left. How is it different from the one on the right? (It does not have valves. This might suggest that there is a fanfare on the program.)When you feel that students have sufficiently discussed the photograph, identify that the photograph is from 1923 and that it is of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, which at that time was a community orchestra (not professional). By now students have likely noticed the gender imbalance. Ask them to count the total number of musicians on stage and state in percentages, the representation by gender. Write their answers on the board and the compare with the current percentages. 1923 – 4% female players: 96% male players2017 – 48% female players: 52% male playersInvite students to account for the reasons why there would so few females in 1923 and why the percentages are so drastically different today. What might have changed in the past 90 plus years that could account for such a change? Discuss. Share a few thoughts about the times:In the 1900’s “respectable” women did not perform for a living. Those who did performed in what were considered lower class venues such as music halls and burlesque. The exceptions to this were opera and theatre (although theatre was somewhat suspect). Women were not considered capable of the sustained effort required to play an orchestral instrument. As well, it was believed that the effort used to produce a sound would look graceless and less than feminine. Instead, women were encouraged to keep their musical activities limited to singing and playing the parlour piano to accompany others, preferably for their families, at home.III. InquiringAs the discussion unfolds, many of the suggestions that the class will make (changing role of women, more equitable access to music education, etc). will be accurate and will have no doubt played a part in the change of gender representation in orchestras. However, they may not be aware of one specific change in orchestral procedures that has made a significant impact - blind auditions. These are auditions where the candidate plays behind a screen and cannot be seen. Distribute the article Paving the Way and allow time for students to read and take notes. Ask: Are there other professionals where a strategy like blind auditions could be used to create equity? Use the WEM Catalogue to read and research about Ruth Budd, the first professional upright bassist in Canada, and Ethel Stark, the founder and conductor of the Montreal Women’s Orchestra. Have students read Student Sheet: Ruth Budd Speech.Ask students to describe the challenges both women faced.Really??? Just when you thought sexism in the orchestral world was a thing of the past…The principal conductor of the National Youth Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has provoked outrage by claiming that orchestras "react better when they have a man in front of them" and that "a cute girl on a podium means that musicians think about other things." When conducted by a man, musicians encounter fewer erotic distractions, Vasily Petrenko claimed. "Musicians have often less sexual energy and can focus more on the music," he said, adding that "when women have families, it becomes difficult to be as dedicated as is demanded in the business." Excerpt - The Guardian, September 2, 2013STUDENT SHEET: Ruth Budd SpeechThe following speech was given by Ruth Budd, Canada’s first professional upright bassist, at a Music Care conference, November 12, 2016 in Toronto. Ruth talks about the role of music throughout her life and describes some of the challenges she faced as a young woman. As you read, imagine how you would respond if you faced similar challenges. ?29667202124710For seven years, I was the youngest of three children and, according to my sister, was the favourite. My dad had a little studio in the attic of our house where, though he worked as a portrait photographer during the day, he took home extra work, retouching photographic negatives. He had made a short wave radio on which he could pick up concerts. ?I do not understand how, but he could pick up Andres Segovia, an incredible musician who played the classical guitar. After I was put to bed, I used to sneak up the stairs, sit very close to my dad, keep very quiet and listen while he was working. I think it was at that time that music became something so special! It made me feel good. My mother believed that we should learn to read music as we learned to read words, so we took piano lessons. I used to look through the Eaton’s catalogues and decided that I needed a mandolin, so I was given one for Christmas when I was about seven years old. That was the very Christmas that my sister was born. Lessons were free at the Ukrainian hall, and so that is where I went twice a week. They had several levels of groups, and we were always striving to advance to the next group. My brother played the violin, so he taught me as he was being taught. These were all pretty positive experiences except for the mandolin teacher, who I think might have liked music, but not children.At high school, I was playing a violin in the orchestra and had organized a mandolin quartet. You see, we had no television, or other electronic devices. I think we did have a multi-party telephone line. You are probably having difficulty imagining such a world, but remember I was born in 1924!Getting back to high school, as I said I was playing violin. Almost every high school had a pretty good orchestra and choir, and our school, like many others, put on a Gilbert and Sullivan opera every year. As well, we entered the Kiwanis Festival every year and usually won our class. When I was 16 and still playing the violin in the group, we had a month before it was our turn to play at the festival. The boy who was playing the bass broke his arm while playing football. The conductor, a very rigid type, was terribly upset and asked, “What could he do?”. Who would volunteer to play the bass? I volunteered and he said, “Don’t be ridiculous! A girl couldn’t play the bass”. Of course, I was not buying that and it made me even more determined. I took the bass home, got a good book and found a teacher. We did enter the festival, came first in our class, and the adjudicator who was from England like what we did and gave me a special mention saying that he had never seen a female bass player before. I really enjoyed that!It was nearing time for me to decide what to do after high school. My mother was really opposed to my becoming a professional musician. She wanted me to become a pharmacist, so off I went to the BC School of Pharmacy and Science in Vancouver. I was miserable there and knew it could not work for me. Good thing for the medical world that I became a musician! It was now 1943 and we were at war. As there were lots of jobs to be done in war industries, and there were huge shipbuilding enterprises in Vancouver. I got a job as a shipwright’s helper, helping to put the railings on ships. It was a great job and very easy, just holding up the parts as they were being attached to the deck. I could now afford to pay for music lessons with the principal bassist for the Vancouver symphony. I joined the Junior Symphony, which was being conducted by a colourful Russian fellow by the name of Gregory Garbovitsky, who called me his “dollink”. ?After a while at the shipyards, I thought there must be many other people working there who, like me, might have something to do with music. After notices went up, I discovered enough people to form a glee club and an eight-piece jazz band. I also discovered a fire-eater, a magician, several guitar players, as well as some of the crew members of ships in for repair, who played or sang or even danced. Soon, I was sharing an office with the nurse, and was given authority to start an entertainment unit. It was great fun, and we raised a lot of money for war bonds by presenting lunch hour concerts. All the while, I was taking bass lessons, and was soon invited to play with the Vancouver Symphony, which I did for several wonderful years, learning what it meant to play in a professional orchestra under different conductors, and learning repertoire. I was still only about 18, and had so much to learn. It was both exciting and scary! I think I was the first professional woman bass player in Canada. Good thing I was living with my brother and his wife, who put me up in the attic of their house, and closed the door. Bass practicing is not beautiful except to the ears of a bass player. Living with them was a happy time, as my brother played guitar and we used to have Saturday night at the Ross’ when his many friends would come over, and we would play and sing for hours.A couple years went by in this joyous state, when I learned of a scholarship possibility for the Toronto Conservatory, which I applied for. Ettore Mazzoleni was the adjudicator who was sent across the country to assess potential scholarship recipients. He scoffed when he saw me and said something like, “This is no instrument for a girl,” and some other similar comments. He made me very nervous, but I was okay after a while and was actually awarded a scholarship. Anyhow, I did not have the money to get to Toronto with my bass, and because I was a member of the musicians’ union, had a provision for travelling musicians, that stated that if you were traveling outside of your local territory, you had to be paid enough to get back to your home. So I thought, Well, I could use that money to get on to Toronto. All I had to do now was to find a traveling band that was heading east…and looking for a bass player! Amazingly enough, there was an all-girl band – Diane, Kaye and I! They felt pretty lucky to find a female bass player, and I felt very lucky to find them. They were not very good musicians, but they were very good, fun people. It turned out that I was the only one who could read music! They had cancan costumes made, but I was such a snob. A professional musician wears a long black gown, so that is what I wore, and they all wore these black lace trimmed, blue cancan costumes.As it happened, the driver of the tour van was an alcoholic. My mother had warned me to never ride with anyone who drank, so I decided to hitch hike! I got a lift with an old man and a young man who were father and son. I was in the back seat, feeling kind of homesick, missing hearing good music, when I realized that the young man was whistling the clarinet part to the Mozart clarinet quintet, which was my favourite piece of music at the time. I was SO surprised and said, “Do you know what you are whistling?”. He said, with equal surprise, “Yes! Do you?”. He turned out to be the first clarinetist in the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra! I was so happy. It felt like I had found a family member. The three of us went somewhere for dinner, then went back to their place and listened to music all night long. The next night he drove me to where we were playing and stayed to listen. We laughed about that for many years, as we remained long-distance friends.The band continued playing at small venues on its way to Winnipeg, at which point I left the tour by pre-arrangement, and went on to Toronto to pick up life on scholarship at the conservatory. I lived in a set-up with three other students, practiced every morning from 7:00 am to 8:45 am, worked at McLean Hunter magazine until 1:00 pm, then went back to school. The next year, I enrolled at the Faculty of Music to study with a Toronto Symphony Orchestra bassist. All the time I was playing in as many amateur orchestras as possible. After about five years, at age 23, I auditioned for the TSO and became the first woman bass player in that orchestra. Five years later, there was an incident involving crossing the border in the United States, and six of us were refused entry. Our contracts were not renewed and we became known as the “Symphony Six”.Over the next several years, I married an oboe player, had two children, and went to Halifax for two seasons to become principal bassist in that orchestra. I then returned to Toronto, became a member of the CBC orchestra, and went on to play in the Stratford Festival Concert Orchestra and Boyd Neel Orchestra for ten years. Life was filled with music. In 1964, after a change of management, the new conductor came to a concert where I was playing and I was invited to return to the TSO, which I did. I remained part of that orchestra until I retired at age 65. Always, I was part of the players’ committees, negotiating and helping to improve working conditions for the musicians. After the symphony, I started the Toronto Senior Strings, a successful chamber group that went on for 12 years.Even after retirement, I continued to play hundreds of school concerts with a quartet until I retired from bass playing at age 85. 13 years ago, I moved to Christie Gardens, a retirement home.Oh, what to do about music in my life. I knew that I could not start an orchestra, but could possibly start a choir, which I did ten years ago. We now have 48 people in that choir, singing four-part harmony in almost every genre from folk music and rounds to a respectable Hallelujah chorus. I do not conduct, but sing in the alto section. We sing in tune! Also, I decided to give back to the people who had given me such a start in music early in my life, so I joined the Toronto Mandolin Orchestra. I still play in that orchestra but have downsized to a mandola. This is my mandola, which is just a little larger than the mandolin, just like a viola is to a violin.I have always found wonderful opportunities in my life, and today I found another two. First, my dear friend, Tamara Volskaya, one of the greatest mandolin players in the world, is in Toronto, so as I am not as skilled, she will demonstrate the sound of the instrument. This also gives me a chance to tell you about the upcoming concert of the TMO.In conclusion, I want to say that music has not done anything for my knees, but it has done a great deal for my brain! ?It has taught me how to listen to follow instructions and to work with other people. Thank you for this opportunity to talk about music in my life!?ConsolidatingWhat Would You Do? Imagine that you are a successful female singer/songwriter. You notice that male singers are getting more radio airtime than you, and consequently more offers for touring and live performances. When you challenge this, you are told that two different female artists songs cannot be played back to back on radio, and when you propose an all-female performer music festival concert tour, you are told that there would never be a demand for such a thing. Invite students to discuss in small groups and come up with the possible actions they could take to try and change the situation. Discuss as a whole class. Share that this is something that actually happened to singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan. Her response was to create Lilith Fair, an all-female concert tour that launched in 1997 and toured over 48 cities in North America. It was one of the top grossing tours that year, and played to sold-out audiences wherever it went. Ask students to conduct an internet search on Lilith Fair and report back. How was it significant in impacting popular music? Read the Globe and Mail interview with Denise Donlon, a music industry trailblazer. Discuss:Were there any situations or issues that Ms. Donlon and Ms. McLachlan experienced that were similar? Do we have any indication that these issues are fixed or improved? What were the achievements of both women? What lasting changes did they contribute to? Do you think there are still challenges like the ones they faced?Using the Student Sheet: Trailblazer Job Description, have students write a job description that would fit for either Ms. Stark, Ms. Budd, Ms. McLachlan or Ms. Donlon. The description should include a job title, description of the organization doing the hiring, a list of responsibilities, and qualifications. Have students exchange the job descriptions. Read and discuss. Conclude by asking each student to find one word that describes a characteristic shared by all four women. STUDENT SHEET: Trailblazer Job DescriptionWrite a Job Description for either Ms. Stark, Ms. Budd, Ms. McLachlan or Ms. Donlon. Include the following: Job TitleDescription of Organization HiringResponsibilitiesQualificationsFinding a VoiceTEACHING OBJECTIVEStudents will become aware that women musicians from Indigenous backgrounds participate as creators and performers of every style of music, and are active in all roles of the Canadian music industry; they will also learn about the special responsibility often felt by these women to use their music to build awareness and relationships, in the widest possible sense, and how some draw on particular aspects of their cultural heritage to that purpose.OVERVIEW In this unit, students view video, hear interviews and analyse the work of several Canadian women musicians of Indigenous backgrounds, and gather additional information from the WEM Catalogue. They conduct a more extensive inquiry into Buffy Sainte-Marie’s career in small groups, then present their findings along with one of the artist’s songs, to one of the other groups. At the end of their investigations, they reflect about the special contribution of these artists. Activities require online access and projection capability. Note: Please preview any additional video content associated with these artists for appropriateness in your context. All resources in identified content are non-contentious for students from grade 5 to 12.The unit takes 3-4 sessions of 50 minutes:Session 1: Listen to Asani “O Canada”; conduct initial brainstorm on Buffy Sainte-MarieSession 2: Small-group inquiry into Buffy Sainte-Marie (or assign as an out-of-class time assignment)Session 3: Small-group presentations and whole group summary presentationsSession 4: Learn about Cris Derksen, final reflective activitiesThere might be enough time during this session to start the song-writing unit.RESOURCES6 pads of stick-on notesLinks:WEM CatalogueAsani’s “O Canada”Throat singing videoBuffy Sainte-Marie:WebsiteArticle about herInterview with herSinging “Carry It On”Lyrics for “Carry It On”Audio interview on CBC UnreservedTanya Tagaq:Audio interview on CBC Unreserved Rabbit of Retribution in the Toronto StarCris DerksenBrief bio and audio linksBiographyVisuals:Instructions for first group task: Finding out about Buffy Sainte-Marie (See Appendix page 33B)Instructions for second group task (See page 34 Appendix B)Additional Resources:AsaniTeacher resources from Sherryl Sewepagaham and the National Arts Centre: Music Alive Program Song, All My Relations and Celebrating Canada’s Indigenous Peoples through Song and Dance CURRICULUM CONNECTIONSThis lesson addresses music expectations from grades 5 to 12, along with many content areas beyond music, such as language arts, social studies, history, gender studies, law, civics, equity, diversity and indigenous studies. Teachers should adapt this lesson to fit their local context.LESSON MAPActivating Slide 3: Play this video of Asani performing O Canada at an Athabasca University convocationSlide 4: Pair-share, then discuss as a class:What surprised you?Who and what is included? (English, French, Cree, wolf howls, Canada goose, drum, rattle, harmony, regalia – including the academic dress of the watchers)What is left out? (instrumental accompaniment except for percussion, “sons” – Asani use “all of us command” instead of “all thy sons command”)What is the message of this performance? How did it make you think and feel?(Slide 5) Introduce the performers: Asani are an Aboriginal women’s trio from Edmonton. They are Debbie Houle, Sarah Pocklington and Sherryl Sewepagaham. This circle of First Nations and Métis women have performed across Canada and internationally at such venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C. and the Saddledome in Calgary…. They have performed for the Dalai Lama, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and at the 2010 Olympics in Whistler, BC. Asani seek to use the inspiration of their cultural heritage to create music that is accessible to a wide audience, but deliver a powerful message from their hearts. (from )InquiringTell students (Slide 6): Today we’re learning about women whose people lost their voices for more than a generation in residential schools set up to erase their cultural identity. When they make music today, there is a special resonance, an awareness that they are asserting a right they always had, but could not always exercise, to express who they are and how they feel about the world.Slide 7: Watch part or all of this video of Buffy Sainte-Marie singing Carry It On.Slide 7: Display or distribute the lyrics for the song(Optional) Consider learning to sing and accompany the song on classroom instruments.3709035154305Slide 8: Discuss Do you notice any themes in common with our first performers?Photo of Buffy Sainte-Marie, used with approval. Credit: Matt BarnesSlide 9: Introduce the performer. Buffy Sainte-Marie looks fabulous and sounds amazing. At 75 years old, she has just released her newest recording, Power in the Blood. We’re going to learn about her extraordinary life – from Native American rights campaigner and protest music icon to hit songwriter, amateur astrologer, Sesame Street star, teaching co-ordinator and electronic music pioneer. (adapted from the Guardian interview listed above and below).Post a chart on the board:TrailblazerEmpowered by MusicEmpowered OthersSlide 10: Divide the class into six research groups and post or project this visual, giving each group one pad of stick-on notesFinding Out about Buffy Sainte-MarieAppoint a recorder.Read about Buffy Sainte-Marie using the WEM Catalogue.Write information about Buffy on separate stick-on notes.Decide as a team where each note gets placed - trailblazer - empowered- empowering others.You have _____ minutes to complete this task.Share the chart with the whole class and pile duplicates on top of each other. Leave the chart available to help with the next steps.Assign each group to one of the three categories (i.e., there will be two groups investigating Buffy as a trailblazer, two groups investigating Buffy as an empowered artist, and two groups investigating Buffy as empowering others). You may wish to model the task steps below using Carry It On depending on the experience level of your class.Slide 11: Post or project the new group task, listed below (Note: if you prefer, assign as work to be completed independently outside of class time). Resources are posted on Slide 12.Finding Out about Buffy Sainte-Marie – Going DeeperRead about Buffy using these resources, making jot notes on information which fits the role you are researching. Each person consults one source:article aboutinterviewaudio interviewListen to associated songs and consult lyrics Identify a single song recorded by Buffy which illustrates her work in this role.Prepare a short presentation to explain to another group why you chose the song and how it shows Buffy in this particular role.Presentations will take place on ________________________________Three groups of students present their findings, play their song and share the lyrics with another group which focused on a different role (e.g., a trailblazer group might present to an empowered artist group). Provide an appropriate time limit for the presentation.The second set of groups presents to the first set.Give each group a few minutes to decide on the most important things they learned from the other group.Give each group two minutes to talk to the whole class about what they learned from the presentation they listened to. Play a short excerpt from each song as part of the summaries.Making ConnectionsNote: You may wish to show one of Tanya Tagaq’s videos in conjunction with this part of the lesson, but please preview for suitability in your context.Slide 13: Write the name Tanya Tagaq on the board. Share any prior knowledge the students have about this contemporary musician.Slide 13: Listen to this excerpt [9:46-10:59] from Tanya Tagaq from an interview on CBC’s Unreserved.Slide 14: Pair-share, then discuss as a class: What types of issues does Tanya refer to here? What are the big issues today for Indigenous people/women? Are some of these the same or related to the causes feminists fought and fight for? Slide 15: Ask students to read the information about Tanya in the WEM Catalogue.Slide 16: Play Rabbit: without revealing the title or showing the image of the cover art. Ask students to respond using a See/Hear/Feel chart sketched in their notebooks:SEEHEARFEELSlide 17: Tell students: Tanya uses a traditional form of singing called throat singing in her music. Let’s find out a bit more about it, and have a go at doing it too! Play this short explanatory video.Slide 19: Get into partners and try it out:Face each other and make contact. You can even hold each other’s arm(s) if you want.The leader starts saying, “hum-ma” slowly and rhythmically.The follower acts as an echo, fitting the echo into the spaces after the leader speaks.One person can voice “humma” while the other one does not voice (use breath only).One person can sing “humma” while the other one speaks.One person can sing low while the other one sings higher.Now try speeding up until you’re going so fast you both laugh.Take turns being the leader.For a slightly trickier pattern, try “i-u-a” instead of “humma.”Invite a few volunteers to demonstrate their best throat singing for the class.Slide 20: Reflect: Why is throat singing such an important expressive tool for Tanya, and how has she adapted the traditional art to fit her own music?ConsolidatingSlide 21: Play all or part of this audio selection (Cris Derksen’s “Mozart’s Ghost Ft The Chippewa Travellers”, from Orchestral Powwow), asking the students to figure out what they are hearing:Slide 21, 2nd click: After a few guesses, write the recording title, Orchestral Powwow, on the board, and see if the guesses are now a little more accurate.Show the photo of Cris from the link above.Slide 22: Introduce the musician: Cris Derksen?is a?two-spirit?Juno Award–nominated Canadian?Indigenous?cellist from Northern Alberta. On this recording, she combined audio of traditional powwow music with her own composed accompaniments for symphonic instruments.(Slide 21) Ask one student to read aloud Cris’ words (2nd paragraph, link above).Slide 23: Ask students to reflect by themselves for a few minutes and then come up with a single word to describe the women they learned about in this lesson. Ask them to speak their word when you tap their shoulders.Slide 24: Pair-share, then discuss as a class how Indigenous music may be different from “first world” music in terms of its focus on relationships and culture.?In Our Own VoicesTEACHING OBJECTIVEStudents will use the knowledge and understandings acquired during this learning module to compose their own empowered song about an issue that matters.OVERVIEWStudents meet in small groups to reflect on their own experiences of being empowered by music, then listen to and analyse Parachute Club’s 80’s anthem, Rise Up. In small groups, they identify features they would like to include in their composition, then spend time composing, refining and performing for their classmates. Teachers are encouraged to provide more detailed instructions for the composition task suited to the experience level of the students. The suggested timeline for this lesson is 2-3 sessions, depending on how you set up the composition task.RESOURCESLinks:Video of Lorraine Segato reflecting about “Rise Up” [3:55-5:41] Audio, Parachute Club’s “Rise Up”Lyrics, “Rise Up”WEM CatalogueStudent Sheets:Song PlannerCURRICULUM CONNECTIONSLesson MapAsk students to reflect in writing in their music notebooks about a time when they experienced being empowered by music e.g., a patriotic event such as Canada Day, a sports game or the Olympics, an activist rally, or a memorial service/funeral.Meet again in the social justice working teams formed during the Bread and Roses lesson. Ask students to share their writing with each other, then try to answer the question, What does music express on these occasions which cannot be said through speech alone? Why do we need the music?Listen to or watch the first part of “Rise Up”View the short excerpt of Loraine Segato talking about “Rise Up” [3:55-5:41]Invite the students to read about Loraine in the WEM CatalogueListen to the whole song while displaying the lyricsAsk the students to analyse the song:identify the form (verse-chorus form with extra choruses)how long is the chorus (4 lines)does the chorus have rhymes? (one half-rhyme: come/sun)how long are the verses? (longer)how many verses are there? (2)do the verses have rhymes? (no)what other unifying device is used? (repetition of phrase structures, starting with “we want” in verse 1, and “talking about” in verse 2)Ask students: Why do you think this particular song has such staying power?Students complete their Song Planner per team, and then develop their own lyrics based on the choices they made. Draw attention to the characteristics they identified in Rise Up as things to think about (verse/chorus structure, rhyme or no-rhyme, unifying devices, etc.)The students compose, accompany, refine and share their songs using a process suited to their experience level.(Optional) Record a video of your class singing one of the songs and send it to .STUDENT SHEET: Song PlannerWhat will your song be about? This could be the issue you wrote about when you developed a verse for “Bread and Roses”.Do you want to have rhymes in the chorus? If not, how will you provide a sense of unity?What are some words or phrases you might want to use in the chorus?Do you want to have rhymes in the 2 verses? If not, how will you provide a sense of unity?What story or statements do you want to see in the verses?What musical choices will you need to make?Appendix A: Visuals353504547879079311521590678815254051365151282702735580128270Appendix B: Catalogue of Canadian Women Empowered by MusicWho is in this catalogue? ...women empowered by music, women who empowered others through music, and women who were trailblazers in music. You will find composers, singers, educators, songwriters and activists, from every era and every style of music...but the catalogue is not complete! Here’s where YOU come in! See an entry for your favourite artist which needs a longer entry? Send us an expanded version! (limit: 200 words). Know a musician who is not even in the catalogue yet? Write an entry send it to: WEMcatalogue@musicmakesus.ca?NameDates ActiveCategoryCareer HighlightsListening ?LinksNorma Abernethy (1914-1973)1930’s - 1940’s PerformerNorma Abernathy was a pianist from Vancouver, British Columbia. She is best known as an accompanist and soloist on radio stations such as CNRV and CBR, and as a pianist with the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleFrances Marr Adaskin (1900-2001)1920’s - 1940’s PerformerFrances Marr Adaskin was a pianist born in Ridgetown, Ontario. After studying music in Paris, Adaskin formed a musical duo with husband and renowned violinist Harry Adaskin in 1923. Together, they performed Canadian music on CBC Radio and internationally. She was named a member of the Order of Canada in 1976.??Wikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia articleSusan Aglukark(1967-1980’s - Performer, Composer, ActivistSusan Aglukark rose to fame in 1995 after the single from her third studio album reached number one on the Canadian charts, making her the first Inuk performer to have a Top 40 hit. She is also the first-ever Inuk Juno-award winner and has received the Governor General's Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with nonprofit groups serving aboriginal and Inuit youth. Her organization, The Arctic Rose Project, named after Agulark’s debut album, was founded in 2014. It aims to supply regional food banks in Northern Canada through donations and a national grocery store adoption program. Founder of The Arctic Rose Project?“O Siem” ?“Arctic Rose”?“Learn To Love Yourself”Website?Arctic Rose Project article Arctic Rose Project article 2Cora Bell Ahrens (1894-1964)1930’s - 1950’s EducatorCora Bell Ahrens was a pianist and music educator from Stratford, Ontario. She was one of the first itinerant rural music school teachers during the 1930’s, and she eventually went on to teach musical pedagogy at University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto and McGill University. She was co-author of several textbooks on ear training and piano.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleDame Emma Albani(1847-1930)1870’s - 1910’s PerformerEmma Albani was a leading opera soprano singer of the 19th century and was the first Canadian to rise to international stardom performing across Europe and North America, sometimes for English and German royalty. She was profiled by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery, and released a book of her own titled Forty Years of Song, a memoir about her travels and career. In 1925, Albani was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire.“Theodora”?“L’ete”Wikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia articleViolet Archer (1913-2000)1950’s - 1980’s ComposerViolet Archer was a Canadian composer and educator whose compositions span a wide variety of genres including voice, instrumentals, films and a comic opera. She was the first North American woman composer to be honored with a festival of her own works. She received a Composer of the Year Award in Canada. The Canadian Music Centre Library in Calgary is named in her honour.“Prairie Profiles”?“Habitant Sketches for Piano”Wikipedia article?Biography (Canadian Music Centre)?Canadian Encyclopedia articleJann Arden(1962- 1990’s - ?Performer, Composer,Activist?Jann Arden is a nineteen-time Juno award-winning singer and songwriter from Alberta. Arden has also made many comedic television appearances, and has performed to support such humanitarian causes ?as World Vision, Live 8 and Fashion Cares.“Insensitive”“Will You Remember Me?”“Could I Be Your Girl?”Biography (her website)?Wikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia articleFran?oise Aubut-Pratte (1922-1984)- 1940’s - 1960’s PerformerEducatorFran?oise Aubut-Pratte was a French-Canadian organist and educator. ?Aubut-Pratte is best known for her studies in France, which began in 1938 when she was only 16 years old. Demonstrating an immense prowess on the organ, Aubut-Pratte was the first North American to receive a Grand Premier Prix (Grand First Prize) for her studies at the Conservatoire National Superior of Music of Paris in 1944. In addition to being a gifted musician, Fran?oise is a symbol of strength and perseverance, for she was awarded the Grand Premier Prix despite being made to live in an internment camp in Besa?on, France for 8 months during World War II. Following the war, Fran?oise returned to Canada, bringing the works of Dupré and Messaien to Canadian audiences, and inspired students through her organ, fugue, and theory instruction at the University of Montreal. ?She made regular appearances on CBC radio, and performed in the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels.“Psaume CL”“3rd Chorale of Franck”Canadian Encyclopedia article? HYPERLINK "" Biography (Canadian Music Centre)Information (in French)?Melissa Auf der Mar (1972 - 1990’s PerformerMelissa Auf der Mar is a bassist from Montreal, Quebec. Though she studied many instruments including piano and trumpet, she focused on playing bass in an alternative rock band, Tinker. After opening for the Smashing Pumpkins in 1993, Melissa was recommended to Courtney Love, and went on to play in Love’s grunge band Hole for the majority of the late ‘90’s. She is best known for her work in Hole, but later rose to fame as part of The Smashing Pumpkins. She released her first solo album in 2004.“Doll Parts” (Hole)?“Taste You” (Auf der Mar)Canadian Encyclopedia articleEllen Ballon (1898-1969) 1920’s - 1940’s PerformerEllen Ballon was a pianist from Montreal, Quebec, who was hailed as a child prodigy at the young age of six. Ballon studied in New York as a young adult, going on to perform for President Taft in 1912. After numerous performances in Canada and the United States, Ballon made several important contributions to McGill University in her later life as a philanthropist, teacher, and fundraiser.“Concerto No. 1” (Villa-Lobos)Canadian Encyclopedia articleHeather Bambrick(1971 - 1990’s - PerformerHeather Bambrick is a jazz vocalist from St. John’s, Newfoundland. Since studying at the University of Toronto in the 1990’s, she has studied with many jazz legends such as Kenny Wheeler and Peter Appleyard, been featured on recordings with artists like Carol Welsman, toured Canada and the United States, performed on jazz cruises for Regent Holidays and Princess Cruises, and released several of her own ?albums. She is the recipient of several National Jazz Awards, and has taught ?in the Jazz Studies program at the University of Toronto. Bambrick is also a popular host on Canada’s only all-jazz radio station, JAZZ FM91. Heather’s most recent album, You’ll Never Know, is nominated for a 2017 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.“(Sing) Joyspring”?“Petty Harbour Bait Skiff”Website?Canadian Encyclopedia articleSara Barkin (1908- 1930’s - 1970’s PerformerSara Barkin is a pianist and soprano born in Uman, Ukraine in 1908. Barkin began studying piano at the age of 5 under the tutelage of her father back in the Ukraine. After immigrating to Canada in 1925, a scholarship in voice at the Toronto Conservatory of Music that made her career possible. Her career is notable for her work singing with various orchestras in Toronto, as well as her work as a radio accompanist from 1940-1973.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleJean Ashworth Bartle(1947-1960’s - 2000’s ConductorEducatorJean Ashworth Bartle is a prominent choral conductor and teacher, originally from Littleborough, Lancashire, England. After becoming a naturalized Canadian in 1968, Bartle received several ARCTs - one in performance, one in teaching - as well as a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the University of Toronto. Bartle is most well known for her work as a conductor and adjudicator across North America, and for founding the Toronto Childrens’ Chorus in 1978. Bartle conducted the TCC for an amazing 29 years, stepping down as the director in 2007. Bartle has written two books, including Lifeline for Children’s Choir Directors, and has received both the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada in her lifetime.?Wikipedia article?BiographyIsabelBayrakdarian(1974 - 2000’sPerformer Isabel Bayrakdarian is an Armenian-Canadian classically trained soprano. Bayrakdarian is known for her musical prowess, as well as her unique career beginnings. She attained a biomedical Engineering degree from University of Toronto in 1997, and launched her career that same year after winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions. Throughout her career, she has won first prize at the Operalia Competition, four consecutive Junos for Best Classical Vocal album, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.Bayrakdarian is a featured vocalist on the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers soundtrack which won a Grammy.“Evenstar” (from Lord of the Rings)?“Ya Zahratan”Website?Wikipedia articleNorma Beecroft?Composer???JenniferBerezan(1961 - 2000’s - ?PerformerSongwriter Jennifer Berezan is a singer-songwriter from Alberta. Her devotion to environmentalism, women’s justice and earth spirituality provide the themes for her 10 albums. She has an interest in combining music and healing through her experience as a teacher.“Returning”?“In These Arms, a Song for All Beings” ?WebsiteMelanie Berry?2000’s - IndustryMelanie Berry is a leader in the Canadian music industry, having been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women at the Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Awards in 2009. As former president of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, she is best known for developing the JUNO Awards into the largest and most recognized celebration of Canadian music. She currently is CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame.Berry, named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women at the Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Awards (2009) was instrumental in developing the JUNO Awards brand into Canada’s largest and most recognized celebration of Canadian music.???Article about being appointed as CEO?Globe and Mail Article?Article about how she got her startJocelyne Binet (1923- 1968)1940’s - 1970’s Performer ComposerJocelyne Binet was a pianist and composer from East Angus, Quebec. Binet received two music degrees in Montreal, and went on to study at the Paris Conservatory several times under composers such as Tony Aubin and Olivier Messaien. Binet composed for a variety of genres including piano, violin, cello, flute and the choir. Her work has been performed live and on the radio in Canada, Europe and South America.“Danse”“Un Canadien a Paris” Wikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia articleLoisBirkenshaw-Fleming(1928 - 2015)70’s-80’sEducatorLois Birkenshaw-Fleming was a music educator, lecturer, and composer benefactor from Toronto, Ontario. After completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in 1951, Birkenshaw-Fleming went on to study Orff-Schulwerk in Canada and abroad, eventually lecturing on the use of Orff techniques and the musical development of handicapped in many countries around the world. In addition, she was a founding member of the Coalition for Music Education. Across Birkenshaw-Fleming’s robust career, what stands out is her devoted interest in music education, and in mentoring others in the field. ?Canadian Encyclopedia articleJully Black(1977 -2000’s - PerformerSongwriterJully Black is an acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter and actress from Toronto, Ontario. Black has been named of the “25 greatest Canadian singers” by CBC, and is considered the “Canadian Queen of R&B” by press and fans alike. Black has won several Juno awards for her efforts, although she originally got her start writing songs for such famous international artists as Destiny’s Child, Sean Paul and Canadian hip-hop artist Kardinal Offishall.?“Rally’n”?“Seven Day Fool”Wikipedia articleWebsite?Linda Bouchard (1957 - 1980’s - 2000’s ComposerLinda Bouchard is a composer and orchestra conductor from Montreal, Quebec. Bouchard holds a BA in music from Bennington College in Vermont, as well as a Masters in Music from the Manhattan School of Music. Bouchard’s music is known for its experimentation with spatial placement of performers, as well as exploration of different timbres and textures. Linda was the was the first composer in residence for the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa from 1992-1995.“Booming Sands” Wikipedia article?Lise Boucher (1941 - 1950’s - 1960’s PerformerEducator Lise Boucher is a pianist and music educator from Montreal, Quebec. Boucher has performed extensively throughout Canada and Europe, including concerts with the CBC Radio Orchestra. She was awarded the Prix d’Europe in 1958. She currently teaches in Montreal.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleLiona Boyd (1949 - 1970’s - 1980’s PerformerLiona Boyd is a classical guitarist known as the “First Lady of Classical Guitar”. As a child, Boyd immigrated to Canada from England and went on to study music at the University of Toronto, where she won the Canadian National Music Competition before touring extensively through Europe and Canada. ?Boyd has performed with such notable popular musicians as Gordon Lightfoot, Eric Clapton, and Tracy Chapman, introducing classical guitar to new audiences. ?Boyd has explored many avenues in her career, altering her music to suit different musical climates. ?For example, in 1986, she recorded Persona, an album of electronic, New Age music, with cellist Yo Yo Ma and a four-piece rock band. ?Following the release of Persona, Liona also began incorporating more of her own original compositions into her live performances, even adding her own vocals to her repertoire in 2009. ?In addition, Boyd has overcome personal challenges, including a struggle with a movement disorder known as Task Specific Focal Dystonia, which forced her to develop other aspects of her musicianship. ??Boyd’s trailblazing approach to performance has garnered her many accolades including five Juno awards for Instrumental Artist of the Year, as well as an induction into the Order of Canada in 1981.“El Colibri”?“Canada, My Canada”List of AwardsBiographyCanadian Encyclopedia article?Gena Branscombe (1881-1977)1910’s - 1960’s ComposerChoir conductor Gena Branscombe was an accomplished choir conductor, music teacher, pianist, and composer. While studying at the Chicago Musical College, Branscombe won gold medals in composition in 1900 and 1901, going on to study composition under Engelbert Humperdinck in 1909. Throughout her career, which spanned 75 years, Branscombe served as the piano department head at Whitman College in Washington, had many works published by American companies, and guest conducted choirs and orchestras across America and England. Notably, Branscombe used her maiden name professionally, which was counter to the norms of the time. Her biggest successes came from her choral works, including her drama, Pilgrims of Destiny, which was awarded the 1928 League of American Pen Women annual prize for best work by a woman. In addition, her hymn, ‘Arms That Have Sheltered Us’, was selected for use by the Royal Canadian Navy in 1960. Additionally, Gena served on many US women’s organizations, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing female artists. She created the Branscombe Choral of New York in 1933, and served on the Society of American Women Composers, as well as on the National Association of American Composers and Conductors. ?Gena composed right up until the age of 92.?“Arms that Have Sheltered Us” Canadian Encyclopedia article?ArticleGovernment of Canada article??Divine Brown(1974 -2000’s - PerformerDivine Brown is an award-winning R&B and soul singer from Toronto, Ontario. She is best known for her 2005 radio hit, “Old Skool Love”, and for winning a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. Divine Brown continues to make music presently with the Universal Music label. “Old Skool Love” ?Wikipedia articleMaesha Brueggergosman(1977 - ?PerformerMeasha Brueggergrosman is an award-winning soprano opera singer and concert artist. She has performed internationally and has made several film and television appearances, including a performance at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Her work is notable for her lead performance in the critically-acclaimed opera Beatrice Chancy about the slave trade of Nova Scotia, and for her docuseries Songs of Freedom in which Brueggergrosman explores her African heritage through the power of African-American spirituals. Brueggergrosman is a Goodwill Ambassador for the African Medical and Research Foundation.“Go Down, Moses”?“La Diva de L’Empire” (Satie) Website?Interview?Profile (Black History Canada)Her episode on Songs of FreedomBasia Bulat(1984 - ?2000’s - PerformerSongwriterBasia Bulat is a singer, songwriter and autoharpist from London, Ontario. Bulat started with a modest fan following, playing occasionally while studying English at the University of Western Ontario. After her breakthrough success in 2005, Bulat’s career took off, and she now tours nationally and internationally. Her work has been featured internationally in several commercials.“Snakes and Ladders”?“In The Night”?“I Was a Daughter”?“Little Waltz”Wikipedia article?WebsiteRuth Budd(1924-1920’s-currentPerformerRuth Budd was Canada’s first professional upright bassist. She began her studies at a time when female bass players were unheard of. Currently there are female bass players in orchestras across Canada, many of whom recognize the trailblazing role Ms. Budd took. ?Wikipedia article ProfileWikipedia article on Symphony SixJane Bunnet (1955 - 2000’s - PerformerEducator Jane Bunnet is a multi-instrumentalist and educator from Toronto, Ontario. Despite being classically trained in piano, Burnet began playing flute and soprano saxophone in a duet with her husband, trumpeter and composer, Larry Cramer. They have recorded several jazz and Cuban albums, winning a Juno in 1993. She is best known for her version of Afro-Cuban jazz, which she pursues in many groups. Bunnet founded and fronts an all-female Afro-Cuban jazz group called Maqueque, which has won five Juno awards, and garnered two Grammy nominations. Bunnet received the Order of Canada in 2004. “Dream”?“Little Feet” Wikipedia article?Charlotte Cadaret (Sister St-Jean-du-Sacré-Coeur) (1908-?)- ?ComposerEducator Charlotte Cadaret was a teacher and composer whose studies were specialized in Gregorian chants. She composed choral works, masses, cantatas, and numerous folk songs.??Anne Campbell (1912-2011)1950’s - 1970’s ConductorEducator Anne Campbell was a well-known choral conductor and arts education advocate. A trained pianist and singer, Campbell taught literally hundreds of girls throughout her career and was founded several choirs including the Lethbridge Junior Girls Choir, the Teen-Clefs, the Anne Campbell Singers and the Linnet Singers who performed and recorded internationally. In 1976 she received the Governor General’s Medal for her commitment to music and in 1978 received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.?Memorial article?Canadian Encyclopedia articleAlessia Cara(1996 - 2010’s - PerformerSongwriter Alessia Cara is an emerging pop singer and songwriter from Brampton, Ontario. Cara’s career began with her posting acoustic cover videos to Youtube. After achieving mainstream popularity in 2015, Cara most recently won four Juno awards this past March, including the 2016 Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. Cara’s song “Scars To Your Beautiful” demonstrates her advocacy for self-acceptance.“Scars To Your Beautiful” ?“Wild Things” Wikipedia article?Albertine Caron-Legris (1906-1972)1920’s - 1940’s ComposerEducatorAlbertine Caron-Legris was a pianist, composer, and music educator from Louisville, Quebec. She is best known as a composer and writer of songs and piano music. Her children’s piano book, Mes plus belle chansons, was published in 1962. ?Wikipedia articleVictoria Cartier (1867-1955)1890’s - 1910’s PerformerEducatorVictoria Cartier was an organist, pianist and educator from Sorel, Quebec. She was the founder of ?L’école de piano Paris-Montréal, which remained active for 25 years. She continued performing and teaching throughout most of her life. She was named an Officer of the Académie in France in 1901 and of the Instruction Publique of France in 1912.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleKeshia Chanté(1988 - 2000’sPerformerKeshia Chante is a singer and songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario. Chante has won a Juno for her work and is now best-known for co-hosting a hip-hop count-down show on BET in the United States showcasing up-and-coming artists. Chante was the youngest-ever Juno winner and has a star on the Brampton Walk of Fame. Throughout her career, Chante has collaborated with other Canadian artists such as Drake. Additionally, Chante has had an active philanthropic career, working in the Dominican Republic with World Vision, and in Kenya with CANFAR.“Let the Music Take You”?“Does He Love Me”Wikipedia articleWebsiteRita Chiarelli1990’s - Performer Rita Chiarelli is a Canadian blues singer who has been called the “Goddess of Canadian Blues” by CBC Radio. She has received several Juno nominations, and currently still enjoys an international touring career. “This is My Life”?“Rest My Bones”WebsiteJane Coop (1950 - 1960’s - PerformerEducatorJane Coop is an internationally-renowed pianist. She was a member of the faculty of the University of British Columbia for 32 years, and she was been appointed to the Order of Canada in 2012.Wikipedia ArticleBiographyJean Coulthard (1908-2000)1920s - 1940sComposerEducator Jean Coulthard was a composer and educator who, along with Violet Archer and Barbara Pentland, formed a trio of women composers who dominated Western Canadian music in the twentieth century. Throughout an active teaching career that spanned decades, Coulthard managed to compose more than 350 compositions for voice and a wide variety of instrumentals. She was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1978.“Aegean Sketches”“Quebec May for Chorus & Strings” Wikipedia articleBertha MayCrawford(1886-1937)1910’s - 1920’s PerformerBertha May Crawford was a coloratura singer from Elmvale, Ontario. She is best known for quickly gaining an international reputation in the early 20th century, performing prima donna roles with many opera companies in eastern Europe, such as Russia and Poland. ?Wikipedia articleHelen Creighton1920’s - 1950’s Folklorist Helen Creighton was a folklorist and author from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Across a career that spanned several decades, Creighton published many books on Nova Scotia folk songs, and collected over 4,000 traditional songs and stories. She was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1976.?Wikipedia articleDebbie Danbrook(1956 - 2000’s - PerformerComposerDebbie Danbrook is ?a professor of music at the University of Toronto as well as a composer and recording artist. She was the first professional female player of the Shakuhachi, an ancient Japanese Bamboo Flute. She specializes in music for meditation and relaxation.“The Mole’s Mantra” ?“A Line of Cranes” Biography?Cris Derksen?2000’s ComposerPerformerCris Derksen is a half Cree, half Mennonite classically trained cellist from Northern Alberta. Derksen hails from the North Tall Cree Reserve, and holds a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the University of British Columbia. She has been nominated for countless awards, and received a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Instrumental Album of the Year for her 2010 debut, The Cusp. ?Derksen is best known for layering sounds and fusing classical music with electronics and Indigenous music, using this fusion to bring awareness to environmental and social justice issues. For example, Derksen’s 2013 album, The Collapse, features electronic cello pieces that express environmental concerns about changing energy resources in Canada. ?For Derksen’s most recent Juno nominated album, Orchestral Powwow Project, she included excerpts of Tribal Spirits powwow albums and utilized a symphonic ensemble, a hoop dancer, and a powwow group in the production. Derksen has toured nationally and internationally, composed for film and theatre, and collaborated with Buffy Sainte Marie, Tanya Tagaq, Kanye West, and A Tribe Called Red, among others. Derksen was also mentored by Buffy Sainte Marie as part of an Ontario granting project in 2015.“Pow. Wow. Wow”WebsiteWikipedia article?ProfileCeline Dion1990’s- 2000’sPerformer Celine Dion is a French Canadian singer known for her spirited showmanship, particularly in the power ballad genre. Celine’s talent was evident from a very early age onward. Celine began singing at age five, and began her professional career at age 12. At the age of 14, Celine became the first Canadian to be awarded a gold album in France, and during her 35 years as a performing and recording artist, she has won five Grammy Awards, as well as several Félix Awards for finest Québécois music. Notable career highlights include singing the award-winning, “My Heart Will Go On”, from the 1997 movie, Titanic, as well as the theme from Disney’s, Beauty and the Beast. Celine Dion has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and is the best-selling Canadian artist of all time, as well as one of the best selling female singers in music history. Celine’s mainstream success has helped popularize Francophone music in many non-Francophone countries. In partnership with her manager and husband, René Angélil, she has supported many charitable foundations, including the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort. ?Dion openly supports the gay community, including the publication of health and HIV prevention materials.?“My Heart Will Go On”?Website?Encyclopedia Britannica articleFefe Dobson(1985 - 2000’s - PerformerFefe Dobson is an award-winning singer from Toronto, Ontario. Dobson is perhaps is best known for her public dispute with her recording company over artistic differences concerning her image. They ultimately parted ways and her second fully completed album was canned. Dobson was forced to start her career afresh. Across her career, Dobson has been nominated for several Juno Awards, and has won numerous Canadian Radio Music Awards.“Stuttering” ?“Like a Ghost”Wikipedia articleMarionDonnelly1990’s - Industry Marion Donnelly is an arts and culture professional from Regina, Saskatchewan. Donnelly has worked with SaskCulture, and worked as the Executive Director of SaskMusic for many years. Since 2011, Donnelly has been the CEO and creator of a unique venue in Regina known as the Creative City Centre. ?Creative City Centre website?ProfileGladys Egbert (1897-1968)- 1910’s - 1960’sPerformerEducatorGladys Egbert was a pianist and music educator from Brandon, Manitoba. At the young age of 12, Egbert became the first (and youngest) North American recipient of a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London. After returning to Calgary in 1914, she established her own music studio and began a 50-year teaching career that oversaw the establishment of organizations such as the Associated Studios of Music, and the Western Board of Music (now Conservatory Canada). In addition to being the first North America to be elected fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in England in 1936, a school in Calgary and the top prize at the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival are also ?named in her honor.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Profile?Western Board ProfileMary Louise Fallis(1948 - 1970’s -1980’s PerformerTeacherMary Louise Fallis is a soprano singer, teacher, and writer from Toronto, Ontario. Though Fallis has performed internationally in dramatic operas, she is best known for her comedic roles, particularly her role in Primadonna. At just age 15, Fallis made her operatic debut in CBC TV’s take on Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Fallis has sung with many orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and appeared at many summer music festivals. Since Fallis often entertained her friends using an “over the top” opera diva persona, she decided to adapt this character into a satirical one-woman theatre piece called Primadonna in 1982. This show turned out to be so successful that is has led Fallis to create similar pieces including Emma, Queen of Song, which is about Dame Emma Albani’s career, and Mrs. Bach, in which Fallis portrays J.S. Bach’s wife. Fallis has regularly contributed to CBC Radio and TV programs, and went on to teach privately at various institutions in Ontario.“I Cannot Sing Tonight” Canadian Encyclopedia articleFerron(1952 - 1970’s - PerformerSongwriter Ferron is a singer-songwriter and poet from Richmond, British Columbia, who is known for her lyrical influence on songwriters of the women’s music movement, including later musicians such as Mary Gauthier and Ani DiFranco. While living in Vancouver, Ferron created a record label known as Lucy Records, and released her debut album through the label in 1977. Many of Ferron’s albums have received critical and popular acclaim; the most famous example is her 1984 album Shadows on a Dime, which received high praise and a four-star rating from Rolling Stone magazine. In addition to writing, touring and offering songwriting workshops, Ferron also supports the Institute for Musical Arts, which is dedicated to teaching and supporting women in the musical arts. “Shadows on a Dime” ?InterviewFeist(1976 - 1990s2000sPerformerSongwriterLeslie Feist is an award-winning Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter from Amherst, Nova Scotia. After moving to Calgary, Feist became heavily involved in the Calgary punk music scene in her teenage years, forming a band called Placebo, which she fronted for several years before losing her voice. Feist moved to Toronto, where she spent time recovering from vocal cord damage and met future collaborators, Peaches and Gonzales. ?Feist has toured extensively, both as a solo artist and side-person, and has collaborated with artists such as indie collective, Broken Social Scene, Sweden’s Kings of Convenience, and most recently, metal band Mastodon. ?Also, in 2005, Feist contributed to the UNICEF benefit song, “Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en?”. Feist is best known for her solo albums, especially Let it Die (2004), The Reminder (2007), and Metals (2012), which have garnered her 11 Juno Awards and one Polaris Music Prize, as well as numerous Grammy nominations. ?In particular, The Reminder has sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide, an amazing feat for an independent artist. ?Feist’s song, “1234” was used in an iPod nano commercial in 2007, which also led Feist to appear on the children’s television program, Sesame Street. ?Currently, Feist is set to release a new album, Pleasure, in April 2017.“1234”?“Mushaboom”Wikipedia articleCanadian Encyclopedia articleJanina Fialkowska (1951- 1970’s - Performer Janina Fialkowska is a classically trained pianist and arts education advocate, known for being the founding director of “The Piano Six”, an award-winning organization bringing music to Canadians who, for financial or geographical reasons, are unable to attend concert performances. Since its inception in 1993, the program has reached over 100,000 Canadians of all ages with its performances, masterclasses and teachers’ workshops. Fialkowska became an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 and received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2012.“Polonaise in C Sharp Minor” (Chopin) Canadian Encyclopedia article (Piano Six)?Canadian Encyclopedia article?WebsiteMelanie Fiona(1983 - 2000’s - PerformerMelanie Fiona is a singer and reggae/hip-hop artist from Toronto, Ontario. Fiona has been successful internationally as a solo artist, especially in Europe. Most notably, Fiona won two Grammy Awards for her song, “Fool for You”, a collaboration with singer, CeeLo Green in 2012. Additionally, Melanie Fiona won a Juno Award for her song, “Gone and Never Coming Back” in 2012. Fiona is also known for being part of a Toronto hip-hop collective called The Renaissance, with Drake. “Fool For You”?“Gone and Never Coming Back” Wikipedia article?Edith Fowke(1913 - 1996)1950’s - 1990’s Folklorist Edith Fowke is a folklorist and radio personality from Lumsden, Saskatchewan. After studying at the University of Saskatchewan, Fowke began hosting the CBC Radio show, Folk Song Time,which aired until 1963. During her lifetime, Fowke co-authored many books in collaboration with a composer and fellow folklorist, Robert Johnson. Fowke’s gathered recordings are noted for showcasing several traditional singers, including LaRena Clark and O. J. Abbott. Fowke was a founding member of the Canadian Folk Music Society, and went on to be the editor of the Canadian Folk Music Journal in 1973. She was made a member of the Order of Canada in her later life.?Wikipedia article?Nelly Furtado(1978-)2000’s - PerformerNelly Furtado is an award-winning Canadian singer, and one of the most successful Canadian artists of all time, having sold over 40 million records internationally. Born in Victoria, BC to immigrant parents from the Azores region of Portugal, Nelly was exposed to both music and her Portuguese ancestry at an early age, resulting in her distinctive, world music inspired sound. ?After brief involvement in the Toronto trip-hop music scene, Nelly released her debut album, Whoa Nelly!, in 2000. ?Nelly’s first album, which incorporated different cultural styles, was a commercial and critical success, garnering Furtado four Juno Awards, and one Grammy Award for her efforts. Furtado’s following albums, Folklore (2003), Loose (2006), her first collaboration with hip hop artist Timbaland, and her Spanish album, Mi Plan (2010), ?garnered her more awards, as well as widespread success. Notably, the single “Forca”, which means “strength” in Portuguese, was chosen as the official anthem of the 2004 European Football Championship held in Portugal, and Loose shot to number one in the Canadian, American, and international charts. ?In addition to her active performing career, Furtado has given sizeable donations to such charities as Free The Children, an initiative to help build girls schools in Massai, Kenya.“I’m Like a Bird”?“Forca”Canadian Encyclopedia article?Wikipedia articleDina Gilbert2010’s - Conductor Dina Gilbert is a clarinetist and conductor from Quebec. Dina holds a Bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance, a Master’s degree in conducting, as well as a doctorate from the University of Montreal. She is a key founder and artistic director of Ensemble Arkea, a chamber orchestra that performs creative interpretations of orchestral music. Gilbert served as the assistant conductor for the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for three seasons (2013-2016), and has conducted symphonies internationally.?Profile – OSM Assistant ConductorGrimes(1988-)2010’s - PerformerSongwriterVisual ArtistClaire Elise Boucher, better known as Grimes, is a Canadian indie-electronic singer, songwriter and producer. Born in Vancouver, Grimes gained public exposure after releasing her debut album, Geidi Primes, as well as Halfaxa in 2010. The popularity and critical acclaim of Grimes’ brand of experimental songwriting, which she describes as “ADD music”, has led her to tour extensively around the world, opening for such prominent modern artists as Lykke Li, Lana del Rey and Florence and The Machine. Her commitment to creative expression and developing new, ethereal sounds has also led her to receive a Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year for her 2013 album, Visions, as well as several 2017 Juno nominations. In addition to being an inventive musician, Boucher designs all of her own album artwork. Boucher is a strong feminist, and has openly rallied against sexism in the music industry. In 2013, Boucher released a written statement titled, “I Don’t Want To Have To Compromise My Morals To Make A Living”, discussing her experiences as a female musician in a male-dominated industry, and her desire to be taken seriously based on her hard work and artistry, as well as her blatant refusal to be objectified sexually.“Oblivion” ?“Genesis” Article (Irish Times)?Wikipedia articleEmm Gryner(1975 - 2000’s PerformerSongwriter Emm Gryner is a singer-songwriter from Sarnia, Ontario. Gryner founded the record label, Dead Daisy Records, and has released her own music through this label, as well as releasing music by artists such as In-Flight Safety and Royal Wood. Gryner has toured with Ron Sexmisth, Rufus Wainwright, and played keyboards and sang in David Bowie’s band for a brief time. She is featured on the live album, Bowie at the Beeb. In 2013, Gryner collaborated with the astronaut Chris Hadfield on a recording of Bowie’s “Space Oddity”. Her music has received praise from David Bowie, Nelly Furtado, and U2.“Almighty Love”?“Summerlong” WebsiteEmily Haines(1975- 2000’s PerformerSongwriterEmily Haines is an indie-rock singer-songwriter best known for being the lead singer and sole female member of Metric. Haines was also one of the original members of Broken Social Scene, a Canadian music collective said to be one of the pioneering groups in the Canadian independent music scene. In addition to recording her own solo work, Haines founded an organization with other Canadian musicians to increase access to music education in public schools.“Combat Baby”“Stadium Love” ?Wikipedia articleDoreen Hall (1921 - 1970’s PerformerEducator Doreen Hall was a violinist and educator who is best known for introducing the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music education to North America after teaching at the acclaimed Mozarteum in Salzburg. Upon returning in Canada in 1974, she founded the Orff-Schulwerk Society of Canada and was instrumental in popularizing the methodology through her courses, lectures and publications. Hall has the distinction of being the first-ever recipient of the North American Alliance Award of Recognition, and was admitted to the Order of Canada for her commitment to music education in 2008.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?ProfileIda Halpern (1910-1987)1940’s - 1960’s Musicologist Music Critic Ida Halpern was a Canadian ethnomusicologist and music critic. Born in Austria, Halpern studied comparative musicology, obtaining her doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1938. Due to the rise in Nazism in Austria, Halpern and her husband migrated to Canada in 1939 and settled in Vancouver, British Columbia. Halpern was the first woman in Canada to hold a doctorate in musicology. While living on the west coast, Ida fell in love with the music of various indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest. ?Her greatest legacy was the collection of close to 500 songs of the Haida, Bella Coola, Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuuchahnulth aboriginal groups in British Columbia that she carefully amassed, transcribed, and recorded throughout her lifetime. Between 1967 and 1987, Ida Halpern released four double albums of the recorded songs. Ida’s ground-breaking research on indigenous music is especially important, for she undertook it at a time when celebrating indigenous culture was uncommon. Also, Ida created and taught the first courses in music appreciation for the University of British Columbia, worked as a music critic for the Vancouver Province in the 1950’s, and co-founded “The Friends of Chamber Music” society. She was awarded the Order of Canada in 1978.?Canadian Encyclopedia articleArticle about Field Recordings?BarbaraHannigan(1971 - 1980’s - PerformerConductor Barbara Hannigan is a conductor and soprano singer from Waverley, Nova Scotia. Hannigan is considered one of the leading performers of contemporary opera in the world, having premiered around 75 contemporary operatic compositions throughout her career. As a conductor and performer, Hannigan has worked with the Prague Philharmonic, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the G?teborgs Symphoniker, and many others. Hannigan has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada. “Le Grand Macabre” (Ligeti) WebsiteSarah Harmer(1970-)1990’s2000’sSingerSongwriterActivistSarah Harmer is a Canadian singer, songwriter and activist who began her career touring with various bands in the Canadian independent music scene. She is best known for her solo work, including her albums, You Were Here (2000), All of Our Names (2004), ?I’m a Mountain (2005), and Oh Little Fire (2010), the latter two being Juno nominated. Harmer has appeared as a guest vocalist on albums by such prominent Canadian artists as Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, The Tragically Hip, and many others. Harmer is also known for her environmental activism. In 2005, Harmer released I’m a Mountain, and co-founded the organization PERL (Protecting Escarpment Rural Land) to campaign the protection of the Niagara Escarpment region of Ontario from a proposed gravel development. Her band’s concert tour and hike along the Bruce Trail was documented in the film Escarpment Blues, and in the book The Last Stand: A Journey Through the Ancient Cliff-Face Forest of the Niagara Escarpment, which Harmer co-authored. PERL won their case against the development in 2012.“I Am Aglow” ?“Late Bloomer” ?“Basement Apartment” ?“Don’t Get Your Back Up” Website?Wikipedia articleOfra Harnoy (1965- 1970’s -Performer Ofra Harnoy is a cellist originally from Israel. Harnoy made her professional debut at the young age of 10, later receiving critical acclaim for her recital debuts at Carnegie Hall in 1982. Over the course of her career, Harnoy has been a part of several orchestral debuts, and is prominently featured on the world premiere recordings of of several Vivaldi concertos. Harnoy has won several Juno awards for her albums that attempt to bridge classical and pop music, spanning everything from the Beatles to chamber music.Selections off of Ofra Harnoy: TrilogyWikipedia article?Angela Hewitt (1958- 1980’s - PerformerAngela Hewitt is a classical pianist from Ottawa, Ontario, who undertook a ten-year project to record Bach’s entire major keyboard repertoire with Hyperion Music, which she completed in 2005. She has received numerous performance awards, including the Toronto International Bach Competition in 1985. She was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2002. Awards and titles include Gramophone’s artist of the year in 2006. In 2005 she launched a music festival called Trasimeno. She is currently an ambassador for Orkidstra based in Ottawa, inspired by the Sistema program.“Goldberg Variations” (Bach)?“Piano Music” (Faure) Wikipedia article?Biography?May Irwin(1862 - 1938) 1870’s - 1920’s Performer May Irwin was a singer, actress, and Vaudeville star from Whitby, Ontario. Irwin started her career performing a singing act with her sister, Flora, before establishing her own Broadway and film career. Her charismatic personality made her a popular, and very beloved performer in New York and in London for around 30 years. She was one of the highest paid actresses in the 1890’s, and a wise investor, so her rise to fame is described as a literal “rags to riches” story. ?She is most noted for being in Thomas Edison’s short film, The Kiss, which featured the first on-screen portrayal of a kiss ever (and caused quite a scandal). Irwin also wrote the words to several songs, including, “Hot Tamale Alley”. “Hot Tamale Alley” ?“Matrimony” Wikipedia article?Article?Christine Jensen (1970 - 2000’s - ComposerPerformerChristine Jensen is a jazz saxophonist and composer. Jensen’s original compositions are very popular both nationally and internationally. In 2011, Jensen received a Juno Award for her first band album, Treelines, and her follow-up album, Habitat (2013), received both a Juno Award and a rare five-star rating from prominent jazz magazine, Downbeat. Christine has collaborated with many musicians including her sister, Ingrid Jensen, as well as Donny McCaslin, Ben Wonder, and Gary Versace. Jensen has toured internationally to India, Sweden, Turkey, Mexico, Denmark, Peru, and other countries. Currently, Jensen teaches composition and ensembles at Sherbrooke University and McGill University in Montreal. ?Profile (Canadian Jazz Archive)?Biography?Ingrid Jensen(1966 - 1990’s - Performer ?Ingrid Jensen is a modern jazz trumpet player from North Vancouver, British Columbia. After studying at Berklee College of Music on scholarship, Jensen toured Austria with the Vienna Art Orchestra and taught briefly at the Bruckner Conservatory at age 25. She has appeared as part of the DIVA big band, and collaborated with such artists as Corinne Bailey Rae, Maria Schneider, Terri Lynn Carrington, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Jensen received a Juno Award for her debut album, Vernal Fields (1994), and has received many nominations for her subsequent albums.“Spookum Spook” WebsiteWikipedia articleMolly Johnson(1959-1980’s - PerformerMolly Johnson is a highly acclaimed pop and jazz singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. After training ?at the National Ballet School and the Banff School of Fine Arts in her youth, Johnson appeared in productions of Porgy and Bess and South Pacific while she was in grade school. Since then, Johnson has had a diverse career, acting as lead vocalist for rock bands Alta Moda and Infidels, and ?eventually focusing on jazz and pop music. Her work as a jazz artist has garnered her a Juno Award. Molly Johnson is also well known for her philanthropic involvement. In 1993, she started the Kumbaya Festival concert series foundation to raise awareness and money for HIV/AIDS research, and has raised around one million dollars. Johnson has also received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, and been made an officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.) for philanthropic work in the arts. Currently, Johnson is working on The Black History Project: Canada, which focuses on updating Canadian history resources to include information on Black Canadian history, especially the Underground Railroad.“Don’t Explain”“You Go To My Head” Website?Connie Kaldor(1953 - 1980’s - PerformerSongwriterConnie Kaldor is a folk singer-songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan. After studying and performing in theatre at the University of Regina, Kaldor began to focus solely on music, eventually forming her own record label, Coyote Entertainment, in 1981. Kaldor has released 14 albums to date, and has won three Juno Awards throughout her career. In 2006, Kaldor was made a Member of the Order of Canada. “Wood River” ??Wikipedia article?Website?Juliette Kang (1975- 1990’s - PerformerJuliette Kang is a violinist and concertmaster from Edmonton, Alberta. Kang won several prizes at the National Music Festival in her youth, and made her concerto debut in Montreal at age seven. Since her early successes, Kang has studied at Juilliard, and played with every major orchestra in Canada, as well as groups such as the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Orchestre National de France. ?Kang eventually joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra where she served as assistant concertmaster from 2003-2005. Since 2005, Kang has played second violin and held the position of first associate concertmaster with the Philadelphia Orchestra. “Concerto for 2 Violins” (Bach)Canadian Encyclopedia article?Elaine Keillor(1939 - 1940’s - PerformerMusicologist Educator Elaine Keillor is a pianist, musicologist and educator from London, Ontario. At age 11, Keillor began her career as a recital pianist after becoming the youngest ARCT graduate in the history of the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 1958, Keillor was also awarded the Chappell medal, a prize given by the music publishing house to an excellent young pianist in the Commonwealth. Keillor performer with orchestras around the world, and appeared on CBC and NBC radio and TV. Keillor was a strong advocate for Canadian music and women composers, so she premiered works by female composers including Mary Gardiner, Nicole Carignan, Alexina Louie, Elma Miller, and many others. Notable performances in Canada include the Year of the Indigenous Peoples celebration (1993), and the Festival of Music by Women (2002). Keillor went on to teach at the University of Toronto, York University, and Queen’s University, before settling at Carleton University in 1977. While at Carleton, Keillor specialized in musicology and ethnomusicology, helping to develop the school’s first courses on Canadian Aboriginal music. Keillor is particularly known for her music research among the native cultures of the Northwest Territories and northern Quebec, which she used to create educational website. Keillor received the first Canadian Women’s Mentor Award in 1999. “The Ottawa Rag” Canadian Encyclopedia article?Pauline Julien(1928 - 1998) 1950’s PerformerSongwriter?Pauline Julien was a singer-songwriter and activist from Trois- Rivieres, QC, known for her powerful yet sensitive performances. Julien was popular both in Quebec and in Europe, and was responsible for popularizing the songs of Raymond Levesque. Julien released 23 albums throughout her career, and was later made a knight of the Ordre des arts et des lettres de France, and of the National Order of Quebec. “Mommy” Canadian Encyclopedia article?Tara Kannangara2010’s - PerformerComposerTara Kannangara is a jazz vocalist and trumpet player from Chilliwack, British Columbia. Through her studies at the University of Victoria and the University of Toronto, Kannagara has formed a unique genre called “indie jazz” that has garnered her many accolades in her career thus far. Kannagara was awarded the 2016 Julian Award for excellence in emerging Canadian jazz artists, as well as ?the Sting Ray Rising Star Award as a part of the TD Montreal Jazz Festival. In addition, her debut album, Some Version of the Truth, was nominated for a 2016 Juno Award. Though she is early on in her professional career, Kannagara is making waves in both the national and international jazz scenes.“Fractured” BiographyDiana Krall(1964 - 1990’s - PerformerComposerDiana Krall is an internationally renowned jazz musician and singer, originally from Nanaimo, British Columbia. Krall has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and she is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Charts. Notable collaborations include Elvis Costello, Ray Charles, Barbara Streisand and Paul McCartney. Krall has won five Grammy Awards, eight Juno Award, and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada (2005).“The Look of Love”WebsiteWikipedia ArticleGreta Kraus(1907-1998)1930’s - 1970’s PerformerEducator Greta Kraus is a harpsichordist, pianist and teacher. Originally from Austria, her career is notable for founding the Toronto Baroque Ensemble in 1958. In addition, Greta taught extensively throughout Canada and was named “Outstanding Woman of the Province of Ontario” in 1975 for her contributions to the arts. She also received the Toronto Arts Award in 1990, the Order of Ontario in 1991, and was inducted as a member of the Order of Canada in 1992.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Jeanne Lamon (1949-1970’s - 2010’s PerformerEducator Jeanne Lamon is violinist, educator and concertmaster known for her work as the Music Director of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Under Lamon’s thirty-three years of leadership the orchestra achieved international success and is now considered one of the best ensembles in its field, with an award-winning discography. In recognition of her work, Lamon was awarded the Molson Prize from the Canada Council of the Arts and was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. She stepped down as full-time musical director in 2014 to focus on teaching and guest-directing and is currently the Artistic Director of the Health Arts Society of Ontario, an organization dedicated to providing concerts to seniors in long-term care.?BiographyWikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia article?k.d. Lang(1961 - 1980’s - Performer ComposerKathryn Dawn (k.d) Lang is a critically acclaimed singer and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. k.d. gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s for her strong public opinions on gay rights and vegetarianism. One of her animal rights campaigns caused her music to be banned on several radio stations, and a monument dedicated in her honor was burned down amidst the controversy. Lang has won four Grammy Awards and was the recipient of the National Arts Centre Award in 1995. She has appeared in numerous television shows and films.“Constant Craving”“Miss Chatelaine”“Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen)WebsiteBiography?Article (The Guardian)?Kathryn Laurie1990’s - PerformerArts Admin Kathryn Laurie is the Executive Director of the Victoria Symphony Society. Prior to her appointment with the Victoria Symphony Society, Laurie served as the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Regina. Her ensembles have garnered many awards and accolades on both national and international levels, and have been broadcast regularly on CBC Radio. ?Article announcing her appointmentAvril Lavigne(1984 - 2000’s PerformerSongwriter Avril Lavigne is a singer, songwriter, and actress from Belleville, Ontario. She is best known for championing the “skater punk” movement, once designing a line of clothing based on her own tom-boyish look.“Complicated” Wikipedia article?Monique Leyac(1928 - 1950’s - 1970’s PerformerSongwriter Monique Leyac is a singer and actress from Quebec. Leyac is known as first successful international artist from French Canada. After a successful performing career, with appearances on radio, grand prizes from international festivals, and many inventive original one-woman shows, Leyac was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1967, and received a Governor General’s Performing Art Award in 1997. “Pour cet amour” Wikipedia article?LIGHTS(1987 - 2000’s - PerformerSongwriterValerie Anne Poxleitner, better known as Lights, is an award-winning electro-pop singer-songwriter. Lights originally got her start writing songs for other bands and on television commercials. Her solo career, which began in 2004, has earned her two Juno Awards, as well as several other indie music awards. “Drive My Soul”“February Air”“Up We Go” Wikipedia article?Website?Diane Mary Loomer (1940-2012)1980’s - 2000’s Director EducatorDiane Mary Loomer was a choral director best known for founding the Douglas College Children’s Choir, the Elektra Women’s Choir, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir and En Chor. Together with her husband, they formed their own music publishing company called Cypress Choral Music Publishing. She was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1999 and received the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.?Canadian Encyclopedia article??Alexina Louie (1949 - 1970’s - PerformerComposerEducatorAlexina Louie is an internationally renowned pianist, composer and educator, with a body of work that includes compositions for soloists, chamber ensembles, orchestras, theatre and film. She was presented with the first-ever SOCAN Concert Music Award in 1990 for being the most frequently performed Canadian classical composers, an honor which she received again in 1992 and in 2003. Louie was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2001 and was a recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, as well as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.“Three Fanfares from The Ringing Earth” ?“O Magnum Mysterium: In Memoriam Glenn Gould”WebsiteWikipedia article?Biography??WendyMcCallum?ConductorEducator Performer Wendy McCallum is a conductor and music educator, who holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of North Texas. Wendy has guest conducted several different ensembles, and served as the artistic director and conductor of a chamber ensemble, Harmoniemusik, in Texas while completing her graduate studies. Currently, McCallum is a professor at Brandon University, where she is committed to creating professional development opportunities for students in the domains of performance and music education. In addition to garnering awards for her education initiatives, McCallum worked as a Lead Writer on the Manitoba Music Curriculum for Grades 9-12.?ProfileSarah McLachlan(1968- 1980’s - PerformerSongwriterActivistEducatorSarah McLachlan is an award-winning singer, songwriter and activist, originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. McLachlan also organized “Lilith Fair”, a concert tour that was the first all-female music festival of its kind, and still remains one of the highest earning musical festivals of the 1990s. In addition to winning several Junos and her induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame, McLachlan was also the recipient of the 1998 Elizabeth Cady Stanton Visionary award for advancing the careers of women in music. In addition to her work for the ASPCA and various other charities, she is also the founder of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music providing underprivileged children access to music instruction.“Building a Mystery” ?“Angel” “Sweet Surrender”?“Fallen” ?Website?School of Music Website?Rita MacNeil(1944 - 2013) 1970’s - 2000’s Performer Songwriter Rita MacNeil was a country and folk singer-songwriter, often called “Cape Breton’s First Lady of Song”. Early on in her career, Rita was influenced by the women’s movement. She wrote “Born A Woman”, which expressed her feelings about how women were portrayed by men in the media. MacNeil’s 1975 album of the same name was dedicated to those fighting for women’s rights in Canada and beyond. Throughout her career, MacNeil released 24 albums, won three Juno Awards, four Canadian Country Music Awards, and was inducted into the Order of Canada. During the peak of her popularity in the 1990’s, she was the best selling country artist in Canada. In addition, MacNeil was the only female singer in history to have three different albums chart in the same year in Australia. “Born a Woman”“Flying On Your Own“Working Man” Wikipedia article?Loreena McKennit (1957-)- 1980’s - PerformerComposer Loreena McKennit is a classical singer, harpist, composer, pianist, and accordionist from Morden, Manitoba. Her music is a unique combination of world music, with Middle Eastern and Celtic influences. She worked as a singer, actress and writer at the Stratford Festival and has scored many musical scores for the National Film Board of Canada. She has won two Juno Awards, received one Grammy nomination, and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2004. “As I Roved Out”“Caravanserai” Wikipedia article?NatalieMcMaster(1972 - 1990’s - Performer Natalie McMaster is a fiddler from Inverness County, Nova Scotia, who specializes in Cape Breton fiddle music. McMaster released her first album at age 16, and since then has gone on to have an extensive touring career, collaborating with Alison Krauss, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Yo-Yo Ma. McMaster has won several East Coast Music Awards, two Juno Awards, and as made a member of the Order of Canada. “Tullochgorum” WebsiteTania Miller(1969 - 2000’s?Tania Miller is a Music Director for the Victoria Symphony.. Miller was the first Canadian woman to be Music Director of a major Canadian symphony orchestra, and at the time of her appointment to the Victoria Symphony, she was the youngest conductor of a major Canadian orchestra. ??Profile?WebsiteJoni Mitchell(1943 - ?1960s - 1990sPerformerSongwriter Roberta Joan “Joni” Mitchell is singer, songwriter and ?nine-time Grammy award winner. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, Mitchell’s work has been covered by literally thousands of artists across a variety of genres. Several performers have credited her unique composition style and politically-charged lyrics as an influence on their work. Joni Mitchell rose to prominence at a time when female musicians usually only sang songs written by other writers, so her dedication to playing her own music in her own way was extremely impactful, and she paved the way for many other women in music. ?In addition to being the sole producer of most of her albums, Mitchell also designs all of the album artwork. She received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 1996.?“Both Sides Now”“A Case of You”“Woman of Heart and Mind” Website?Wikipedia article?Biography?Marcelline Moody1980’s-presentEducator, ComposerMarcelline Moody has been a leading light in the Canadian and international Orff community for many years as an innovative and inspiring elementary music teacher, course instructor at the University of Manitoba and elsewhere, and workshop clinician. She pioneered a ground-breaking education program partnering local schools with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, which provides professional development for teachers and brings classes of children onstage with the symphony for performances. In recent years she has established a similar program for ?the Victoria Symphony.?Victoria Symphony website?Orff Canada website?Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra website?Ruth Moody2000’s - PerformerSongwriter Ruth Moody is a lead singer-songwriter of the Juno Award-winning group, the Wailin’ Jennys, as well as a solo artist. Moody is a multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, banjo, bodhran, accordion, and guitar. With the Wailin’ Jennys, Moody has toured internationally, and ?received two Juno Awards, and with her solo efforts, she has been nominated for Juno Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and Canadian Folk Music Awards. ?“The Parting Glass”“One Voice”“These Wilder Things” Wailin’ Jennys website?BiographyMae Moore1990s - PerformerSongwriter Mae Moore is a pop, folk, and jazz singer-songwriter from Brandon, Manitoba. Throughout her career, Moore has been nominated for Juno Awards, and received acclaim, particularly for her 1992 album, Bohemia. Her 1995 single, “Genuine”, garnered Moore a SOCAN award for the most airplay. Moore’s 2011 release, Folklore, was nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards.“Genuine” Wikipedia article?Alanis Morissette1990’s- PerformerSongwriter Alanis Morissette is an alternative rock singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Morissette’s 1995 album, Jagged Little Pill, is her most critically acclaimed work, and it has sold more than 33 million copies worldwide. Throughout her career, Alanis has received seven Grammy Awards, and 12 Juno Awards, as well as countless other accolades. Having struggled with depression and an eating disorder during her teenage years and her 20’s, Morissette ran a marathon in 2009 promoting awareness for the National Eating Disorders Association.“Hand in My Pocket”“All I Want” “Ironic” Website?Wikipedia article?Anne Murray(1945 - 1960’s - PerformerSongwriter Anne Murray is a singer and songwriter who is best known for being the first female solo artist ever to reach No. 1 on the U.S. charts. Murray has received four Grammys, 24 Juno Awards, and many other accolades for her music. She has enjoyed success both at home and internationally and used her fame to help donate to causes in her native Nova Scotia, as well as being an active supporter of environmentalist, David Suzuki.“Snowbird”Wikipedia article?Julie Nesrallah(1968- 2000’s PerformerRadio HostJulie Nesrallah is a Canadian mezzo soprano and radio host with CBC for “Tempo”. Nesrallah has enjoyed a successful international performing career, and has notably sang for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa 2011. Nesrallah has also been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.?Wikipedia article?Gemma New2000’s - Conductor Gemma New is a conductor and Musical Director for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. New is also the founder and director of contemporary lunar ensemble.?Website Amy O’Grady????Women in Music website?Juliet Palmer??Juliet Palmer is a contemporary composer, originally from New Zealand. Palmer has composed for a wide variety of ensembles, and her compositions range from chamber music to dance theatre to opera.?Wikipedia article?Kathleen Parlow (1890-1963)- 1910’s - 1950’s PerformerEducatorKathleen Parlow was a violinist and educator. Parlow toured extensively around the world before teaching in institutions such as Juilliard and The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. She was forced to continue performing due to financial necessity and eventually had to rely on the generosity for her friends for financial support. They later secured her a position as the head of strings at the College of Music at the University of Western Ontario.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Barbara Lally Pentland (1912-2000)1930’s - 1960’s PerformerComposerEducatorBarbara Pentland was a Canadian composer, concert pianist and teacher. She is considered to be one of the pre-eminent members of the generation of Canadian composers who came to artistic maturity during World War Two and is known for being one of the first Canadian composers to use avant-garde techniques in her compositions. Pentland was one of the founding members of the Canadian Music Centre and was named to the Order of Canada in 1989.“Piano Trio I: Andante Moderato” Wikipedia article?Biography?Profile?Amanda Rheaume2010’s - PerformerSongwriter A Amanda Rheaume is a folk-pop singer-songwriter. Rheaume won a 2014 Canadian Folk Music Award for Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year, and was nominated for a Juno. Rheaume is a community-oriented artist who has organized Babes4Breasts concerts, performed for Afghanistan troops on a number of occasions, and sold a Christmas EP in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa. “Red Dress” Website?JennyRobertson?Industry Jenny Robertson is an Executive Director for Nelson Cares, and a former Policy Director for YWCA Canada. Robertson used to make her career as a professional musician.??Serena Ryder(1982 - 2000’s - PerformerSongwriter Serena Ryder is a singer, songwriter and visual artist. She has won eight Juno Awards to date and is involved with several Canadian and International charities. A recent career highlight includes the historic “Quietest Concert Ever”, performed on the ocean floor in the Bay of Fundy, and was filmed for a television special on the CBC. Ryder is also a spokesperson for “Bell Let’s Talk” mental health initiatives.“Weak in the Knees” Wikipedia article?Micheline Saint-Marcoux (1938-1985)1960’s - 1980’s ComposerEducator Micheline Saint-Marcoux was a composer and teacher who championed contemporary music in both North America and Europe.?Wikipedia article?Gloria Saarinen(1934 - 1970’s - 2000’s Pianist Educator Gloria Saarinen is a pianist originally from New Zealand. ?She founded the Chinook Piano Competition and was the artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Calgary. She has performed extensively as a soloist and as part of the Chinook Trio throughout North America, Europe and New Zealand.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Shakura S'Aida??1990’s - PerformerShakura S’Aida blues and jazz vocalist and songwriter. S’Aida was born in Brooklyn and lived briefly in Switzerland before moving to Canada. S’Aida fronted a 13-piece world music ensemble called Kaleefah, and sang back-up harmonies for Rita MacNeil and Patti Labelle before launching her solo career in 2008. Shakura has toured internationally, and her ?solo albums have garnered a Juno Award nomination, Blues Music Award nominations, and a Maple Blues Award. “Geechee Woman”?“Sweet Spot” ?Wikipedia?BiographyBuffy Sainte-Marie(1941 - )1960’s - Singer - SongwriterActivist Buffy Sainte-Marie is an award-winning Cree singer-songwriter, artist, educator, and activist. Buffy emerged in the 1960’s folk movement, writing politically-charged music, and advocating for the indigenous rights. Despite later achieving mainstream success, Buffy’s music was not always met with praise; in the 1970’s she was banned from several American radio stations due to the content of her songs, particularly those related to the Vietnam war and indigenous rights. Some of her most famous songs include, “Universal Soldier” (1963), a protest song about the Vietnam war, ?and “Up Where We Belong”, the theme from the film, An Officer and a Gentleman, which won a Golden Globe Award, as well as an Academy Award, making Buffy the first Indigenous musician to win an Academy Award. Additionally, she has won Juno Awards for Up Where We Belong (1997), and Running for the Drum (2009), and Power in the Blood (2015). Buffy has received the Order of Canada, as well as the Governor General's Performing Arts Medal, and a Polaris Music Prize.Since 1969 she has operated the Nihewan Foundation for Native American Education, whose Cradleboard Teaching Project serves children and teachers worldwide through free, online resources. From 1996 to 2009 Buffy Sainte-Marie focused her time mostly on the Cradleboard Teaching Project, using her multimedia skills to create accurate, enriching core curriculum based in Native American cultural perspectives. ?Buffy is still touring and releasing original music.“Universal Soldier”“Until It’s Time For You To Go”“Up Where We Belong” Website?Article?Article: Things you may not know ?Website (Cradleboard)?Lorraine Segato(1956 - 1980’s - PerformerSongwriterLorraine Segato is a pop singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and main songwriter for The Parachute Group, a pop-rock group. The Parachute Group won five Juno Awards, and garnered two platinum records during their career together. Segato has also released two critically praised solo records. As an out lesbian artist, Segato has written many songs about the need for peace and self-expression, including “Rise Up”, which she sang at Jack Layton’s funeral in 2011. Segato is currently writing a one-woman show called Get Off My Dress. article?Sherryl Sewepagaham2000’s PerformerComposerEducator Sherryl Sewepagaham is a Cree-Dene musician, teacher, composer, and music therapist in-training from the Little Red River Cree Nation in Northern Alberta. Sewepagaham’s solo music combines Cree lyrics, and traditional musical practices such as hand drumming, with Western musical elements such as jazz piano. As an educator, Sherryl is an Orff specialist, and has worked as an Aboriginal Music Consultant with both the Edmonton Catholic and Public School Boards, and as a choir director for two children’s choirs. Additionally, Sherryl has been a songwriter and active member of the Aboriginal trio, Asani, which specializes in traditionally based, contemporary Cree drum and rattle songs. Asani has performed for the Dalai Lama, and played on such major stages as Carnegie Hall in New York.?Website?Elizabeth Shepherd?2000’s - PerformerComposer Elizabeth Shepherd is a jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist from Montreal, Quebec. Shepherd is often credited, along with other figures in the jazz scene, for reinventing jazz and bringing jazz music to a younger, fresher audience. Throughout her career, Shepherd has toured internationally and received several Juno nominations for her work, especially her 2014 album, The Signal. Shepherd definitely uses her music as a means of expressing herself and her views, for the song topics on The Signal range from motherhood to war to Monsanto.“The Signal”Website?Wikipedia article?Barb Smith2000’s Industry Barb Smith is the Executive Director of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. ??Violet Grant States?PerformerEducator Violet Grant States was a clarinetist in the Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra, and notably, the first black member of a symphony orchestra in Canada. States was also the first black performer ever in Carnegie Hall. ??Ethel Stark (1916-2012) 1930’s - 1960’s PerformerEthel Stark was a violinist from Montreal, Quebec, who is best known for being the first female soloist heard on the radio, and being the founder of the New York Women’s Chamber Orchestra. Starks was also the founder and conductor of the Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra, as well as ?the first Canadian symphony orchestra to play in Carnegie Hall. She has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary, the Order of Canada, and the Canada 125 Medal in 1992.?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Wikipedia article?Tania Tagaq(1975-2010’s- PerformerSongwriterTania Tagaq is a Juno-award winning throat singer, songwriter and painter who is known for having developed her own solo form of Inuit throat singing. In addition to her solo work, Tagaq has received critical acclaim for her collaborations with international artists such as Bj?rk and the Kronos Quartet and has performed and written several pieces for television and film. Tagaq was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2016.“Uja”?“Tulugak”Website?Wikipedia article?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Tegan & Sara(1980-)2000’s PerformersSongwriterTegan & Sara are a Canadian indie pop duo, comprised of identical twin sisters, who rose to stardom in the early to mid 2000s. Hailing from Calgary, Tegan & Sara began performing and songwriting together at age 15, and since then their sound has evolved from acoustic to indie rock to their present blend of rock and synth pop. Over the course of their career, the duo has sold over one million albums, received seven Gold certifications, as well as three Juno Awards, among other accolades. Tegan & Sara’s most popular albums include, So Jealous (2004), and The Con (2007), with songs from these albums being featured prominently in television shows such as Glee and Grey’s Anatomy, and in movies like Dallas Buyer’s Club and many more.. Both Tegan and Sara are openly gay performers and are strong advocates for LGBTQ equality, having collaborated with various companies to bring awareness to gay marriage and gay marriage. In 2016, the sisters founded the Tegan & Sara Foundation for economic justice, health and proper representation for LGBTQ girls and women.“Closer”?“Call It Off” ?“I Was A Fool”“Where Does The Good Go?”??WebsiteWikipedia article?Nancy Telfer1970’s - 1990’s Composer, music educator Nancy Telfer is a choral conductor, music educator, and composer. Nancy has worked as a full-time composer since receiving her degree in music from University of Western Ontario in 1979, which was unheard of for the time. Since receiving her degree, Telfer has written more than 350 works for soloists, bands, choirs, chamber ensembles, orchestras, and other groups. She has contributed to the Royal Conservatory of Music’s graded piano repertoire and received commissions from many notable artists and organizations. Telfer’s most celebrated compositions are her sacred and secular choral works, where she focuses on illuminating the text through the use of creative musical devices and modal techniques. Of particular note are Missa Brevis (1993) and De Profundis (2001), which are both regularly performed at choral competitions around the world. In addition to being an active and truly inspiring composer, Nancy is also an in-demand adjudicator and guest conductor, having served on the panel of judges for the World Choral Olympics in Linz, Austria in 2000, and having hosted many workshops in Canada and internationally. Nancy Telfer holds an Honorary Licentiate from the Canadian National Conservatory of Music.“Missa Brevis”“De Profundis”Biography?Profile?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Amy Terrill2000’s - IndustryArts AdminAmy Terrill is the Executive Vice President of Music Canada who is passionate about the development of music cities and a frequent speaker about best practices in the music industry. Terrill also serves on the Board of Directors for the Unison Benevolent Fund.?Profile?Valerie Tryon (1934 -1950’s - PerformerEducator Valerie Tryon is a classical pianist, originally from Portsmouth, England. Tryon is noted for being the first artist-in-residence at McMaster University and for receiving the Liszt Memorial Plaque from the Hungarian Ministry of Culture in recognition of her lifelong promotion of Liszt’s music.?Wikipedia article?Profile?Shania Twain(1965 - 1990’s-2000’s PerformerSongwriterShania Twain is a pop-country singer-songwriter from Windsor, Ontario, who has been nicknamed the “biggest-selling female country artist of all time”. Twain has sold over 85 million records and toured internationally, garnering ?12 Juno Awards, nine Billboard music awards, five Grammys, and many other awards throughout her career. “Still The One” ?“Man, I Feel Like a Woman” ?“Forever and For Always”Wikipedia article?Wailin’ Jennys2000’s - PerformersThe Wailin’ Jennys are a folk group made up of Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse. Mehta, Moody, and Masse got together for a one-time performance in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and after the success of this performance, the three decided to form a group. The Wailin’ Jennys have rose to international fame partly due to frequent performances on Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. The Wailin’ Jennys have won several Juno Awards and several Canadian Folk Music Awards during their career as a group. ?“Long Time Traveller”“One Voice”“Swing Low, Sail High” Wikipedia article?WebsiteKellie Walsh?2000’s - ConductorEducatorKellie Walsh is a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator from Newfoundland and Labrador. Kellie is currently the Artistic Director of Shallaway Youth Choir, as well as the Founder and Artistic Director of both the Lady Cove Women's’ Choir and the Newman Sound Mens’ Choir. Over the years, Walsch has worked with many choirs of varying genres, and is currently the president-elect for Choral Canada.?ProfilePortia May White(1911 - 1968) 1940’s-PerformerEducator Portia May White was an operatic contralto singer and teacher from Nova Scotia who became the first black Canadian concert singer to achieve success internationally despite having difficulty booking venues because of her race. Considered one of the best classical singers of the 20th century, White was named a “person of national historic influence” by the Government of Canada in 1995. Both the Nova Scotia Arts Council and the Nova Scotia Talent Trust present awards each year in her name, and White has been since honoured in a postage stamp, and in a life-sized tree carving located in her hometown of Truro, Nova Scotia. In addition to an active performing career, White also taught in Africville during the 1930’s.?“Think On Me”Wikipedia article?Profile (Black History Canada)?Canadian Encyclopedia article?Nikki Yanofsky(1994 - 2000’s - PerformerSongwriter Nikki Yanofsky is a classical, jazz, and pop singer from Montreal, Quebec. Yanofsky gained international fame at the age of 14 when she sang the official song for the Vancouver Olympics. She later began to explore jazz music in her work and her efforts have won her several Juno awards. To date she has raised over $10 million to support local, national and international charities including Montreal Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Wish Foundation, and Hope for Haiti.“I Believe”“Something New” Wikipedia article?Website? ................
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