Colin Roswell Clarke, Inventive Director of the Royal Conservatory’s Oscar Peterson Program, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. Clarke’s appointment is one in every of many on this spherical that acknowledge key figures within the arts and tradition sector.
Clarke, C.M. , is a local of Oakville, Ontario, and can also be the founder and creative director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra program. The official announcement notes:
“Beloved by college students, conductors and composers alike, he’s a transformational educator who has made studying and enjoying music accessible to underserved teams within the Better Toronto Space.”
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to have been acknowledged and am humbled to know that the work that I’m captivated with resonates with others. It is a joyous event, elevating the profile on the significance of music and music training, and I really feel blessed for the chance to make a distinction within the lives of youth day-after-day,” stated Colin Clarke, Inventive Director, The Oscar Peterson Program of The Royal Conservatory in an announcement.
The Oscar Peterson Program is a scholarship program that provides high-quality complete musical coaching, 100% tuition-free. Clarke was appointed as Inventive Director of the Program in January 2022.
“On behalf of The Royal Conservatory of Music, I wholeheartedly provide my sincerest congratulations to Colin on his well-deserved appointment to the Order of Canada. Beneath his management, The Royal Conservatory’s Oscar Peterson Program has been transformational in providing the best calibre of music training to underserved youth and we couldn’t be prouder,” stated Alexander Brose, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory.
Arts & Tradition Appointments
The Order of Canada was created in 1967 to acknowledge individuals who’ve made notable and sustained contributions to Canada, slicing throughout all sectors of society.
The appointment was made by her Excellency the Proper Honourable Mary Simon, Governor Basic of Canada and a patron of The Royal Conservatory, and was one in every of 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
The humanities and tradition sector are strongly represented within the record of appointees.
To the rank of Officers
- Ronald Frank Burnett, O.C., O.B.C. (Vancouver, British Columbia): President emeritus of Emily Carr College of Artwork and Design, and a pacesetter within the subject of arts training.
- Stan Douglas, O.C. (Vancouver, British Columbia): a multimedia artist who has represented Canada at many worldwide exhibitions together with the 2022 Venice Biennale, and proven around the globe.
- Maureen Ann Jennings, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario): an writer finest recognized fo the Detective Murdoch collection that was developed into the long-running TV present.
- Dominique Alice Lemieux, O.C. (deceased) (Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, Quebec): an internationally acknowledged costume designer, a part of the Cirque du Soleil artistic workforce.
- Randy Lennox, O.C. ( Oakville, Ontario): music, media and leisure govt who led Common Music Canada and Bell Media, amongst different outstanding firms.
- Heather Rankin, O.C. (Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia): singer, songwriter, and member of The Rankin Household.
- Ryan Reynolds, O.C., O.B.C. (Vancouver, British Columbia and New York, NY, USA): sure, that Ryan Reynolds, famous as a lot for his philanthropy as his appearing expertise.
To the rank of Members
- Ruth Elsie Abernethy, C.M. (Wellesley, Ontario): an internationally recognized sculptor recognized for her life-size bronze items.
- Donald Alder, C.M. ( Vancouver, British Columbia): a famous acoustic fingerstyle guitarist who has devoted a part of his apply to elevating consciousness, in addition to growing entry, for individuals with bodily challenges.
- Fabienne Colas, C.M. ( Carignan, Quebec): a tireless advocate for range and inclusion within the arts and tradition sector, together with in movie.
- Morna Edmundson, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia): award-winning choral director and the co-founder of the Elektra Girls’s Choir.
- Isolde Lagacé, C.M. (Montréal, Quebec): famend as a music promoter and presenter all through the province and past, former govt and creative director of Arte Musica and Bourgie Corridor.
- Richard Rose, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario): creative director and theatrical producer famous for growing new works.
- Chloé Sainte-Marie, C.M. (Montréal, Quebec): a multidisciplinary artist who grew to become recognized first as an actress, then a musician, and later as founding father of the Maisons Gilles-Carle and advocate for caregivers.
- Mark Zuehlke, C.M. (Victoria, British Columbia): former journalist, and famous writer of well-liked army historical past, together with the Elias McCann thriller collection.
Discover the total record of appointments [HERE].
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