CMC Prairie

Hailed by critics as “charismatic, crisp, precise, and elegant”, Janna Sailor has firmly established herself as a conductor, violinist, and groundbreaking visionary on the Canadian music scene. Originally from rural Saskatchewan, she began her musical studies at age three, and started performing with professional orchestras as a thirteen year old. Recently listed on the Women in Music Canada’s “Honour Roll – 10 Female Artists to Watch” in March of 2023, and Winner of the Betty Webster Award for Orchestral Innovation from Orchestras Canada, Janna combines diverse experiences on the international stage with a deep sense of community, equality, and social justice. Janna’s creative output is firmly rooted in the conviction that classical music should be inclusive and accessible to all. This guiding principle has led Janna to work on a number of arts-based social initiatives, including music instruction for disadvantaged youth in downtown Vancouver’s Eastside, fundraising and outreach activities for immigrants, establishing music therapy programs, and the founding of the Allegra Chamber Orchestra, an all-female professional ensemble with a social action mandate to champion the works of female minority artists and to enact change through music.

Carlos (BMus, MMus) is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Research in Music at the University of Ottawa. With extensive performance experience as a member and soloist, Carlos has performed and competed in North and South America, and Europe.

As a performer who has experienced the challenges of maintaining optimal health while juggling a demanding performance schedule, Carlos’ career trajectory shifted towards a more health and wellness research- and education-focused approach. Carlos aims to enhance health education and literacy among musicians and promote health practices among his students and peers.

In addition to his active role as an educator and clinician, Carlos actively participates in various organizations. He serves as a student research with the Canadian Network for Musicians’ Health and Wellness (CNMHW). Carlos also holds committee positions, including planning committee member for the Mental Performance in the Arts Canada organization and Board Vice President role for the Calgary Youth Wind Ensemble.

Anton Lindenblatt (he/they) is a Canadian multidisciplinary composer based in Calgary, Alberta. Graduating from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Music, Anton studied euphonium performance and composition with Dr. Nick Sullivan and Dr. Arlan Schultz. Anton has partnered with ensembles, both local and international, including the nationally awarded Con Brio Trio of Lethbridge, the Westwinds Music Society in Calgary, and most recently the Society for New Music’s Geneva Music Festival in New York. His work for solo euphonium and electronics, “Unidentified Funky Object (UFO)” was selected as a showcase piece for the National American Brass Band Association’s (NABBA) Solo Contest. As an educator with a background in concert band, Anton is passionate about all things music education, and believes music can be a tool to build and strengthen community ties; fostering relationships through shared emotional connections. Anton is excited to join the CMC Prairie Region team, and uplift fellow Canadian composers.