Dr. Keith Davies Jones (1947-2025)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Keith Davies Jones; beloved husband and father; caring physician; musician and composer; animal lover; life giver.
Richard O. Burdick’s Latest Releases
CD 88 - Beautifully Relentless, Op. 322 (Ying/Yang Melody Cycle) [...]
Piotr Grella-Mozejko’s Latest Happenings
Piotr Grella-Możejko has been very busy throughout the closing months of 2024 and in early 2025. Catch up now!
Weaving Sounds: Elementary Piano Pieces by Native and Indigenous Composers
Connor Chee and Renata Yazzie edited and compiled this fantastic new repertoire book for elementary piano players. The book features compositions from Jessica McMann / V. Jessica Sparvier-Wells, Sonny-Ray Day-Rider, and Beverley McKiver.
Black History Month Tribute: Nathaniel Dett (October 11, 1882 – October 2, 1943)
In honour of Black History Month, CMC Prairie is paying tribute to Robert Nathaniel Dett (October 11, 1882 - October 2, 1943), a Canadian-American composer.
MUSE, Winter 2025 – Legacy Composer: Violet Archer (1913-2000)
“The most admired woman of the decade”
MUSE, Winter 2025 – Album Preview: Daniel Pelton
Daniel Pelton is an award-winning saxophonist and composer from Calgary, [...]
MUSE, Winter 2025 – Composer Feature: Emilie Cecilia Lebel
“... one of the country’s [Canada] most acclaimed musical voices, known for her atmospheric and introspective compositions that captivate listeners.” Fanny Po Sim Head, Interlude
PRESS RELEASE: 2025 Emerging Composer Competition Winner, Nic Bray
The Canadian Music Centre: Prairie Region is pleased to announce that composer and performer Nic Bray (Manitoba) is the winner of the 2025 Emerging Composer Competition (ECC) for his piece, "Spruce".
Canadian Orchestra Repertoire Reports
These 2023 and 2024 Canadian Orchestra Repertoire reports detail how Canada's Orchestras have programmed the works of women, non-binary, and BIPOC composers, what the trends are, and how those trends are changing.