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Meet the 2026 NYO Canada orchestra. Full Roster

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Liam Ritz is the 2026 Winner of the NYO Canada & SOCAN Foundation Composer MentoLearn more

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NYO Canada Celebrates Two Historic Winners of the 2026 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prizes 

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🎵 Meet the Wind Faculty! 🎵 Rencontrez les professeurs de vents!

— FLUTE | FLÛTE —
🎓 Kelly Zimba | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin
🎓 Jacinthe Forand | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet
🎓 Joanna G'froerer | Jul 5 – 12 juillet

— OBOE | HAUTBOIS —
🎓 Anna Petersen | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin
🎓 Sarah Jeffrey | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet
🎓 Charles Hamann | Jul 5 – 12 juillet

— CLARINET | CLARINETTE —
🎓 James Campbell | Jun 21–28 juin
🎓 Alain Desgagné | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet

— BASSOON | BASSON —
🎓 Kathleen McLean | Jun 21 – 28 juin
🎓 Marlène Ngalissamy | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet

🎶 Link in to meet the full faculty. nyoc.org/orchestra/faculty/
🎶 Consultez le lien pour voir tous les profs. nyoc.org/fr/orchestre/corps-enseignant/

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Thankful Thursday: The Lohn Foundation 💙

Harpist Honoka, 2023 Lohn Foundation Award of Excellence recipient, in her own words:

On the scholarship:
"I definitely would not have been able to attend NYO without it. The scholarship covered travel costs and even helped fund audition travel later on."

On what NYO meant:
"It's not an exaggeration when I say I owe my entire career to NYO. Before going, I gave myself an ultimatum: if I didn't enjoy NYO, I was going to quit music completely. Thankfully, here I am years later, with a job!"

On what made NYO different:
"The care and patience during training at NYO genuinely made me a stronger musician. You feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them. This truly aided in me finding my voice as an orchestral harpist."

On her instructors:
"I'm so thankful for Isabelle and Lori for the patience, kindness and encouragement they gave me during this program. It nurtured my confidence that will forever stay with me."

Today, Honoka is a professional orchestral harpist with over 5 years in the field. The summer you made possible changed the trajectory of her life.
Thank you, Lohn Foundation, for investing in young musicians and creating space for them to find their voices.

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We're so grateful to La Scena Musicale | mySCENA for covering the announcement of our 2026 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize winners - Sabina Sandvoss and Davin Mar!

This year's announcement marks two historic firsts: Sabina becomes the first female cellist ever to win First Prize, and Davin becomes the first violist in the prize's 16-year history to receive the honour. We couldn't be prouder to have them both with us this summer on the 2026 Canadiana Tour.

Merci à La Scena Musicale | mySCENA d'avoir couvert l'annonce des lauréat(e)s des Prix Michael-Measures 2026 du Conseil des arts du Canada - Sabina Sandvoss et Davin Mar !

📖 Read the full article | Lire l'article complet: myscena.org/newswire/newswire-sabina-sandvoss-and-davin-mar-win-measures-prize/

🎟 Catch Sabina and Davin live this summer | Billets: nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour

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NYO Canada announces Sabina Sandvoss and Davin Mar as winners of the 2026 Michael Measures Prize, marking two historic firsts.

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🎵 Meet the Wind Faculty! 🎵 Rencontrez les professe 🎵 Meet the Wind Faculty! 🎵 Rencontrez les professeurs de vents! — FLUTE | FLÛTE — 🎓 Kelly Zimba | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin 🎓 Jacinthe Forand | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Joanna G’froerer | Jul 5 – 12 juillet — OBOE | HAUTBOIS — 🎓 Anna Petersen | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin 🎓 Sarah Jeffrey | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Charles Hamann | Jul 5 – 12 juillet — CLARINET | CLARINETTE — 🎓 James Campbell | Jun 21–28 juin 🎓 Alain Desgagné | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet — BASSOON | BASSON — 🎓 Kathleen McLean | Jun 21 – 28 juin 🎓 Marlène Ngalissamy | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #WindFaculty #NYO2026 #OrchestralLife #Vents
“I think the thing that surprised me the most abou “I think the thing that surprised me the most about being at Juilliard for nearly 6 years now is the impact my fellow colleagues at school have on my wellbeing and playing.” NYO alum Bobby Thompson on the unexpected education that happens outside the practice room. “To be in a supportive but ambitious and motivating environment is crucial and I was surprised how much that helped me grow as a player. I am often inspired and look up to other players at school, both as kind individuals and expressive artists.” Bobby also credits a transformative lesson with then-NYO flute faculty Lorna McGhee: “She taught me about musicality and phrasing and made me approach standard bassoon excerpts with a whole different perspective and I’ve carried that openness with me always.” “I think it requires an openness of mind and humility to learn from your peers, they often have different answers to musical or technical challenges and it’s always a good thing to have a different perspective on how a piece or passage is played.” #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #MusicEducation #Collaboration
🎻 Get to Know Our Strings Faculty! 🎻 We can’t wait 🎻 Get to Know Our Strings Faculty! 🎻 We can’t wait to welcome you to NYO this summer! 🎻 Rencontrez notre équipe de professeurs de cordes! 🎻Nos professeurs ont hâte de vous accueillir au sein de NYO cet été! — VIOLIN | VIOLON — 🎻 Andrew Wan | Jun 21–26 🎻 Jonathan Crow | Jun 21–26 🎻 Erika Raum | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 Mark Fewer | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 David Bernat | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Jasmine Lin | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Marie Bérard | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Aaron Schwebel | Jul 5–12 — VIOLA | ALTO — 🎻 Sharon Wei | Jun 21–26 🎻 Matthew Cohen | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Neal Gripp | Jun 28–Jul 12 — CELLO | VIOLONCELLE — 🎻 Cameron Crozman | Jun 21–26 🎻 David Hetherington | Jun 21–Jul 12 🎻 Deborah Pae | Jun 28–Jul 5 — DOUBLE BASS | CONTREBASSE — 🎻 Jeffrey Beecher | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 Ali Yazdanfar | Jul 5–12 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #StringsFaculty #Strings #NYO2026 #OrchestralLife
🎶 We have 26 amazing monthly donors as of March 31 🎶 We have 26 amazing monthly donors as of March 31st! 🎉 That's 26 champions who believe in giving talented young musicians the chance to shine, no matter their financial background. Welcome to the heart of NYO Canada! ❤️ Your monthly gifts mean: → More stability for our summer plans → More confidence in saying "yes" to talent → More life-changing opportunities for musicians Together, you're contributing around $1,200/month - an incredible $16,000/year investing in young Canadian artists. "Without the honorarium, I couldn't have justified doing NYO. It made participation possible." - Félix Nunes, NYO 2025 alum. To our newest monthly donors: Thank you for believing in musicians like Félix. 🙌 Not a donor yet? Join this inspiring community today! Link in bio. #ThankfulThursday #MakeItMonthly #NYOCanada #SupportTheArts
🌟 Congratulations to Sabina Sandvoss, @sabinasandv 🌟 Congratulations to Sabina Sandvoss, @sabinasandvosscello cellist from Alberta, winner of the 2026 @CanadaCouncil Michael Measures First Prize ($25,000), and the incredible Davin Mar, @davinwmar violist from British Columbia, recipient of the Second Prize ($15,000)! 🇨🇦🎶🎉 Félicitations à Sabina Sandvoss, violoncelliste de l’Alberta, lauréate du premier Prix Michael-Measures 2026 du @Conseildesarts (25 000 $), ainsi qu’à l’incroyable Davin Mar, altiste de la Colombie-Britannique, récipiendaire du deuxième prix (15 000 $) ! 🇨🇦🎶🎉 This year, history is being made...twice! Sabina becomes the first female cellist to win First Prize, and Davin becomes the first violist ever to receive the Michael Measures Prize! 🏆 Et cette année, l’histoire s’écrit doublement ! Sabina devient la première femme violoncelliste à remporter le premier prix, et Davin devient le premier altiste à recevoir un Prix Michael-Measures ! Catch Sabina and Davin live with NYO Canada this summer on our 2026 Canadiana Tour, where Sabina will perform Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 as soloist in Toronto, Parry Sound, Kingston, and Ottawa! 🎶 Venez voir Sabina et Davin en concert avec NYO Canada cet été lors de notre Tournée Canadiana 2026 ! Venez écouter Sabina et Davin en concert avec NYO Canada cet été lors de notre Tournée Canadiana 2026 ! 📍 Tour stops / Arrêts de la tournée: Toronto, Stratford, Parry Sound, Kingston, Ottawa & Saint-Irénée! 📅 Full details + tickets / Détails et billets en bio 🔗 🎉 Drop your congratulations for Sabina and Davin in the comments! | Laissez vos messages de félicitations ci-dessous ! #CanadaCouncil #NYOCanada #ClassicalMusic #Cello #Viola
Meet the 2026 NYO Canada orchestra. 🎻 90 young mus Meet the 2026 NYO Canada orchestra. 🎻 90 young musicians. Hundreds of auditions. One extraordinary summer together. This July, under the baton of incoming Music Director Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, Canada’s finest emerging orchestral talent takes the stage for the Canadiana Tour, six cities, six chances to witness something special. 📍 Toronto · Stratford · Parry Sound · Kingston · Ottawa · Saint-Irénée “My goal is to program concerts that are both musically excellent and genuinely welcoming — where every Canadian can see themselves reflected, feel they belong, and truly fall in love with the Orchestra.” — Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, Music Director Tickets coming soon. 🔗 Link in bio. Voici l’orchestre 2026 de NYO Canada 🎻 90 jeunes musiciens. Des centaines d’auditions. Un été extraordinaire à vivre ensemble. Ce juillet, sous la baguette du nouveau directeur musical Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, les meilleurs jeunes talents orchestraux du Canada monteront sur scène pour la Tournée Canadiana , six villes, six occasions de vivre quelque chose d’exceptionnel. 📍 Toronto · Stratford · Parry Sound · Kingston · Ottawa · Saint-Irénée « Mon objectif est de programmer des concerts qui soient à la fois musicalement excellents et véritablement accueillants — où chaque Canadien peut se reconnaître, se sentir chez lui et tomber véritablement amoureux de l’Orchestre. » — Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, directeur musical Billets bientôt disponibles. 🔗 Lien en bio. #Canadiana2026 #NYOCanada #canadianmusic #YoungMusicians #JeunesMusiciens
“I think you have to prioritize placing your educa “I think you have to prioritize placing your education and ultimately your career in the right hands. A real mentor helps you realize your goals.” NYO Canada alum Bobby Thompson on choosing Juilliard - not for the name recognition, but for the teachers. Bobby studied with Kim Laskowski and Judith LeClair, both from the New York Philharmonic: “They were not only iconic players and had amazing orchestral careers but were kind and thoughtful teachers who bring their own experience and pedagogical perspectives to tackle the challenges of playing the bassoon.” “I learnt different things from both teachers but both of them navigated lessons with kindness, encouragement, considering new fundamental concepts, and always reminded me that we work on technique to serve a musical purpose.” Bobby’s advice for conservatory auditions? “Play for faculty you wish to study with beforehand. Get an idea of how they teach and how they address improving your playing.” Now finishing his master’s degree, Bobby will join Orchestre symphonique de Québec in late spring. #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #Juilliard #Mentorship #MusicEducation
This is the vibe at NYO Canada. And it’s the vibe This is the vibe at NYO Canada. And it’s the vibe we want for our musicians, too. To current and future orchestra members: Whether this is your first summer or you’re an alum, the NYO Canada staff is here for you. Interpersonal problems? Communication issues? Struggling with something? Homesick? Overwhelmed? Need someone to talk to? We’re here. From our CEO to our summer staff, a big part of our job is being a safe, supportive part of your community before, during, and after your summer with NYO Canada. You’re not just a roster number. You’re a young person navigating an intensive program away from home, and we take that seriously. If you need support, reach out. We’ll figure it out together. #BehindTheScenes #NYOCanada #SupportiveCommunity #MusicianWellness #WeGotYou
Meet Sue Irvine: NYO Canada’s longest-standing mon Meet Sue Irvine: NYO Canada’s longest-standing monthly donor 💙 Sue’s connection to NYO spans generations. Her late husband, Greg, first attended as a musician in 1976, eventually going on to work with us and join the board. Their son Adrian followed in his footsteps, attending his first session in 2011. “I continue to be a monthly donor because I know that NYOC needs our support all year in order to provide the life-changing summer sessions for the orchestra members.” - Sue Irvine Sue gives $125/month, enough to cover one musician’s full honorarium, because she believes every young musician deserves access to an experience like the one that shaped her family. Monthly donors like Sue are the backbone of our organization. Your consistent support allows us to plan confidently, commit to 92 full scholarships every summer, and keep NYO completely tuition-free. Every musician receives: → $25,000 scholarship (training + tour + room & board) → $1,500 honorarium (travel, meals, instrument care) This is possible because of monthly donors. Thank you, Sue, for 23 years of sustained support. And to everyone reading: will you join our community of monthly donors? Start your monthly gift: Link in bio 📷  Photo of Greg and Adrian from Adrian’s first session in 2011 📷  Photo of Sue and Adrian from Adrian’s 2014 session #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #MonthlyDonor #DonorSpotlight #SustainedGiving
What if your next instrument had a 300-year histor What if your next instrument had a 300-year history? 12 NYO Canada alumni have been named laureates of the @canada.council - Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank,- one of the most prestigious instrument programs in the world. Names like Bryan Cheng. Cameron Crozman. Tiffany Yeung. Astrid Nakamura. Leland Ko. And seven more who started exactly where you are now. The 2026 MIB competition is officially open, and this year's field includes two extraordinary additions: a Gasparo da Salò viola ca. 1590 (the oldest viola ever included in the competition) and the 1759 Jeanne Lamon Santo Serafin baroque violin. Applications close April 1, 2026. Link in bio. Are you applying? Tag a string player who should be. 🎻 📸 Tiffany Yeung performing concerto solo in Toronto at Koerner Hall- 2023 📸 Cameron Crozman at NYO Canada in rehearsal - 2012 📸 LR Celia Morin, Alexia Hlynialuk, Astrid Nakamura, Austin Wu, and Anaïs Saucier-Lafond - part of the 2018 violin section #MusicalInstrumentBank #CanadaCouncil #ClassicalMusic #StringPlayers #CanadianMusicians
Three pieces of advice from NYO alum Rachel Szabo Three pieces of advice from NYO alum Rachel Szabo for young flutists: “Stop obsessing over perceived prestige, awards, accolades, and conservatory names. Some of my greatest ‘failures’ opened doors to my biggest opportunities. Rejection is just redirection. Trust your own unique journey — there is no wrong path.” Rachel’s own path has taken her from NYO Canada (where she won the Payne-Lyon Prize and Award of Excellence) to a master’s degree in Copenhagen completed essentially for free thanks to EU citizenship, to advanced studies in Paris, to winning her hometown Kingston Symphony position, to performing with the Canadian Opera Company. “Adjusting to a new culture and way of life can be challenging at first, but I see it as an opportunity for growth. From navigating daily life in a second language to studying in a new musical environment, every experience has strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and independence.” #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #MusicAdvice #CareerPath
Some people don’t realize: As a registered Canadia Some people don’t realize: As a registered Canadian charity 10776 4557 RR0001, NYO Canada is audited annually to ensure we’re compliant with federal regulations. It’s rigorous. It’s thorough. And yes, it occasionally makes Marjo cry. But here’s why it matters: Our charitable status means when you donate to NYO Canada, you receive a tax receipt that you can claim on your taxes. (This means potential savings for you. 💸) Tax season reminders: For donors: Donated in 2025? Your tax receipt should be in your inbox (or mail). For 2025 musicians & faculty: You should have received a T4A for your honorarium/fees. Missing yours? Reach out ASAP—you need it to file your taxes correctly. The bottom line: Our charitable status isn’t just paperwork. It’s accountability. It means your donations are tracked, receipted, and audited. It means we’re transparent about every dollar. And it means audit season. Please send coffee and maybe more tissues. ☕ #BehindTheScenes #NYOCanada #CharityLife #AuditSeason #TaxReceipts
10+ Years of SOCAN Foundation Partnership 🎼 For o 10+ Years of SOCAN Foundation Partnership 🎼 For over a decade, the SOCAN Foundation has championed emerging Canadian composers through their partnership with NYO Canada—investing in the future of orchestral music, one commission at a time. Meet some of the composers who’ve shaped NYO’s sound: 🎵 2019: Jared Miller 🎵 2020: Leo Purich 🎵 2022: Katerina Gimon 🎵 2023: Kalen Smith 🎵 2024: Danial Sheibani 🎵 2025: Nicholas Denton Protsack 🎵 2026: Liam Ritz Each of these composers brought their unique voice to NYO Canada. Each piece pushed our musicians to engage with living, breathing contemporary music. Each commission became part of Canada’s cultural legacy. The SOCAN Foundation doesn’t just fund one-off commissions. They invest in long-term relationships with emerging composers, giving them mentorship, professional development, and the chance to work with exceptional young musicians. As Liam Ritz put it: “The future of this art form relies on nurturing both the next generation of performers AND composers. It’s a community effort!” Thank you, SOCAN Foundation, for over a decade of supporting emerging Canadian voices and ensuring the future of orchestral music is vibrant, diverse, and alive. #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #SOCANFoundation #CanadianComposers #EmergingArtists
“There’s a rare honesty and depth in his playing t “There’s a rare honesty and depth in his playing that goes straight to the heart, and that same integrity and openness are reflected in the way he interacts with others.” NYO alum Rachel Szabo on studying with flutist Julien Beaudiment in Paris. Rachel has been fortunate to study with teachers who combine exceptional artistry with a deeply human approach. During her master’s in Copenhagen, she studied with Ulla Millmann, who taught her that “vulnerability is a strength, and that being a musician means leading with honesty.” Recently wrapped performing with the Canadian Opera Company alongside Julie Ranti (recently retired Associate Principal with the TSO, who also used to teach at NYO), Rachel’s career illustrates how mentorship threads through every stage of a musical life. This June, she’ll perform Mahler’s Second Symphony in Lyon alongside Beaudiment - “an experience I once would have only dreamed of.” #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #Mentorship #ClassicalMusic #FlutePerformance
The auditions are in. The panels are reviewing. Th The auditions are in. The panels are reviewing. The graphic designer is… figuring it out. Here’s what’s coming your way in March: 🏆 Award winners announced 📋 2026 orchestra roster revealed 🎵 Full repertoire list (yes, finally) → All the details you’ve been waiting for If you auditioned: Emails from NYO Canada are coming soon. You’ll have a specific deadline to accept your spot, so: ✅ Check your inbox daily ✅ Check your spam folder NOW ✅ Add @nyoc.org to your safe senders We don’t want you missing out because Gmail thought we were suspicious. David, we believe in you. Somehow. 🎨 #BehindTheScenes #NYOCanada #SeasonAnnouncement #GraphicDesignerLife #MarchIsComing
🎼For years, the SOCAN Foundation has championed em 🎼For years, the SOCAN Foundation has championed emerging Canadian composers through its partnership with NYO Canada. Today, we're thrilled to announce the 2026 NYO Canada & SOCAN Foundation Composer Mentorship Program: Liam Ritz. Liam's journey with NYO started in 2022 as a runner-up for the SOCAN Foundation Composer Mentor Program. In 2024, his piece Four Folkless-Songs premiered at NYO ChamberFest. Now, he's composing a brand new work for our 2026 Orchestra. Recently named one of CBC's "30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30," Liam's work has been performed across Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia. He's currently the RBC Affiliate Composer with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. "Some of these players may never have worked with a living composer," Liam explains. "I hope they leave excited by contemporary music. The future of this art form relies on nurturing both the next generation of performers AND composers. It's a community effort!" Thank you, SOCAN Foundation, for investing in emerging composers like Liam and creating opportunities for our musicians to work with Canada's next generation of musical innovators. Hear Liam's piece this summer: July 18, Toronto - World Premier! July 22, Parry Sound July 26, Ottawa 🇨🇦 Congratulations, Liam! We can't wait to hear what you create. 🎵 #NYOCanada #SOCANFoundation #CanadianComposers #EmergingArtists
💙 Brayden was an NYO trombone player (2015-2018), 💙 Brayden was an NYO trombone player (2015-2018), then worked on our staff. He’s seen this organization from every angle. Now he gives $15 every month because: “I truly believe NYO Canada is the most important organization contributing to the future of young classical musicians in Canada—providing unparalleled experiences, expert pedagogy, and constant innovations.” $15/month = $180/year. That covers one musician’s music rentals for the entire summer. Or meals during a week of intensive rehearsals. Or part of the mental health support every musician receives. And when donors like Brayden give $15/month consistently, it adds up to the stable funding we need to support 92 musicians every summer. You don’t need to give a lot to make a difference. You just need to show up every month. Can you join Brayden at $15/month? Even $10/month makes an impact when we’re in this together. Start your monthly gift → Link in bio 📷 2018, warming up with the trombone section in Parry Sound 📷 2018, low brass section on stage after the concert 📷 2023, Production Staff members Brayden Friesen, Cynthia Le, Clarence Frazer, Jacob Valcheff, and Chris Lamont outside the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts! #ThankfulThursday #MakeItMonthly #NYOCanada #MonthlyDonor #15DollarsMatters
“No ego. We’re here to make music.” NYO Canada a “No ego. We’re here to make music.” NYO Canada alum Bobby Thompson shares how one phrase from conductor Sascha Goetzel during his first summer at NYO Canada has stuck with him through conservatory and into his professional career. “Of course musicians are passionate and it’s in our nature to be competitive but there is often no practical use in thinking you’re better than anyone else. In competitive environments filled with young amazing artists, it’s often easy to fall into quick rude commentary or trying to one up another player and I think that energy could be spent elsewhere.” Bobby, who just won the bassoon position with Orchestre symphonique de Québec, credits NYO Canada with teaching him that “there is always more gained from making friends and collaborating openly with people, rather than trying to compare oneself to them.” “Some of my best and closest friends are from the two transformative summers at NYO, they are some of the most expressive, kind, funny, and generous musicians and people I know and they helped me grow as a player after those summers.” #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #MusicCommunity #Collaboration
We thought it was time to properly introduce ourse We thought it was time to properly introduce ourselves. With dignity. With professionalism. With baby photos. Your 2026 NYO Canada staff: 📸 Slide 1: Christie - runs the whole organization - Chief Executive Officer 📸 Slide 2: Chris - makes 92 musicians + 8 concerts work logistically - Director of Operations and Artistic Planning 📸 Slide 3: Andrés - connects with Alumni & donors - Director of Impact and Engagement 📸 Slide 4: Marjorie (Marjo) - keeps everything running somehow - Managing Director 📸 Slide 5: Emily - is writing this caption right now - Communications and Marketing Manager Five people. One mission: Support Canada’s most talented young musicians. (Yes, I got everyone’s baby photos. Yes, they’re embarrassed. No, I’m not sorry.🇨🇦) #MeetTheTeam #NYOCanada #BehindTheScenes #TeamIntro
22 years of making excellence accessible 🎵 Every 22 years of making excellence accessible 🎵 Every NYO Canada musician receives a $25,000 scholarship - completely tuition-free. Training. Tour. Room & board. Mental health support. Financial assistance. All covered. Without sustained support from foundations like the Henry White Kinnear Foundation, many talented musicians simply couldn’t afford to participate - even with full scholarships covering program costs. For 22 years, the Henry White Kinnear Foundation has believed that financial circumstances shouldn’t limit who gets to pursue excellence. Thank you for two decades of removing barriers and changing lives. Here’s to another year of making music and history together! 🇨🇦 #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #HenryWhiteKinnearFoundation #Scholarships #AccessToMusic
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