Coalition for Music Education in Canada

Happy birthday to Ed Robertson! Not only is Ed a super talented musician, he is also a music education champion!

Happy birthday to FLEA! Flea is an American musician and actor, known as a founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2001, Michael “Flea” Balzary and Keith “Tree” Barry cofounded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music to combat declining #musiceducation in LA public schools.

As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for the incredible support from our community. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors and sponsors, and passionate educators who make our mission possible. Your commitment helps us bring the joy of music to countless lives. Wishing you all a joyful and harmonious holiday! Thank you to our generous sponsors/funders: Yamaha Corporation Long & McQuade Musical Instruments NAMM Foundation CMIEC Sabian Inc Whitecap Entertainment/Rising Tide Community Fund SOCAN Foundation CMEA Counterpoint Music LLC Western University Faculty of Music Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Music Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music Caju Multimedia Inc.

Soundcheck: A Survey on Mental Health in the Canadian Music Industry Revelios SOCAN and The Unison Fund are partnering to fill a research data gap in the Canadian music industry, aiming to understand the mental health challenges in the industry and who is affected, how, and why. Complete the anonymous survey here: https://lnkd.in/e-svmpJb

On this World Teachers' Day, let’s take a moment to honor the incredible impact of music teachers. They don’t just teach notes and rhythms; they inspire creativity, foster emotional expression, and build a sense of community. Thank you to all music teachers for your dedication and passion. Your influence resonates far beyond the classroom - music educators help students discover their voices, cultivate their talents and become well-rounded individuals. #musicteacher #musiceducation #musiceducator #musiceducationmatters #WorldTeachersDay

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage you to take the time on this day to acknowledge and better understand the history and harms done, explore the vast learning resources available including our new Ancestors Voices program, donate to and support important Indigenous causes and organizations, and participate in programs created and led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizers. Culture Days events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: https://lnkd.in/eXWh2bpY

Have you registered your class or school for our newest program, Ancestors Voices? This new program was created to introduce an Indigenous songwriter and their song to classrooms across the country as part of a curriculum-based music program to acknowledge National Day of Truth & Reconciliation and to honour the children who didn’t return home, the survivors, and all others whose lives have been impacted by residential schools. We are thrilled to be working with Julian Taylor To date more than 90,000 students are signed up. Thank you to the SOCAN Foundation for their support of this project. Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eXm3ATAu #truthandreconciliation #musiceducation #indigenousculture #musiceducationmatters #music #musician #education #educators National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Thank you Lorèn R. Lailey for sharing our new program and for all your support as a member of our Board.

OUR NEXTGEN ADVISORY COUNCIL Brock Tinsley (he/him), Musician Portfolio: Music Impact on Community & Society Brock Tinsley founded Colfax Music upon completing high school, propelling him into a career of original music. As a teenager, Tinsley inked a deal with Universal Music Canada’s Jeff Burns, echoing Burn’s previous discoveries of Nickelback and Loverboy. Driven by a passion for mentorship, Tinsley then crafted “The EducaTOUR” program, empowering young creatives across Canada and the UK with SHSM-approved workshops and presentations related to pursuing the arts as a career. Tinsley’s live performances have transcended borders, captivating crowds from Canada to the UK, Western Europe, and the USA. In 2018, Tinsley represented MusicOntario at a Hamburg-based music conference as part of his original band Double Experience. The band are now 6-time Capital Music Award nominees, releasing dozens of songs and totalling millions of streams. In 2022, Double Experience were chosen by Twitch Music staff to launch their artist incubator program known as “The Collective”. Tinsley’s collaborations with acclaimed producers and songwriters, as well as recognition for his songwriting prowess underscore his dedication to music education and artistic excellence — Brock Tinsley (il/lui), Musicien Portefeuille : L’impact de la musique sur la communauté et la société d’aujourd’hui Brock Tinsley a créé Colfax Music après ses études secondaires, une décision qui l’a mis sur la voie d’une carrière comme créateur de musique originale. À l’adolescence, Tinsley a signé un contrat avec Jeff Burns, de Universal Music Canada, lequel avait précédemment découvert Nickelback et Loverboy. Passionné par le mentorat, Tinsley a ensuite créé le programme The EducaTOUR, qui vise à habiliter les jeunes créateurs canadiens et britanniques par le biais d’ateliers et de présentations approuvés par la Majeure Haute Spécialisation et destinés à ceux et celles qui souhaitent faire carrière dans le secteur des arts. Les performances de Tinsley sur scène l’ont mené au-delà de nos frontières, captivant le public non seulement au Canada, mais aussi au Royaume-Uni, en Europe de l’Ouest et aux États-Unis. En 2018, Tinsley et son groupe Double Experience ont représenté MusicOntario lors d’une conférence musicale à Hambourg. Cette formation était six fois en lice aux Prix de la musique de la capitale et a fait paraître des douzaines de chansons qui ont obtenu des millions d’écoutes. En 2022, Double Experience a été choisi par le personnel de Twitch Music pour lancer un incubateur artistique baptisé The Collective. Les collaborations de Tinsley avec des réalisateurs et des auteurs-compositeurs acclamés, ainsi que la reconnaissance que lui ont valu ses propres compositions, témoignent de son engagement envers l’éducation musicale et l’excellence artistique

OUR NEXTGEN ADVISORY COUNCIL Kevin Vuong (he/him) Music Teacher, Conductor-Educator Portfolio: Music Impact on Community and Society Today/Reimagining and Innovating Professional Practice Equally comfortable on the podium, in the pit, and in the classroom, Kevin Vuong is a GTA-based conductor-educator whose diverse resumé includes serving as Music Director for numerous musical theatre productions, as a freelance studio, new music, and concert conductor, and as a conductor-clinician working with school and community groups of all ages, including the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, the Oshawa Little Theatre Youth Orchestra, the Metropolitan Winds of Toronto and the Ontario Provincial Honour Band. Kevin is a recent recipient of the Ontario Band Association Conducting Excellence Award, and currently teaches instrumental music and musical theatre at Alexander Mackenzie High School/ARTS Mackenzie in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Kevin holds a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and completed his Bachelor of Music (Music Education) with Honours at the University of Toronto where he studied clarinet with Peter Stoll and conducting with Dr. Gillian Mackay and Ivars Taurins —- Kevin Vuong (il/lui) Professeur de musique, chef d’orchestre et éducateur Portefeuilles : L’impact de la musique sur la communality et la société d’aujourd’hui / La réinvention et l’innovation en matière de pratiques professionnelles Tout aussi à l’aise sur le podium, dans la fosse d’orchestre et en salle de classe, Kevin Vuong est un chef d’orchestre et éducateur basé dans le Grand Toronto, dont le CV témoigne de la diversité de ses activités. Il a travaillé comme directeur musical pour de nombreuses comédies musicales, comme chef d’orchestre indépendant en studio, sur scène et dans le domaine de la musique actuelle, et à titre de chef d’orchestre clinicien auprès d’apprenants de tous âges en milieu scolaire et communautaire, y compris au sein du Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, de l’Oshawa Little Theatre Youth Orchestra, del’ensemble Metropolitan Winds of Toronto et de l’Ontario Provincial Honour Band. Kevin s’est récemment mérité le Prix d’excellence en direction de l’Ontario Band Association, et enseigne la musique instrumentale et la comédie musicale au sein du programme ARTS Mackenzie de l’École secondaire Alexander Mackenzie de Richmond Hill, en Ontario. Kevin détient une maîtrise en enseignement de l’Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, et a obtenu son baccalauréat en Musique (enseignement) avec mention de l’Université de Toronto, où il a étudié la clarinette après de Peter Stoll et la direction d’orchestre avec Dre Gillian Mackay et Ivars Taurins.