Recent News
Sep 27, 2018
Announcing The Three Rs Music Program Team
Today Music Canada is proud to announce the Managing Director, Program Administrator, Artist Ambassador Lead, and Advisory Committee for The Three Rs Music Program. The program will provide equitable access to quality music education by increasing the inventory of musical instruments in Ontario’s publicly funded schools, increasing public engagement in support of music education, and […]
Sep 11, 2018
Inaugural Three Rs Music Program Instrument Drive Coming to Lindsay, Ontario
September 11, 2018, Lindsay, ON: The Three Rs Music Program is putting out a call to all Lindsay, Ontario residents for donations of gently used musical instruments. After a successful small-scale pilot at Sawdust City Music Festival in Gravenhurst, the first community instrument drive of the program will happen in partnership with the Trillium Lakelands […]
Sep 07, 2018
Music Canada launches new non-profit organization Music Canada Cares
Toronto, September 7, 2018: Music Canada is pleased to announce the establishment of Music Canada Cares, an affiliated national organization that will lead Music Canada’s corporate social responsibility efforts. Music Canada Cares is a dedicated non-profit focused on highlighting the extraordinary benefits of music to society. Music Canada Cares will work to promote equitable access […]
Aug 09, 2018
Rescuing, Restoring, and Reuniting Instruments in Gravenhurst, Ontario
On Sunday, August 5th, Music Canada introduced the Three Rs Music Program at the second annual Sawdust City Music Festival in Gravenhurst, Ontario. The new program, which is rescuing gently used instruments, restoring them to fully-functional condition, and then reuniting them with students in publicly funded schools across Ontario, will be fully operational this Fall. […]
Mar 01, 2018
Music Canada launches #EveryStage campaign, focusing first on music education
Music Canada is proud to return as a Platinum Partner of the 47th annual JUNO Awards in 2018, sponsoring both the Album of the Year category as well as the Welcome Reception, which is the official kickoff party to JUNOs weekend happening Friday, March 23rd in Vancouver. Leading up to this year’s annual celebration of […]
Jan 04, 2018
2018 JUNO Host Committee releases BC education program resources
The 2018 JUNO Awards in Vancouver are just around the corner, and communities across British Columbia are invited to be part of Canada’s biggest annual celebration of music and musicians. Let’s Hear It BC, the 2018 JUNO Host Committee, recently unveiled learning resources designed by BC music educators Jilaine Orton, Carol Dirianni, Adam J. Con, […]
Oct 16, 2017
Graham Henderson’s introductory remarks from Ontario Provincial Arts Education Roundtable
Below are introductory remarks delivered by Music Canada’s President and CEO, Graham Henderson, at the Provincial Arts Education Roundtable hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport on October 16, 2017. It sometimes feels today as though the liberal arts and the humanities are under siege. Right across the United […]
Jan 13, 2017
Music Monday to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary with new anthem in support of music education
On Monday, May 1, 2017, the Coalition for Music Education will celebrate Music Monday with a cross-country sing-along to raise awareness for music education. The annual event celebrates the unifying power of music as thousands of Canadians join in singing and performing the Music Monday anthem at their schools and other community centres. This year, […]
Dec 06, 2016
Nominations open for Canada’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now open for Canada’s Volunteer Awards, which recognizes a not-for-profit organization, an individual, a group, or a business who is making a positive impact in their community. As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2017, it is important to acknowledge the tireless efforts volunteers put in to improve lives in our […]