National Youth Band of Canada 2008
The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) is the Canadian Band Association's flagship project. The CBA was formed in 1934 to "promote and develop the musical, educational and cultural values of band music in Canada." In 1978, 1991, and annually since 1994, the National Youth Band of Canada has offered an unparalleled musical opportunity for outstanding Canadian instrumentalists, woodwind, brass and percussion, between the ages of 16 and 21.
Martin Boundy, Dr. Dennis Prime, Bramwell Tovey, André Jutras, James Hargreaves, Stéphane LaForest, Bobby Herriot, Dr. Gerald King, Dr. Glenn Price, Dr. Gillian MacKay, Dr. Tania Miller, Alain Cazes, Dr. Denise Grant, Marvin Eckroth, Dr. Fraser Linklater, and Dr. Karem Simon are all accomplished Canadian musicians and conductors who have brought outstanding artistry and musicianship to the NYB podium.
Acting as Music Director for the 2008 National Youth Band of Canada was Mr. Colin Clarke, conductor of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra.
Each year Yamaha Canada provides a guest artist to perform with the NYB. This year’s soloist was Kathleen McLean, bassoon.
Canadian Band Association’s Flag Ship Project
visits Ontario in 2008
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PAST NYB INFO
2008 Tour
Dates
May 3 - May 10, 2008
Location
Ontario
Musical Director
Colin Clarke
Yamaha Canada
Guest ARtist
Kathleen McLean, bassoon
National Youth Band of Canada 2008 Musical Director
A recipient of the Clifford Evans Award for Conducting at the University of Western Ontario, he completed further studies in conducting at the University of North Texas and at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. He was a recent participant of the International Conducting Workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he conducted the symphonies of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the highly celebrated New Symphony Orchestra of Sofia, and studied with noted pedagogues Gustav Meier and Rossen Milanov. Colin made his Carnegie Hall debut last spring with the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, and has been invited to return to Carnegie in 2011.
With a passion for music education and outreach, Colin maintains a commitment to working with young people and the community. He has conducted several all-city bands, orchestras and choirs across Ontario, and has lead the Provincial Honour Bands of Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island. In the spring of 2008 he will serve as conductor of the National Youth Band of Canada.
Yamaha Canada Guest Artist
Kathleen McLean, bassoon
Kathleen McLean received her musical training at the Curtis Institute of music and has been associate principal bassoon of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra since 1992. She is a much sought after chamber and orchestral musician recognized internationally and has participated in many chamber music festivals including the Evian International Festival, Vancouver Chamber Music Festival, Scotia Festival and the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival.
She performs frequently with New Music Concerts, Amici Ensemble and is a founding member of the Caliban quartet, Toronto Wind Quintet and the Canadian Winds.
She was principal bassoon with the Canadian Opera Company and has played principal bassoon with the NAC orchestra. She has been soloist with the Calgary Philharmonic and the Toronto Symphony.
Kathleen has had the honour of participating in the World Orchestra for Peace under the baton of distinguished Valery Gergiev. The musicians who make up this orchestra are a selection of the finest players drawn from top international orchestras. She recently toured with them performing in London, Berlin, Moscow and Beijing.
She has been instructing bassoon since 1986 and has been on faculty at the University of Victoria, University of Toronto and teaches master classes abroad.
Kathleen performs on a Yamaha YFG821 Custom Bassoon.
HISTORY: The CBA has sponsored NYB Projects in 1978, 1991 and annually since 1994.
1978 Toronto
Martin Boundy
1991 Vancouver
Dr. Dennis Prime
Paul Brodie - Saxophone
1994 Toronto
Bramwell Tovey
Alain Trudel - Trombone
1995 Calgary
Andre Jutras
Susan Hoeppner - Flute
1996 Toronto
James Hargreaves
Jens Lindeman - Trumpet
1997 Sherbrooke
Stephane LaForest
Marie-Josee Simard - Percussion
1998 Vancouver
Bobby Herriot
John Griffiths - Tuba
1999 Toronto
Dr. Gerald King
Julia Nolan - Saxophone
2000 Toronto
Dr. Glenn Price
Alain Trudel - Trombone
2001 Sherbrooke
Dr. Gillian Mackay
Daniel Doyon - Trumpet
2002 Winnipeg
Dr. Tania Miller
John Griffiths - Tuba
2003 Sherbrooke
Alain Cazes
Alain Trudel - Trombone
2004 Halifax
Dr. Denise Grant
Lenny Solomon - Violin
2005 Regina
Marvin Eckroth
Julia Nolan - Saxophone
2006 Alberta
Dr. Fraser Linklater
Howard Engstrom – Trumpet
2007 PEI/Nova Scotia
Dr. Karem Simon
D’Arcy Gray – Percussion
2008 Ontario
Colin Clarke
Kathleen McLean - Bassoon
National Youth Band of Canada
2008 Musician Listing - click here
Wed • May 7 • 7:30pm Convocation Hall, McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Thurs • May 8 • 12:30pm St. Catherine’s Collegiate Institute
St. Catherine’s, Ontario
Fri • May 9 • 10:00am Agincourt Collegiate Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Fri • May 9 • 1:30pm Eastdale CVI
Oshawa, Ontario
Fri • May 9 • 7:00pm Gala Concert, Upper Canada College
Toronto, Ontario
Concerts for 2008 Tour
The National Youth Band of Canada at Niagara Falls
