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<title>FanFair 2023 | with NAC Orchestra musicians | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 11:00 am | Canal Lobby Stage | National Arts Centre </title>
<meta name="description" content="Come one, come all – The FanFair is back at the NAC!
This joyous annual event is sure to fill your heart with holiday spirit.
Join the NAC Orchestra for this much-loved holiday tradition! This fun-filled concert features a festive selection of well-loved classics and all-time favourites, including a performance by special guest Justin Saulnier (violin, 2023 NACO Bursary Competition winner). Make sure to warm-up as there will be a sing-a-long too.
Come early to enjoy delicious treats at the bake sale and take in some pre-concert music and caroling...">
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<span class="hide start atc_node notranslate">2023-12-10 11:00</span>
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<span class="hide title atc_node notranslate">🎟 NAC: FanFair 2023</span>
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<p class="atc_node">Come one, come all – The FanFair is back at the NAC!<br class="atc_node">
This joyous annual event is sure to fill your heart with holiday spirit.
Join the NAC Orchestra for this much-loved holiday tradition! This fun-filled concert features a festive selection of well-loved classics and all-time favourites, including a performance by special guest Justin Saulnier (violin, 2023 NACO Bursary Competition winner). Make sure to warm-up as there will be a sing-a-long too.
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Family programming
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Music
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<h3>Featured artists</h3>
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National Arts Centre Orchestra
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<p>Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra is praised for the passion and clarity of its performances, its visionary learning and engagement programs, and its unwavering support of Canadian creativity. The NAC Orchestra is based in Ottawa, Canada’s national capital, and has grown into one of the country’s most acclaimed and dynamic ensembles since its founding in 1969. Under the leadership of Music Director Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra reflects the fabric and values of Canada, engaging communities from coast to coast to coast through inclusive programming, compelling storytelling, and innovative partnerships.</p>
<p>Since taking the helm in 2015, Shelley has shaped the Orchestra’s artistic vision, building on the legacy of his predecessor, Pinchas Zukerman, who led the ensemble for 16 seasons. Shelley’s influence extends beyond the NAC. He serves as Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the United Kingdom and Artistic and Music Director of Artis—Naples and the Naples Philharmonic in Florida. In addition to his other conducting roles, the Pacific Symphony in California’s Orange County announced Shelley’s appointment as its next Artistic and Music Director beginning in the 2026–2027 season. Shelley’s leadership is complemented by Principal Guest Conductor John Storgårds and Principal Youth Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, known for creating innovative and engaging community programming. In 2024, the Orchestra marked a new chapter with the appointment of Henry Kennedy as its first-ever Resident Conductor.</p>
<p>The Orchestra has a rich history of partnerships with renowned artists, including James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, Renée Fleming, Hilary Hahn, Jeremy Dutcher, Jan Lisiecki, Ray Chen, and Yeol Eum Son, underscoring its reputation as a destination for world-class talent. As one of the most accessible, inclusive, and collaborative orchestras in the world, the NAC Orchestra utilizes music as a universal language to convey the deepest human emotions and connect people through shared experiences.</p>
<p>A hallmark of the NAC Orchestra is its national and international tours. The Orchestra has performed concerts in every Canadian province and territory and has also earned frequent invitations to perform abroad. These tours spotlight Canadian composers and artists, bringing their voices to stages across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.</p>
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<p>L’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts (CNA) du Canada est reconnu pour la passion et la clarté de son jeu, ses programmes d’apprentissage et de médiation culturelle visionnaires et son soutien indéfectible à la créativité canadienne. Situé à Ottawa, la capitale nationale, il est devenu depuis sa fondation en 1969 l’un des ensembles les plus encensés et les plus dynamiques du pays. Sous la gouverne du directeur musical Alexander Shelley, l’Orchestre du CNA reflète le tissu social et les valeurs du Canada, nouant des liens avec des communautés de tout le pays grâce à sa programmation inclusive, ses récits puissants et ses partenariats innovants. </p>
<p>Alexander Shelley a façonné la vision artistique de l’Orchestre depuis qu’il en a pris les rênes en 2015, poursuivant sur la lancée de son prédécesseur, Pinchas Zukerman, qui a dirigé l’ensemble pendant 16 saisons. Le maestro Shelley jouit par ailleurs d’une belle renommée qui s’étend bien au-delà des murs du CNA, étant également premier chef d’orchestre associé de l’Orchestre philharmonique royal au Royaume-Uni ainsi que directeur artistique et musical d’Artis—Naples et de l’Orchestre philharmonique de Naples aux États-Unis. Il sera également le prochain directeur artistique et musical du Pacific Symphony, dans le comté d’Orange, en Californie. D’abord directeur musical désigné à compter de septembre 2025, il entamera son premier mandat de cinq ans à la saison 2026-2027. Au CNA, Alexander Shelley est épaulé dans son rôle de leader par le premier chef invité John Storgårds, un maestro et violoniste de renommée internationale qui a dirigé certains des plus grands ensembles du monde, et par le premier chef des concerts jeunesse Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, connu pour ses programmes communautaires audacieux et mobilisateurs. En 2024, l’Orchestre a ouvert un nouveau chapitre avec la nomination d’Henry Kennedy au nouveau poste de chef d’orchestre en résidence. </p>
<p> Au fil des ans, l’Orchestre a noué de nombreux partenariats avec des artistes de renom comme James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, Renée Fleming, Hilary Hahn, Jeremy Dutcher, Jan Lisiecki, Ray Chen et Yeol Eum Son, assoyant ainsi sa réputation d’incontournable pour les talents du monde entier. L’ensemble se distingue à l’échelle internationale par son approche accessible, inclusive et collaborative, misant sur le langage universel de la musique pour communiquer des émotions profondes et nous faire vivre des expériences communes qui nous rapprochent. </p>
<p>Depuis sa fondation en 1969, l’Orchestre du CNA fait la part belle aux tournées nationales et internationales. Il a joué dans toutes les provinces et tous les territoires du Canada et a reçu de nombreuses invitations pour se produire à l’étranger. Avec ces tournées, l’ensemble braque les projecteurs sur les artistes et les compositeurs et compositrices du Canada, faisant retentir leur musique sur les scènes de l’Amérique du Nord, du Royaume-Uni, de l’Europe et de l’Asie.</p>
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<p>David Thies-Thompson was born in Kenya, where his father served as a missionary doctor. When David was five years old, his family moved back to Canada and settled in Victoria, British Columbia. He began violin lessons at the age of seven, first by the Suzuki method and later at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) with Sydney Humphreys. He received diplomas from the VCM and the Royal Conservatory of Music.</p>
<p>Focused on orchestral playing, David particularly enjoyed his studies at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, McGill University, and the Eastman School of Music. His teachers have included Mauricio Fuks and Stuart Knussen for orchestral coaching.</p>
<p>His professional orchestral career began at the age of 15 as a violinist with the Victoria Symphony. After a brief hiatus for more schooling, he joined Symphony Nova Scotia in 1988. In 1990, David left Halifax for Ottawa to take a position with the National Arts Centre Orchestra as a violinist. After 18 years in NACO's violin section, David sought a new musical challenge, and thus, in 2008, he transitioned to the viola section. In addition to his current position with NACO, David has also appeared as a guest musician with other orchestras and chamber ensembles, including the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Gryphon Trio, and the Berlin Philharmonic. </p>
<p>David has performed as concertmaster with Thirteen Strings, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Opera Lyra Ottawa Orchestra. He frequently appears at the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Music for a Sunday Afternoon series, Ottawa Chamberfest, the Music and Beyond Festival, and, more recently, the Festival aux Îles du Bic.</p>
<p>David also enjoys conducting. He served as Music Director of the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra from 1999 to 2013 and now conducts the NACO Players Association FanFair concert. He is also a key coordinator for the annual fundraising campaign for the Ottawa Food Bank and the Snowsuit Fund. </p>
<p>David is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, where he currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Cathedral's eclectic, multidisciplinary Cathedral Arts program. He enjoys an active teaching studio, gardening, and spending time with his family.</p>
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<p>David Thies-Thompson est né au Kenya, où son père était médecin missionnaire. Il avait cinq ans quand sa famille est arrivée au Canada, où elle s’est installée à Victoria (C.-B.). David a commencé à prendre des leçons de violon à sept ans, d’abord selon la méthode Suzuki, puis au Conservatoire de musique de Victoria (CMV) dans la classe de Sydney Humphreys. Il est diplômé du CMV et du Conservatoire royal de musique de Toronto.</p>
<p>Poursuivant principalement une carrière de musicien d’orchestre, David garde un souvenir particulièrement heureux de la formation qu’il a reçue au Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, à l’Orchestre national des jeunes du Canada, à l’Université McGill et à l’Eastman School of Music. Il a eu notamment pour professeurs Mauricio Fuks et Stuart Knussen en musique orchestrale.</p>
<p>Il a amorcé sa carrière de musicien d’orchestre à 15 ans comme violoniste au sein de l’Orchestre symphonique de Victoria. Après une pause pour poursuivre ses études, il a joint les rangs du Symphony Nova Scotia en 1988. En 1990, il a quitté Halifax pour s’établir à Ottawa où il est entré comme violoniste à l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts. Après 18 années passées dans la section des violons, il a voulu relever un nouveau défi musical. C’est ainsi qu’en 2008, il s’est joint à la section des altos. En plus de son poste actuel à l’Orchestre du CNA, David s’est produit comme musicien invité avec divers orchestres et ensembles de musique de chambre dont l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg, le Trio Gryphon et l’Orchestre philharmonique de Berlin. </p>
<p>Il a par ailleurs tenu le rôle de violon solo avec l’ensemble Thirteen Strings, à l’Orchestre symphonique d’Ottawa et à l’orchestre d’Opéra Lyra Ottawa. Il collabore souvent à la série Musique pour un dimanche après-midi de l’Orchestre du CNA, au Chamberfest d’Ottawa et au festival Musique et autres mondes, et il s’est produit récemment aux Concerts aux îles du Bic.</p>
<p>David a une autre corde à son… archet : la direction. Il a été directeur musical de l’Ottawa Chamber Orchestra de 1999 à 2013, et c’est lui qui dirige maintenant le concert de la Fanfoire de l’Association des musiciens de l’Orchestre du CNA. Il est aussi un coordonnateur clé de la campagne annuelle de financement de la Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa et du Fonds Habineige.</p>
<p>Il participe activement aux activités de la cathédrale Christ Church d’Ottawa, qui a un éclectique programme d’art multidisciplinaire dont il assure la direction artistique. David fait beaucoup d’enseignement et s’adonne au jardinage. Il affectionne les moments passés en famille.</p>
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<p>Justin Saulnier is a 18-year-old violinist from Orléans, Ontario. He was the recipient of the Lloyd Carr-Harris String Scholarship to attend McGill University Schulich School of music and is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in violin performance with Andrew Wan. </p>
<p>He was the concertmaster of Canada’s National Youth Orchestra for their 2022 season. He is also the former concertmaster of the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He has also shared the stage with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Thirteen Strings, the Ottawa Pops Orchestra, and the Parkdale Orchestra.</p>
<p>As a soloist, Justin has received many awards, notably the first prize in the OMFA’s provincial competition, the Kinsmen Club Shield Trophy, the RCM Gold Medal, and the Edythe Young Browne Trophy. He is also the winner of the 2023 McGill Concerto Competition. He made his orchestral solo debut at age 12 with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and since then, has performed with the Pembroke Symphony Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He was also invited to perform at la Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur, the RCM Celebration of Excellence, the Chamberfest Rising Stars concert, and the Southminster Church Doors Open For Music concert series. He has performed in masterclasses for many prominent violinists, such as James Ehnes, Catherine Cho, Mikhail Kopelman, Jonathan Crow, and Timothy Chooi. </p>
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<p>Justin Saulnier est un violoniste Franco-Ontarien âgé de 18 ans. Il est le récipiendaire de la bourse d’étude Lloyd Carr-Harris à l’École de musique Schulich de l’université McGill, où il poursuit son baccalauréat en performance sous la tutelle d’Andrew Wan. </p>
<p>Justin a tenu la position de violon solo dans l’Orchestre national des jeunes du Canada lors de leur saison d’été Borealis en 2022. Il a également été le violon solo dans l’Orchestre de chambre d’Ottawa et l’Orchestre des Jeunes d’Ottawa. Il a aussi partagé l’estrade avec l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts, Thirteen Strings, l’Orchestre pops d’Ottawa, et le Parkdale Orchestra. </p>
<p>Comme soliste, Justin est récipiendaire de plusieurs prix, dont le premier prix de la compétition provinciale de l’OMFA, le trophée Kinsmen Club Shield, la médaille d’or du Royal Conservatory of Music, et le trophée Edythe Young Browne. Il est aussi le lauréat du Concours de concerto 2023 de l’Université McGill. Il a fait ses débuts comme soliste avec l’Orchestre de chambre d’Ottawa à l’âge de 12 ans, et depuis, a joué en solo avec l’Orchestre symphonique de Pembrooke et l’Orchestre des jeunes d’Ottawa. Il a aussi été invité à jouer à la Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur, la cérémonie d’excellence du RCM, le concert Rising Stars de Ottawa Chamberfest, et la série de concerts DOMS de l’église Southminster. Il a joué dans des classes de maître pour plusieurs violonistes accomplis dont James Ehnes, Catherine Cho, Mikhail Kopelman, Jonathan Crow et Timothy Chooi. </p>
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<p>Join the NAC Orchestra for this much-loved holiday tradition! This fun-filled concert features a festive selection of well-loved classics and all-time favourites, including a performance by special guest Justin Saulnier (violin, 2023 NACO Bursary Competition winner). Make sure to warm-up as there will be a sing-a-long too.</p>
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<p>This free event is in support of two important local charities: the Ottawa Food Bank and The Snowsuit Fund. Donations will be accepted on site.</p>
<p><strong>Free parking</strong> will be available in the NAC underground parking garage from 10 am to 2 pm.</p>
<p>If you can't join us in person, you can support this cause by <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/f/fanfair-2023">donating online</a>!</p>
<p><em>This event is made possible by the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players Association.</em></p>
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<p>Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra is praised for the passion and clarity of its performances, its visionary learning and engagement programs, and its unwavering support of Canadian creativity. The NAC Orchestra is based in Ottawa, Canada’s national capital, and has grown into one of the country’s most acclaimed and dynamic ensembles since its founding in 1969. Under the leadership of Music Director Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra reflects the fabric and values of Canada, engaging communities from coast to coast to coast through inclusive programming, compelling storytelling, and innovative partnerships.</p>
<p>Since taking the helm in 2015, Shelley has shaped the Orchestra’s artistic vision, building on the legacy of his predecessor, Pinchas Zukerman, who led the ensemble for 16 seasons. Shelley’s influence extends beyond the NAC. He serves as Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the United Kingdom and Artistic and Music Director of Artis—Naples and the Naples Philharmonic in Florida. In addition to his other conducting roles, the Pacific Symphony in California’s Orange County announced Shelley’s appointment as its next Artistic and Music Director beginning in the 2026–2027 season. Shelley’s leadership is complemented by Principal Guest Conductor John Storgårds and Principal Youth Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, known for creating innovative and engaging community programming. In 2024, the Orchestra marked a new chapter with the appointment of Henry Kennedy as its first-ever Resident Conductor.</p>
<p>The Orchestra has a rich history of partnerships with renowned artists, including James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, Renée Fleming, Hilary Hahn, Jeremy Dutcher, Jan Lisiecki, Ray Chen, and Yeol Eum Son, underscoring its reputation as a destination for world-class talent. As one of the most accessible, inclusive, and collaborative orchestras in the world, the NAC Orchestra utilizes music as a universal language to convey the deepest human emotions and connect people through shared experiences.</p>
<p>A hallmark of the NAC Orchestra is its national and international tours. The Orchestra has performed concerts in every Canadian province and territory and has also earned frequent invitations to perform abroad. These tours spotlight Canadian composers and artists, bringing their voices to stages across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.</p>
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<p>L’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts (CNA) du Canada est reconnu pour la passion et la clarté de son jeu, ses programmes d’apprentissage et de médiation culturelle visionnaires et son soutien indéfectible à la créativité canadienne. Situé à Ottawa, la capitale nationale, il est devenu depuis sa fondation en 1969 l’un des ensembles les plus encensés et les plus dynamiques du pays. Sous la gouverne du directeur musical Alexander Shelley, l’Orchestre du CNA reflète le tissu social et les valeurs du Canada, nouant des liens avec des communautés de tout le pays grâce à sa programmation inclusive, ses récits puissants et ses partenariats innovants. </p>
<p>Alexander Shelley a façonné la vision artistique de l’Orchestre depuis qu’il en a pris les rênes en 2015, poursuivant sur la lancée de son prédécesseur, Pinchas Zukerman, qui a dirigé l’ensemble pendant 16 saisons. Le maestro Shelley jouit par ailleurs d’une belle renommée qui s’étend bien au-delà des murs du CNA, étant également premier chef d’orchestre associé de l’Orchestre philharmonique royal au Royaume-Uni ainsi que directeur artistique et musical d’Artis—Naples et de l’Orchestre philharmonique de Naples aux États-Unis. Il sera également le prochain directeur artistique et musical du Pacific Symphony, dans le comté d’Orange, en Californie. D’abord directeur musical désigné à compter de septembre 2025, il entamera son premier mandat de cinq ans à la saison 2026-2027. Au CNA, Alexander Shelley est épaulé dans son rôle de leader par le premier chef invité John Storgårds, un maestro et violoniste de renommée internationale qui a dirigé certains des plus grands ensembles du monde, et par le premier chef des concerts jeunesse Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, connu pour ses programmes communautaires audacieux et mobilisateurs. En 2024, l’Orchestre a ouvert un nouveau chapitre avec la nomination d’Henry Kennedy au nouveau poste de chef d’orchestre en résidence. </p>
<p> Au fil des ans, l’Orchestre a noué de nombreux partenariats avec des artistes de renom comme James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, Renée Fleming, Hilary Hahn, Jeremy Dutcher, Jan Lisiecki, Ray Chen et Yeol Eum Son, assoyant ainsi sa réputation d’incontournable pour les talents du monde entier. L’ensemble se distingue à l’échelle internationale par son approche accessible, inclusive et collaborative, misant sur le langage universel de la musique pour communiquer des émotions profondes et nous faire vivre des expériences communes qui nous rapprochent. </p>
<p>Depuis sa fondation en 1969, l’Orchestre du CNA fait la part belle aux tournées nationales et internationales. Il a joué dans toutes les provinces et tous les territoires du Canada et a reçu de nombreuses invitations pour se produire à l’étranger. Avec ces tournées, l’ensemble braque les projecteurs sur les artistes et les compositeurs et compositrices du Canada, faisant retentir leur musique sur les scènes de l’Amérique du Nord, du Royaume-Uni, de l’Europe et de l’Asie.</p>
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<p>David Thies-Thompson was born in Kenya, where his father served as a missionary doctor. When David was five years old, his family moved back to Canada and settled in Victoria, British Columbia. He began violin lessons at the age of seven, first by the Suzuki method and later at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) with Sydney Humphreys. He received diplomas from the VCM and the Royal Conservatory of Music.</p>
<p>Focused on orchestral playing, David particularly enjoyed his studies at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, McGill University, and the Eastman School of Music. His teachers have included Mauricio Fuks and Stuart Knussen for orchestral coaching.</p>
<p>His professional orchestral career began at the age of 15 as a violinist with the Victoria Symphony. After a brief hiatus for more schooling, he joined Symphony Nova Scotia in 1988. In 1990, David left Halifax for Ottawa to take a position with the National Arts Centre Orchestra as a violinist. After 18 years in NACO's violin section, David sought a new musical challenge, and thus, in 2008, he transitioned to the viola section. In addition to his current position with NACO, David has also appeared as a guest musician with other orchestras and chamber ensembles, including the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Gryphon Trio, and the Berlin Philharmonic. </p>
<p>David has performed as concertmaster with Thirteen Strings, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Opera Lyra Ottawa Orchestra. He frequently appears at the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Music for a Sunday Afternoon series, Ottawa Chamberfest, the Music and Beyond Festival, and, more recently, the Festival aux Îles du Bic.</p>
<p>David also enjoys conducting. He served as Music Director of the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra from 1999 to 2013 and now conducts the NACO Players Association FanFair concert. He is also a key coordinator for the annual fundraising campaign for the Ottawa Food Bank and the Snowsuit Fund. </p>
<p>David is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, where he currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Cathedral's eclectic, multidisciplinary Cathedral Arts program. He enjoys an active teaching studio, gardening, and spending time with his family.</p>
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<p>David Thies-Thompson est né au Kenya, où son père était médecin missionnaire. Il avait cinq ans quand sa famille est arrivée au Canada, où elle s’est installée à Victoria (C.-B.). David a commencé à prendre des leçons de violon à sept ans, d’abord selon la méthode Suzuki, puis au Conservatoire de musique de Victoria (CMV) dans la classe de Sydney Humphreys. Il est diplômé du CMV et du Conservatoire royal de musique de Toronto.</p>
<p>Poursuivant principalement une carrière de musicien d’orchestre, David garde un souvenir particulièrement heureux de la formation qu’il a reçue au Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, à l’Orchestre national des jeunes du Canada, à l’Université McGill et à l’Eastman School of Music. Il a eu notamment pour professeurs Mauricio Fuks et Stuart Knussen en musique orchestrale.</p>
<p>Il a amorcé sa carrière de musicien d’orchestre à 15 ans comme violoniste au sein de l’Orchestre symphonique de Victoria. Après une pause pour poursuivre ses études, il a joint les rangs du Symphony Nova Scotia en 1988. En 1990, il a quitté Halifax pour s’établir à Ottawa où il est entré comme violoniste à l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts. Après 18 années passées dans la section des violons, il a voulu relever un nouveau défi musical. C’est ainsi qu’en 2008, il s’est joint à la section des altos. En plus de son poste actuel à l’Orchestre du CNA, David s’est produit comme musicien invité avec divers orchestres et ensembles de musique de chambre dont l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg, le Trio Gryphon et l’Orchestre philharmonique de Berlin. </p>
<p>Il a par ailleurs tenu le rôle de violon solo avec l’ensemble Thirteen Strings, à l’Orchestre symphonique d’Ottawa et à l’orchestre d’Opéra Lyra Ottawa. Il collabore souvent à la série Musique pour un dimanche après-midi de l’Orchestre du CNA, au Chamberfest d’Ottawa et au festival Musique et autres mondes, et il s’est produit récemment aux Concerts aux îles du Bic.</p>
<p>David a une autre corde à son… archet : la direction. Il a été directeur musical de l’Ottawa Chamber Orchestra de 1999 à 2013, et c’est lui qui dirige maintenant le concert de la Fanfoire de l’Association des musiciens de l’Orchestre du CNA. Il est aussi un coordonnateur clé de la campagne annuelle de financement de la Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa et du Fonds Habineige.</p>
<p>Il participe activement aux activités de la cathédrale Christ Church d’Ottawa, qui a un éclectique programme d’art multidisciplinaire dont il assure la direction artistique. David fait beaucoup d’enseignement et s’adonne au jardinage. Il affectionne les moments passés en famille.</p>
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<p>Justin Saulnier is a 18-year-old violinist from Orléans, Ontario. He was the recipient of the Lloyd Carr-Harris String Scholarship to attend McGill University Schulich School of music and is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in violin performance with Andrew Wan. </p>
<p>He was the concertmaster of Canada’s National Youth Orchestra for their 2022 season. He is also the former concertmaster of the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He has also shared the stage with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Thirteen Strings, the Ottawa Pops Orchestra, and the Parkdale Orchestra.</p>
<p>As a soloist, Justin has received many awards, notably the first prize in the OMFA’s provincial competition, the Kinsmen Club Shield Trophy, the RCM Gold Medal, and the Edythe Young Browne Trophy. He is also the winner of the 2023 McGill Concerto Competition. He made his orchestral solo debut at age 12 with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and since then, has performed with the Pembroke Symphony Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He was also invited to perform at la Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur, the RCM Celebration of Excellence, the Chamberfest Rising Stars concert, and the Southminster Church Doors Open For Music concert series. He has performed in masterclasses for many prominent violinists, such as James Ehnes, Catherine Cho, Mikhail Kopelman, Jonathan Crow, and Timothy Chooi. </p>
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<p>Justin Saulnier est un violoniste Franco-Ontarien âgé de 18 ans. Il est le récipiendaire de la bourse d’étude Lloyd Carr-Harris à l’École de musique Schulich de l’université McGill, où il poursuit son baccalauréat en performance sous la tutelle d’Andrew Wan. </p>
<p>Justin a tenu la position de violon solo dans l’Orchestre national des jeunes du Canada lors de leur saison d’été Borealis en 2022. Il a également été le violon solo dans l’Orchestre de chambre d’Ottawa et l’Orchestre des Jeunes d’Ottawa. Il a aussi partagé l’estrade avec l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts, Thirteen Strings, l’Orchestre pops d’Ottawa, et le Parkdale Orchestra. </p>
<p>Comme soliste, Justin est récipiendaire de plusieurs prix, dont le premier prix de la compétition provinciale de l’OMFA, le trophée Kinsmen Club Shield, la médaille d’or du Royal Conservatory of Music, et le trophée Edythe Young Browne. Il est aussi le lauréat du Concours de concerto 2023 de l’Université McGill. Il a fait ses débuts comme soliste avec l’Orchestre de chambre d’Ottawa à l’âge de 12 ans, et depuis, a joué en solo avec l’Orchestre symphonique de Pembrooke et l’Orchestre des jeunes d’Ottawa. Il a aussi été invité à jouer à la Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur, la cérémonie d’excellence du RCM, le concert Rising Stars de Ottawa Chamberfest, et la série de concerts DOMS de l’église Southminster. Il a joué dans des classes de maître pour plusieurs violonistes accomplis dont James Ehnes, Catherine Cho, Mikhail Kopelman, Jonathan Crow et Timothy Chooi. </p>
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<p>OrKidstra’s mission is to empower kids and build community through music. OrKidstra accomplishes this by providing children from low-income families with free instruments and music lessons, giving them a chance to reach for success through music.</p>
<p>The program began in 2007 with 27 children and a passionate belief in the transformative power of music. It has since grown to include over 750 children, ages five to 18, from 62 cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and has become a world-class example of why music is called the universal language.</p>
<p>In high demand for their energy and musicianship, OrKidstra has performed on the Juno Awards broadcast, on Parliament Hill as part of the Canada Day 150 Celebrations, in Mexico City under the baton of Grammy-Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and many more. The charity is grateful to have the support of three OrKidstra Ambassadors: acclaimed pianist <strong>Angela Hewitt</strong>, C.C., O.B.E, <strong>Alexander Shelley</strong>, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra, and Juno Award-winning jazz and soul singer and songwriter <strong>Kellylee Evans</strong>.</p>
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<p>OrKidstra est un programme de développement social destiné aux enfants de communautés en quête d’équité vivant à Ottawa. Il permet l’acquisition de compétences essentielles comme le travail d’équipe et le sens des responsabilités en exposant les enfants aux joies et aux défis de la pratique musicale.</p>
<p>L’organisme a pour mission de favoriser l’autonomie des jeunes et de renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance par le langage universel qu’est la musique; il fournit des instruments et offre des leçons de musique gratuites à des enfants de familles à faible revenu, leur donnant ainsi une occasion de se dépasser en musique.</p>
<p>Né d’une profonde conviction dans le pouvoir transformateur de la musique, le programme a vu le jour en 2007; il rassemblait à l’époque 27 jeunes. Une dizaine d’années plus tard, OrKidstra réunit plus de 750 enfants de 5 à 18 ans provenant de 62 communautés culturelles et linguistiques différentes, et sert même de référence mondiale en matière d’éducation musicale.</p>
<p>Très sollicité en raison du talent et de l’énergie de ses membres, OrKidstra a offert des prestations, entre autres, à la cérémonie des prix Juno, sur la Colline du Parlement pour les célébrations du 150e anniversaire du Canada et à Mexico sous la direction de Gustavo Dudamel, chef primé aux Grammy. L’organisme est fier de pouvoir compter sur le soutien de trois ambassadeurs et ambassadrices de marque : la réputée pianiste <strong>Angela Hewitt</strong>, C.C., O.B.E, <strong>Alexander Shelley</strong>, le directeur musical de l’Orchestre du CNA, et <strong>Kellylee Evans</strong>, chanteuse et compositrice de jazz et de soul primée aux Juno.</p>
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