Pentacorde

The Pentacorde starts off the day with spectacular performances of traditional Venezuelan folk music. 

The Honorable Kathleen Wynne

The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, former Minister of Education for Ontario, delivers the opening address to welcome guests and Maestro Abreu.

Linda Ronstadt

A tireless advocate for music education, Linda Ronstadt joined us from L.A. to share her thoughtful insights as a musician and on music as a lifelong endeavour of learning and human development. 

Maestro Abreu

During his invigorating keynote address.

Maestro Abreu with Dr. Peter Simon

Maestro Abreu sits with Dr. Peter Simon (RCM) for his keynote address.

Mully Children's Choir of Kenya

Adding more international flare, the Mully Children's Choir of Kenya perform for Promise of Music attendees.

Canadian Talent

Award-winning students Jordan Ali and Caleb McNevin from The School of Alliance of Student Songwriters share how music education has made its mark on them.

Helen McVey

Helen McVey of Sistema Scotland, a growing program started in Glasgow.

Leading Note Foundation

Executive Director of The Leading Note Foundation, Tina Fedeski and her students lead attendees in a unique music exercise which is trademark to their successful Sistema-modelled program in Ottawa. 

Mully Children's Acrobatics

Magnificent performances in the atrium outside Koerner Hall.

More Acrobatics!

Champions Speak Out

"Personally Speaking: Music Education Champions Speak Out" featuring CBC host Eric Friesen as moderator with Linda Ronstadt, Dr. Heather Ross, The Honourable Tommy Banks, and Borris Brott.

Lucas Porter

RCM star Lucas Porter closes the day with his solo performance.