Galleries > Celebration of Music - Promise of Music Symposium
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Pentacorde
The Pentacorde starts off the day with spectacular performances of traditional Venezuelan folk music.
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The Honorable Kathleen Wynne
The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, former Minister of Education for Ontario, delivers the opening address to welcome guests and Maestro Abreu.
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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.
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Maestro Abreu
During his invigorating keynote address.
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Maestro Abreu with Dr. Peter Simon
Maestro Abreu sits with Dr. Peter Simon (RCM) for his keynote address.
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Mully Children's Choir of Kenya
Adding more international flare, the Mully Children's Choir of Kenya perform for Promise of Music attendees.
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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.
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Helen McVey
Helen McVey of Sistema Scotland, a growing program started in Glasgow.
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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.
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Mully Children's Acrobatics
Magnificent performances in the atrium outside Koerner Hall.
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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.
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Lucas Porter
RCM star Lucas Porter closes the day with his solo performance.






