Canadian composer – Hannah's Piano Studio

Composer of the month – Nancy Telfer

This month’s composer is Nancy Telfer! Background Nancy Telfer is a Canadian composer from Bracebridge, Ontario. She studied piano, voice, composition and education at the University of Western Ontario. Ms. Telfer has composed over 350 works for orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles, and soloists. I met Ms. Telfer at the Contemporary Showcase Festival held in Toronto,Continue reading “Composer of the month – Nancy Telfer”

Composer of the month – John Burge

Composer for December…Dr. John Burge! Background Dr. John Burge is an Juno award-winning Canadian composer, born in Ontario. He holds three degrees in composition and theory, and is a full-time professor and Director of the School of Music at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Dr. Burge writes choral music, orchestral music (he won a Juno forContinue reading “Composer of the month – John Burge”