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Trombonist Don Renshaw’s legacy continues in memorial award
April 26, 2024The legacy of beloved principal trombonist Don Renshaw continues to resonate within the National Arts Centre as the inaugural Don Renshaw Memorial Award for Brass has been bestowed upon 17-year-old trombonist Constance Prost. Renshaw, described as a cherished figure within the NAC…
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Oboist Luca Ortolani wins NACO Bursary Competition
April 9, 2024In an exciting weekend of spirited competition, a talented group of emerging musicians gathered on the University of Ottawa campus for the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Bursary Competition. The competition, held from April 5 to 7, 2024, welcomed 16 aspiring brass and wind players, aged…
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Ready, set, apply! The NAC Orchestra Bursary is back
November 30, 2023Making the cut It’s 1981 and a $1,000 prize is on the line in the first-ever edition of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Bursary Competition. Anything could happen. You make the cut. You get to compete in the NAC Orchestra Bursary competition! You’ve rehearsed the concerto on repeat,…
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Violinist Justin Saulnier wins NACO Bursary Competition
April 26, 2023In an exciting weekend of spirited competition, a talented group of emerging young strings players gathered on the University of Ottawa campus for the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Bursary Competition. The competition, held from April 21 to April 23, 2023, welcomed 23 aspiring strings…
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Bobby Thompson winner of 2022 NAC Orchestra Bursary competition
May 5, 2022Bobby Thompson, bassoon, takes home $7,000 grand prize It was a competitive weekend for music students from around the National Capital Region who congregated at the National Arts Centre (NAC) and on the University of Ottawa campus for the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO)’s Annual…
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To dream and compete: the NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition finals
May 26, 2014“Relax. Nobody is out to get you. The jurors want you to do your best.” – from “Helpful Hints,” NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition application materials An aspiring classical musician believes in her dream. But she also has to compete. Competitions can help fund an education, and bring…
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Congratulations to our 2012 Bursary Winners!
May 8, 2012For the eight aspiring orchestral musicians who were selected (from 30 candidates) by the jury, Monday’s final round was an opportunity to show off their skills and compete for a total of $19,000 – with a top prize of $7,000. Earlier this week, 30 musicians between the ages of 16 and 24…
