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Alumnus Travis Harrison shares his most memorable experiences at the SMI – Part 1
June 8, 2013We are thrilled to report that SMI alumnus Travis Harrison (2009, 2011 & 2012) recently landed a position with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra! In this three-part interview, Travis talks about his experience at the SMI, finding balance in his practice routine and preparing for orchestra…
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What Makes SMI Unique? SMI faculty share their insight.
April 23, 2013In preparation for SMI 2013, we’ve asked three faculty members – Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) – to share some advice with students about preparing for the Young Artist Program (YAP), making the most of their time here, and…
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Students prepare for the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI)—Part Two
April 19, 2013We’ve asked three SMI faculty members – Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) – to share some advice with students about preparing for the Young Artist Program (YAP), making the most of their time here, and what makes SMI unique.…
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Students prepare for the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI)—Part One
April 15, 2013We’re only a few months away from the 15th annual Summer Music Institute (SMI) at the National Arts Centre! In preparation, we’ve asked three SMI faculty members -- Patty Kopec (violin/viola), Grigory Kalinovsky (violin/viola), and Charles (Chip) Hamann (oboe) -- to share some advice with…
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Donor Profile: Dr. Kanta Marwah
October 1, 2012The event happened many years ago but Dr. Kanta Marwah has never forgotten it. The distinguished research professor and professor emeritus of economics had recently arrived in Ottawa to join the faculty at Carleton University. She chose to spend this particular New Year’s Eve celebrating…
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Getting to Know You: an interview with Summer Music Institute Violist, John...
June 16, 2012We've survived week one of the Summer Music Institute! I had a chance to quickly catch up with one of our students, Violist, John Kastelic. John received a B.Mus degree in composition and music scholarship at UBC, studying viola with David Harding. As a violist and violinist, he plays a…
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Summer Music Institute Donor Profile: Marg Campbell
May 10, 2012The following is a conversation with Marg Campbell, a long-time NAC Foundation donor and dedicated supporter of the National Arts Centre’s Summer Music Institute (SMI). The Summer Music Institute offers the opportunity of a lifetime to promising young musicians from across Canada and around…
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NAC Summer Music Institute!
February 28, 2012The 2012 edition of the National Arts Centre’s Summer Music Institute is only a few short months away. The program consists of three divisions: the Young Artist Program, the Conductors Program and the Composers Program. It’s a time to study with world-class coaches and exceptional fellow…
