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Inspiring Music4Life

Inspiring Music4Life

 

About Us

 

We are a non-profit, community string orchestra in Ajax, Ontario. As a community orchestra, our objective is to provide a friendly and welcoming forum for string musicians, of all ages and all skill levels, to learn and play together. Our orchestra provides a unique experience for amateur players such that they are able to practice and perform along-side skilled music teachers and professionals who are part of the practicing and performing group.  This arrangement provides an excellent learning environment for new players and is a true complement to traditional private lessons.

 

 

Through this fun and encouraging orchestra, our members gain performance experience by sharing our musical creations with our families, friends and our community at large.  Our more advanced players are featured in quartet/quintet performances for community and private events.

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Our Musical Director

Kathryn Knowles is an accomplished composer, cellist, and writer based in Toronto. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of International Business from Queen’s University, as well as a Master in Music Composition from the University of Toronto where she was awarded the Joseph Armand Bombardier Canadian Graduate Scholarship. Her works have been played in workshops by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The New Orford String Quartet, and the Penderecki String Quartet. She is currently working on a piece with the Accordion and Clarinet Duo, Joseph Petric and Martin Carpentier, to be premiered in 2020 in Toronto and Montreal.  In addition to her work as a composer and writer, Kathryn is the General Manager of the Canadian League of Composers, and a Cello Instructor with Sistema Toronto. Kathryn is a strong advocate for the accessibility of music and art in today’s society and she values the constant pursuit and celebration of knowledge. 

Join Music4Life Ensemble!

 

We are always seeking new players to join our musical journey. If you are new to your instrument, rekindling a past musical passion or simply wanting to play music with others then we want you! Join us as we explore and grow our musical talents together.

 

From Bach to Rock, you will love and be inspired with Music4Life.

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Help Us Achieve Our Goals!

 

Your financial support enables us to cover costs associated with all facets of our learning ensemble. We truly appreciate your kindness and support towards helping us reach our goals. To become a sponsor, please click below, complete our sponsor form and we will reach out to you.

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