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SCHEDULE 2009/10:
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Our schedule has been revised as of March 2nd. Please read the schedules carefully, and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. SUMMER CAMPS 2010: • Private Lessons • Musicianship • Chamber Music • Performance Opportunities • TSS Orchestra • Junior Orchestra • Summer Camp • Summer Programs • TSS Honour Roll • Guestbook • FAQs • School Policies • Maps and Directions • Contact Us: (416) 968-0303 FACULTY: GUEST FACULTY: • Benjamin Zander TSS Honourary Patron • A Tribute to Dr. Anthony Dawson • Norman Burgess Memorial Page • Recommended Websites and Recordings • Archives (Members Only) |
Toronto School for StringsNorman Burgess Memorial PageDr. Norman Burgess was a noted musician, educator, consultant and administrator in Canada and the USA who had a passion for fostering innovation, creativity and excellence. As an educator, Dr. Burgess was Music Director at Sheldon Williams Collegiate, Assistant Professor of Music at Emporia State University and for over 15 years was Director of the Conservatory at Mount Royal College. Drawing on his professional experience as both performer and educator, he instituted a number of internationally recognized new programs including Mount Royal College's successful Academy for Gifted Children and the Calgary Fiddlers. At the Royal Conservatory of Music, Dr. Burgess initially consulted and advised on the national examination system, subsequently served as Dean and founded the highly recognized Learning Through the Arts program. Norm was particularly known at the Canadian Music Centre for his excellent work as Chair of the Ontario Regional Council and as a national board member. Here, he displayed all the qualities for which he is to be remembered: unlimited energy, optimism, perseverance, intelligence, patience and compassion. For more information: http://www.musiccentre.ca/ont.cfm?subsection=pro&pgname=bur |