User:D A Patriarche/Jon Washburn
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Jon Washburn (b. 1942) is an internationally known Canadian musician, composer, conductor, arranger, clinician, and lecturer, specializing in choral music and vocal technique.[1] He is best known as the founder and conductor of the Vancouver Chamber Choir. He is a Member of the Order of Canada and has received numerous Canadian and international honours. He is a champion of new choral repertoire having commissioned and premiered over 200 new works and premiered many more. [2]
Vancouver Chamber Choir[edit]
Jon Washburn founded this professional choral ensemble in 1971.[2] It is well known in Canada and internationally for its performances of Bach and other Baroque composers, commissioning new music from Canadian composers, and performing the whole choral repertoire.[citation needed] Washburn has announced his intention of stepping down after the 2018/19 concert season and assuming the position of Conductor Emeritus.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Oron, Aryeh. "Jon Washburn (conductor)". Bach Cantatas Website. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Jon Washburn Biography". giamusic. GIA Publications. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ "JON WASHBURN ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AT THE VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR". Vancouver Chamber Choir. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
External links[edit]
- ^ "Jon Washburn Biography". giamusic. GIA Publications. Retrieved 5 September 2017.