The Canadian Contemporary Music Workshop (CCMW)

is a niche organization run by composers for composers. The focus of our activity is workshops that give emerging composers unfettered access to professional musicians. This will allow the composers to see their pieces rehearsed, the struggles that arise during that process, and the players’ immediate feedback in terms of how to make improvements. Composers will also get feedback from the experienced CCMW composer-advisors. This is a best case scenario for composers on the cusp of their careers. They get practical advice on how to improve their work from some of the top players in Canada, while at the same time receiving guidance from a compositional point of view. This holistic approach is unique in Canada and extremely important in improving the quality of composers’ output, and fostering the talent of tomorrow.

News

November 12, 2009
Sunday, November, 29th: The Composers' Orchestra
This year's workshop for string orchestra is also an event to celebrate two milestones. One is the 25th anniversary year of the CCMW's performing arm, the Composers' Orchestra. The second is a dedication to the Canadian Music Centre's 50th anniversary - an organization crucial to promoting Canadian composer across the country and across the world.

There will be premiers by the workshop participants as well as established Canadian composers including:

Emily Doolittle
Alex Eddington
Bence Kutrik
Emilie LeBel
David Occhipinti
Norbert Palej
Joe Schacher

8pm Sunday, November 29
The Music Gallery
197 John St.

$20 ($10 students/seniors)

September 22, 2009
This Sunday, 27th: Madawaska String Quartet concert
The CCMW's string quartet workshop culminates in a concert this Sunday the 27th, at 3:30 pm. The Madawaska String Quartet has been our ensemble in residence for this workshop and they will play four world premieres from the workshop participants as well as Jose Evangelista's "Spanish Garland - 12 folk melodies from Spain"

    View event poster

    Sunday, Sept 27 at 3:30 pm
    The Music Gallery, 197 John Street

    Tickets at the door: $20 ($10 students/seniors)

August 11, 2009
The CCMW announces two calls for scores
1. The Madawaska String Quartet is our ensemble in residence for our 4th String Quartet Workshop. Deadline for submitting scores is September 1.

2. Attention all string orchestra works! We are on track for another Composers' Orchestra workshop in November. Dust off your scores or send us your ideas. The deadline (subject to change) will be October 1st.

See our Call for Scores page.

June 29, 2009
Arpatambora
After a slow start to the season, things get interesting for our next event. Combining harp and percussion, the duo of Sanya Eng and Ryan Scott have been creating unique textures and sounds since 1995. Three Toronto composers enjoy a rare chance at this combo, and Erik Ross joins us as a special guest for a CCMW favourite. Details

The CCMW thanks the following: