TORONTO YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA
First established in 1991, Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra (TYWO) is dedicated to creating life enhancing experiences for young people through the study and performance of wind band literature.
Colin Clarke Appointed to the Order of Canada
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The Royal Conservatory
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 24 Officers and 63 Members. Three appointments are promotions within the Order.
The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Thanks to nominators across the country, it has celebrated the outstanding achievements and wide-ranging contributions of over 8 000 individuals since its creation in 1967.
Among the 2024 appointments to the Order of Canada:
COLIN R. CLARKE
Colin Clarke is the founder and artistic director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra. Beloved by students, conductors and composers alike, he is a transformational educator who has made learning and playing music accessible to underserved groups in the Greater Toronto Area
2024-25 TYWO CONCERTS
Young people making music
With presentations at the Meridian Arts Centre, the Living Arts Centre, and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, TYWO’s 2024-25 season welcomes you back for an exciting series of performances by our critically acclaimed ensembles.
Escapades ft. Alex Dean
Nov 22, 2024
Fundraising Concert
Feb 9, 2025
TYWO/OBA Honour Band
April 27, 2025
Katahj Copley
May 9, 2025
BAND TOGETHER
The Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and the Ontario Band Association have joined forces to bring you the second annual TYWO/OBA Elementary Honour Band! This is open to outstanding musicians in grades 7 and 8, nominated by their music teacher, from schools across the GTA. Teachers! nominate your students below!
BAND TOGETHER
Through its many programs, the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra annually provides approximately 200 aspiring young musicians with a unique musical training experience. We have several ensembles open to everyone from elementary school musicians to advanced senior high school and post secondary players. We even have a group for adults. Learn more about each of our award-winning ensembles.
Concert Winds
Junior
Symphonic Winds
Intermediate
Wind Orchestra
Senior
Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra
48 Ridgevale Drive,
Toronto, Ontario
M6A 1L1
Telephone/Fax: 416-321-TYWO (416-321-8996)
Email: backstage@tywo.ca
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