Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Ian Cusson, composer
Emma Pennell, soprano
Rebecca Crane, mezzo-soprano
Evan Korbut, baritone
Western University Singers
Christy Bressette, speaker
Liz Akiwenzie, Elder

“Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”

Join the Don Wright Faculty of Music for a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemoration event. As part of the events leading up to September 30, this event will feature solo performances by alumni Emma Pennell and Evan Korbut, and Master's student Rebecca Crane as well selections performed by the Western University Singers with Angela Park*, piano, under the direction of Mark Ramsay*. Musical programming includes selections from Ian Cusson's Five Songs on Poems by Marilyn Dumont: “Letter to Sir John A MacDonald”, “Red + White”, and “The Devil's Language” and we are proud to host Ian as part of this special event. Christy Bressette, Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Initiatives) will also participate and speak and local Elder, Liz Akiwenzie, will also be in attendance and participate. 

This event is funded by the Deans of Western.

Location: Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University

The Don Wright Faculty of music is proud to welcome guest artists, host distinguished artists in residence, those visiting for residencies and public masterclasses, as well as those who perform each week during our signature "Fridays @ 12:30" concert series.

• All are welcome. No tickets or RSVP required. 
• End times are approximate. 
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*Western Music faculty member

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