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by Stefan Hintersteininger
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A non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the music of Canadian composers.
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Canada’s largest collection of Canadian concert music, including the works of over 700 Associate Composers. A unique repository of thousands of scores and recordings, most of which are available exclusively at the CMC.
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Applications are assessed based on the following criteria: ◦ Professional status ◦ Commissions received ◦ Professional performances received ◦ NB: Composers are NOT evaluated on musical style. The jury does not examine actual scores or listen to recordings.
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A music library dedicated to making scores by Canadian composers available to the public on library loan. A reference source for questions pertaining to the lives, careers and works of Associate Composers, and Canadian music in general.
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A print-on-demand publishing service offering ‘unpublished’ works from the collection for sale to the public. A retailer with Canada’s largest selection of Canadian concert music on CD, including on our own label, Centrediscs.
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Organization formed in 1959. 5 regional branches across Canada: ◦ British Columbia (Vancouver) ◦ Prairie (Calgary) ◦ National (Toronto) ◦ Quebec (Montreal) ◦ Atlantic (Sackville, NB)
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BC Regional Office, centrally located in downtown Vancouver at 837 Davie Street. Opened in 1978. Staffed by: ◦ Bob Baker, Regional Director ◦ Marci Rabe, Office Coordinator ◦ Stefan Hintersteininger, Librarian ◦ A dedicated team of volunteers
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Re-dedication of the CMC BC as ‘Creative Hub’: ◦ Downstairs performance space available for lectures, concerts, discussion panels, workshops and other events. ◦ Increased focus on expanding the CMC BC’s presence in the community, especially with educational programming and outreach.
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2-month library loan of any score(s) Free two-way postage within Canada Searchable online library catalogue with easy requesting features Access to archival recordings in streaming audio Reference services and repertoire consultations In-library listening resources Research assistance
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Cost of using the library: FREE!
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YES! ◦ Professional musicians ◦ Music teachers and students ◦ Researchers ◦ Music lovers ◦ Anyone interested in Canadian concert music NO! ◦ Squirrels
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Unpublished scores may be requested online for loan, purchase or rental. Some features: ◦ Links to recordings in streaming audio ◦ Score samples ◦ Program notes ◦ Miscellaneous information in catalogue records
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