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Our Summer Team For 2026...We are so ready for sunny days full of music and community!April has always been a quieter month for us but still quite busy for our little team as we prepare for the months ahead. We’ve been hard at work making our summer plans and getting things in motion for Band Camp, Music Workshops, Community Events and more.
I’m thrilled to say that we’ve put together a wonderful summer team and that they will be joining us next week! It’s always a special experience to bring together people with different skills and experiences and see what they’re able to do together. With their support and collaboration, we’re bound to have a delightful summer!
Whether we see you at Band Camp this summer, at an event in the community or at a Music Workshop, we hope you’re just as excited as we are to make music together! Julianna Rutledge Innovation Manager, Head of Operations Camp Snapshot: Meet our 2026 Music Directors!It’s very important to us that we have top-notch faculty at Band Camp, with amazing music educators, musicians and conductors. Our Music Directors play an important role in making Band Camp exceptional. This summer we are pleased to welcome back Dr. Leah McGray, and excited to welcome Esteban Cambre, Emily Peterman and Andrew Quinn! Dr. Leah McGray
Music Director Kitchener-Waterloo – July 6-10We are thrilled to have Dr. Leah McGray back this summer! Leah is in demand internationally as an adjudicator across Canada, the United States and South Korea, and has been guest conductor for a variety of youth orchestras and honour bands, including the 2023 National Youth Band of Canada. She is currently Conductor of the Wind Orchestra at Wilfrid Laurier University. Esteban CambreMusic Director Halton – July 20-24 Esteban Cambre is a dynamic and inspiring musician, conductor and educator. Esteban began teaching strings and orchestra at Appleby College in 2003 and has since built its program to international recognition. As a violinist, singer, and conductor, he has worked with many of Canada’s leading ensembles. Esteban is the Conductor of Sinfonia and Philharmonica at the Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Emily Peterman Music Director Guelph – July 27-31 Emily Peterman is an educator and oboist who is passionate about teaching music. She began her career at Wembley High Technology College in London, England before returning home to the Upper Grand and Waterloo Region school boards. She has taught at Wilfrid Laurier University and the National Music Camp. Andrew Quinn Music Director Halton – August 10-14 Andrew Quinn is a dedicated high school music educator with the Halton District School Board. His professional journey is rooted in a passion for instrumental and vocal pedagogy. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music (Honors Specialization in Music Education) from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Education from York University.
Call for Community CollaborationAre you hosting a community gathering this spring or summer? Whether it’s a fun fair, block party, fundraiser or festival, we would be happy to collaborate with you and bring some music to your community!
Want to see what type of events we’ve done before? Check out bandology.ca/community-events for more information.
Or reach out at info@bandology.ca and let’s talk about what we can do! Pictured: Bandology having a great time at the Laurier Academy of Arts and Music Open House last year!
Oakville Chamber Business AwardsWe were thrilled to receive the inaugural Geotab Emerging Talent Employer Champion Award at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce's Business Awards last month! This award is presented to an organization that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to supporting emerging talent.
Read more about it here.
Milton Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Brilliance When: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm Where: First Ontario Arts Centre, 1010 Main Street East, Milton
Korean-Canadian pianist Sumi Kim joins the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Clara Schumann’s brilliant and engaging Piano Concerto, which she composed when she was only fifteen years old. The MPO concludes their season with Jean Sibelius’ epic Symphony No. 5, whose finale was inspired by the majestic flight of the swan.
Learn more: miltonphilharmonic.com. Oakville Symphony - Electric When: Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, various times Where: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Feel the thrill and vibrant energy of Gershwin’s jazzy, cinematic depiction of bustling streets and romantic adventures in An American in Paris. Eric Cheng brings brilliance and remarkable virtuosity to Martinů’s dynamic and spirited Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola. Christian Sharpe charms the audience with the playful and whimsical Ontario premiere of Nino Rota’s delightful Bassoon Concerto. The concert concludes in grand style with John Williams’ iconic and exhilarating Star Wars Suite, transporting listeners on an epic musical adventure through the galaxy. An excellent concert for families! Plus take advantage of this fabulous offer – when purchasing student tickets, families can use the code FAMILY to get 20% off adult tickets.
Learn more: oakvillesymphony.com/events/electric. Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony When: Saturday, May 9 at 7:30pm Where: St Matthews Centre, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener
Renowned Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee leads the KWS for Mozart’s Violin Concerto #5 with our concertmaster Bénédicte Lauzière. The season concludes with Tchaikovsky’s best-loved symphony, the Fourth.
Learn more: kwsymphony.com/allconcerts. Burlington Symphony Orchestra - Movies at the Symphony When: Saturday, May 9 at 8pm Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
Behind every great film is a score that shapes its legend. Swashbuckling adventure, heroic quests, distant galaxies, and pulse-pounding escapes are brought to life not just through story, but through music that defines entire generations. From the bold, brass-driven themes of Indiana Jones and Star Wars to the driving rhythms and sweeping drama of Pirates of the Caribbean, these iconic scores have become cultural touchstones in their own right.
Learn more: burlingtonsymphony.ca/movies-at-the-symphony. Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Epic Wagner—Legends & Lore When: Thursday, May 14; Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is a force of nature—celebrated for breaking boundaries and captivating audiences around the globe. He brings his unique artistry to the North American Première of Jessie Montgomery’s powerful new Cello Concerto. The evening then soars into mythic realms with the haunting legend of The Flying Dutchman and the sweeping grandeur of Götterdämmerung—a tale of betrayal, love, sacrifice, and the twilight of the gods.
Learn more: tso.ca/concerts-and-events/events/epic-wagner. Mississauga Symphony Orchestra - The Mahler Experience When: Saturday, May 23 at 8pm Where: Living Arts Centre
Experience the emotional depth and grandeur of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. This monumental work takes listeners on a powerful journey through moments of intense drama, heartfelt lyricism, and triumphant joy. From the iconic trumpet solo that opens the symphony to its exhilarating finale, Mahler’s Fifth is a masterpiece of passion and complexity that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Learn more: mississaugasymphony.ca/concerts. Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Hisaishi Returns When: Thursday, May 28; Friday, May 29; Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
Joe Hisaishi, the legendary composer best known for his epic concert works as well as enchanting film scores, including Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, and The Boy and the Heron, takes to the podium to conduct two of his own compositions: his brand-new Concerto for Orchestra, co-commissioned by the TSO, and his striking new Viola Saga, performed by the incomparable Antoine Tamestit.
Learn more: tso.ca/concerts-and-events/events/hisaishi-returns.
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