Glenn Visiting Artists 2023: Andrew Balfour

The University of Regina, Department of Music is thrilled to have have Composer, Conductor, and Speaker, Andrew Balfour as our 2023 Glenn Visiting Artist. Please see the link and details in the poster: 

Of Cree descent, Andrew Balfour is an innovative composer/conductor/singer/sound designer with a large body of choral, instrumental, electro-acoustic and orchestral works, including Take the Indian (a vocal reflection on missing children), Empire Étrange: The Death of Louis Riel, Bawajigaywin (Vision Quest) and Manitou Sky, an orchestral tone poem. His new Indigenous opera, Mishaboozʼs Realm, was commissioned by LʼAtelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal and Highlands Opera Workshop.

Andrew is also the founder and Artistic Director of the vocal group Camerata Nova, now in its 22nd year of offering a concert series in Winnipeg. With Camerata Nova, Andrew specializes in creating “concept concerts”, many with Indigenous subject matter. These innovative offerings explore a theme through an eclectic array of music, including new works, arrangements and innovative inter-genre and interdisciplinary collaborations.

All events are free and open to the public! We are especially hoping that educators, students, and community members will attend this talk and workshop as Andrew will share his personal story but also answer questions people may have about how to Indigenize their music programs and communities. This promises to be a wonderful professional development opportunity for all.