Music Conference Alberta
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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.
Andrew has become increasingly passionate about music education and outreach, particularly on northern reserves and in inner-city Winnipeg schools where he has worked on behalf of the National Arts Centre, Camerata Nova, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and various Winnipeg school divisions.
In 2007 Andrew received the Mayor of Winnipegʼs Making a Mark Award, sponsored by the Winnipeg Arts Council to recognize the most promising midcareer artist in the City.

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  • About
    • Resources for Teachers and Administrators
    • History
    • Conference Facilities >
      • Allard Hall at MacEwan
      • Staying at The Matrix Hotel
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • REGISTRATION
  • Schedule
    • Thursday Schedule
    • Friday Schedule
    • Saturday Schedule
  • MARKETPLACE + ADS
    • Exhibiting and Advertising Opportunities
    • Marketplace Information
    • Advertising Rates and Specifications
  • SESSIONS
    • Keynote Panel
    • Band Sessions
    • Studio Sessions
    • Choral Sessions
    • Elementary Music Education Sessions
    • General Music Education Sessions
    • One-on-One Sessions
    • ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL WELLNESS SESSIONS
    • Open Rehearsals
  • CONCERTS
    • Showcase Concert
    • Awards Concert
  • PRESENTERS
    • Keynote Panel
    • Session Presenters
  • Contact Us