Orchestras Canada

Congratulations to Calgary Philharmonic President and CEO (and chair of the board of Orchestras Canada) Ann Lewis-Luppino, who was recognized earlier this week as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. “Ann has made a tremendous impact in Calgary and in the arts community,” says Lori Caltagirone, CPO board member.“When you consider that she has transformed two of Western Canada’s vital arts organizations, the Alberta Ballet and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, into sustainable and respected establishments out of distressed financial conditions, it becomes very clear that she is strategic, influential and powerful. I thought it was time that the rest of Canada knew this as well! I am so delighted that Ann was chosen to receive this award!”

Sinfonia Toronto has announced the appointment of General Manager Hamal Docter. In this role, “Hamal will support the chamber orchestra’s continued development at the local, regional, provincial, national and international level.” Speaking about the announcement, ST Music Director Nurhan Arman noted, “I am delighted to welcome Hamal to Sinfonia Toronto as our new General Manager. Given his credentials and experience, I look forward to many great things to come.”

On Tuesday, June 22, Orchestras Canada’s chair Ann Lewis-Luppino (President and CEO of the Calgary Philharmonic) presided over our Annual General Meeting for the 2009-10 fiscal year during our national meetings in Winnipeg.

Members heard reports and updates from a number of people – and here are some highlights!

The Money
Treasurer Cathryn Gregor (Chief Operating Officer of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra) reported that OC is in good shape financially, ending the year with a surplus of $9624 on an expense budget of $343,747.

The People
Vice Chair and Chair of the Nominating Committee Thérèse Boutin (Directrice générale of the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières) reported on the work of this centrally important committee and presented a slate for the 2010-11 season, which was approved. She thanked outgoing board member Tricia Baldwin (Managing Director of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra) for her contributions to the organization during her term on the board, and welcomed Bryan Croft (General Manager of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra) to the board for his first term.

The Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year are posted here.