Order of Canada appointees – December 2022
Mark Geoffrey Sirett, C.M.
Kingston, Ontario
For his steadfast commitment to the field of choral music as a renowned composer, conductor and community leader.
Michael Massey, C.M., A.O.E.
St. Albert, Alberta
For his consummate dedication to Alberta’s youth orchestras, and for his transformational mentorship of generations of Canadian musicians.
Eleanor Joanne Daley, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian music and choral culture as a renowned composer and accompanist.
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Kingston conductor, composer appointed to Order of Canada
“Kingston’s Mark Sirett has been appointed to the Order of Canada.
The internationally acclaimed choral conductor and composer was one of 99 new appointees announced by the Governor General’s Office on Dec. 29, 2022.
Sirett has been made a Member of the Order of Canada for “his steadfast commitment to the field of choral music as a renowned composer, conductor and community leader.”
“I am deeply honoured to be appointed to the Order of Canada and to join a number of my colleagues from across the country who have been members, musicians I highly respect and admire for their work,” Sirett told the Whig-Standard in a phone interview on Tuesday…”
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Six Albertans, including three from Edmonton area, among Order of Canada recipients
“…St. Albert conductor, pianist and composer Michael Massey was recognized as a member for his “consummate dedication” to youth orchestras and his mentorship of upcoming musicians…”
