Tollkeeper’s Cottage

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This track was recorded on location using a period instrument, a vintage wooden flute well-suited for the setting of this historic cottage – the Tollkeeper’s Cottage is a unique building and very old indeed by Toronto’s standards!

This music was transcribed by Lord Simcoe’s sister, and her handwritten copies of traditional Irish dance tunes date back to 1783!

I encourage you to get to know the Tollkeeper’s Cottage, located on the North-West corner of Bathurst & Davenport – they open their doors Saturday, March 17 for a traditional St.Patrick’s Day celebration!

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Published:: 03.06.07 / 12pm

Category:: (BACK TO TOP), HISTORIC TREASURES, SITES IN TRANSITION

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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