Persian Pipes

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Busking culture in Toronto seems even more diverse and accomplished these days, and Yonge and Bloor can be a hotspot.

As you will hear, this piper, Curly, is a fine player, with a handsome, mellow-sounding set of antique, hand-carved pipes from Persia.

Contact info upon request!

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Published:: 05.06.07 / 1pm

Category:: (BACK TO TOP), STREET LEVEL, UrbanBagpipes, UrbanFlute: OUTREACH

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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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