Independence Day, 2007

Oh, Say, Can You See

The percussive thudding and boom of sanctioned July 4th fireworks have stilled themselves now for another year here in Toronto. Night after night recently it has been one wonderfully protracted festivity, with the intermittent crackling and rapid-fire pop of firecrackers - the work of prankster pyros, presumably - unwittingly bridging Canada Day on July 1st with the heady import of America’s storied Independence Day celebrations.

This image is from Toronto’s historic Ina Grafton Gage Home - pictured is a detail from a panel entitled ‘Winter’, part of an impressive stained-glass surround found on the landing of principal stairwell.

Sound Files from Bill Bolton Arena.

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Published:: 07.04.07 / 10pm

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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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