ABOUT
photo courtesy James Lahey, 2006 ©
With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in
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.
In demand as a freelance musician, Jamie is a member of FIORI (harp & flute duo) and The KALAIS Trio with colleagues from the Royal Conservatory of Music. KALAIS (flute, sax & piano) has performed extensively in the Toronto area and were featured artisits at the RCM’s inaugural Art of Teaching Conference. KALAIS has also co-presented a series of innovative Lecture/Concerts at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Hamilton Art Gallery, for the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA), as well as for ElderHostel, in collaboration with the Royal Ontario Museum. As an adjudicator, Jamie has participated in Canadian Contemporary Showcase, Kiwanis,
In addition, Jamie’s photographic-based artwork has been selected as honorary gifts for retiring RCM Faculty. Current exhibitions of his work – including images of the RCM’s 273 Bloor Street location prior to the current renovation – can be viewed in the RCM’s Community School Registration Office, as well as Henry’s Cafe, both located at 90 Croatia Street near Dufferin & Bloor. A portion of sales continues to be donated to the RCM’s Community School Bursary Fund.
Jamie began playing flute in
CLASSICAL MUSIC meets URBAN EXPLORATION
Mythic, abandoned tunnels under the city and a long-standing desire to record flute music deep in these hidden, resonant spaces…Urban Flute Project comes from this original instinct to explore the trove of acoustic recesses in and around Toronto, and sculpts out new meaning and relevance for music-making in our modern day-and-age.
Urban Flute Project offers a unique perspective on our city, a convenient yet provocative way to get to know forgotten aspects of Toronto and other international Urban Settings in the midst of unprecedented renewal and change – a chance to celebrate the diversity and richness of even temporary spaces (as pictured here) that might otherwise be overlooked in the rush of the day-to-day.
…enjoy!
Jamie