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This workshop will explore how works for 5 and 6-part ensemble by Parsans, Philips, and Johnson navigate both English traditions and broader European influences. From Parsan’s courtly Protestant music, Philips’ Catholic expatriate works, and Johnson’s secular contributions to the theatrical world, they demonstrate how each contributed to the rich tradition of Renaissance polyphony and ornamentation.
Avery completed her BMus in Early Music Performance and Literature at McGill University, a post-graduate certificate in Performance at The Hague Royal Conservatory of Music and an MA in Music Criticism at McMaster University.
In demand as a soloist and chamber musician, she has made guest appearances with the Les Violons du Roi, Aradia, Mississauga Symphony, Toronto Philharmonic, Toronto Consort, Arbor Oak Trio, Elora Festival and with many choral groups across southern Ontario. She can be heard on Naxos, Classical Kids and several private label recordings. Avery has also been featured on CBC and CJRT radio, CBC and BRAVO! Television and several film soundtracks.
Recipient of the McMaster Arch Award in 2005, she was recognized for her "significant and notable academic, professional and personal achievements," including her significant contributions to establishing several new organizations in Toronto. She was a founding member of the Aradia Baroque Orchestra, the Recordare Ensemble and a founding Board Member of Toronto Masque Theatre. Through these and other associations she has contributed to the rich tapestry of musical activity in Toronto, through her fresh, inventive programming, her collaborations with multi-disciplinary artists and her support of emerging talent.