Canadian Classical Music Coalition inaugural meeting

(Rec'd from George Zukerman)

The newly formed Canadian Classical Music Coalition [Coalition Canadienne de musique classique] [CCMC] is hosting a round-table discussion on the problems of programming classical music, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov 8, in the Alberta Room at the Westin Hotel.

The Coalition hopes to speak with one voice on issues of urgent need and interest to all areas of classical music interest, and we expect to submit recommendations to the conference for future consideration.

Please join us to express common concerns for the future of classical music in Canada.

Here is the proposed agenda for the meeting:

Canadian Classical Music Coalition/ Coalition Canadienne de musique classique

CAPACOA Round-Table - a part of the 2010 CAPACOA conference

SUBJECT: Proposed advocacy for classical music within CAPACOA

Date: Monday, Nov. 08 Time: 2 p.m..

Place: Alberta room Westin Hotel, Ottawa

AGENDA
(1) Opening remarks: - a chance to lead in the revitalization of classical programming and touring . Background and reasons
(2) Creating a community of classical music from Coast to Coast to Coast.
(a) can the Coalition become a "membership" organization?
(i) staffing and funding
(ii) dues?
(iii) increasing membership
(b) what is the Coalition’s role in relation to other existing organizations?
(3) Starting with CAPACOA
(a) how can CAPACOA be encouraged to stimulate the inclusion of more classical music programmes in volunteer and facility-managed series across the nation?
(b) how can CAPACOA join in the national efforts to return CBC Radio to its mandated role as public broadcaster of classical music and otherwise encourage national broadcasting of classical content through CBC or other broadcast outlets?
(c) how can CAPACOA best support moves to maintain and strengthen the operating and touring funding needs of Canadian classical music arts organizations and artists, both at home and abroad?
(d) which organizations [national or Provincial] do we approach next?
(4) Resolutions re the above for submission to CAPACOA
(5) New business from the floor
(9) Next meeting plans and adjournment

gzuk@telus.net George Zukerman
rgambrel@hotmail.com Rick Gambrel
scalesb@aol.com Barbara Scales
rmissen@sympatico.ca Robert Missen

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