SPIN – Abigail Richardson-Schulte (music) | Meghan Cheng (animation)

Film by Meghan Cheng; New 2022/2023 Music by Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Performed by Alexander Panizza (piano).

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER: Abigail Richardson-Schulte has been Composer-In-Residence for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra since 2012 and teaches composition at the University of Toronto. Prize wins include the UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers and a Dora Award for Best New Opera. Her orchestral hit, “The Hockey Sweater”, has had over 180 performances in Canada and a dozen performances in France, often with Abigail hosting from the stage.

ABOUT THE FILM MAKER: Meghan is a creative technologist and violinist. She creates artwork in the form of light and sound sculptures and screen-based work for live performances, galleries and public spaces. Meghan codes and uses computer programs in conjunction with hand-drawn images, photography to make tangible, digital art.

ABOUT THE PERFORMER: Alexander Panizza is an incredibly talented master pianist who regularly performs throughout the Americas. The SPO is extremely grateful to Alexander and his family for their support of our musical adventures, especially during the pandemic lockdown years here in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

Devin Scott is currently Executive Director of the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Executive Producer/Editor of SPOGreatMusic Digital. To learn more about the composer, Abigail Richardson-Schulte, visit: http://abigailrichardson.com/. To learn more about the film maker: https://www.meghancheng.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/meghanbcheng/. To learn more about the performer: http://alexanderpanizza.com/. We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet. https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra… https://on.cmccanada.org/ http://odinquartet.com/

GET BACK TO WORK – Dennis Kim (animation) Michael Nunes (New Generation Film Composer)

To learn more about the composer, Michael Nunes, visit: https://spo.ca/michael-nunes/. About the animator: Dennis Kim is a Toronto-based animator with interests in other creative mediums. He makes music, does a bit of 3D, and is always learning new things. We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet. https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra… https://on.cmccanada.org/ http://odinquartet.com/

LONG-DISTANCE – Sammi Zhang (animation) Helena Cheu (New Generation Film Composer)

Film by Sammi Zhang; New 2022/2023 Music by Helena Cheu. The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Helena Cheu, visit: https://spo.ca/helena-cheu/. About the animator: Sammi Zhang works as a designer in the animation industry. She was born in Montreal and later moved to Toronto to pursue a career in animation. She enjoys telling stories that hold meaning to her but, in her free time, just likes to draw to make people laugh.

We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet.

https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra…

https://on.cmccanada.org/

http://odinquartet.com/

NEAT AND MESSY – Chloé Lemay (animation) Emily Hiemstra (New Generation Film Composer)

Film by Chloé Lemay; New 2022/2023 Music by Emily Hiemstra.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Emily Hiemstra, visit: https://spo.ca/emily-hiemstra/. About the animator: Chloé Lemay is a 2021 Sheridan Animation graduate and storyboard artist who loves to create stories about things that inspire her—like knitting, arts and crafts, and magic. Her portfolio can be found at https://chloelemay.weebly.com/, and she’s on Instagram @chloe__lemay.

We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet.

https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra…

https://on.cmccanada.org/

http://odinquartet.com/

BETWEEN WINGS & SWINGS – Yuyang Yan (ani.) Vira Burmenko (New Generation Film Composer)

Film and Amination by Yuyang Yan; New 2022/2023 Music by Vira Burmenko.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Vira Burmenko, visit: https://spo.ca/vira-burmenko/; http://www.viraburmenko.com/. About the animator: Yuyang Yan graduated from the Honors Bachelor of Animation program at Sheridan College in 2022. With a passion for learning and experimentation, she strives to use innovative technology to tell heartfelt stories.

SCHOOL BELL- Delaram Majdzadeh (film) Rachel McFarlane (New Generation Film Composer)

Film by Delaram Mahdzadeh; New 2022/2023 Music by Rachel “Ray” McFarlane.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Rachel “Ray” McFarlane, visit: https://spo.ca/rachel-mcfarlane/. About the animator: Delaram Majdzadeh is a storyboard artist and character designer based in Canada. She graduated in 2021 from Sheridan College with a Bachelor in Animation. When not working on projects, she enjoys playing video games or cooking in her free time. We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet. https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra… https://on.cmccanada.org/ http://odinquartet.com/ Learn more about the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO): https://spo.ca/ #SPOGreatMusic #NewGenerationFilmComposersWorkshop #TheSchoolBell #DelaramMajdzadeh #RachelMcFarlane

BURR – Thomas Boyce (animation) Cassie Forzani (New Generation Film Composer) 

Film and Amination by Thomas Boyce; New 2022/2023 Music by Cassie Forzani.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Cassie Forzani, visit: https://spo.ca/cassie-forzani/. About the animator: Thomas Boyce is a Sheridan College Animation graduate who specialize in character animation. Mostly working with 2d rigs, but also has experience in a variety of other animation mediums. Currently working as a 2d animator at Pipeline Studios and has recently worked on the YTV show ‘Super Wish’. Portfolio Website: https://thomasboyce.wixsite.com/portf…. YouTube:    / dinorpg  .

We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet. https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra…https://on.cmccanada.org/http://odinquartet.com/

THE FAERY RING – Alison Tsui (animation) George Gagnidze (New Generation Film Composer)

Film by Alison Tsui; New 2022/2023 Music by George Gagnidze.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation.

To learn more about the composer, George Gagnidze, visit: https://spo.ca/george-gagnidz/. About the animator: Alison Tsui information to be posted in the near future. We appreciate the support of our partners at Sheridan College Animation School (Oakville), the Canadian Music Centre, and the Odin Quartet. https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra… https://on.cmccanada.org/ http://odinquartet.com/ Learn more about the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO): https://spo.ca/ #SPOGreatMusic #NewGenerationFilmComposersWorkshop #TheFaeryRing #AlisonTsui #GeorgeGagnidze