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

Hommage à Manuel de Falla – Béla Kovács – Kaye Royer 

Béla Kovács, composer; Kaye Royer, clarinet

Béla Kovács (born May 1, 1937 in Tatabánya, Hungary) is a Hungarian clarinetist. He graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary. He was principal clarinetist with the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra since 1956, until he retired in 1981. Kovács has been a Professor of Clarinet at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and at the University of Music and Dramatic Arts in Graz, Austria. He has also composed a set of concert etudes for clarinet called “Hommages” that are written in the style of a number of different composers and are studied and/or performed widely today. To learn more about Kaye Royer, visit: https://kayeroyer.com

Gaeller – Cheryl Lee – Lauren Greenberg

Cheryl Lee, animator and filmmaker; Lauren Greenberg, new 2021 music score. An alien fishboy is teased in school, but finds solace in a rain storm. This engaging animated short film was created by a 4th Year animation student of Sheridan College Animation Program. If you are interested in becoming a great animator, visit https://www.sheridancollege.ca/progra….

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Lauren Greenberg is currently a Bachelor of Music in Composition Degree candidate at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. From piano lessons at age 5, Lauren studied musical composition in 2014, and studied with eminent composer Kevin Lau before attending the Boston Conservatory at Berklee where she studyies with Marti Epstein. Lauren has composed a variety of musical pieces across classical and modern genres. Her works have been performed in Toronto, Ottawa, and Boston. She has studied flute and vocals, was a member of various bands and choirs, and has been an accompanist for musicals, vocal performances, and assemblies. Lauren has been a cast member in musical theatre productions. In 2019, she was the recipient of the Lisa-Ann Lauren Posluns Memorial Endowment Fund Music Award, for exemplary contribution to her high school’s music program during her four years of study. Lauren also performs weekly piano concerts for the elderly at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. She has a passion for writing music, playing piano, and sharing the beauty of music with others. Learn more about Lauren Greenberg: https://www.laurengreenbergmusic.com