KITCHENER, Ontario, May 31, 2007 - On behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament (Kitchener-Conestoga), today announced funding of $20,000 for NUMUS to support the NUMUS Concert Series that will take place at four venues in Kitchener-Waterloo from April 2007 to March 2008.
"NUMUS does a wonderful job of promoting the work of new composers and performers and providing audiences with concerts that are innovative and stimulating. This year's concert series includes artists from Nunavut, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, Spain and the United States. In connecting people in the Kitchener-Waterloo region with emerging Canadian and international artists, this organization makes an important cultural contribution to the region, and to the country as a whole," said Minister Oda. "Canada's New Government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to top-quality artistic presentations, and we are pleased to provide this support to NUMUS."
"This funding is an excellent example of our Government's commitment to the arts and to youth outreach," said Mr. Albrecht. "NUMUS helps develop emerging artists and provides youth with a meaningful way to spend their time."
"NUMUS is thrilled to receive this funding from the Arts Presentation Canada program at Canadian Heritage," said Jennifer O'Connor, NUMUS General Manager. "The support of Canadian Heritage allows us to continue to present the best in innovative and experimental music to Waterloo Region and gives us opportunities to reach out to new audiences and youth with our work."
NUMUS works to advance the public's knowledge of new music by providing performances of recently composed music with an emphasis on Canadian composers and musicians.
Canada's New Government has provided this funding through the Arts Presentation Canada program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program seeks to give Canadians more access to direct experiences of the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences.
Information: Véronique Bruneau
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and
Status of Women
819 997-7788
Jeff Chatterton
Legislative Assistant to the Member of Parliament for
Kitchener-Conestoga
613 992-4633
Jaime Burke
A/Communications Manager
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416 973-2050
