Dylan was able to sit down with Ron Murphy and Mike Morrissey, founder and past directors of the Atlantic Festivals of Music, the largest band, orchestra and choir festival in Atlantic Canada. They spoke about their musical beginnings, 32 years of running the festival, favourite memories, philosophy of festivals and competitions, gifting the festival to the Nova Scotia Band Association, the future of the festival and so much more!
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber
Episode Links
Atlantic Festivals of Music
https://www.atlanticfestivals.com/
Nova Scotia Band Association
https://novascotiabandassociation.com/
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