Alexina Louie Life and Musical Career Flashcards
1
Q
Where did Louie do her early college teaching in 1970?
A
California
2
Q
Where did Louie go to in 1980?
A
returned to Canada, settled in Toronto
3
Q
Which ensemble did Louie became the founding director of in 1983?
A
<b>Esprit Orchestra</b>
devout to Canadian composers and premieres new works
4
Q
Where did Louie teach theory and composition?
A
RCM
York University
University of Western Ontario
5
Q
What awards did Louie win?
A
two Junos
honorary doctorate from University of Calgary
SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
the Order of Canada
6
Q
Who did Louie marry?
A
composer and conductor
they have two daughters
