FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2019 “ROAD TRIP! A PAN-CANADIAN TOUR” COMING TO ATLANTIC CANADA HALIFAX, NS – meagan&amy, a vibrant Canadian duo formed by violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz, share an intense passion for innovative programming and fearless music-making. Praised for their energy, sensitivity, and musical maturity, meagan&amy are about to embark…

  August 7, 2019   2020-21 DEBUT ATLANTIC ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!   HALIFAX, NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce another impressive line-up of artists for the 2020-21 Season! Partnering with presenters throughout Atlantic Canada, these extraordinary artists will tour communities throughout the region. Bridge & Wolak, Accordion and Clarinet (September 11-27, 2020) An internationally…

Get to know Merkelo & Salov! Serhiy Salov from Merkelo & Salov talks about how he decided to become a classical musician and hearing Mozart for the first time at the circus. Serhiy Salov from Merkelo & Salov continues his discussion on how he decided to become a classical musician and his love for the…

Get to know the Proteus Quartet! An anniversary shout-out from Tommy Davis! Holly DeCaigny explains the greatest difference between their recent tour across the prairies, and their upcoming tour with Debut Atlantic. Holly DeCaigny shares her favourite fact about the saxophone. Mark Michalak tells us how studying in French Conservatories impacted the Quartet. Mark shares…

Get to know Daniel! Meet Daniel Wnukowski! Daniel gives a sneak peek at his Debut Atlantic program How have your Polish roots influenced your musical career? Do you ever have days without music? What is one piece you would take with you to a desert island?   Performances Daniel playing “Sheep May Safely Graze” Daniel…

Get to know Bev & Marc! Two minutes with Beverley Johnston – Bev talks about her upcoming Tour with Debut Atlantic, the marimba, some advice for young musicians, and her first tour with Debut!   Performances Bev playing Buczynski in a trio Bev playing “Everybody Talk About Freedom” by Julie Spencer Marc playing with Julien…

May 16, 2019 Debut Atlantic is thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Upson Perez as Program Officer. Having worked in the area of Arts Administration since 2007, Elizabeth has helped develop and implement numerous programs throughout the United States. Most recently, she was the ArtsPath Coordinator for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition where her…

March 20th, 2019   NEWFOUNDLAND SOPRANO ANNA MERCER WINS DEBUT ATLANTIC’S AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE   Halifax NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Award for Musical Excellence is 17 year old soprano, Anna Mercer from Coleys Point NL.  In addition to the cash prize of $1000, Anna…

 Position: Program Officer   Debut Atlantic seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the organization as Program Officer at our office in Halifax. This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week).   Working closely with the Executive Director in a broad range of marketing, administrative, and tour related duties, the Program Officer works to fulfill Debut’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FROM CARNEGIE HALL TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S STAGES – ROLSTON STRING QUARTET TO DAZZLE WITH PRIZE WORTHY PERFORMANCES!   Wednesday, January 23th, 2019 HALIFAX, NS – On January 26th and 27th, the exquisite sounds of Rolston String Quartet will enthrall Nova Scotian audiences as they start the first of a three-part tour…