St. Andrews Arts Council

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ABOUT US
Through the St. Andrews Summer School for the Performing Arts, students are given the opportunity to take masterclasses and to perform in recitals and at other public venues. [Read More]

ALUMNI & FACULTY
From Wendy Nielsen and Measha Brueggergosman to Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey and Chih-Long Hu, many famous faces have taken part in our courses and events, either as instructors, students or performers. When you participate in St. Andrews Arts Council events and workshops -- you are in good company. [Read More]

Faculty

Hugh Akagi

Chief, St. Andrews (Qonasqamkuk) Passamaquoddy, Canadian Experience

Hugh is elected Chief of the Passamaquoddy First Nation in Canada, a People who have walked this territory for over 12,000 years. In summer 2011 he presented a paper at the UN in New York City concerning tribal recognition issues facing the Passamaquoddy Nation.

A graduate of Dalhousie University in Halifax with a science degree in both Math and Physics, Hugh retired from the St. Andrews Biological Station (the oldest fishery research center in Canada) after serving for 33 years as a research technician.

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COURSE & COMPETITION DEADLINES

April 4, 2012
Applications Due For:
Aria Competition
Opera Workshop
Vocal Techniques Workshop

April 18, 2012
Applications Due For:
International Pas de Deux

April 20, 2012
Applications Due For:
Piano Academy & Festival Int'l
2012 Piano Competition

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 1-23, 2012
New Brunswick Early Music Festival (NewBEMF)

July 1-13, 2012
St. Andrews International Piano Academy and Festival

July 13, 2012
26th Gala Festival Concert

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