There will be a celebration of the life for the remarkably gifted and productive composer/writer/educator/administrator/provocateur John Beckwith (1927-2022).
The former Dean of the Faculty of Music (1970-77), John Beckwith was a distinctly original and vital voice in all aspects of music in Canada, contributing over 160 compositions and a large number of books and articles over the course of his 75-year career.
Friends, colleagues and family will pay tribute in music and words, including performances by: Soundstreams' Choir 21, the New Music Concerts Ensemble, Opus 8, members of the Faculty of Music Opera Department, and soprano Monica Whicher.
The concert will take place at Walter Hall at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:30PM with a reception to follow in the lobby.
Reserve your free tickets here: Tickets
For those unable to attend, there will be a live stream available (link below).
Accessibility at Walter Hall:
Wheelchair access: There is a door at the back of house that is accessible, leading to an accessible seating area in the theatre.
Washrooms: The accessible washroom in the building is on the main level, which is beside the men’s washroom, not on the same level as Walter Hall. However, there is an elevator that goes from the lower lobby to the main level where the accessible washroom is.
Parking: There is no accessible parking at this U of T building. There is a small lot for reserved parking, with no accessible spots. Here is a helpful link to find parking nearby: Parking Map
