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14.12.2021 | Media, OrKidstra In The Community

OrKidstra featured on CityNews’ The Sam Laprade Show!

  Listen to OrKidstra Executive & Artistic Director Tina Fedeski in conversation with Sam Laprade on The Sam Laprade Show, CityNews FM101.1 and AM1310 on December 14, 2021. In this…

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01.10.2021 | Donor Impact, Legacy Giving, OrKidstra In The Community, Press Releases

Your Will Can Do More!

Starting this September, we’re delighted to tell you that OrKidstra has partnered with Will Power, a new national education movement made up of almost 500 charities, financial advisors, and legal…

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28.09.2021 | OrKidstra In The Community, OrKidstra Office, Program Announcement

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In recognition of the ongoing legacy of residential schools, on September 30, 2021, OrKidstra will join with many across Canada in observing the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…

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04.06.2021 | A Note from OrKidstra, OrKidstra In The Community

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back!

Every $1 donated* ONLINE is a chance for OrKidstra to WIN $20,000. But that’s not all! Your gift will be MATCHED by a long-time OrKidstra donor up to $25,000 when…

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03.06.2021 | Statements

A Statement from OrKidstra on El Sistema Venezuela

OrKidstra has recently become aware of news regarding allegations of sexual abuse in connection with the El Sistema program in Venezuela. The entire OrKidstra family is deeply troubled by the…

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25.03.2021 | OrKidstra In The Community, OrKidstra Office, Press Releases, Work with OrKidstra

NEWS: OrKidstra to create new possibilities for growth in 2021

Capacity building sets the stage for helping more kids reach for success through music FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, Ont. – March 25, 2021 – OrKidstra Co-Founder, CEO, and Artistic Director…

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15.03.2021 | A Note from OrKidstra, Donor Impact, OrKidstra In The Community

One year later, and the music plays on…

A message from Ms. Tina Thank you for your incredible love, support, and commitment during this challenging time. I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and…

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18.02.2021 | Board Members

A Vice-Chair Announcement

After devotedly serving on the OrKidstra Board of Directors for almost three years, Sharon Rusu has recently announced her resignation as Vice-Chair of the organization for professional and family reasons….

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05.02.2021 | OrKidstra In The Community, Press Releases, Teaching Artists

Kathryn Patricia Cobbler named a 2021 CBC Ottawa Trailblazer!

OrKidstra is thrilled to share that OrKidstra Teaching Artistry Facilitator Kathryn Patricia Cobbler has been named a 2021 CBC Ottawa Trailblazer! CBC’s Trailblazers are described as “people who are making…

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