MacMillan, Sir Ernest National Historic Person
Toronto, Ontario
Sir Ernest MacMillan
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Address :
Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1984-06-13
Life Date:
1893 to 1973
Other Name(s):
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MacMillan, Sir Ernest
(Designation Name)
Importance:
Internationally known conductor, musician, composer
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: 15 Shuter Street, Toronto, Ontario
Knighted in 1935 for services to music in Canada, Ernest MacMillan was a familiar figure to adults and school children alike. A composer and organist, he was for many years conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, principal of the Toronto Conservatory of Music and dean of the Faculty of Music of the University of Toronto. MacMillan worked tirelessly to promote music and musicians at all levels. He supported new national music organizations, published widely, conducted local orchestras and choirs and adjudicated at music festivals in cities and towns across the country.