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For Immediate Release December 1, 2003 Banff Centre appoints Edmonton Symphony's David Hoyt as artistic director of Music & Sound David Hoyt, artistic director and resident conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, will take over leadership of The Banff Centre's Music & Sound programs effective April 1, 2004. Hoyt has been appointed to the position of artistic director, Music & Sound. In making the announcement, Joanne Morrow, vice president Programming at The Banff Centre, cited Hoyt's outstanding musicianship, his longstanding dedication to music education, and his 30-year involvement with Banff Centre programs. "David Hoyt is a musical leader and mentor of the first order. He brings a deep love for music and a passionate commitment to young musicians and audience involvement to this position," says Morrow. Hoyt will follow in the footsteps of Isobel Moore Rolston, artistic director/executive producer of Music & Sound, and Tom Rolston, director of Summer Music Programs, who will retire in fall 2004. The Rolstons will continue in their roles until September, allowing a smooth transition to Hoyt's leadership. "I am thrilled to be asked to head the Banff Centre programs," says Hoyt. "The number and quality of the Canadian and international students I have had the good fortune to work with at the Centre speaks to its reputation around the world." David Hoyt has held the position of principal horn with the Edmonton Symphony since 1976, becoming assistant conductor in 1985, and artistic director and resident conductor in 2002. During his career, he has appeared with almost every orchestra in Canada including as guest conductor with the Vancouver Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony, Symphony Nova Scotia, Orchestra London, the Saskatoon Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. Hoyt is also artistic director of the Jasper Festival of Music and Wine and artistic founder of the Enbridge Symphony Under the Sky Festival. Hoyt holds an Honours Degree in Musicology from the University of Alberta. "We are confident David Hoyt will build upon the proud musical legacy of the Rolstons and their forty years of leadership here at the Centre," says Morrow. A gala celebration of Isobel and Tom Rolston's work at The Banff Centre will be one of the highlights of the 2004 Banff Summer Arts Festival. - 30 -
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