Get to know Bev & Marc! Two minutes with Beverley Johnston – Bev talks about her upcoming Tour with Debut Atlantic, the marimba, some advice for young musicians, and her first tour with Debut!   Performances Bev playing Buczynski in a trio Bev playing “Everybody Talk About Freedom” by Julie Spencer Marc playing with Julien…

May 16, 2019 Debut Atlantic is thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Upson Perez as Program Officer. Having worked in the area of Arts Administration since 2007, Elizabeth has helped develop and implement numerous programs throughout the United States. Most recently, she was the ArtsPath Coordinator for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition where her…

March 20th, 2019   NEWFOUNDLAND SOPRANO ANNA MERCER WINS DEBUT ATLANTIC’S AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE   Halifax NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Award for Musical Excellence is 17 year old soprano, Anna Mercer from Coleys Point NL.  In addition to the cash prize of $1000, Anna…

 Position: Program Officer   Debut Atlantic seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the organization as Program Officer at our office in Halifax. This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week).   Working closely with the Executive Director in a broad range of marketing, administrative, and tour related duties, the Program Officer works to fulfill Debut’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FROM CARNEGIE HALL TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S STAGES – ROLSTON STRING QUARTET TO DAZZLE WITH PRIZE WORTHY PERFORMANCES!   Wednesday, January 23th, 2019 HALIFAX, NS – On January 26th and 27th, the exquisite sounds of Rolston String Quartet will enthrall Nova Scotian audiences as they start the first of a three-part tour…

ROAD TRIP! A PAN-CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP VIOLINIST AMY HILLIS AND PIANIST MEAGAN MILATZ SELECTED TO TOUR IN 2019-2020 Montréal, June 5, 2018 – Violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz – also known as meagan&amy – have been selected for a pan-Canadian tour offered by Debut Atlantic, Jeunesses Musicales Canada and Prairie Debut in 2019-2020. The three classical…

Friday, September 8, 2017 New Voices, New Music and New Experiences Heading to Atlantic Canada!  HALIFAX, NS – From September 15 – 30th, 2017, The luscious, bewitching voices of soprano Martha Guth and baritone Tyler Duncan with pianist Erika Switzer will captivate audiences across all four Atlantic Provinces as they embark on a 15 day…

March 23, 2017 A Second Rush of Classical Guitar Coming to Nova Scotia! HALIFAX, NS – One of Canada’s preeminent classical guitarists, Emma Rush is set to return to Nova Scotia for the second leg of her Debut Atlantic tour from April 1 – April 8, 2017. With such a powerful stage presence, it is…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2017 Architek Percussion to Hit the East Coast with a Bang! HALIFAX, NS – A dynamic force in Canada’s vibrant new music community Architek Percussion is equally comfortable in performing classic repertoire and exploring new terrain through commissions and premieres. Touring with Debut Atlantic from March 10-24, 2017, this high-powered…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18th, 2017 An Outstanding Piano Duo to Tickle the East Coast Ivories! HALIFAX, NS – Duo Fortin-Poirier has been heralded as one of the most promising piano duos of its generation and is heading east to tour with Debut Atlantic from February 4th to February 19th, 2017. Featuring Amélie Fortin and…