November 19, 2015

Publication title: jeunesmusiciensdumonde.org, vol. -, Iss. -, pg. –
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Sarah McLachlan visit Young Musicians Of The World!

Thanks to a $ 50,000 Sun Life Financial donation, Young Musicians of the world can deploy its program Young musicians on stage! , Giving his pupils at risk backgrounds the opportunity to experience a scenic experience, mobilize their potential and develop their self-esteem. Sun Life Financial has made the announcement on November 19, accompanied by Canadian artist of international renown, Sarah McLachlan.

“This partnership with Sun Life Financial will offer our students the unique opportunity to perform on stage, through our network of four schools in Quebec. Financial support allows these young people to have a musical platform that actually promotes their desire for success. These students are our future and it is through the support of generous donors such as Sun Life Financial, a friend of the arts and youth, that music can change destinies, “said Pierre Girard, CEO of Young Musicians of the world.

“Sun Life Financial, as part of its program Proud to promote access to the arts, like getting involved in promising projects, and Young musicians on stage is. The program will reach 650 young people already receiving social and cultural activities of Young Musicians of the world in its schools in four regions, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Kitcisakik in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in Montreal. Thus they experience their first stage experience, which will help develop their abilities and grow their aspirations, “said Diane Lafontaine, Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Sun Life Financial.

“We are also very pleased that Sarah McLachlan has joined us to announce this new partnership with Young Musicians of the world. McLachlan is not only a talented artist but also a patron who believes that music can change the course of a lifetime. This is why it has established the Sarah McLachlan School of Music in Western countries, including Sun Life Financial is also a partner. And it is because Young Musicians of the world also shares this vision it has agreed to join us today. We thank you “concluded Diane Lafontaine.