加拿大中樂團 Chinese Music Orchestra of Canada
加拿大中樂團,是由幾位活躍於香港及美加中樂界之朋友,譚耀宗、劉振詞等於1991年中在多倫多創立的一個非牟利團體。宗旨是普及和發揚中國音樂,使中國音樂融和於多元文化社會中。成立之初,團員大約只有十多人,及後經常參與各類型之演出及音樂活動,人數增至約三四十人。團員包括音樂及其他專業領域的各界人士,他們大多來自香港,也有來自中國及新加坡等地。樂團歡迎對中國音樂有興趣的各方中外朋友參加,共同發揚中國音樂及多元文化。
Chinese Music Orchestra of Canada was founded in mid 1991 by TAM Yiu-chung, Bruce LAU and some friends, who have been very active in Chinese music field in Hong Kong and North America. The Orchestra is a non-profit organization. The objectives of the orchestra are to introduce and develop Chinese music and to harmonize Chinese music as a part of the multicultural society in Canada. There was around 20 members at the early stage. Thereafter, the Orchestra participated in frequent performances and other music activities and the number of members has been increased to approximately forty. Members came from all sources including music and other professionals. Most of the members came from Hong Kong and there are also some from China and Singapore. Those who are interested in Chinese music are welcome to join us.