Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Preserving The Sounds of Canada: Digitizing the National Youth Orchestra of Canada's Audio Archives
Agreement Number:
2425-0036
Agreement Value:
$10,320.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) aims to restore and digitize its audio archival collection of 47 audio reels and 1 record from the 1970s and 80s. These recordings comprise chamber and orchestral concerts featuring prominent musicians worldwide who gained their experience through the NYO Canada orchestral training program.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
The project's main target is to successfully restore and publish all the audio tapes in the collection by March 2025. Each audio track will be evaluated individually based on the quality of the restoration. The indicators for a successful restoration will be a high level of audio quality, consisting of low levels of distortion and noise, and a clear and coherent orchestra sound.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6K 3J1
Reference Number:
129-2024-2025-Q1-00007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
10776 4557 RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.