Six SOCAN members were among 135 appointments to the Order of Canada on Dec. 29, 2021, for their achievements as Canadian musicians and composers.
Appointed as companions of the Order of Canada were:
- Liona Boyd, for her significant and sustained contributions to Canada’s musical landscape as “The First Lady of Guitar.”
- Ian Tamblyn, for his enduring contributions as a folk music icon, adventurer, and cultural ambassador for Canada.
Appointed as members were:
- John Estacio, for his expertise as a composer and for his contributions to Canadian opera.
- Yves Lambert, for his role in the revival, modernization and promotion of traditional French-Canadian music.
- Andrew Paul MacDonald, for his contributions to contemporary Canadian classical, jazz, and electronic music, as an educator, composer and performer.
- Reg Schwager, for his indelible contributions to the Canadian jazz scene as a leading guitarist and composer.
Though not a SOCAN member, Jackie Richardson was appointed as an honourary member of the Order of Canada, for her contributions as a Canadian jazz legend, and as a leader and mentor to young performers in her community.
Duff Roman, also not a SOCAN member, was appointed as a member of the Order, for his contributions to the Canadian music industry as a broadcaster and executive, and for his steadfast promotion of Canadian talent.
All of the above will be inducted into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, to be scheduled once public health measures allow.
SOCAN congratulate all of these appointees on this great achievement!