Scott Macmillan’s passion for creating music propels him forward seeking opportunities in all aspects of music.
Two world premieres in 2019, ‘12 & Change’ Scott’s concerto for Electric Guitar with Symphony Nova Scotia and ‘Woodland Revival’ an experiential composition derived & performed by Mi'kmaw drummers, Persian, Celtic & Classical musicians.
Music has taken Macmillan with librettist Jennyfer Brickenden places nationally and internationally including Carnegie Hall performing their much loved “Celtic Mass for the Sea”,.
Awards, appointments, commissions, critical reviews reflect Macmillan’s contributions to the music of Nova Scotia and beyond. An integral contributor to the success of the late Rita MacNeil, Scott played pivotal role in the rise of the Rankin Family Band, the Nova Scotia Mass Choir and led Symphony Nova Scotia’s Maritime Pops for 10 years in the 1990’s.
In 2008 Scott began mentoring a new generation of guitarists at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Sunday evening fun! Great cause, great entertianment. Come out and support Christmas Daddies Cape Breton.🎄 Christmas Daddies Concert Night
Come spend an evening with us at Daniels Alehouse and Eatery on Nov 30, 5–9pm, as we celebrate the season with live music and community support. Admission is by donation.
🎶 Performers include Ed Woodsworth & Steve Luxton, Andrew Doyle, Coastline, and Alter Ego with Jim & Shawn MacDonald.
🎁 There will be dance prizes and a door prize featuring a free oil change, snow tire install, gold detail package, or wheel alignment from our friends at Breton Toyota, MacDonald Kia, and MacDonald Nissan.
❤️ Enjoy some great music and help support Christmas Daddies, every bit makes a difference. ... See MoreSee Less
We are sad to hear the passing of Dan Macdonald, and send our condolences to his Family and close friends. Dan will also be missed and remebered as an incredible and passionate friend of the Cape Breton music scene.Some sad news in the Cape Breton music scene. Dan MacDonald has passed away. ... See MoreSee Less
Some exciting Job Postings from ECMA.Three fantastic opportunities to join the ECMA team for our 2026 flagship event! These contract roles will help deliver the 2026 East Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference in Sydney, Cape Breton, taking place May 20–24, 2026.
Roles are remote for the planning period, with on-site work required in Sydney, Cape Breton from May 18–24, 2026.
Trois occasions formidables de vous joindre à l’équipe de l’ECMA pour notre événement phare de 2026! Ces postes contractuels contribueront à la réalisation des Prix de la musique de la côte Est, du festival et de la conférence 2026 à Sydney, Cap-Breton, qui auront lieu du 20 au 24 mai 2026.
Les postes sont en télétravail pendant la période de planification, avec une présence requise sur place à Sydney, Cap-Breton, du 18 au 24 mai 2026.