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
❤️ Cape Breton Music Community — Let’s Rally for Steve MacIntyre ❤️
The Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative (CBMIC) is sending love and strength to our friend and colleague Steve MacIntyre, who is currently recovering after recently suffering a heart attack.
Steve has given so much to our music community — as a Cape Breton artist, co-producer of Robyn’s Nest events, and Artistic Director of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. His passion for live music, artists, and community building has touched countless lives across the island and beyond.
Now it’s our turn to show up for him.
🎶 Fundraising Event for Steve MacIntyre 📅 Tuesday, March 10th ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Daniel’s Alehouse & Eatery
An incredible lineup of artists is coming together in support:
Brandon Bates | Jacob Noonan | Colin Gillis | Jordan Musycsyn | Brian Cathcart | RG Schaller | Elyse Aeryn | Robbie Simms | Garrett Taylor | Russ Matthews | Hearts of Kin | Steve Luxton
This is what our Cape Breton music community does best — we rally, we lift each other up, and we stand together.
If you’re able, please attend, donate, share this post, or contribute in any way you can. Every gesture of support matters.
EMT Donations to: stevendmacintyre@gmail.com
Let’s pack the room and show Steve the strength of the community he has helped build.
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