Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes and celebrates outstanding Canadians in the fields of music, television, sports, the literary, visual and performing arts, science and innovation. Since 1988 143 internationally celebrated Canadians have been honoured. This year jazz great Oscar Peterson is among the inductees.
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Oscar Peterson
Canada’s Walk of Fame
on September 27th, 2013
Canada Walk Of Fame
on September 22nd, 2013
By michelle-lee Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes and celebrates outstanding Canadians in the fields of music, television, sports, the literary, visual and performing arts, science and innovation. Since 1988 143 internationally celebrated Canadians have been honoured. This year jazz great Oscar Peterson is among the inductees. Oscar Peterson: In A Nutshell: Born: August 15, 1925
Acclaimed Musician Composer is Oscar Peterson Chair in Jazz Performances
on April 13th, 2010
The Oscar Peterson Chair is a full time tenure-track position funded by a $4 million provincial endowment plus $1 million to establish scholarships for talented musicians from underprivileged backgrounds. It will provide one first year music student $40,000 over four years and up to four $10,000 scholarships to undergraduate music students.
