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Adjunct Professor Rea Beaumont  (supplied image)

Rea Beaumont recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Rea Beaumont, a world-renowned composer and pianist who is an adjunct professor in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal awarded by the Governor General of Canada.

The medal, which was created to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to Canada. 

Beaumont was recognized for her contributions to Canadian music, arts and culture as well as her dedicated efforts to build a diverse and inclusive music scene. A celebrated pianist, her music has highlighted critical global social issues including climate change, environmental destruction and society's emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic.

An influential scholar, Beaumont has published a book on Canadian composer Barbara Pentland in addition to numerous articles and lectures, and holds a doctor of musical arts from the University of British Columbia.

She accepted the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Robert Oliphant, member of parliament, on behalf of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon

Beaumont was previously awarded the SOCAN Foundation / MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music in 2021.

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