Metalworks Institute Celebrates its
2008-2009 Graduates
 Metalworks Institute celebrated its class of 2008-2009 graduates, on Saturday, January 30. The red-carpeted, catered affair took place in the Auditorium of the Institute.
Over 200 people, including graduates and their guests, enjoyed d’oeuvres, cocktails and the music of Double A Jazz in the lobby, before the ceremony.
 Brian Allen, Master of Ceremonies and MWI Instructor, began the evening by welcoming all those in attendance and congratulating the graduates on their academic achievements. This was followed by introductions to MWI’s Academics Director Craig Titus and Senior Program Director Pier DiBiase who presented diplomas and honours diplomas, to students from our various programs.
This year a special honourary diploma was presented to Teresa and David Lippingwell, in memory of former student James Lippingwell.
Kenny Bridges from Moneen also performed for our graduates and their guests.
 Hailing from Brampton, Ontario, Moneen formed more than a decade ago, in 1999. In 2005 Moneen split an EP with Alexisonfire on Dine Alone Records where each band covered two of the other band’s songs, plus an original song. That same year Moneen filmed a documentary entitled The Start to This May Be the End to Another, where they documented the recording process of The Red Tree. The Red Tree was released in April 2006 and the documentary was released as part of The Moneen DVD: It All Started with a Red Stripe in May 2008. The DVD was also nominated for a Juno that year. Moneen released their fourth studio album The World I Want to Leave Behind in September 2009.
After the stellar performance by Bridges, MC Brian Allen introduced the keynote speaker, Alan Cross.
 Alan Cross is the Senior Program Director for Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions, the online arm of Corus Radio. He was Program Director of 102.1 the Edge/Toronto between 2004 and 2008, and was named PD of the Year at CMW in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Cross also researches, writes, produces and hosts the acclaimed weekly rock documentary program The Ongoing History of New Music. It began in 1993, and now includes over 600 one-hour episodes, “making it the longest-running music documentary in Canada and one of the longest in North America—if not the world.”
Following Alan’s remarks was the distribution of the Academic Achievement Awards. Full list available below.
 Gil Moore, Founder and President of MWI, concluded the ceremony by congratulating the class of graduates, and wishing them success in their future endeavours. He also announced this year’s MWI’s Founders Award: Jodi Shaw.
Once the official graduation ceremony concluded, graduates and their family and friends were invited to enjoy a buffet style dinner, with more music from Double A Jazz.
Thanks…
The evening wouldn’t have been possible without all the MW staff and MWI student volunteers- Thank You!
And finally, a big Thank You to all our Educational Partners for their continued support.
Congratulations to all the 2008-2009 MWI Graduates!
The list of award winners and presenters is as follows:
• Long & McQuade - Outstanding Achievement in Audio Post Production
Presenter: Chris Russell
Recipient: Dave Fitzpatrick
• S.A.C. will again provide a prize for "Most Promising Songwriter "
Presenter: Don Quarles - Executive Director S.A.C.
Recipient: Paul Brace
• Canadian Music Week Award - Outstanding Achievement in Event Management (PSA)
Presenter: Ron Rogers MWI Instructor
Recipient: Ryan Smids
 • Sanderson Entertainment Law Award - Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Law
Presenter: Paul Sanderson Entertainment Attorney & MWI Instructor
Recipient: Jennifer Essiembre
• Colin McDowell – McDSP - Outstanding Achievement in Music Production
Presenter: Pier Di Biase – Senior Program Director, MWI
Recipient: Michael Aubin
• Live Nation - Outstanding Achievement in Show Production & Event Management Program
Presenter: Alex Andronache MWI Instructor & Education Counsellor
Recipient: Jordan Delwo
• Jake Gold - Outstanding Achievement in Artist Management
Presenter: Alex Andronache MWI Instructor & Education Counsellor
Recipient: Jennifer Essiembre
• Universal Music Canada - Outstanding Achievement in Styles & Genres
Presenter: Audrey Kirkwood MWI Registrar
Recipient: Scott Green
• Maple Music - Outstanding Achievement in Practical Business Technologies
Presenter: Audrey Kirkwood MWI Registrar
Recipient: Diana Gaspar
• Andy Curran- SRO Anthem - Outstanding Achievement in Event Management (SPM)
Presenter: Andy Curran SRO / Anthem
Recipient: Tyler Nakeff
 • Bedlam Management-Dina Alone Records - Outstanding Achievement in Event Management (EBM)
Presenter: Kenny Bridges - Moneen
Recipient: Jennifer Essiembre
• David Bottrill - Outstanding Achievement in the Audio Production & Engineering Final Projects
Recipient: Arian Yaghmaie
• Roland - Outstanding Achievement in the Music Theory
Presenter: Pier Di Biase – Senior Program Director, MWI
Recipient: Brian Gogarty
• Q107 – Outstanding Achievement in Acoustics
Recipient: Andrew Kim
• Music Marketing - Outstanding Achievement in Electricity & Electronics
Presenter: Andrew Josephs Music Marketing
Recipient: Laura Titchner
• Sony - Outstanding Achievement in final Dissertation
Presenter: Ron Rogers MWI Instructor
Recipient: Diana Esmeralda Guevara
• M-Audio- Outstanding Achievement in Midi & Synthesis (APE/PSA)
Presenter: Helen Georgopoulos Digidesign Merchandising Product Specialist
Recipient: Mathew Klucznyk
• Music Books Plus– Outstanding Achievement in Record Companies
Presenter: Maureen Jack Consumer Services Director Music Books Plus
Recipient: Paul Bagnell
 • Canadian Musician Award – Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Marketing
Presenter: Jim Norris President Norris Whitney Communications
Recipient: Scott Green
• Professional Sound Award – Outstanding Achievement in Live Sound in Audio Production & Engineering
Presenter: Jim Norris President Norris Whitney Communications
Recipient: Dave Fitzpatrick
• Last Gang Records - Outstanding Achievement in the Entertainment Business Management Program
Presenter: Alex Andronache MWI Instructor & Education Counsellor
Recipient: Paul Bagnell
• Digidesign Pro School Award - Outstanding Achievement in Show Production Systems (SPM)
Presenter: Joel Kazmi – Producer / Engineer & MWI Instructor
Recipient: Jordan Delwo
• Digidesign Award- Outstanding Achievement in the PSA Program
Presenter: Joel Kazmi – Producer / Engineer & MWI Instructor
Recipient: Laura Titchner
 • Digidesign Pro School Award - Outstanding Achievement in the PSL Program
Presenter: Joel Kazmi – Producer / Engineer & MWI Instructor
Recipient: Richard Harding
• Digidesign Pro School Award- Outstanding Achievement in Digital Audio (APE)
Presenter: Craig Titus MWI Academics Director
Recipient: Steve Loewen
• Sennheiser / Neumann Award - Outstanding Achievement in the Audio Production & Engineering Program
Presenter: Ray Auld Sennheiser Canada
Recipient: Dave Fitzpatrick
• Sennheiser Award - Outstanding Achievement in a 2 year program
Presenter: Ray Auld Sennheiser Canada
Recipient: Laura Titchner
• Sennheiser Award - Outstanding Achievement in Recording Engineering
Presenter: Ray Auld Sennheiser Canada
Recipient: Arthur Prezio
 • B&J - Tom Cochrane Takamine Guitar award. Awarded to the student that had best represented the ideals and goals of Metalworks Institute at the highest level while demonstrating an outstanding work ethic, high academic standard and outstanding promise as a musician.
Presenter: Wally Bieniawski
Recipient: Steven Loewen
• Mississauga Arts Council / LAC – Suhara Amith / Instructor of the Year Award
Presenter: Pier Di Biase– Senior Program Director, MWI
Recipient: Richard Stone
• Metalworks Institute Faculty Award – Awarded to the Student with the highest overall average.
Presenter: Craig Titus, Academics Director of Metalworks Institute
Recipient: Laura Titchner
• Metalworks Institute Founders Award presented to the student who has made outstanding contributions to the quality of student life and demonstrated balanced life values while maintaining high academic standards
Presenter: Gil Moore President and CEO of Metalworks Institute, Metalworks Studios and Metalworks Production Group / Drummer & Vocalist of Triumph
Recipient: Jodi Shaw
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