Esprit Orchestra 2007-2008 MEMBER PROFILES Esprit is the only Canadian orchestra devoted exclusively to contemporary classical music, featuring new and established composers from Canada and abroad. Founded in 1983 by music director/conductor Alex Pauk, Esprit Orchestra plays an important role in developing Canadian musical culture.   Creative Sparks outreach concerts, the Toward a Living Art Education Programme, and national and international touring are important aspects of Esprit’s activity. Esprit has been the recipient of three Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards, the Jean A. Chalmers, National Music Award, the Vida Peene Award and the SOCAN Award for Imaginative Orchestral Programming.    Esprit’s 2008 New Wave Composers Festival takes place May 4th–11th with concerts primarily featuring works of young composers   Alex Pauk, music director/conductor Jennifer Macerollo, operations manager 416-815-7887 info@espritorchestra.com  www.espritorchestra.com