Dr. Rea Beaumont is a faculty member at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. In 2025 she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her achievements in music, art, and culture. She also received the SOCAN Foundation/MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music, with her research presented in North America, South America, and Europe. A composer-pianist and author, Beaumont has written commissioned works for major organizations and premiered more than 100 compositions. Her recordings have been broadcast internationally and described as “beautiful” (MPR). She trained at the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, Juilliard, Eastman, Banff Centre, and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Read more…