Mr. Craig brings with him wide and diversified experience in the field of music. He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree from Queen's University and his Master of Science in Music Education in Performance from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York. He is currently a Professor and Director of a number of musical groups at Queen's University, and holds a teaching position with the Crane School of Music in New York, as well as being the Music Director for the Kingston Youth Orchestra. 

Mr. Craig has performed widely in the United States and Canada as soloist and recitalist. He currently holds the chair of Principal Clarinetist for the Kingston Symphony Orchestra and also acts as a band and instrument adjudicator at various music festivals. In addition, his time is devoted to solo performances with the Kingston Symphony and many chamber groups. 

With Mr. Craig's patient ability to work with the variety of ages and talents found in a community orchestra, we continue to grow musically.

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Past Music Directors

The orchestra has continued to grow under the guidance of a series of conductors, including Canadian Conductor Kerry Stratton, Canadian Composer Clifford Crawley and since 1990 under the direction of Gordon Craig.

Stephen Choma Kerry Stratton Bruce McGregor Clifford Crawley James Coles Dezso Vaghy Gordon Craig

1960 - 1976 1976 - 1977 1977 - 1982 1982 - 1984 1984 - 1988  1988 - 1990 1990 -  present

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Past Guest Conductors

Glen Fast   

Concerto in A major for Clarinet and Orchestra
Sunday, October 18, 2009 – Celebrating the Maestro’s 20^th Season

Rudolf Heijdens

Hastings and Prince Edward Children’s Chorus – Youth Chorale and Senior Training Choir
Sunday, December 6, 2009 – Christmas Classics

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