Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: November 22, 2013

William Aide has made his mark on the Canadian cultural scene as a brilliant and versatile pianist. He has performed in solo and concert capacities, and as a collaborator with instrumentalists, singers and chamber ensembles, both at home and abroad. Former head of the Keyboard Division at the University of Toronto, he is committed to the development of music in Canada and has premiered more than 30 works by Canadian composers. In addition to being a sought-after adjudicator, he has published three books of poetry and contributed to music criticism.