Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: October 24, 2003

Robert Turner is one of Canada's most distinguished and gifted composers. Greatly respected for his ability to draw on various traditions and styles, he has created new, highly distinctive music. His compositions have been widely commissioned, resulting in works such as Opening Night, The Brideship and Symphony for Strings. Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba , he has inspired many young, promising composers. His creativity and innovation have enriched the contemporary Canadian music scene.