Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For his contributions to the advancement of choral music in Canada as a conductor and educator.

Gerald Fagan is an inspiration to choral musicians across Canada. Founding conductor of Toronto’s Mendelssohn Youth Choir and long-time conductor of the Gerald Fagan Singers, Chorus London and the Concert Players, he instilled a love of music in young people. At home and abroad, his choirs have earned acclaim and introduced audiences to the works of Canadian composers. Sought after as a guest conductor, adjudicator and clinician, he has been instrumental in the development of young artists, many of whom have become professional musicians