SMUS in the News: JUNO-nominated composer brings Indigenous musical focus to Saanich school

January 29, 2026

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Indigenous Scholar Andrew Balfour with band students at St. Michaels University School

January 28, 2026
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St. Michaels University School was recently featured by CHEK News for its work with Juno-nominated composer Andrew Balfour, highlighting how music and Indigenous perspectives are being explored with students at SMUS.

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JUNO-nominated composer brings Indigenous musical focus to Saanich school

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