The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is a non-profit organization responsible for promoting Canadian music and artists. It administers the
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall o ...
s, the
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was established in 1978 by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) to honour Canadian musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The award presentation is held each year as part of the ...
and the MusiCounts music education charity. CARAS's mandate is to promote and celebrate Canadian music and artists.
Since 2015,
Mark Cohon
Mark Steven Cohon, (born March 16, 1966) is the chairman of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). He was also the 12th commissioner of the Canadian Football League. The son of McDonald's Canada founder George Cohon, he was ...
has served as its chairman.
Juno Awards
The Juno Awards is Canada's premiere music awards show, which encompass a week-long celebration of Canadian music, culminating in The Juno Awards Broadcast where Canadian artists are recognized for excellence of achievement in recorded music.
MusiCounts
MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity associated with CARAS, is dedicated to ensuring that young Canadians regardless of socio-economic circumstances and cultural background have the opportunity to experience the joy of music, explore their talent, build self-esteem, and above all dream big.
Since its establishment in 1997, MusiCounts will have:
* Awarded nearly 5 million dollars to help keep music alive.
* Impacted 262 Post-Secondary graduates and an estimated 400,000 students, their schools and communities.
* In 2011–2012, MusiCounts honoured its 7th extraordinary music teacher through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
CARAS has been inducting into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (CMHF) since 1978 and has inducted 57 artists and industry professionals since that time.
See also
*
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall o ...
*
Music of Canada
The music of Canada reflects the diverse influences that have shaped the country. Indigenous Peoples, the Irish, British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has also subsequently been ...
*
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
References
Further reading
* ''Showcase: a Directory of Canadian Recording Artists''. Toronto, Ont.: CARAS. ''N.B''.: Inaugural ed. published in June 1980. Without ISBN or ISSN
External links
*
Music organizations based in Canada
Juno Awards
{{Canada-media-company-stub