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Anthony Michelli
Applied Music Diploma Program 1990
"Special thanks to the faculty and staff of the Applied Music department for the inspiration and knowledge. Mohawk College has played a key part in my development as a musician."
- 2004 Mohawk College Alumni of Distinction Award
- 2004 Ontario Premier's Award nominee
- 2003 Grand Prix de Jazz General Motors-Festival
- International de Jazz de Montreal Award
- 1995 Jazz Report Award (National Post-Secondary School Musician of the Year)
Mr. Michelli has a very active international recording and performance career supporting and collaborating with a vast number of distinguished composers and performers.
Mandy Lagan
Applied Music Diploma Program 1984
Bachelor of Arts (Music)
 "The Music Department at Mohawk College offered me a treasure trove of experiences. I met all sorts of people who I could truly connect withÑother musicians and music enthusiasts, many of whom are still very much a part of my life, either professionally, personally or matrimonially! I discovered jazz while studying classical piano at Mohawk. I was encouraged to explore my desire to sing, even though there were no vocal courses in the program at that time. The faculty gave me the confidence I needed to pursue my musical ambitions and have been extremely supportive in endeavours as a jazz artist/singer. My three years at Mohawk College were the best three years of my life (so far)."
Ms. Lagan has released two CDs containing standard jazz material and her own writing. Currently involved in a writing project with world renowned musicians, she has been performing in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario for over ten years and will be touring across Canada in the coming years.
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