James Wray Armstrong

Background

Armstrong, James Wray was born on August 2, 1950 in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of James Shire and Elizabeth Elsie Armstrong.

Education

Bachelor, U. Sask, 1971; Bachelor of Science in Law (honorary), Laurentian U., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 1975.

Career

Translator, Secretary State Governor Canada, Ottawa, 1975-1977; artist manager, David Haber Artists Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1977-1978; assistant orchestra manager, The Toronto Symphony, 1978-1981; music administrator, The Toronto Symphony, 1981-1983; assistant managing director, The Toronto Symphony, 1983-1987; managing director, The Toronto Symphony, since 1987. Director Glory of Mozart Festival, 1991. Member of advisory committee Station CFMNX-FM.

Director Toronto International Festival, 1983, International Choral Festival, 1989;past director Toronto Arts Awards. Producer Big Valley Jamboree, 1984.

Achievements

• James Wray Armstrong has been listed as a noteworthy Orchestra manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: karate, travel, opera, drawing, painting.

Connections

Father:

James Shire Armstrong

Mother:

Elizabeth Elsie Armstrong