Ever curious and passionate, Violet Archer was driven by her boundless love for music and all its elements. Being one of the few women in her field at the time, she pushed through glass ceilings and earned respect from her peers, which didn't always come easily. She proved her worth and generously gave back to the music community by guiding many students, encouraging every musician she met and taking interest in the future of classical composition in Canada.

 

Click here to discover some of her most interesting quotes shared in various essays, interviews and articles throughout her life.

 

If you want to listen to her music, we've gathered links to a few resources here.

 

A timeline focusing on some of the highlights of her life can be found through this link.

 

There is a lot of information available online regarding Violet Archer's life and work. We've gathered the most interesting resources here.

 

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