Alexis Silver -

She has served as Vice-President of the Manitoba Band Association and has guest-conducted for ensembles like the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

The piece reflects the students' view of their band room as a "hub" or a meeting place where they feel a sense of belonging. alexis silver

She is most notably associated with the commission of the concert band piece , written by composer Kenley Kristofferson . The Piece: "The Meeting Place" She has served as Vice-President of the Manitoba

Band director at École Secondaire Sisler High School and Associate Director with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra . and the band.

Unlike traditional commissions, Silver gave her students control over the musical choices, making it a highly collaborative project between the composer, the director, and the band.