Roy Menagh

Roy Menagh, 1977. NWT Archives, YK Photo fonds, accession number N-2019-001, item number 1953.

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In 1973, Roy Menagh moved from Toronto to Yellowknife to teach music in the public schools.

As well as the celebrated high school music program at Sir John Franklin High School, he organized countless community based musical events not only for Yellowknife but for many other northern communities.

Roy was integral in the early discussions and planning for the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre in Yellowknife.

Throughout his life, he has been a tour de force in facilitating community engagement with the arts.

The fact that many of his music students from Sir John Franklin High School are still playing music today is perhaps Roy’s most endearing legacy.

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Roy Menagh, (4th from right, second row standing) Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, Faculty of music. 1966-67, Toronto, ON. (photo courtesy Roy Menagh)

Roy Menagh (far right) with 'The Swinging Moods' big band, 1978, Yellowknife, NT. (photo courtesy Roy Menagh)

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Stuart Hodgson leaving the Government of the Northwest Territories, March 1979, group pose. L-R: Nancy Menagh, Albert Eggenberger, (?) (?) Roy Menagh, Stuart M. Hodgson, Pearl Hodgson, (?) (?) NWT Archives, Stuart M. Hodgson fonds, accession number N-2017-008, item number 0956.

Sir John Franklin High School Band/choir [teacher/conductor Roy Menagh. Photo taken by Tessa Macintosh, 1984] NWT Archives, Northwest Territories. Department of Public Works and Services fonds, accession number G-1995-001, item number 2551.

Roy Menagh (far left) and students, 1977, Yellowknife, NT. Europe music trip. (photo © NNSL.com)

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