Drawing on a foundation of neuroscience research and working closely with the Royal Conservatory's own Research Centre, the Marilyn Thomson Centre is focused on providing parents, caregivers and teachers with the tools to give children an enhanced, educational experience and promote cognitive and social development through music and the arts.
The Marilyn Thomson Early Childhood Education Centre has been launched thanks to a generous gift from David, Peter, and Taylor Thomson, reflecting her lifelong involvement in music and her commitment to music education and The Conservatory, where she was an alumna and for many years a Board member.
The Marilyn Thomson Centre is poised to significantly advance the reach and impact of early childhood development in Canada, and to be at the heart of one of today's greatest opportunities: helping every child succeed through the power of music.