Frankie Commisso Tribute Week Activities
From June 12-18, the Awesome Music Project will be honouring Frankie Commisso, a talented young musician who died on June 12, 2021, and raising money to expand the Awesome Music Hour, part of Frankie’s legacy.
A generous gift from the Commisso family helped AMP establish the Awesome Music Hour - a series of hour-long, drop-in style workshops helping young people connect with their communities, develop their creativity, and heal through the power of music.
Now, as a tribute to Frankie, AMP is giving back. We’ve got a week’s worth of free online activities planned, including a special online edition of the Awesome Music Hour with Ken Tizzard of the Juno-nominated band The Watchmen and his daughters Caitlyn and Cassidy.
In special recognition of Frankie’s contributions, a generous donor will match all gifts received from June 12-18 up to $5000.
Join us for one or more of the following events:
Sunday, June 12 - Read Frankie’s story and learn more about this talented musician gone too soon.
Monday, June 13 - Meet Erica, Frankie’s sister, and learn more about how music is helping her cope with the loss of her younger brother.
Wednesday June 15 - Instagram Live at 12 pm ET. Delve into the impacts of the pandemic on youth mental health and learn how parents, caregivers, and music therapists can offer creative support in this challenging time, with the Music Therapy Centre’s Emily Stegweit.
Thursday, June 16 - Facebook Live at 12 pm ET. Learn more about the practice of music therapy with the Canadian Music Therapy Fund’s Chrissy Pearson. Discover current applications for music therapy and explore cutting-edge techniques.
Thursday, June 16 - The Online Awesome Music Hour at
7 pm ET on Zoom. Join host Stevie Tea from The New People and special guests Ken Tizzard from The Watchmen, along with daughters Caitlyn and Cassidy, for a special AMH focused on storytelling through songwriting.
Friday, June 17 - Get ready for the weekend with one of Frankie’s playlists. Listen to Guitar Stuff, Chill Vibes, or Skating in the Fall on Spotify.
Saturday, June 18 - Tag a Friend Donation Day: make a donation to support the Awesome Music Hour and tag a friend on social media to do the same. We have a generous donor willing to match up to $5000 so let’s push this over the top!