Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 12, 2019

David Trent Jaeger, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

David Jaeger has been at the forefront of creating, performing and promoting new music for decades.
A producer of award-winning albums, as well as a gifted composer and musician, he is best known as the legendary producer behind the CBCÆs iconic ôTwo New Hoursö radio broadcast, which brought contemporary music to a wide and loyal audience. A curator of talent and a generous mentor to generations of musicians, he has nurtured the creation of ensembles and festivals, and played a vital role at the helm of CBC/Radio-CanadaÆs National Radio Competition for Young Composers.