Croall's Zasakwaa Tickets

Croall's Zasakwaa is an Odawa First Nations composer whose work sits at the intersection of Indigenous storytelling and contemporary classical chamber music. Born on Mnidoo Mnissing (Manitoulin Island), Ontario, she has built a distinguished career as a composer, performer, and artistic director. Her chamber pieces often blend string ensembles with mezzo-soprano and flute, inviting deeply personal and culturally resonant narratives to the concert stage. As founder and director of ERGO Ensemble, Croall continues to push boundaries and foster collaborations across Canada and beyond.

Her education spans prestigious institutions in Europe and North America, including Centre Acanthes in France, Musikhochschule in Munich, the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and the University of Toronto. Since 1995, she has been active internationally, earning honors such as the Glenn Gould Award in Composition and serving as an Officer of the Order of Ontario. Her work has been widely performed by major ensembles and orchestras, including a 2019 NAC Orchestra presentation of Zasakwaa with renowned soloists.

In 2025, Croall’s Zasakwaa receives special attention in NAC’s Mòshkamo programming, highlighting Indigenous-ensemble performances. This page gathers her biography, discography highlights, and forthcoming tour activity to help fans, venues, and presenters secure timely engagements.

Biography and works by Croall's Zasakwaa illuminate a music practice rooted in Indigenous heritage and international training. Her discography features collaborations like This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity / Giishkaapkag (Where the Rock is Cut Through) with The Elora Singers (2020) and Noodin (There is a Wind) with ERGO Ensemble (1999). Whether performing Zasakwaa, There is a Heavy Frost for chamber strings and voice, or presenting new commissions, Croall’s projects emphasize storytelling, community engagement, and cross-cultural exchange. For presenters, secure your seats or bookings through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered.

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Location-aware touring information will be updated as schedules are announced. When booking, consider NAC’s Mòshkamo program and related Indigenous-ensemble performances for rich cultural context and encounter opportunities.