The Canadian Electronic Ensemble (CEE) is a Canadian

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ensemble based in

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. Founded in 1971 by David Grimes, David Jaeger, Larry Lake and James Montgomery, it is the oldest continuously active live-electronic performing group in the world. In 1984 they performed at the

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's World Music Days Festival. In 1986 they joined the

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to perform the world premiere of

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's ''Universe Symphony''. The ensemble has also appeared in concerts with the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Since 1974 the CEE has presented an annual concert series in Toronto. They have also given regular international tours since 1975. Since 1985 Lake has served as the CEE's Artistic Director. The ensemble's other current members are Jaeger, Montgomery, Paul Stillwell, Rose Bolton, John Farah, and David Sutherland.

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* {{Authority control 1971 establishments in Ontario Canadian electronic music groups Musical groups established in 1971 Musical groups from Toronto