Amy Brandon

1 INTRODUCTION Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are some of the most common ailments addressed by equine clinicians, often resulting in disruptions to the normal intestinal motility patterns, such as ileus.1, 2 Historically, the term “postoperative ileus” (POI) has been used to describe any perceived reduction in intestinal function that results in postoperative reflux, although this term is likely an oversimplification.

In the 1970s, electronic music studios at the University of Toronto and McGill University sparked exciting ideas in guitar composition. With a focus on the evolution of Canadian works for guitar and electroacoustics, guitarist and composer Amy Brandon tracks key events and works from then to now. (Check out Amy's SoundCloud playlist at the bottom of the article!) Top photo: Detail from Adam Basanta's Persistent Teenage Gestures (2018). Photo by Emily Gan.