Ruth Budd

She was also known as a member of the Symphony Six, a group of six musicians under contract to the Toronto orchestra who were denied entry to the United States for a concert tour under suspicion of leftist activities.

[3] She played violin at school level, and took mandolin lessons with the Ukrainian community in Winnipeg.

Seven musicians were not given clearance; this was later pared down to six: Budd, Dirk Keetbaas, William Kuinka, Abe Mannheim, John Moskalyk, and Steven Staryk (later known as the Symphony Six), who were denied access to the United States under suspicion of leftist activities.

[9] Ruth told the story that she overheard people talking about her, "She must be a communist...she reads a lot!"

This created a controversy in Canada, partly due to the orchestra management not supporting their artists.

Ruth toured the Eastern Arctic with Kevin, performing dozens of music demonstrations in school, community centres and libraries there.

She loved Northwest coast carving and art and was a dedicated follower of Emily Carr, having read everything she wrote.