Join Calgary Winds Symphony on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, at 2:30pm for When Irish Eyes are Smiling. Their concert will feature some of the best Celtic music arranged for wind ensemble including Hayden Wood’s “Mannin Veen”, Fisher Tull’s “Sketches on a Tudor Psalm” and “Slipstream” by Canadian composer Jordan Nobles.
Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Tickets: $20 (12 & under free)
Riverside Jazz will host our 6th Annual Jazz Night at Killarney’s Family Pub Saturday, March 23.
Reserve your seats early!
Riverside Jazz will be joined by Westwinds Gold Jazz North (Calgary) and Springbank Big Band for an evening of great music at Killarney’s Family Pub.
Dinner: Starts 5:30pm (A la carte)
Music: 7:00 – 10:00pm
It’s always a sold out show so ensure your seat by making a dinner reservation.
Reservations – Killarney’s 587-362-2552
$15 Door Fee
To be assured of a seat, come for dinner!
Killarney’s Family Pub
Cochrane Golf Course
240 Riverview Dr (map)
The Badlands Passion Play is holding auditions in Calgary on January 27th for actors and musicians for the upcoming play.
Heading into it’s 26th year, The Badlands Passion Play (situated in scenic Drumheller) is a large scale outdoor, musical-based production depicting the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, with a full band, over 120 actors and animals onstage, playing to up to 2000 people a night over 9 performances in July. The cast and band are made up of paid performers and a multitude of volunteer performers. They are currently looking for actors to fill a multitude of paid lead roles and paid band roles.
Rehearsals start:
May 9th for lead roles and musicians
May 17th for ensemble roles.
Rehearsals:
Thursdays to Sundays for lead roles and band
Fridays to Sundays for ensemble roles.
Performances:
July 5 – 7, 12 – 14 & 19 – 21
All ages and levels of experience are welcome to audition. PAID roles are available as well as volunteer roles.
Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/
It’s coming soon! Join your musical friends at the 14th Annual West Valley Winds Workshop held in beautiful Canmore March 1, 2, 2019!
The Event
The workshop runs two concert bands: Dolce (Grade 3-4) and Vivace (Grade 4.5-5).
The entire workshop (Friday evening and all day Saturday) will be held in full ensembles under the direction of our guest conductors, Dr. Wendy McCallum (Brandon University) and Dr. James Smart (University of Montana).
After the Friday evening sight reading session, everyone is invited to the Canmore Golf & Curling Club dining room for a closed party featuring our own jazz jam. Our rhythm section will lay down the beat and all are welcome to join in or simply listen and socialize with friends.
Saturday rehearsals will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Coffee breaks (with delicious snacks) are provided and everyone goes out to find lunch at any of the terrific Canmore eateries. The workshop will conclude with an informal concert at 5:00pm. For those who are having too much fun to stop, we’ll go out for supper together!
Registration
Cost: Just $60!
Click here for full information and registration form
If you are new to the workshop and would like more information, simply email the organizer.
Register soon! This is a popular workshop and space is limited.
A group block of hotel accommodations has been arranged for the workshop. Reservation details are on the registration form.
If you can’t attend the full workshop, drop in to the free concert to join in the fun and hear some great music!
Come and enjoy this fun and challenging weekend workshop!
Ready for some Christmas spirit and song? Come out to the NW Calgary Carol Festival in Silversprings to hear a great lineup of Calgary choirs AND our very own Choral Waves!
Sunday, December 9 7:00pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
6560 Silversprings Cres NW
Free Admission! Doors Open 6:30pm
