February 11, 2008
TEACHER WORKSHOP
The Music Education Area at U of C is sponsoring a workshop for
teachers as follows:
Timothy Reynish - Conductor Emeritus, Royal Northern College of Music,
England
Music Teachers Workshop & Clinic
4:00 - 5:30, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Rozsa Centre, U of C
Topics will cover rehearsal techniques, repertoire selection and
musical performance
Demonstration Ensemble: William Aberhart H.S. Band - Earl Paddock,
Director
Admission: Free to Alberta Music Teachers
Monday, February 11 @ 10:24am - Calgary
February 13, 2008
SOUTHERN ALBERTA JUNIOR HONOUR BAND
Selected students from the southern portion of Alberta will participate in the Southern Alberta Junior Honour Band from February 13-15th at Bowness High School. Conductor Tom Saumer will lead them in a final concert at Bowness on the 15th at 7:30 PM
February 13-15
- Calgary
February 27, 2008
Northern Jr High Honor Band
Students from across Northern Alberta participate in this Honor Band. Conductor for 2008 is Mr. Bill Wahl. Rehearsals will take place at the Cosmopolitan Music Center February 27-29 with the ensemble being featured at a concert at the Winspear Center on Friday, February 29th at 7:30 PM. This concert will also feature the NEW EDMONTON WIND SINFONIA. Tickets are $15 for adults and will be available at the door.
February 27 - March 1
- Edmonton
March 10, 2008
Alberta International Band Festival
The Alberta International Band Festival takes place in both Edmonton and Calgary in the early spring. Details can be found on the website www:aibfestival.com
March 10-14
- Trans Alta Arts Barn
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aibf_schedule_jan_16_08.xls - 39 KB
May 12, 2008
FESTIVAL OF BANDS
May 12-23
- RED DEER
fob08registration_brochure.pdf - 228 KB
July 20, 2008
MUSICAMP ALBERTA
MusiCamp Alberta is a residential summer music program for students aged 10 to 17. This year's camp will take place July 20th - August 9th at Red Deer College in Red Deer, Alberta. A wide variety of one and two week programs are offered including Junior and Intermediate Choirs, Intermediate Bands, Piano Workshop, Peterkin Symphonic Band and Musical Theatre. Included in each student's day are private and small group/ensemble instruction, music option classes, full group instruction, faculty presentations and organized recreation activities. Each evening students attend faculty or guest recitals, presented on Mainstage of the Arts Centre. These concerts as well as the final student concerts are open to the general public as well as family and friends. The program is co-sponsored by Red Deer College and financially supported by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts as well as the Alberta Summer Music Workshop Association.
Instructional faculty is comprised of distinguished, world class performers and teachers drawn from high profile professional ensembles, orchestras, universities and schools. This professional faculty attracts new students to the program as well as ensuring top quality instruction. In addition to private and small group instruction, students have the opportunity to explore music options including ear training, musical theatre, theory, and jazz ensemble.
July 20 - August 9
- RED DEER
October 30, 2008
MUSIC CONFERENCE ALBERTA 2008
MUSIC CONFERENCE ALBERTA 2008 will take place at the Capri Conference Center. The Alberta Band Association will be joined by the Alberta Choral Federation.
October 30 - November 2
- RED DEER
