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SUMMARY:UltraViolet performs music by Anthony Braxton\, Mirela Ivičević\, Larisa Vrhunc\, Robert Lemay\, and Zoltan Jeney
DESCRIPTION:Shadowy incorporeal timbres melt upon the skin as a dream of velvet sound unfolds\, while liquid rhythms pulse through golden light of melting clocks. \nExperience this as UltraViolet performs music by Anthony Braxton\, Mirela Ivičević\, Larisa Vrhunc\, Robert Lemay\, and Zoltan Jeney \nRobert Lemay – Zones d’Ombre (Canadian premiere)’\nMirela Ivičević – Car II\nLarisa Vrhunc\, – Leseni Kamni (Wooden Stones)\nZoltan Jeney – Being Time IV \nRoger Admiral – piano\nChenoa Anderson – flutes\nAllison Balcetis – saxophones\nMark Segger – percussion
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/ultraviolet-performs-music-by-anthony-braxton-mirela-ivicevic-larisa-vrhunc-robert-lemay-and-zoltan-jeney/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Anglican\, 11203 68 St.\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5B 1N6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T193000
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SUMMARY:Samy Moussa\, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Program\n\nDiscover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil\, conducted by Earl Lee\, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair. Before it\, relish the rich\, nostalgic poetry of Robert Schumann’s eloquent Cello Concerto\, featuring distinguished cellist Steven Isserlis. \nSamy Moussa Elysium\nRobert Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor\nGustav Mahler Symphony No. 1 \nProgram and artists are subject to change without notice.\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\nEARL LEE conductor\nSTEVEN ISSERLIS cello\nCALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/samy-moussa-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T213000
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SUMMARY:Samy Moussa\, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Program\n\nDiscover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil\, conducted by Earl Lee\, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair. Before it\, relish the rich\, nostalgic poetry of Robert Schumann’s eloquent Cello Concerto\, featuring distinguished cellist Steven Isserlis. \nSamy Moussa Elysium\nRobert Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor\nGustav Mahler Symphony No. 1 \nProgram and artists are subject to change without notice.\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\nEARL LEE conductor\nSTEVEN ISSERLIS cello\nCALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/samy-moussa-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Esther Ling with Peace Region Girls Choir
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful spring concert with our Novella\, Canta\, and Viva choirs. An afternoon of song: Earth\, Fire\, Wind and Water\, premiering “Orange Skies” by Esther Ling. \n“Orange Skies”\, is an exciting 4-part/SSAA piece with percussion and piano\, commissioned by the Peace Region Girls Choir for the senior girls to sing. It is a haunting\, and suspenseful fire-themed song; a story about a young indigenous child losing their home to a wildfire disaster. \nWhen asked about the inspiration behind the commissioned song\, Rosanne Mayer and Esther Ling says: \n“Orange Skies has challenged our singers to explore new vocal colours while helping them connect deeply to the human impact of wildfire disasters. It’s been a meaningful reminder that choral music not only builds musicianship\, but also empathy in these young voices. We are thankful to Esther for writing such a powerful and thought-provoking piece that truly captures the human experience\, fostering compassion and awareness.” \n– Rosanne Mayer\, director\, Peace Region Girls Choir \n“This song was inspired by the recent wildfires we’ve been experiencing as a nation. I recall the Jasper (Alberta) wildfires in 2023\, where I saw pictures of orange skies in the night all across the news. I thought to myself how terrifying it must have been for young children to be woken up in the night\, having to evacuate their home…in setting the story… I incorporated a few things I learned from the Fire Teachings of indigenous Cree… I was inspired to weave into this song all the feelings and emotions of impending danger\, urgency\, worry\, cry and sadness of losing a home to a wildfire…” \n-Esther Ling\, artist and composer \nThis song will be premiered by the Peace Region Girls Choir at their upcoming Spring concert\, “An Afternoon of Song: Earth\, Fire\, Wind\, Water” on Saturday\, May 30\, at 1.00 PM at the Christian Fellowship Assembly in Grande Prairie\, AB. \nI’d be happy to share more with you\, in an interview or share the music and/or story to your audience on your program or podcast. \nBio:\n“Known to her audiences as Esther Ling\, Yun Shyuan Ling is a Malaysian-born Canadian pianist\, composer\, singer-songwriter\, and recording artist based in Calgary\, AB. A multi-genre artist and soulful composer\, her debut children’s song\, “Cheeky Wind” (2025) won the 2025 Grande Prairie Boys Choir Songwriting Competition\, of which was premiered by the choir and earned local acclaim for its creativity\, charm and contemporary appeal. Her debut single\, “Pink Walls” (2024)\, delivered a poignant message about domestic violence and received notable attention on local and national radios\, CBC\, CKUA\, and used by women shelters across Canada and the U.S. in domestic-violence awareness campaigns. As an associate composer with the Canadian Music Center (CMC)\, Esther continues to compose playful and modern music for young voices\, and expand her craft across genres with the hope of offering listeners the same sense of healing and connection it gives her.”
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/esther-ling-with-peace-region-girls-choir/
LOCATION:Christian Fellowship Assembly Church\, 11449 92 St\, Grande Prairie\, AB\, T8X 1P4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CMC Prairie Emerging Composer Competition Deadline
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – DEADLINE MAY 31 – APPLY HERE \nEmerging Composers with a connection to Canada’s Prairie Region\, Northwest Territories\, and Nunavut are invited to submit their orchestral works to the CMC Prairie Region Emerging Composer Competition for Orchestra with a cash prize and performance by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) during the 2027 edition of the Winnipeg New Music Festival (WNMF). \nApplicants must either be current residents of\, have been born in\, or have completed a substantial portion of their musical education in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Manitoba\, The Northwest Territories\, or Nunavut. \nApplications will close on May 31\, 2026. Guidelines and additional information below. \n\n\nHistory:\nThe CMC Prairie Region invites emerging composers to enter this annual competition produced with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at its Winnipeg New Music Festival. Conceived by anonymous donors\, the Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Emerging Composer Competition prize was first awarded in 2004; 2027 will mark the 24nd annual edition of the contest. The winning composition will receive a performance by the WSO during the 2027 edition of the WNMF. \nMentorship:\nThe winner will be invited to participate in the WNMF Composers Institute\, giving them the opportunity to experience the Winnipeg New Music Festival from behind the scenes\, attending WSO rehearsals and concerts\, and participating in professional development workshops with Canadian and international guest composers. \nEligible applicants are also welcomed to apply separately to the WNMF Composers Institute HERE. \nEmerging Composer Competition Requirements and Guidelines Found HERE.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/cmc-prairie-emerging-composer-competition-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Pro Coro Canada Presents Ice: Voices for a Frozen World featuring Katerina Gimon
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, AB – JUNO Award-winning Pro Coro Canada\, joined by guests Edmonton Young Voices (Lyndsey Olsen\, director)\, proudly presents its final concert of the 2025-2026 season\, Ice: Voices for a Frozen World. \nThis timely program featuring innovative choral works invites audiences to reflect on their relationship to the earth and the impact of climate change on this planet we call\nhome. Program highlights include Rachel Portman’s Earth Song\, which evokes the words of renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg. This program will also feature the works of other female composers from Canada and abroad on this pressing theme:\n● Sherryl Sewepagaham – nitohtamok askîy\n● Rebecca Gray – The Great Patch\n● Sarah Albu – we’ve gone too far!\n● AURORA – The Seed\n● Shruthi Rajasekar – Heart of the Earth\n● Katerina Gimon – Earth\n● Sofia Söderberg – Mother Earth\n● Katerina Gimon – Water\nIn partnership with Naheyawin and through the support of Edmonton Community Foundation\, there will be a smudging prior to the concert outside of the venue as well as a tobacco ceremony following led by Cree facilitator Jacquelyn Cardinal. The concert will also feature a display of vinyl album covers designed by students from the University of Alberta’s Art & Design program inspired by the works presented in this concert. Come hear Edmonton’s own JUNO Award-winning professional chamber choir and join us in this thought-provoking concert to honour our planet through the power of music. \nIce: Voices for a Frozen World\nMay 31\, Sunday\, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nSt. Basil’s Cultural Centre\, Edmonto
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/pro-coro-canada-presents-ice-voices-for-a-frozen-world-featuring-katerina-gimon/
LOCATION:St. Basil’s Cultural Centre\, 10819 71 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 0X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260605T220000
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SUMMARY:New Music Edmonton Presents NOW HEAR THIS 2026: Re-Zoning: Pigeon Breeders with Kate Stashko | Alicia Proudfoot – Perennial
DESCRIPTION:Re-Zoning: Pigeon Breeders with Kate Stashko | Alicia Proudfoot – Perennial\nDate: Friday\, June 5\, 2026 7:30 PM\nVenue: Mile Zero Dance Space (9931 – 78 Avenue NW\, Edmonton) \nThe 15th edition of Now Hear This kicks off with an exciting collaboration between two of Edmonton’s leading experimental artists: Pigeon Breeders (Myles Bartel and Will Scott) and dance artist Kate Stashko. Their new work\, Re-Zoning\, is a dynamic structured improvisation that transforms Stashko’s dance into a living expression pedal\, guiding Pigeon Breeders—armed with a fascinating array of found objects and instruments—through her captivating movement language. The result is an electrifying journey that unfolds across the performance space\, blurring the lines between sound and motion. \nPerennial by Alicia Proudfoot is a performance of sound and sculpture. The engulfing heave of metal and pulp and fibre that grows out from my harp is chronic illness. The body is the thematic root of my art practice. A sick body\, in my case an asthmatic body\, creates friction with society’s mandates of idealized productivity\, strength\, and sustainable health.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/new-music-edmonton-presents-now-hear-this-2026-re-zoning-pigeon-breeders-with-kate-stashko-alicia-proudfoot-perennial/
LOCATION:Mile Zero Dance Space\, 9931 – 78 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1N6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260606T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops: TRANSFORMING TRADITION: CRAFTING NEW STORIES FROM OLD MELODIES
DESCRIPTION:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops: \n June 6\, 2026 – with Daniel Hersog \n\nGIVING THE ESSENTIALS: WRITING EFFECTIVE DRUM PARTS – Allison Au\nDuring this session\, Allison will share select scores from her 2024 Juno award-nominated album “Migrations”\, written and arranged for a ten-piece chamber jazz ensemble (vocals\, saxophone\, vibraphone\, piano\, bass\, drums\, and string quartet). Long-time bandmate and co-collaborator\, drummer Fabio Ragnelli\, will complement this discussion exploring the individual parts and what makes for effective drum parts in this context.\nHOW TO WRITE A MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG BAND CHART – Chelsea McBride\nOver the course of this workshop\, we will discuss the specific needs of middle and high school ensembles and the traits of effective big band arrangements – and how to marry those two concepts into music that is fun for the ensemble\, director\, and audience alike. We will discuss a general form outline\, instrumentation/alternate parts\, range considerations\, and how the writing process can influence rehearsal and performance. \nTRANSFORMING TRADITION: CRAFTING NEW STORIES FROM OLD MELODIES – Daniel Hersog \n\nDaniel Hersog explores how long-loved folk material can become the foundation for contemporary jazz orchestra writing. Attendees will follow the creative arc – from the moment a folk tune sparks an idea\, through the shaping of form and colour\, to the final ensemble score. Hersog will break down his approaches to reinterpreting source material\, including strategies in orchestration\, harmonic reframing\, and developing narrative intention. Participants will gain insight into how familiar melodies can be reshaped into expansive\, modern works while retaining their emotional core. \nSponsors: Winnipeg Arts Council & the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra \nThere is no charge for this event\, and we hope to keep it this way.\nDonations toward this project are welcomed and donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. (https://www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com/donate.html) \nAn email with the link to the event will be sent to you the morning of the workshop.  \nThis session will be in English.\n​Thank you for your participation in the Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops. 
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/2026-canadian-jazz-composers-workshops-transforming-tradition-crafting-new-stories-from-old-melodies/
LOCATION:SK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260606T193000
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SUMMARY:New Music Edmonton Presents NOW HEAR THIS 2026: 管弦回響: Echoes of Winds and Strings
DESCRIPTION:管弦回響: Echoes of Winds and Strings\nEcho Ensemble 悦耳歌 | Virginia Wan – Consensus 43\nDate: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 7:30 PM\nVenue: Mile Zero Dance Space (9931 – 78 Avenue NW\, Edmonton) \nThis is the NME début of Echo Ensemble\, our city’s amazing collective of traditional Chinese instruments. Comprised of erhu\, yangqin\, dizi\, ruan\, sanxian\, and various Chinese percussion instruments\, Echo Ensemble will share a rich repertoire of works\, ranging from arrangements of traditional Chinese songs to contemporary compositions\, and selections from some of their favourite Anime\, games\, and films. If you’ve never heard a full ensemble of Chinese instruments before\, this is a great chance! If you have\, then you’ll know why this event is a must! \nConsensus 43 by Virginia Wan is a composition written for guided improvisation\, a sonic exploration of spontaneous interaction between three instrumentalists \nEcho Ensemble: Nanyen Lau\, Chris Leung\, Joshua Ching\, Huisun Lau\, Alan Ching\, Shawn Gan\, Joseph Adams\, Chloe Ching\, Leeying Lau
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/new-music-edmonton-presents-now-hear-this-2026-%e7%ae%a1%e5%bc%a6%e5%9b%9e%e9%9f%bf-echoes-of-winds-and-strings/
LOCATION:Mile Zero Dance Space\, 9931 – 78 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1N6\, Canada
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