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SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops: GIVING THE ESSENTIALS: WRITING EFFECTIVE DRUM PARTS
DESCRIPTION:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops:\n​\n​ March 21\, 2026 – with Allison Au \n April 25\, 2026 – with Chelsea McBride\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\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-giving-the-essentials-writing-effective-drum-parts/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Vivian Fung\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nBeethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong\, a flowing stream\, a thunderstorm\, and other sounds of country life. \nEdmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade\, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns\, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” \nCamille Saint-Saëns often said\, “form is the essence of art\,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1\, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBEETHOVEN\nSymphony No. 6 “Pastoral”\n\n\nFAURÉ\nÉlégie for Cello\n\n\nSAINT-SAËNS\nCello Concerto No. 1\n\n\nVIVIAN FUNG\nParade\nESO Premiere\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Marie Zeitouni\, Conductor & Music Director\nJean-Guihen Queyras\, Cello\nESO Debut\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout ESO Classics\n\nESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period\, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers\, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world\, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/vivian-fung-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Vivian Fung\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nBeethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong\, a flowing stream\, a thunderstorm\, and other sounds of country life. \nEdmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade\, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns\, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” \nCamille Saint-Saëns often said\, “form is the essence of art\,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1\, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBEETHOVEN\nSymphony No. 6 “Pastoral”\n\n\nFAURÉ\nÉlégie for Cello\n\n\nSAINT-SAËNS\nCello Concerto No. 1\n\n\nVIVIAN FUNG\nParade\nESO Premiere\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Marie Zeitouni\, Conductor & Music Director\nJean-Guihen Queyras\, Cello\nESO Debut\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout ESO Classics\n\nESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period\, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers\, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world\, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/vivian-fung-edmonton-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Jean Coulthard\, Colleen Athparia\, Rachel Laurin\, Liezel Kruger\, The Women with the Golden Flutes
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nIn the month of International Women’s Day\, we present a concert to celebrate women musicians. Programmed by Calgary’s prominent flutists\, the afternoon concert will feature Canadian and American female composers who have shaped and enriched the contemporary music landscape: Jean Coultard\, Catherine McMichael\, Rachel Laurin\, Colleen Athparia\, and Amanda Harberg. The program will also feature the premiere of Calgary composer Liezel Kruger and their piece The Trees of Kortillion\, commissioned by Lucie Jones. \nARTISTS\nGwen Klassen\, Emily Phernambucq\, Sarah MacDonald\, Lucie Jones (flutes)\, Akiko Tominaga (piano) \nPROGRAM \nThe Trees of Kortillion by Liezel Kruger\nSonata for Flute and Piano\, op. 29\, Rachel Laurin\nAscending Ashes\, Colleen Athparia\nLyric Sonatina for Flute and Piano\, Jean Coultard\nCourt Dances Suite for flute and Piano\, Amanda Harberg\nGaelic Offering\, Catherine McMichael \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 22 2026\nDoors at 2:30 PM\nShow at 3:00 PM \nShow Duration: 70 minutes (with no intermission)\n\nLOCATION\nSt. Stephen’s Anglican Church\n1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0P2
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jean-coulthard-colleen-athparia-rachel-laurin-liezel-kruger-the-women-with-the-golden-flutes/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0P3\, Canada
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