Music

Music in the Manuscripts: A Night of Readings and Songs

December 18, 7 pm, Highlands United Church

Join us for an evening celebration of three NEW books that rock to the power of song.

From carols to opera to protest songs, Edmonton authors Janice MacDonald, Gail Sidonie Šobat, and Carissa Halton will share how music inspired their stories. Readings will be punctuated by music and singing (with special guests) in the sonorous sanctuary of Highlands United Church.

A Special New Year's Eve Fundraiser with hors d'oeuvres, party favours, & bubbly.

$120

7:30 p.m. Doors
8:30 p.m. Program
8:40 p.m. Music
9:25 p.m. Program
9:30 p.m. Food
10:00 p.m. Music
12:00 a.m. Happy New Year!

Laurel Sadownik, alto sax, horns arranger
Brandy Lee Mac Lean, tenor sax, vocal
Liam Shearer, trumpet
Ethan Graves, trombone
Skyler Benoit-Jones, drums
Miguel Angel Priolo, congas, percussion
Ana Marin Boscan, vocal
Daniel Pena Quesada, bass
Remo Priolo, vocal, piano, music director

Get into the holiday spirit, Canadian-style, with the Calgary Wind Symphony!

Join us for a cozy, joy-filled afternoon packed with festive favourites, music by homegrown composers, and a sprinkle of northern magic. Featuring Ben Johnston-Urey on piano, this concert is perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves the holidays.

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Greenwood Singers invites you to "Home for the Holidays," a seasonal concert exploring how we find that feeling of home during the Christmas season. The program features music in a wide range of styles, from carols of the Levant and contemporary choral works to traditional Christmas songs and nostalgic favourites from the crooner era.

Application Deadline January 21, 2026

Program Dates Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026

Overview 

Jazz & Sonic Arts is an innovative artistic development opportunity for jazz and sound musicians. The program encourages participants to explore new directions in their practice and advance their creative potential through collaboration, research, and performances.

Jesse Morrison opened our season last year with a solo recital and returns in a new guise with cellist Clare Bradford presenting repertoire that spans a century, from Rebecca Clarke’s Two Pieces (1920) to Tanner Porter’s Under This Breath (2020). Centering the program is American Haiku by Paul Wiancko, California-based composer and current Kronos Quartet cellist. This 2014 work explores his heritage and identity, combining American and Japanese folk influences with his classical music training.

Application Deadline December 03, 2025

Program Dates Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

Application Deadline November 26, 2025

Program Dates Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Overview

This collaborative residency is for classically trained string, woodwind, and brass musicians, pianists, percussionists and composers committed to chamber music. Join the esteemed Parker Quartet, lead faculty Joel Brennan and acclaimed guest faculty from around the globe.

We are The Rose Coloured Boys the embodiment of blind optimism. We choose to see the beauty in life, no matter the challenges, always turning our eyes toward the light even when the shadows grow long. In a world of chaos and imperfection, we hold on to the belief that everything can still turn out beautifully, even if it feels distorted or flawed. Our music is a reflection of that hope a reminder that there’s always something worth cherishing, and always a reason to keep believing.

Marissa K is a vibrant, imaginative singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. As a fan of escapism, Marissa strives to transport her listeners through her songs into a unique, colourful world. She focuses her songwriting on storytelling, as her inspiration comes from her background in performing in dance and theatre. Her music evokes the vitality and nostalgia of songwriters such as Vanessa Carlton and Sara Bareilles, but has a distinctive, theatrical writing style that is all her own.

Date and Time:
November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM