The Schedule

schedule is subject to change

Day 1

January 9th, 2026

@ the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts

Registration and Introductions 5:00 - 5:30

5:30 - 6:00

Kickoff talk for Celebrating Girls in Brass 2025

Sonja Sward and Sarah Dennison

6:00 - 7:00

Chamber Rehearsals:

Participants will play in a small ensemble of their same instrument peers guided by the guest artists.

1: Trumpet ensemble

2: French Horn ensemble

3: Trombone ensemble

4: Euphonium and Tuba ensemble

End of Day 7:30

Day 2

January 10th, 2026

@ the Nickel Theatre, Mount Royal Main Campus

Registration and Introductions 8:30 - 9:00

9:00 - 9:30

Regroup Talk

Sonja Sward and Sarah Dennison

9:30 - 10:30

Large Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

All students play alongside professionals

10:45 - 12:00

Chamber Rehearsals:

Participants will play in a small ensemble of their same instrument peers guided by the guest artists.

1: Trumpet ensemble

2: French Horn ensemble

3: Trombone ensemble

4: Euphonium and Tuba ensemble

Lunch 12:00 - 1:00

Move to the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts

1:00 - 1:45

Information Sessions 1:

Students choose which lecture they want to attend

1: Lessons and Private Instruction in Calgary

2: Career Opportunities and Diversity

3: Brass Fundamentals: Practice Techniques and more

4: Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

2:00 - 3:00

Large Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

All students play alongside professionals

3:15 - 4:00

Information Sessions 1:

Students choose which lecture they want to attend

1: Lessons and Private Instruction in Calgary

2: Career Opportunities and Diversity

3: Brass Fundamentals: Practice Techniques and more

4: Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

4:15 - 5:00

Information Sessions 1:

Students choose which lecture they want to attend

1: Lessons and Private Instruction in Calgary

2: Career Opportunities and Diversity

3: Brass Fundamentals: Practice Techniques and more

4: Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

5:00 - 6:00

Open Professional Chamber Rehearsal

Students get to watch and listen to professionals put a piece together from scratch to performance ready.

End of Day 6:30

Day 3

January 11th, 2026

@ the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts

Registration and Introductions 8:30 - 9:00

9:00 - 9:15

Regroup Talk

Sonja Sward and Sarah Dennison

9:15 - 11:30

Instrumental Masterclasses

Learn about your instrument and musical performance from the pros

Lunch 11:30 - 1:00

Load instruments to Bethany Chapel of Calgary

1:00 - 2:30

Presentation: Women in Composition

Sonja Sward with featured composer Kelly-Marie Murphy

2:30 - 3:30

Large Brass Ensemble Dress Rehearsal

All students play alongside professionals and run a sound check

3:30 - 4:30

Chamber Ensemble Dress Rehearsal

Participant and Guest Artist chamber ensembles will be able to sound check their pieces in the auditorium

4:30 - 5:30

Dinner Time

Pizza dinner supplied by our sponsor, the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary

Concert at Bethany Chapel 6:30pm

All are welcome to attend: parents, friends, family, and teachers

The lobby will open at 5:30pm

Come join us in Celebrating Girls in Brass!

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