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Day 1
March 1st, 2025
March 1st, 2025
Registration and Introductions 8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
Kickoff talk for Celebrating Girls in Brass 2025
Kickoff talk for Celebrating Girls in Brass 2025
Sonja Sward
9:30 - 12:00
Information Sessions:
Information Sessions:
1: Audition Procedures and Post-Secondary Education
2: Lessons and Private Instruction in Calgary
3: Career Opportunities and Diversity
Students rotate through 45-minute sessions with all guest musicians
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 2:00
Large Brass Ensemble Rehearsal
Large Brass Ensemble Rehearsal
All students play alongside professionals
2:15 - 3:30
Open Professional Chamber Rehearsal
Open Professional Chamber Rehearsal
Students get to watch and listen to professionals put a piece together from scratch to performance ready.
End of Day 4:00
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm: Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique
Discounted tickets for students with code: STU15
Day 2
March 2nd, 2025
March 2nd, 2025
Registration and Introductions 8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
Regroup Talk
Regroup Talk
Sonja Sward
9:30 - 11:30
Instrumental Masterclasses
Instrumental Masterclasses
Learn about your instrument and musical performance from the pros
Lunch 11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:30
Presentation: Women in Composition
Presentation: Women in Composition
Sonja Sward and Liezl Kruger with special guest Elizabeth Raum
1:30 - 2:15
Large Brass Ensemble Dress Rehearsal
Large Brass Ensemble Dress Rehearsal
All students play alongside professionals
2:45 - 3:15
Professional Solo/Chamber Dress Rehearsal
Professional Solo/Chamber Dress Rehearsal
Students can sit and listen to professionals prepare for performance, or tour the University of Calgary with a volunteer
Concert 4:00 - 6:00
All are welcome to attend: parents, friends, family, and teachers
Come join us in Celebrating Girls in Brass!
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