People - David Ferguson
David Ferguson has been an integral member of the Mount Royal Faculty since he was told in 1981 by Norman Burgess, "If you're going to be at every rehearsal (for the Junior Orchestra) we might as well put you to work..."
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Performance - Morningside Music Bridge and Wyatt Artists in Residence
The Wyatt Artists in Residence Series is arguably Calgary’s most dynamic concert experience featuring intense performances with some of the world’s best in performances in a small venue.
Programs - Making friends in a host family
2013 marks the fourth summer that Klementina Angyalfi and her family will host a student from the international music exchange program, Morningside Music Bridge. She shares some of her experiences with the program and the students.
Health assessment programs for musicians: What are they and why do them?
Musician Health
For professional athletes in summer sports, spring means a return to full-time training with the team and the approaching competitive season. Before they will be allowed to play though, many of those athletes have a requirement written into their contract that they must take part in a health assessment and be given ‘fit to play’ clearance. What about musicians?
Conservatory Events
Sunday, July 7, 2013 (7 p.m.)
MMB2013 Concertincludes performances by alumni violinists Nikki Chooi & Timothy Chooi, David Moroz & Jay Pengji Sun, pianists, and Fan Lei & Paul Dornian, clarinetists.
Leacock Theatre, MRU
Sunday, July 7, 2013 7 p.m.
Tickets: $25/$20
Friday, July 12, 2013 (7 p.m.)
Morningside Music Bridge Concerto Concert with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Edmond Agopian, conductor. This exciting final round of the Morningside Music Bridge concerto competition pairs exceptional young musicians with the CPO for a breath-taking evening. Sponsored by United Active Living.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Center, University of Calgary
Tickets: $25/$20
Sunday, July 14, 2013 (7 p.m.)
MMB2013
Concert featuring Roberto Díaz, viola; Andrés Díaz, cello; Ian Swensen, violin; Brad Mahon, guitar; Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano
Leacock Theatre, MRU
Tickets: $25/$20
Sunday, July 21, 2013 (7 p.m.)
POLISH MUSIC DAYS, featuring Polish performers Patrycja Piekutowska, violin, and Anna Miernik-Sobula, piano.
Leacock Theatre, MRU
Tickets: $25/$20
Saturday, July 27, 2013 (7 p.m.)
MMB2013
Concert featuring Ning Feng, violin, Shanshan Yao, violin, Teng Li, viola, Tao Ni, cello, and Wang Xiaohan, piano
Leacock Theatre, MRU
Tickets: $25/$20
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 (7 p.m.)
Wyatt Artist in Residence Concert in collaboration with Morningside Music Bridge
Performances include works by composer Christopher Theofanidis — hear the Canadian premier of his commissioned work by the MMB String Orchestra with Nick Pulos conducting and featuring clarinetists David Shifrin and Paul Dornian, and his composition for the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition performed by Wang Xiaohan. Plus performances featuring Ning Feng, violin; Gwen Hoebig, violin; David Moroz, piano; and Ni Tao, cello.
Leacock Theatre, MRU
Tickets: $50/$35
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