School of Creative and Performing Arts
2500 University Drive NW T2N 1N4 Calgary, AB, Canada

Check out this interview with and performance by #UCalgary music student Aine Kay Sison

ICYMI the interview about tonight's concert on CKUA, here it is: https://ckua.com//honouring-two-hundred-and-fifty-years-o/ Watch the livestream tonight at 8 p.m.: https://www.stagestreamlive.tv/show/2088

The long-lasting influence of #LudwigVanBeethoven is being honoured by the School of Creative and Performing Arts String Quartet with a special 250th anniversar...y celebration at the Rozsa Centre. Learn more on #TrafficJams with Lisa Wilton, Thursday Nov 19th at 5:45pm MT! Tune in online at www.ckua.com! #Beethoven250

Join Daniel Pelton (BMus’18), Calgary Public Library's Composer in Residence, and Rachel Hardy, (BA’20, Music), on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. for an online conversation on pursuing music in the digital age and how to grow and monetize an online presence Hardy is a young composer who has gained fame from her YouTube and social media presence, and was one of the winners of the prestigious Westworld scoring contest. Register here: ... https://calgarylibrary.ca//progr/music-in-the-digital-age/ See more

Join us for the online screening of UJE[Ci]FRAMED on November 21st at 11am MST! https://bit.ly/FramedFacebookEvent

In honour of the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, the UCalgary String Quartet will celebrate the composer with a free live performance from the Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. In this podcast, musicologist Evan Bonds argues that the scowl and second-hand stories about Beethoven's character influences the way we listen to his music today.

WildDogs International Screendance Festival will take place this weekend, Sept. 12 and 13th, in Calgary and Saskatoon. The in-person screening takes place on ...Saturday the 12th, at the Plaza Theatre in Kensington at 4pm, and in Saskatoon at the Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre at 7:30. Admission is free. The online screening of our 3 programs takes place on the 13th. A number of Dance Division alumni are featured. Dance Division faculty member Wojciech Mochniej is Artistic Director, and Professor Melissa Monteros is Executive Director. Check out the screening schedule here. See more

Ralph Maier, sessional instructor in the School of Creative and Performing Arts, is one of the contributing artists for the 2020 online edition. More information and resources are available here: https://events.ucalgary.ca/#!view/event/event_id/136651

Save the date for our upcoming virtual Hello/Goodbye event on Thursday, October 1! Hello/Goodbye will bring Calgarys literary community and beyond an evening ...of readings, discussion, live Q&A and book giveaways with our incoming and outgoing Canadian Writers-in-Residence Meg Braem and Sharanpal Ruprai. Join the #CDWPs mailing list of fellow readers and writers to receive the official registration invite, coming soon: https://arts.ucalgary.ca/calgary-distinguished-writ/contact #CanLit #CanadaWrites #CanadaReads #UCalgaryArts

Congratulations to professor Clem Martini (Drama) on being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

ICYMI, the new Calgary Distinguished Writers Program Writer-in-Residence is none other than drama alumna Meg Braem! Braem looks forward to working with emerging writers as part of her residency. I really do think strong writing is built on mentorship, she says. Im fortunate to have had great mentors, like Clem Martini, and I feel very lucky for the opportunity to help other writers, in turn." Read more via the link below!

What happens when you have to choose between who you are and what you love? In Key of T, choral singer Ari Agha is faced with this dilemma when they consider testosterone therapy, which could cost them their singing voice. A dire lack of research on the topic makes it an even tougher decision. On September 3, join us for a screening of Key of T followed by a research talkback with Laura and Ari. Register here: https://events.ucalgary.ca/research/

Happy first day of Pride Week! Eren Just, fourth-year student in the School of Creative and Performing Arts and co-chair of Queers on Campus, agrees that the universitys partnership with Calgary Pride is valuable in progressing toward greater inclusivity. Its important that UCalgary celebrates Pride because the work of inclusivity is not actually over, says Just.

This summer, we asked SCPA students to submit online performance videos to showcase their work on our social media channels. Heres the final video in the series. Pre(SENSE) / ab(SENSE), created by dance student Veronica Delgado, features dancers Cindy Ansah, Jenna Magrath and Alyssa Maturino. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPn_2bVqH-s

Wagonstage Childrens Theatre is back! We have a few performances this weekend and added two more shows on Sep. 13 at Springboard Performances ContainR to celebrate Alberta Culture Days. Register online: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage

The Wagonstage Childrens Theatre performances on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 have been cancelled due to an actor injury. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope youll join us at a later date. With Springboard Performance

Did you know that a lot of our people are involved in Springboard Performances Redux Series, presented as part of the containR Fest? The band Long Time No Time with SCPA alumni Daniel Pelton (BMus18) and Andrew Leitch (BMus17) Tuesdays and Sundays, directed by MFA student Heather Cant, with set and costume design by MFA student Nancy Janzig. Performed by undergraduate students Stephanie Alexandre and Matthew Curry.... Dance Lessons: Practice social distancing with Dance faculty Michle Moss The Cowtown Collection Performing Arts Association, a wind group dedicated to promoting the marching arts. Quadruped, choreographed by Reese Wilson (BFA20) The Pecking Order, choreographed by BFA student Emily Losier and Wagonstage Childrens Theatre (FREE!) Check out the full program and get your tickets at https://springboardperformance.com/containr

NEW LOCATIONS! Wagonstage Childrens Theatre: Summer of #covid19 is wrapping up the month of August in Calgary Parks and containR by Springboard Performance. Make sure to pre-register for a free performance as space is limited: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage : Nicole Rathgeber... #yycfamily #yyctheatre #yycarts #theatreforkids #staycation #yyclife #yyckids #calgarykids

Today we learned that the Key of T short film is a finalist for the Alberta Film and Television Award in the "Best Non-Fiction Short" category. The Rosie Award ...winners will be announced on October 8, 2020, but its an honour just to be nominated! (I cant believe I actually have a legitimate reason to say that!) Many thanks to the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Mike McKinnon, and Clearwater Productions. https://ampia.org/2020-rosie-award-finalists/

Hey #yyc! You have. TWO more weeks to see a free performance of Wagonstage Childrens Theatre. Our cast is performing at @containryyc in Sunnyside on Thursday and Sunday. @calgaryparks locations will be added once confirmed. Pre-register online: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage Photo: Nicole Rathgeber #yycliving #familyfuncalgary #summer #yyctheatre

Our face when you tell us you havent seen this summers Wagonstage performance yet What are you waiting for?! Locations and dates vary all summer, check it out and dont forget to pre-register online: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage See you there!

The Gauntlet Publications Society - University of Calgary is taking us behind-the-scenes of this years Wagonstage Childrens Theatre. Check it out!

Wagonstage #childrenstheatre will perform in THREE locations this week!! Find us tomorrow at Bowness Park, Calgary, Thursday and Sunday at containR by Springboard Performance and Saturday at Valley View Park. Dont forget to pre-register online: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage.

Oh hello, Earthlings! This long weekend, Wagonstage Childrens Theatre will perform in two locations!! Come say hi tomorrow at Prairie Winds Park and Sunday at containR by Springboard Performance. Dont forget to pre-register online: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage : Ruby Brubaker

Congratulations to the band Long Time No Time on their nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year! Band members and #ucalgaryalumni Daniel Pelton (BMus18), Andrew Leitch (BMus17) and Fletcher Dahlman (BSc18) met while studying music and most are former members of the UCalgary Jazz Orchestra directed by music faculty Jeremy Brown.

WAGONSTAGE PERFORMANCES IN PRAIRIE WINDS PARK!!! Weve just added two outdoor childrens theatre performances, this Saturday, Aug. 1 in Prairie Winds Park. Bring your family and make sure to pre-register for a fun 30 min. performance. Only 10 family pods are available per show!... scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage #yycliving #yycfamily #yycarts

Are you coming to see one of our Wagonstage Childrens Theatre shows? Here are some suggestions on what to bring! Register today: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage

There are still a few pods left for tomorrows childrens theatre performances in Central Memorial Park. Register now to guarantee your pod and make sure to bring your chair/blanket, sunscreen and sun hat!!

Heres a story about Graduate drama student Zach Scalzos internship at Springboard Performance before and during the pandemic.

Opening day and the weather looks beautiful! Shows will go on as planned at 11 am and 1 pm at the ContainR location in Kensington today. Cant make it today? Performances continue all summer long! Be sure to register on Eventbrite!

Weve added two performances on Wednesday, July 29 in Central Memorial Park. Make sure you pre-register to attend!

Drama head and designer April Viczko will be teaching a workshop next week on wearing light. All info below!

The alien scientists of Uggomac have arrived on Earth. What are they doing here? Find out at this summers free outdoor performances by Wagonstage Childrens Theatre! The show is ideal for children 3-12 and their families. Pre-registration is required and physical distancing is in effect! See the aliens at containR by Springboard Performance or in Calgary Parks. More info: arts.ucalgary.ca//undergradua/wagonstage-childrens-theatre... **NOTE: Calgary Parks performances are being added so check back often!** scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage

http:// School of Creative and Performing Arts Wagonstage Childrens Theatre announces outdoor summer performances at containR by Springboard Performance in Sunnysi...de and in City of Calgary Parks // No more school, no more books, Wagonstage will make you look! Wagonstage: Summer of Covid will be offered to families with children as part of ContainR programming with Springboard Performance and City of Calgary Parks. With the goal of creating and sustaining a vibrant community for all Calgarians, the University of Calgarys Wagonstage Childrens Theatre has performed and uplifted families through both good times and bad times. Children ages 3-12 and their families are welcome to enjoy a performance that will make them giggle and wiggle. COVID-19 has changed the lives of Calgarys children and just like when the flood came in 2013 or the fires in Ft. McMurray displaced children to Calgary, Wagonstage will provide laughter and lighthearted fun. We are turning pandemic to FUNdemic with all the necessary precautions to ensure safe and healthy fun. At containR by Springboard Performance, we are truly excited to be on board as partners with the University of Calgarys School of Creative and Performing Arts. This years short plays haven been written, designed, and directed by MFA students, and will be performed by undergraduate drama students at the ContainR site and in City of Calgary parks. You can find the troupe performing at the Sunnyside ContainR (1020 2 Ave NW) every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from July 26 to August 30. Please note that performances are weather permitting follow along at School of the Creative and Performing Arts Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UofCPerformingArts and our Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/containryyc/ for any cancellations. Registration for this event is required at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wagonstage-childrens-theatre-su. The first ten families to register will be guaranteed a spot. Admission is Pay What You Want following the performance. For more information, please visit https://scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage. All performances will be in full compliance with the public health restrictions implemented by the Government of Alberta and the City of Calgary. The University of Calgary is taking a cautionary approach for the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Bubbles everywhere during the Wagonstage rehearsal! Register to attend an outdoor performance: scpa.ucalgary.ca/wagonstage

Congratulations #UCalgary on the third-largest successfully completed fundraising campaign in Canadian history http://ow.ly/up2Q50Ajc24 Make sure to check out the performance at the 18:35 timestamp, with alumni Donovan Seidle (BMus 99), Warren Tse (BComm 04), Johnny Summers (BMus 99), Joseph Bahhadi (BMus 20), Michael Buie (BMSc 20), Bob Fenske (MMus 95) and Tyler Hornby (BMus98), current music students Tayla Mapatac, Nic Luzzi, Melvin Picazo, Adam Pettigrew and Carlos Tinoco (BMus19) and music faculty Jeremy Brown.

In 2015, Music faculty Jeremy Brown performed as guest soloist with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra - Orchestre symphonique dOttawa. You can now listen to the recording as part of the RE-JOYce series.

Congratulations to BA in Music Rachel Hardy on being a runner up of the Westworld Scoring Competition. The challenge was to score a 4-minute scene from the TV show Westworld. The judges for the shortlisted entries were J.J. Abrams, Ramin Djawadi, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. All entries were screened by Christian Henson and Paul Thomson of Spitfire Audio. You can view Rachels entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJS2oidHyBE