Talented U of A Students Share Their Experiences Performing With the National Youth Orchestra. – curious arts

Three talented musicians from the U of A participated in this year’s National Youth Orchestra Tour; Taran Plamondon (Horn), Peter Clark (Horn) and Rafael Piesiur (violin). We thought it would be interesting to ask about their experiences over the summer and share some tips for students wanting to audition for the NYO next summer! What … Read moreTalented U of A Students Share Their Experiences Performing With the National Youth Orchestra. – curious arts

Natasia Martin on Designing the 2017-2018 Music Mainstage Graphics

Natasia Martin, the designer of the 2017-2018 music mainstage promotional illustrations, kindly provided us with some insight into her creative techniques. Her approach to the design process began with listening to the repertoire for each concert, while sketching any images or words the music provoked. These inspired sketches were eventually transformed into this season’s brochure … Read moreNatasia Martin on Designing the 2017-2018 Music Mainstage Graphics

Mysterious Barricades: Let’s Talk About Mental Health! – curious arts

This Sunday, September 10th, let’s talk about mental health! Just about everyone is affected by mental illness, either directly or indirectly. However, there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding the topic of mental health. So this Sunday, join us in Convocation Hall for the Mysterious Barricades concert, which was initiated by the U … Read moreMysterious Barricades: Let’s Talk About Mental Health! – curious arts

The U of A’s Deep Roots in Folk Music Culture – curious arts

At the Edmonton Folk Music Festival last weekend, the U of A’s Sound Studies Initiative hosted a fantastic workshop titled “Tribute to Folkways Records.” However, you might have found yourself wondering, why celebrate Folkways Records at the Folk Fest? Moses Asch Founded Folkways Records in the late 1940’s with a single intention: to record everything … Read moreThe U of A’s Deep Roots in Folk Music Culture – curious arts

Tempting the Edmonton Fringe Audience – curious arts

Guest blog post by Leila Raye-Crofton Off the Top Theatre Projects, a company started by Ashleigh Hicks and myself, came together all the way back in Drama 150 at the University of Alberta. Ashleigh and I were in this class together, led by Jan Henderson, and we became fast friends. We both were very interested … Read moreTempting the Edmonton Fringe Audience – curious arts