There’s nothing more satisfying than a story about someone who has discovered what they love and committed to fearlessly chasing after it! Well, that is exactly the case with U of A Alum, Rachel Soong, who has developed a successful career from her two passions: music and film. Music has been a large part pf … Read moreRachel Soong: A Career in Sound Design – 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
If you’re in the Vancouver area, be sure to check out the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, featuring several of our Drama Department alums! Carmela Sison (BFA Acting) appearing in both The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Merchant of Venice. (photo from bardonthebeach.org) The Two Gentlemen of Verona, with Carmela Sison as Lucetta. (photo … Read moreDrama Alums in Shakespeare Festivals and More – curious arts
After carefully preparing their moulds, the masks have taken shape and the students from the U of A Clown Workshop began trying them out! Stay tuned for more photos as these students bring their characters to life…! The U of A Clown Workshop is led by Jan Henderson, one of Canada’s leading clown and mask … Read moreClown Workshop: Starting from Mask – curious arts
Nothing says summer quite like an awesome playlist to listen to while on a road trip or lounging around in the sun! So, in search of some great music to share with everyone I asked Stephen Tchir, the Music Department’s Undergrad Adviser, for some suggestions. The playlist he put together for you consists entirely of … Read moreSummer Playlist – Track One – curious arts