Guest post by Dr. Marnie Giesbrecht University of Alberta Organist In my position as University Organist I take pride in presenting alumni of our organ studies program as well as guests and enjoy taking part as a performer on the series. For the February 24th concert two amazing performers who are faculty members in the … Read moreNoon Hour Organ Concert: Rheinberger for Lunch
Kendra Heslip (’15 BMus) shares tips on how to prepare for a winning performance Kendra Heslip (’15 BMus) is a concerto veteran, performing four concerts in the last four years while completing her Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance. The star soloist and 2015 graduate recently won the 2015 Northern Alberta Concerto Competition (Senior … Read moreWin a concerto competition like Kendra Heslip
UAlberta students comment below to win free tickets to awards night April 20 Our friends Megan and Beth Dart (‘07 BFA) ofCatch the Keys Productions, the amazing team behind the production of the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts, generously offered Curious Arts a handful of free tickets to give away to students to attend the … Read moreFree tickets: Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts
Director of When the Rain Stops Falling at U of A Studio Theatre Before the curtain goes up tonight on Megan Watson’s MFA directing thesis, When the Rains Stops Falling, I caught up with the promising theatre director to find out what kind of rehearsal room culture she strives to create. Sandra Nicholls and Bobbi … Read moreIn the Studio with Megan Watson – curious arts
Director’s Notes by Megan Watson Andrew Bovell’s When the Rain Stops Falling is a saturated piece of writing. During the rehearsal process I was continually astounded by the incredible journey that each actor has to walk in order to lift this winding story from the page. The play travels between London and Australia, spans 80 … Read moreWhen the Rain Stops Falling – curious arts