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Our concert will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at our new performance venue:
McDougall United Church
8516 Athabasca Street S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
Our wrap up concert is open for all to attend! All we ask is that you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the food bank (there will be a table set up in the gathering area).
**Orchestra members: you will need to bring you own music stand for the concert at McDougall United Church. Please wear concert black attire.**
The Orchestra has signed a “release of liability” waiver required by the venue on behalf of all that will be in attendance.
**REGISTRATION FOR WINTER 2024 ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED!**
CCSO has orchestra rehearsals that take place during a Fall session (mid September until mid December) and a Winter session (mid January until mid March). The Winter 2024 session began on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Our two hour orchestra rehearsals occur once a week, on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m and run for a total of 10 weeks per session.
All rehearsals are located at:
Central Memorial High School – Room 173 (Enter by bay door #3 at back of school)
5111 21 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
Music stands are provided at rehearsals. Seats will be assigned, and we may change seats between rehearsals.
Most rehearsals begin with instrument specific sections led by some of Calgary’s finest musicians.
After a short snack break, we rehearse as a full orchestra. On occasion, guest conductors and coaches are invited to allow us to enjoy new ideas and styles of teaching and conducting.
Our final rehearsal before our concert will be held at Central Memorial High School on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. No need to wear concert blacks. We will run through all of our pieces in order.
Come and play with us and see what we are all about! Everyone is welcome. Bring your instrument with you. Music stands and chairs are provided.
Cost: free of charge.
Our open house for Winter, 2024, was held on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 from 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. in Room 173, at Central Memorial High School (5111 21 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta)
Please park in the parking lot at the back of the high school and enter through bay door #3. This will take you to Room 173).
If you sign up for the open house, our musical director will email you a handful of orchestral music to print off and practice before you attend.
Our next open house will be held in Sept, 2024.
We have been honoured to work with the following guest conductors and coaches:
Conductor: Tom Megee, Shirley Wright, Jason Erhardt, John Thompson
Violin: Brigit Knecht, Sanja Suplevska, Barb Smith, Mary Jane Vandekerkhove, Steve Lubiarz, Rob Penner, Elisa Milner, Eileen Kosasih, James Desautels, Louise Stuppard, Janna Sailor
Viola: Ronelle Schaufele, John Thompson, Megan Singer, Heather Heron, Rachel Kratofil
Cello: Andrea Case, Tom Megee, Shirley Wright, Jason Erhardt, Jeff Faragher
Bass: Graeme Mudd, Ross Lemon, Sheila Garrett, Patrick Staples
Contact us if you have any questions about our upcoming Fall 2024 orchestra session!
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