About this Event
Presented by One Big JAM
Venue support from Calgary Public Library (Central Library)
Method Sessions is a great opportunity to participate in an interactive & educational concert experience, regardless of age and skill-level.
This will even be entertaining to non-musicians who just want to experience a fascinating perspective on music.
This is a family-friendly event
Our topic for this session is IMPROVING IMPROVISATION – which is relevant to all musicians, and anyone interested in improving communication skills.
The event is lead by prominent local artists/teachers, who perform various styles of music:
- Steve Shepard (Bass)
- Barry Mason (Guitar)
- Robymisterdrums Maurice (Drums)
- Steve Williams (Woodwinds)
- Chris Maric (Keyboards)
All Ages • All Skill Levels • All Instruments • All Backgrounds Welcome!
DETAILS
- Central Library – Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall
- Sunday March 15th
- Doors and warmup: 2pm
- Educational Concert: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
- $15 tickets in advance / $20 tickets at the door
*** Children 13 and under must be accompanied by parents
With generous support from Calgary Public Library, Calgary Arts Development, and the City of Calgary
TESTIMONIALS
" The Methods Sessions we hosted on Family Day at the National Music Centre was an incredible experience for our audience.
Upwards of 200 guests had a chance to watch and hear a performance that explained musical collaboration by to notch musicians in a way that everyone could understand. Members of the audience were brought on stage and immediately felt as though they were making music and experiencing what it’s like to perform on a world class stage with other musicians."
~ Jason Valleau – National Music Centre
"Method Sessions provides an amazing creative, educational, safe, and energetic environment to its participants. We are so proud to be able to support such an incredibly valuable initiative for the music community in Calgary!"
~ Jocelyn Wedman – ATB
"One Big JAM is an innovative and critical artistic and community outreach event. When [they] hosted it at our venue, Festival Hall, it has attracted the most diverse audience we’ve seen. It fits the Festival’s programming as it unites seasoned artists with up-and-comers.
[Their] unique curation, conducting and band leadership allow for an explosion of creativity and collaboration.
~ Kerry Clarke – Calgary Folk Music Festival / Music Calgary
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Photos below from a past Method Sessionas event at National Music Centre
(photo credit: Brandon Wallis)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Library, 800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 15.00
