Concerts and Events

2024-25

• Performance Opportunities (Sign Up HERE):
  • Get Into Character Costume Party! Student recital for all ages:
    • Option 1: Friday, November 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
    • Option 2: Friday, November 1, 2024, 4:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
  • Christmas Open Recital:
    • Option 1: Friday, December 13, 3:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
    • Option 2: Friday, December 13, 4:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
  • Spring Open Recital:
    • Option 1: Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
    • Option 2: Friday, May 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
• Practice Challenges with prizes (2 per year)
• Mock RCM Exams - Preparing for an RCM exam? Contact us at music.conservatory@uleth.ca to set one up!
• Masterclasses and Other Events - These are wonderful opportunities for students to get a new perspective from another teacher and provide an encouraging environment to perform in front of peers.
  • 2024-25 Masterclass Schedule (Sign Up HERE):
    • Piano (Dr. Bradley Parker): October 21, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Penner Classroom - Casa)
    • Cello (Brenna LeMay): October 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Penner Classroom - Casa)
    • Voice (Dr. Sandra Stringer): November 4, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Penner Classroom - Casa)
    • Piano (Dr. Deanna Oye): February 10, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Penner Classroom - Casa)
    • Lethbridge Piano Intensive (LPI) - 1 day workshop for all ages - November 30th - 9am - 5pm (U of L Recital Hall) - Register NOW to Save your Spot: https://communityprograms.ulethbridge.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=64994b25-b62c-4fbe-b362-c5f01ee08044 
    • Additional masterclasses TBC - check back for updates!
• Special Discounted Rates:
  • Podcast Studio/Practice Room Rental: $10 per session. Contact us at music.conservatory@uleth.ca to book.
  • Online Theory Course: $75

Keys to Piano Workshop - March 7 & 8, 2025

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music in collaboration with the Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association is hosting our 10th annual piano workshop on Friday, March 7 (5:00 - 7:00, Penner Classroom), and Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Casa (230 8th Street South). This workshop is open to any piano student and piano teacher in Lethbridge or area. Suzuki piano students and teachers are also welcome and encouraged to attend! Please note: the March 7 session is intended for Piano Teachers and advanced piano students.

Be prepared for a full immersion in everything to do with the piano! Featuring two very talented pianists, this day will include masterclasses, clinician-led talks, break-out sessions, lunch and a special performance by the clinicians.

2025 Clinicians: TBC

Half Day Program

The half day program (choose the morning OR the afternoon) is perfect for young piano students (all ages are welcome) or those who can not commit to the entire day. It includes an opportunity to perform in a masterclass setting, visit with other pianists over lunch, and listen to the amazing guest clinicians in a special noon hour performance.

Full Day Program

The full day program is designed for older piano students at an intermediate to advanced level, although younger students would also be welcome to register for the entire day. The full day will include an opportunity to perform in a masterclass setting, visit with other pianists over lunch, and listen to the amazing guest clinicians in a special noon hour performance.

Registration Options:

• Full Day (Participant/Performer): $50
• Full Day (Observe Only): $35
• Half Day (AM or PM): $35
• Teachers: $20*

*Teachers with students enrolled in the workshop can choose the "Teacher (FREE)" offering.

2024-25 Ensemble Concerts

Fall 2024

November 30, 2024 - Ventus Women's Choir
7:00 p.m. (Southminster United Church)
Tickets Available at the Door or Online (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ventus-presents-all-his-angels-tickets-1056…)

December 7, 2024 - Conservatory Choirs (Children's Choir, Alegre Choir, Incanto Singers and Sing for Joy)
2:00 p.m. (McKillop United Church)
FREE to attend

December 14, 2024 - Conservatory of Music Homeschool Band
1:30 p.m. (Stephure Hall - Casa)
FREE to attend.

Free Lunch & Listen Concert Series

12:15 - 1:00 p.m., Casa Community Room

• February 2 - Wander West
• March 1 - FOURtitude, featuring 8 hands and 2 grand pianos
• May 3 - Layton Hiebert, percussion
• June 7 - Showcase ft. Dale Ketcheson (guitar), Christine Bootland (cello), Carolyn Herrington (piano) and Brad Parker (piano)
• September 6 - Tan & Jam Presents: Lunch & Listen - A Cabaret of Theatre Gems
• October 4 - Austin Culler (guitar)
• November 1 - Janet Youngdahl (voice) and Brad Parker (piano)
• December 6 - Conservatory Studio Showcase

Our Lunch & Listen Concert Series is funded by Community Event Support Grant through the City of Lethbridge.

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SAVE THE DATE: Keys to Piano Workshop - March 7 & 8, 2025

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music in collaboration with the Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association is hosting our 10th annual piano workshop on Friday, March 7 (5:00 - 7:00, Penner Classroom), and Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Casa (230 8th Street South). This workshop is open to any piano student and piano teacher in Lethbridge or area. Suzuki piano students and teachers are also welcome and encouraged to attend! Please note: the March 7 session is intended for Piano Teachers and advanced piano students.

Be prepared for a full immersion in everything to do with the piano! Featuring two very talented pianists, this day will include masterclasses, clinician-led talks, break-out sessions, lunch and a special performance by the clinicians.

2025 Clinicians: TBC

Half Day Program

The half day program (choose the morning OR the afternoon) is perfect for young piano students (all ages are welcome) or those who can not commit to the entire day. It includes an opportunity to perform in a masterclass setting, visit with other pianists over lunch, and listen to the amazing guest clinicians in a special noon hour performance.

Full Day Program

The full day program is designed for older piano students at an intermediate to advanced level, although younger students would also be welcome to register for the entire day. The full day will include an opportunity to perform in a masterclass setting, visit with other pianists over lunch, and listen to the amazing guest clinicians in a special noon hour performance.

Registration Options:

• Full Day (Participant/Performer): $50
• Full Day (Observe Only): $35
• Half Day (AM or PM): $35
• Teachers: $20*

*Teachers with students enrolled in the workshop can choose the "Teacher (FREE)" offering.