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 14 & 15, 2025

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music in collaboration with the Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association is hosting our annual piano workshop on Friday, March 14 (5:30 - 7:00 for teachers), and Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Casa (230 8th Street South). This workshop is open to any piano student and piano teacher in Lethbridge or area. Please note: the March 14 session is intended for piano teachers and advanced piano students.  

2025 Featured Clinicians: Cheryl Emery-Karapita  and Carolyn Herrington 

Be prepared for a full immersion in everything to do with the piano! Students can sign up for a half day or full day option and perform up to 2 pieces for the clinicians, participate in break-out sessions, listen to a noon-hour clinician recital and enjoy a catered lunch.  

MARCH 15, 2025 REGISTRATION OPTIONS: 

-- Half-Day (choose 9:15-1pm or 12-4pm): $40 - includes lunch, concert, opportunity to perform 1 piece & break-out sessions

--Full-Day (9:15-4pm): $60 - includes lunch, concert, opportunity to perform up to 2 pieces & break-out sessions

--Student Observer (9:15-4pm): $40 - includes lunch, concert & break-out sessions

--Teacher Option (9:15-4pm): $25* - includes lunch, concert, break-out sessions, plus Friday night teacher session (March 14, 5:30-7pm)

*Break-out sessions will include intro to fiddling, steel-pans, music history, music & movement, and a session on the harpsicord.

**Registration is free to teachers who have at least 1 full day student enrolled.  Choose the "free" option when registering.

Friday, March 14, 5:30-7pm - Teacher Session topics:  "Thinking Orchestrally at the Piano" and "ADHD and the Wiggly Student" (this session is open to registered teachers, as well as registered senior-students.

Register here: https://communityprograms.ulethbridge.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?cour…

2024-25 Ensemble Concerts

Winter 2025

April 11, 2025 - Conservatory of Music Homeschool Bands & Percussion Ensemble
5:30 p.m. (Casa Community Room)
Free to Attend

April 12, 2025 - Conservatory Choirs (Children's Choir, Alegre Choir, Incanto Singers and Sing for Joy)
6:30 p.m. (McKillop United Church)
Free to Attend

2025 First Friday Lunch & Listen Concert Series - Free Admission*

12:15 - 1:00 p.m., Casa's Community Room (230-8th St S)

• March 7, featuring Deanna Oye (piano) and Brad Parker (piano)
• April 4 
• May 2
• June 6
• September 5, featuring Conservatory Voice Faculty 
• October 3, featuring "Wander West", playing traditional Celtic music and beyond
• November 7 - featuring the piano duo, Cheryl Emery-Karapita and Carolyn Herrington
• December 5, featuring "Christmas by Candlelight" with Jaimee Jarvie, Tanner LaPointe and more

*Performers are added as the dates approach - check this website regularly for updates!  Admission is free and everyone is welcome!

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

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Keys to Piano Workshop - March 14 & 15, 2025

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music in collaboration with the Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association is hosting our annual piano workshop on Friday, March 14 (5:30 - 7:00 for teachers), and Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Casa (230 8th Street South). This workshop is open to any piano student and piano teacher in Lethbridge or area. Please note: the March 14 session is intended for piano teachers and advanced piano students.  

2025 Featured Clinicians: Cheryl Emery-Karapita  and Carolyn Herrington 

Be prepared for a full immersion in everything to do with the piano! Students can sign up for a half day or full day option and perform up to 2 pieces for the clinicians, participate in break-out sessions, listen to a noon-hour clinician recital and enjoy a catered lunch.  

MARCH 15, 2025 REGISTRATION OPTIONS: 

-- Half-Day (choose 9:15-1pm or 12-4pm): $40 - includes lunch, concert, opportunity to perform 1 piece & break-out sessions*

--Full-Day (9:15-4pm): $60 - includes lunch, concert, opportunity to perform up to 2 pieces & break-out sessions

--Student Observer (9:15-4pm): $40 - includes lunch, concert & break-out sessions

--Teacher Option (9:15-4pm): $25** - includes lunch, concert, break-out sessions, plus Friday night teacher session (March 14, 5:30-7pm)

*Break-out sessions will include intro to fiddling, steel-pans, music history, music & movement, and a session on the harpsicord.

**registration is free to teachers who have at least 1 full day student enrolled.

Friday, March 14, 5:30-7pm - Teacher Session topics:  "Thinking Orchestrally at the Piano" and "ADHD and the Wiggly Student" (this session is open to registered teachers, as well as registered senior-students.

Register here: https://communityprograms.ulethbridge.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?cour…