Music Conference Alberta is back in-person from October 20-22, 2022 in Edmonton!
Conference offerings will include concerts, the MCA Marketplace, a series of interest sessions, and networking events designed to help delegates reconnect with one other.
What to expect.
Showcase Concert featuring the Alberta Youth Choir, Youth Jazz Ensemble of Alberta, and soloists.
A guided tour through Small Beautiful Things—a charming and engaging cycle of 11 pieces for young and developing pianists—with one of Canada's most admired and respected composers, Alexina Louie.
An introduction to the choral music of Indigenous-Canadian composer Andrew Balfour, led by Andrew himself!
A panel discussion related to the conference theme of diversity, with panelists Alexina Louie, composer, and Cosette Justo Valdés, the Edmonton Symphony’s Assistant Conductor and Community Ambassador.
The MCA Marketplace with dozens of vendors from across the country!
A survival guide for beginning band teachers led by Roberta Baril.
A session with Dr. Shelley Jagow all about building diversity in the band room.
A unique panel discussion on diversity, inclusivity, and appropriation in choral music with Indigenous-Canadian composer Andrew Balfour, University of Victoria Professor of Music Education Dr. Adam Con, and Palestinian Jordanian artist, composer and educator Dr. Shireen Abu-Khader.
The presentation of the Alberta Awards for Musicians and Music Educators.
A guided tour through Small Beautiful Things—a charming and engaging cycle of 11 pieces for young and developing pianists—with one of Canada's most admired and respected composers, Alexina Louie.
An introduction to the choral music of Indigenous-Canadian composer Andrew Balfour, led by Andrew himself!
A panel discussion related to the conference theme of diversity, with panelists Alexina Louie, composer, and Cosette Justo Valdés, the Edmonton Symphony’s Assistant Conductor and Community Ambassador.
The MCA Marketplace with dozens of vendors from across the country!
A survival guide for beginning band teachers led by Roberta Baril.
A session with Dr. Shelley Jagow all about building diversity in the band room.
A unique panel discussion on diversity, inclusivity, and appropriation in choral music with Indigenous-Canadian composer Andrew Balfour, University of Victoria Professor of Music Education Dr. Adam Con, and Palestinian Jordanian artist, composer and educator Dr. Shireen Abu-Khader.
The presentation of the Alberta Awards for Musicians and Music Educators.
