On June 4, Henry Wise Wood High School hosted its final concert featuring its Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. John Ware Junior High School’s band, which I am a part of, was also featured. About 300 students gathered to play the piece called The Ballad of John Ware, which was being played for the first…
There are times when I come across a new band or song and immediately the first thing to come to mind is, “Hey, this is pretty awesome!” This happened to me recently when I was introduced to Canadian band POLARITY. Hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, POLARITY is a progressive band that aims to write meaningful lyrics…
Do you LOVE music? Do you enjoy sharing your music with others? Would you be interested in forming a band, recording music, or performing live? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then the Youth Rock Camp program is something you should be checking out! Created by the New Black Music & Arts…
Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly. Best new trend: Cycling / Bike commuting Mayor Naheed Nenshi Civic engagement Worst new trend: Jeggings Hipsters Dubstep Best place to waste an entire day Prince’s Island Park 17th Avenue S.W. The Ship & Anchor Best…
So it’s that time of year again….Grade 12 Graduation! Words like: ‘diplomas’ and ‘prom’ are just some of the things on the minds of Grade 12 students across the city. Ok, I can’t really speak from experience as I won’t be graduating for another couple of years. My concert band however, has the honour of playing for…
Reprinted from the Scarlett Fever By Benjamin Hilborn and Andrea Johancsik To say that the Dr. E.P. Scarlett Band is “good” is an insult to them and the tremendous amount of work they put into the performance the evening of Thursday, Dec. 9. Every ensemble has been preparing for the winter show since October, during…
On Sept. 7, the band Interpol released their newest album, and a self-titled one at that. A departure from their classic style, Interpol is a provocative and moody album. An airy, ethereal voice from lead singer Paul Banks, combined with a raw guitar sound from Daniel Kessler, backed by the haunting synths of Carlos Dengler…
Do you have a band but nowhere to play or record your music? For the months of October and November, the +15 gallery at the EPCOR Centre will be a functional practice space for bands. The Local Library will provide key access to the space during certain times for a two-week block. They provide recording…