Music is a powerful tool. Whether it’s a Bösendorfer piano, a Tenori-On (Google it!) or a Shekere from West Africa, music has moved and touched humans all throughout time. It tells stories (take a look at “Wade in the Water”, a song sung by African slaves who worked in the fields) and is true to…
This Saturday, the Calgary Boys’ Choir presents “Sharing Peace” to highlight international issues of disparity and inequality worldwide as we enter the season of giving. Earlier this week I had the privilege of being able to speak with Choir Director, Paul Grindlay. Paul has been with the Calgary Boys’ Choir since 2004 and this year…
Before I say anything else about this concert review, I just want to lay this out: wow. Though not a huge fan of choral music or operas, I was definitely won over (if at least for the time being!) after attending the packed Luminous Voices concert at the newly-opened Bella Concert Hall. Under the artistic…
As a young girl, I always dreamed of being a “real” singer. For Kate Stevens, this has become her reality. The radio today is filled with auto-tuned songs that essentially play on repeat. Sometimes it seems like music is dying. But with down-to-earth performers like Kate, music can be a down-to-earth experience again. I’m lucky enough…
What’s better than music? Music for a good cause! The 9th annual Concert of Hope was held on May 24th at First Baptist Church. Subtitled the “Best of Broadway and Opera” it featured a number of broadway hits and classical opera pieces that really blew me away by the end of the evening. More importantly though, the…
SOTERIA [so-tay-ree’-ah] deliverance, preservation; in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul’s safety or salvation. Produced by Mount Royal University’s Artio Choir, Soteria: The Spirit of Persistence, is a whirlwind of a journey that “explores the resilience and unconquerable spirit that drives all of humanity” through different genres of music. With a strong vocal…
I used to be a HUGE fan of pop music until the summer of 2014. Once I was introduced to other genres like rock alternative and punk rock, I began to notice how annoying some of the pop songs were! Here are a few of those songs: 1. We are never ever getting back together…
You may remember Melanie Martinez from the third season of the Voice, where she did an amazing acoustic cover of Toxic by Britney Spears but now, she has moved onto bigger things. Unfortunately, she did not win the singing competition, but that doesn’t mean her amazing talent went unnoticed. She still had many followers, like myself,…
Looking for something to impress your girl? Your man? Check out some of these awesome songs for the piano and voice. They are nice to entertain just for the casual meeting, talent show, or just something to break the silence and find a connection with someone else. You could also bring this to your next…
I had the opportunity to go to the Voix Humaines & Charles Daniels concert at the Christ Church Elbow Park on Saturday, and it was amazing. First off thank you very much to Tokie Brideaux from Calgary Music Events for giving me the tickets! I went to the pre-talk show to learn a little history…
Do you love Joss Whedon? Do you love Nathan Fillion? Felicia Day? Neil Patrick Harris?! And most of all…do you love musicals? Because on Tuesday, October 9, the 45-minute film will debut on The CW 9:00 PM Eastern Time (for those who live in Calgary that’s 8:00 for you!) Whedon, his two brothers and his…
Here is my newest cover! It’s Skinny Love by Bon Iver, one of my favourite songs of all time. Who knows, if Justin Vernon saw this he might be proud! Enjoy!
I literally screamed when I found out I had the opportunity to see Avril Lavigne in concert! Seriously. I grew up listening to her classics such as “Sk8ter Boi” and “Complicated.” And I know you guys did too, as every one of my friends went through that “Avril Lavigne phase” in life. Also this being my…
http://www.cjsi.ca/shinefmevents/gleekout/ Are you constantly singing? Or were you born dancing? Or maybe you just want to try something new? Well here’s your chance! This Saturday Sept 17, the Youth Singers of Calgary in conjunction with Shine 88.9FM and Cardel Place are holding a free Glee workshop for youth of all ages. Personally, I have been…
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