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what’s onAUTUMN/WINTER

2018/19

featuring

DAILY TOURS + ACTIVITIES

NEW EXHIBITIONS

STUDIO BELL AFTER HOURS RETURNS!

TONTO WEEK

CONCERTSand more!

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Contributors Images:

Bitterman Photography

Sebastian Buzzalino

Gabriella Gut

Don Kennedy

Leblond Studios Inc.

Chad Schroter-Gillespie

Brandon Wallis

Neil Zeller

Design:

Brenna Pladsen

Brandon Wallis

* Check studiobell.ca/visit for extended seasonal hours.

For tickets or to learn more about what’s on, visit: nmc.ca/whats-on

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This season, National Music Centre (NMC) celebrates another major Canadianmusic milestone, while expanding existing programs to serve the appetites ofour diverse communities.

Our award-winning education programs will expand to serve more studentswith updated content that promotes hands-on, ears-on, minds-on learning,using music as a lens to understand core curriculum topics. In demandprograms, Showtime! and Jam Club, return and Family Day will feature Canada’sfavourite all-ages entertainer, Fred Penner.

Terri Clark blazed a trail for Canadian country music, with three back toback platinum albums in the 1990s. As the 2018 inductee into the CanadianCountry Music Hall of Fame, NMC will commemorate her legacy with a specialexhibition at Studio Bell.

NMC’s in-demand stream of self-directed artist residencies pick up this season,with artists from all genres creating new works in our state-of-the-art facilities– don’t miss your opportunity to get insight into their creative process duringartist workshops at Studio Bell. AE West also returns, providing a unique five-week commercial skill development intensive for a handful of emerging artists.

Synth-heads will rejoice as one of the most intriguing instruments in theNMC collection sees a long-awaited commissioning this fall. During TONTOWeek, we’ll celebrate this legendary instrument with public programs featuringpresentations by its co-creator Malcolm Cecil, an artist residency by A TribeCalled Red, and a special installment of After Hours. All of this will coincide withAlberta Electronic Music Conference at Studio Bell in November.

NMC will continue to expand our live music offerings with more NMCpresented concerts, including the Grapes of Wrath this fall, our monthly showcase of regional talent, Alberta Spotlight, and dozens of co-presentations with community partners.

As the home for music in Canada, we hope you find music that inspires anddelights, and stories that connect you to Canada’s incredible diversity of music—celebrated and presented at the magnificent Studio Bell, home of the NationalMusic Centre.

Amplifying the love, sharing, and understanding of music.

Andrew Mosker President and CEO

Adam FoxDirector of Programs

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what’s on National Music Centre | Season Program

BECOME A NMC MEMBER TODAY!

Your membership includes: • Free admission to Studio Bell

• Access to special NMC Member events

• Discounted tickets to NMC concerts

• Discounts on partnered concerts and co- productions

• Free access to all Artist in Residence and RBCMaster in Residence public workshops

• 10% off at NMC Shop and Rosso CoffeeRoasters (Studio Bell location)

• $12 access to Backstage Pass Tours

Calendar of EventsPAGE WHAT’S ON DATE DAY EVE TICKETED MEMBER

DISCOUNT

8 Daily Tours of Studio Bell every day • + FREE

12 Backstage Pass Tours every Sunday • • 60%

37 Beakerhead: Seven Wonderers September 20 • • 10%

37 JazzYYC and NMC present: illumin8 launch: Tamir Hendelman

September 21 • • 10%

37 Banff Centre and NMC present: An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman

September 23 • • 10%

37 NMC, Calgary International Film Festival present: special screenings

September 26-28 • • 15%

30 Alberta Culture Days September 28-30 • + FREE

11 Showcase: 2018 Inductees Exhibition Opening

September 28 • • MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE*

30 Alberta Culture Days: Calgary Civic Symphony

September 29 •

33 Alberta Spotlight: Lucette with Hermitess

September 29 • • 30%

34 Artist in Residence Workshop:wnoondwaamin | we hear them

October TBA • + FREE

34 Artist in Residence Workshop: Aquakulture

October TBA • + FREE

37 NMC and Sled Island present: Jean-Michel Blais

October 4 • • 15%

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October 5 •

+ ticket is included with admission to Studio Bell

Stay up to date on events at NMC at nmc.ca/whats-on

* space is limited, see event page for details

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PAGE WHAT’S ON DATE DAY EVE TICKETED MEMBER DISCOUNT

29 NMC presents: The Grapes of Wrath October 11 • • 15%

33 Alberta Spotlight: Cartel Madras October 17 • • 30%

35 Showtime!: Sampler Cafe October 19 • + FREE

10 Trailblazers: Alberta Exhibition Launch

October 26 • • MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE*

37 NMC and Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra present: James Campbell

October 26 • • 10%

29 Author Talk and Q&A with Michael Barclay

October 27 • + FREE

37 NMC and JazzYYC present: Montréal Guitare Trio

November 9 • • 10%

18 TONTO Week November 14-17 • • + FREE

34 Artist in Residence Workshop: A Tribe Called Red

November 15 • + FREE

21 Studio Bell After Hours November 16 • • 30%

33 Alberta Spotlight: The Dungarees November 22 • • 30%

33 Alberta Spotlight: Ellen Doty December 6 • • 30%

16 AE West Showcase December 7 • • 10%–15%

35 Showtime!: Rattle and Strum December 13 • + FREE

37 NMC and One Yellow Rabbitpresent: My Backyard,Somewhere

January 24 • • 30%

31 Family Day at Studio Bell February 18 • • FREE

37 NMC and CFMF present: Blockheater

February 22-23 • • • 10%–15%

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Learn more at nmc.ca/members.

Membership Pricing:Adult Membership $58Senior Membership $45Student Membership $45 Family Membership $110

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Live Closer to the Music

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Studio Bell has a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered. It features 22 stages devoted to the story of music in Canada and three Canadian music halls of fame that celebrate our national legacy. Dive into Studio Bell with a tour or explore our new exhibitions opening this season.

Check studiobell.ca for visitor information.

Daily Activities AT STUDIO BELL

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With so much to hear and see at Studio Bell, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Where does one begin? The best introduction to the sights and sounds of Studio Bell is through our daily public tours. Join our talented interpreters for a guided trip through Studio Bell’s five floors of exhibitions, award-winning architecture, interactive galleries, the magnificent Kimball organ, a solar-power sound installation, and other favourites in NMC’s collection.

Public Tours at Studio Bell

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY*ALL AGESINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

* Check studiobell.ca/visit for extended seasonal hours.

DATENOTES

TICKETS

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tours & exhibitions

Enjoy discounted admission and extended hours at Studio Bell during $10 Date Night. Grab your pal or partner and take advantage of a special $10 admission per person from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Check out interactive activities–rock the guitar, mix a track—or take in a live demonstration of one of our unique collection artifacts. Visitors can also delve into memorabilia from three Canadian Music Halls of Fame, and new temporary exhibitions. Studio Bell is the perfect Tuesday date night destination. Presented by East Village.

$10DATENIGHT

DATE

TIMENOTES

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SEPTEMBER 11 AND EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING 20195:00 PM–8:00 PMALL AGES • EVENINGREDUCED GENERAL ADMISSION

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TICKETS

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY*ALL AGESINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

TRAILBLAZERS:

ALBERTAAlbertans have made an impact on the world as musicians, songwriters, and industry builders. Trailblazers: Alberta showcases the homegrown figures who have achieved success on a local, national, and international level, influencing a new generation of artists.

DATENOTES

TICKETS

OCTOBER 26 MEMBER EXCLUSIVERSVP REQUIRED

Exhibition opening

* Check studiobell.ca/visit for extended seasonal hours.

In 2015, the National Music Centre launcheda multi-year initiative sponsored by ATBFinancial, designed to collect and connectthe stories of Alberta’s music history. ATBStorytellers is a multifaceted project thatincludes a digital storytelling educationprogram, an oral history recording initiative,live events with music icons, and an annualinstallation within NMC’s special exhibitions.

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exhibition openings

Showcase: 2018 InducteesThis season, a new exhibition celebrates the 2018 inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (CCMHF)—Terri Clark and Jackie Rae Greening.

Internationally acclaimed musician and singer-songwriter Terri Clark, the 2018 artist inductee, is a 19-time CCMA Award and three-time JUNO Award recipient. Clark first began making music in her hometown of Medicine Hat, AB in the early ‘90s. Since releasing her debut album in 1995, she has sold over five million albums worldwide and is the first (and only) Canadian woman to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Alberta-based broadcaster Jackie Rae Greeningis the 2018 builder inductee into the CCMHF and a past Chair and member of the Board of Directors of the CCMA. Greening is a four-time CCMA Award winner and an Alberta Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. With over 36 years in the broadcasting industry, Greening has worked behind the scenes to advance country music in Canada.

DATENOTES

TICKETS

DATENOTES

TICKETS

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY*ALL AGESINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

SEPTEMBER 28 MEMBER EXCLUSIVERSVP REQUIRED

Exhibition opening

SHOWCASE2 0 1 8 I N D U C T E E SV I T R I N E/2 018 I N T R O N I S É S

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This guided tour of Studio Bell’s artist spaces provides a behind-the-scenes look at three world-class recording facilities that house historic consoles—including the Olympic Studios console, a Trident A-Range console, and the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio—in addition to a collection of musical instruments that spans 450 years of music, innovation and technology.

Step inside the “Sistine Chapel of rock n’ roll,” where classic albums like Led Zeppelin IV and Exile on Main Street came to life.

Catch a glimpse of the work spaces where artists make magic happen, and hear the stories behind notable artifacts as a trained musician offers a demonstration. Gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items— from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection, such as a 16th century Trasuntino harpsichord; to modern electronics, like TONTO, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers; to the extremely rare Hammond Novachord (only six functioning Novachords remain in the world!); to the largest item in the NMC collection, the King Eddy.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nmc.ca/whats-on

DATETIMES

NOTESTICKETS

EVERY SUNDAY TWICE DAILY12:00 PM AND 1:30 PM13+ RECOMMENDED AUDIENCEADDITIONAL FEES APPLY

BACKSTAGEPASS TOURSAT STUDIO BELL

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The King Eddy is now open seven days a week. Enjoy live music of all genres and taste Southern-inspired classics.

Keep up to date on all the shows and events from the legendary Eddy at kingeddy.ca

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NMC Artist Development Programs create opportunities for artists to grow artistically and commercially. From creative residencies designed to promote exploration and the development of new music and content, to workshops and mentorship programs that help prepare emerging artists for a rapidly evolving commercial landscape, NMC artist programs provide a foundation for Canadian artists.

Check nmc.ca/artists for more information and applications.

Artist DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS

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Artist Entrepreneur West (AE West), is a five-week creative entrepreneurship program to help emerging professional artists of all musical genres develop sustainable businesses and careers via hands-on mentoring, networking, and collaboration. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s participants with a showcase in the historic King Eddy.

This year’s conference runs from November 5 toDecember 7 and is open to artists of all genres.AE West closes with a public showcase featuringparticipating artists.

DATENOTES

TICKETS

DECEMBER 718+ RECOMMENDED AUDIENCENMC.CA/WHATS-ON

AE West Showcase

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Through our Artist in Residence program, musicians from around the world explore and use our collection in the creation of new works. NMC’s vision is to become a national catalyst for discovery, innovation, and renewal through music.

The Arlene Flock McKen Career Development Scholarship celebrates Arlene Flock McKen’s legacy of mentoring women to be successful entrepreneurs in their chosen field. Each year, one female or female-identifying artist will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to participate in the AE West program at NMC.

The National Music Centre’s Artist in Residence program is generously supported by Bell Media. Applications for spring 2019 open soon. For more information, visit nmc.ca/artists.

For more info on this season’s Artist in Residence, flip to page 30.

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This fall, NMC will finally commission a crown jewel of its diverse music technology collection – one of the world’s largest and most legendary modular synthesizers, TONTO. To commemorate this milestone, NMC will host a week of music programming, timed to coincide with Alberta Electronic Music Conference, which will be presented at Studio Bell. Malcolm Cecil, one of the co-creators of TONTO, will be in attendance to deliver demonstrations, and lectures on the history of the instrument. A Tribe Called Red will be the first musicians to create new music with TONTO.

W E E K

Modular Synthesis 101 NOVEMBER 14INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

DATETICKETS

TONTO ATCR Artist WorkshopNOVEMBER 15 INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

DATETICKETS

Malcolm Cecil —In ConversationNOVEMBER 17INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

DATETICKETS

TONTO Demonstration NOVEMBER 17INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

DATETICKETS

Public Programs

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AEMCONAlberta Electronic Music Conference bringstogether leading and emerging figures fromthe electronic music world for a week ofcollaboration, learning, and networking inCalgary at Studio Bell. From panel discussionsto cutting edge music showcases, thisconference is a transformative experience formusic fans and professionals alike.

Explore NMC’s one-of-a-kind electronic musictechnology collection and learn from industryleaders. The conference runs November 15 to 18and includes workshops, industry networkingevents and evening shows at Calgary venues. Check nmc.ca/whats-on for up to date listings at Studio Bell.

Photo: Taylor Kanary courtesy of AEMCON

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TONTO EditionOur popular late-night series returnswith a special headlining performanceby A Tribe Called Red. Turn down the lights, turn up the tunes, and light up Studio Bell’s dance floor and five floors of exhibitions featuring interactives geared towards adults.

NOVEMBER 16 18+ • EVENINGNMC.CA/WHATS-ON

DATENOTES

TICKETS

Photo: Taylor Kanary courtesy of AEMCON

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Our education programming allows students to explore music in a hands-on, ears-on, and minds-on setting, combining classroom style programs with a creative exploration of the museum galleries. Under the guidance of our highly trained education staff, our internationally recognized programming gives students the tools to express themselves through music in a fun, inquiry-based learning environment.

For more information on our school programs, visit: nmc.ca/learning.

Educationat NMC

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Jam Club is an after school drop-in program for youth ages 13–19 who want to learn to play an instrument and jam with other musicians. The program runs every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the west block of Studio Bell, with free snacks and food.

Please note there is limited space available. We will accommodate everyone on a first come, first served basis.

Jam Club is sponsored by Canadian Western Bank. For more information, visit nmc.ca/jam-club.

Jam Club

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TICKETS

THURSDAYS • 3:00 PM–6:00 PMAGES 13 – 19FREE

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Get up close and personal with professional musicians and performers from across Canada with Showtime!, a concert series dedicated to providing students of all ages with the opportunity get to know artists and develop an appreciation for live music. These concerts are included with school program bookings and are open to visitors with Studio Bell admission.

Flip to page 35 for more details on this season’s performers.

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Studio Bell houses recording facilities, artist programs, exhibitions, and school programs, but the experience of live music is at the heart of NMC. The Performance Hall at Studio Bell will feature a variety of concert performances from diverse national and international acts.

Don’t miss your favourite artists when they perform in the unique and beautiful confines of Studio Bell. This season, we present live music of all genres from Canada and beyond.

Check nmc.ca/whats-on for up to date listings.

NMC Presents

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NMC Presents

Artist in Residence Workshop: wnoondwaamin | we hear them

TBA OCT

NMC Presents

Artist in Residence Workshop: A Tribe Called Red

15 NOVNMC Presents

Artist in Residence Workshop: Aquakulture

TBAOCT

17OCT

NMC Presents Alberta Spotlight: Cartel Madras

19 OCT

NMC Presents Showtime! with Sampler Cafe

27 OCT

NMC Presents Author Talk and Q&A with Michael Barclay author of “The Never-Ending Present: the Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip”

11OCT

NMC Presents The Grapes of Wrath

16NOV

NMC Presents After Hours feature A Tribe Called Red

29SEP

NMC Presents

Alberta Spotlight:Lucette with Hermitess

22NOV

NMC Presents

Alberta Spotlight:The Dungarees

06DEC

NMC Presents

Alberta Spotlight:Ellen Doty

13DEC

NMC Presents

Showtime! withRattle and Strum

28TO30SEP

NMC Presents

Alberta Culture Days

12TO18NOV

NMC Presents

TONTO Week

NMC Presents...

NMC presents

Find up-to-date information about these programs and more at nmc.ca/whats-on.

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Alberta Culture Days Alberta’s innovative and collaborative spirit shines through our artists. On September 28, catch pop-up daytime performances by all-local acts (entry is included with regular admission), and enjoy FREE admission all day on September 29 with live sets by orchestral wonders, the Calgary Civic Symphony. Keeping the focus on Alberta’s best and brightest, the Alberta Spotlight Series returns for a ticketed evening performance on Sept. 29. The popular showcase will feature Lucette, an Alberta pop vocalist evoking the golden era of folk and country; and ethereal harp act Hermitess will open the show.

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NOTESTICKETS

SEPTEMBER 28–30DAYTIME • FAMILY FRIENDLY

DAYTIME • FAMILY FRIENDLYFREE

Calgary Civic Symphony: Build an Orchestra Program and Concert

DATE SEPTEMBER 29

The Calgary Civic Symphony returns with their “Build an Orchestra” program. Visit orchestra members scattered through our interactive galleries and see their instruments up close. After visiting all of the instrument families, join the whole orchestra for a short concert to see them in action.

Photo courtesy of the Calgary Civic Orchestra

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family fun at Studio Bell

with Fred PennerCelebrate Family Day at Studio Bell with special activities for music lovers of all ages.

This year, we are thrilled to presentperformances by acclaimed family entertainer,singer-songwriter, composer, writer, actor andTV host, Fred Penner. Tickets to the show areincluded with admission to Studio Bell or withStudio Bell membership—so be sure to get yours today!

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FEBRUARY 18ALL AGES • DAYTIMEINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

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Alberta continues to produce amazing musical talent across many genres. Alberta Spotlight is devoted to featuring the breadth and diversity of our province’s music with a monthly showcase.

This concert series is generously supported by the Viewpoint Foundation.

Alberta Spotlight

NMC presents

Lucette with HermitessSEPTEMBER 29EVENINGNMC.CA/WHATS-ON

Cartel MadrasOCTOBER 17EVENINGNMC.CA/WHATS-ON

The DungareesNOVEMBER 22EVENINGNMC.CA/WHATS-ON

Ellen DotyDECEMBER 6 EVENINGNMC.CA/WHATS-ON

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Artist residency programs at Studio Bell provide time and space for artists to explore our unique instrument collection and create new works in our world class recording environments. This season, NMC welcomes 2018 CBC Searchlight competition winner, Lance Sampson, (aka Aquakulture); Indigenous multimedia artist collective, wnoondwaamin | we hear them; and A Tribe Called Red. Gain insight into their creative process and get a taste of new music at a public workshop.

wnoondwaamin | we hear themOCTOBER TBA ALL AGES • DAYTIMEINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Aquakulture OCTOBER TBA ALL AGES • DAYTIMEINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

A Tribe Called RedNOVEMBER 15ALL AGES • DAYTIMEINCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

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A great way to introduce young music lovers to live music. Get up close and personal with professional musicians and performers.

Sampler Café DATE OCT 19

A musical collective of beat makers, sample sculptors, pad smashers and musical misfits that make sample-based music accessible to the masses. Great for junior high or high school students.

Rattle and Strum DATE DEC 13

Mom and pops with tots, daycares and pre-K

won’t want to miss this show. Rattle and Strum get kids of all ages dancing, clapping, singing, and playing.

Showtime!

ALL AGES • DAYTIME INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION INCLUDED WITH SCHOOL PROGRAM BOOKINGS ON A FIRST COME FIRST-SERVE BASIS.

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NMC and M:ST Festival

Not Peaceable and Quiet & Something is ComingAll Ages • Evening • Free

NMC and Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra

James CampbellAll Ages • Evening

NMC and JazzYYC

Montréal Guitare TrioAll Ages • Evening

NMC and One Yellow Rabbit

My Backyard, Somewhereas part of the High Performance Rodeo All Ages • Evening

Calgary Folk Music Festival and NMC

BlockheaterAll Ages • Weekend • Day • Evening

NMC and Beakerhead Beakerhead: Seven WonderersAll Ages • Evening

NMC and JazzYYC

illumin8 launch with Tamir HendelmanAll Ages • Evening

Banff Centre and NMC

An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman All Ages • Evening

NMC and Calgary Intentional Film Festival

Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts and special screeningsAll Ages • Evening

NMC and Sled Island

Jean-Michel BlaisAll Ages • Evening

collaborative programs

20SEP

21SEP

23SEP

Collaborative Programming

05OCT

04 OCT

26TO28SEP

09NOV

26OCT

24JAN

22TO23FEB

NMC believes in community and collaboration. Working with regional and national presenting partners, audiences get to experience a diverse array of music programs here in the awe-inspiring setting of Studio Bell.

Find up-to-date information about these programs and more at nmc.ca/whats-on.

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THE PRINTING HOUSE™ (TPH®) THANKS THE NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE AND CANADIAN MUSICIANS WHO HAVE LEFT THEIR MARK ON THIS COUNTRY AND BEYOND.

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TEMPONMC

MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM

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JOIN THE BAND, SET THE TEMPO

Join our monthly giving program, Tempo, and help us keep a steady beat at NMC. Make your donation or monthly commitment today by visiting our webpage at: nmc.ca/support.

The National Music Centre (NMC) is a registered not-for-profit charity. It’s only with your support that we can offer diverse programs for musicians and fans alike.

Help us celebrate Canada’s rich music heritage and write the next verse of music in Calgary and Canada.

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Call 403.543.5115

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To learn more about programs and events at NMC, visit: nmc.ca/whats-on