Upcoming Events
Teaching mitêh: A Classroom Guide with Sherryl Sewepagaham
Join composer Sherryl Sewepagaham for an in-depth introduction of her new composition titled mitêh (Heart), this year’s commissioned choral work for the CBC Music Class Challenge, powered by MusiCounts. Sherryl will guide teachers through the meaning of the piece, how to introduce the Cree language and pronunciation to students, and how to make use of the flexible, modular score options available for different grade levels. Educators will leave feeling confident, prepared, and inspired to rehearse and perform mitêh with their class. Click here to register.
Songwriting as a Class: A Practical Framework for Teachers
Join Emma Phillips for a virtual workshop that will provide a simple, adaptable framework for guiding students through the collaborative songwriting process as a whole class. Educators will explore strategies for generating ideas, developing lyrics and melodies together, structuring a song, and integrating instruments or technology at any grade level. Whether you’re new to songwriting or looking to refine your approach, this session will help you feel confident leading your class in creating an original piece for the songwriting categories of the CBC Music Class Challenge, Powered by MusiCounts. Click here to register.
Songwriting as a Class: A Practical Framework for Teachers
Join Emma Phillips for a virtual workshop that will provide a simple, adaptable framework for guiding students through the collaborative songwriting process as a whole class. Educators will explore strategies for generating ideas, developing lyrics and melodies together, structuring a song, and integrating instruments or technology at any grade level. Whether you’re new to songwriting or looking to refine your approach, this session will help you feel confident leading your class in creating an original piece for the songwriting categories of the CBC Music Class Challenge, Powered by MusiCounts. Click here to register.
Teaching mitêh: A Classroom Guide with Sherryl Sewepagaham
Join composer Sherryl Sewepagaham for an in-depth introduction of her new composition titled mitêh (Heart), this year’s commissioned choral work for the CBC Music Class Challenge, powered by MusiCounts. Sherryl will guide teachers through the meaning of the piece, how to introduce the Cree language and pronunciation to students, and how to make use of the flexible, modular score options available for different grade levels. Educators will leave feeling confident, prepared, and inspired to rehearse and perform mitêh with their class. Click here to register.
Music Education Advocacy in a Changing World: Empowering Voices in Challenging Times
As schools and communities evolve, so must our approach to advocating for music education. Join Janet Irvine and Cindy Romphf for a session that explores how advocacy is shifting in today’s world, why traditional approaches may no longer resonate, and what new strategies can help sustain and strengthen music programs. Grounded in the experiences of music educators responding to devastating cuts to music education in British Columbia, this workshop examines the shifting landscape and equips participants with actionable tools to advocate for and sustain their programs. Click here to register.
Music Education Advocacy in a Changing World: Empowering Voices in Challenging Times
As schools and communities evolve, so must our approach to advocating for music education. Join Janet Irvine and Cindy Romphf for a session that explores how advocacy is shifting in today’s world, why traditional approaches may no longer resonate, and what new strategies can help sustain and strengthen music programs. Grounded in the experiences of music educators responding to devastating cuts to music education in British Columbia, this workshop examines the shifting landscape and equips participants with actionable tools to advocate for and sustain their programs. Click here to register.