Calgary Musicians Association

The CMA office will be closed tomorrow Wednesday September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

I am really loooking forward to attending the Music Cities Convention starting tonight at the National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique with three of my colleagues from the Calgary Musicians Association

It’s been a gift to share with audiences our truth and honour our love for Mike Little with these shows. We had a beautiful time in Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg and we’re on our way to Ontario for more of this magical tour with Lyle Lovett ! See you tomorrow, London! ❤️

Join us for the AFL-CIO’s International Student Worker Town Hall on Monday, September 28th at 4pm ET.

We’ll hear from experts about recent changes at the federal level to rules and policies affecting international student workers. This includes updates on F-1 visas—such as new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance that narrows Curricular Practical Training (CPT) eligibility, directly impacting how U.S. employers hire international talent. We’ll also cover information on knowing and asserting your rights, what to do if your rights are violated, and answer your questions.

You can register for the town hall at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Alif0uTRQLmqXtjERWuxMQ #/registration

** Please note that we cannot give legal advice on particular situations during this session and that recording of the session is not permitted. **

Choosing Canadian arts means choosing Canada.

At this defining moment for our country, Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, reflects on the power of arts and culture.

In her latest open letter to the arts community, she highlights the crucial role the arts play in times of uncertainty and change and speaks to the opportunity to meet the growing demand for Canadian arts both at home and abroad.

“The question before us is not whether the arts matter. It is how we can ensure the arts have the greatest possible impact at a time when Canadians, as well as the wider world, need and want what they offer most.”

In response, she sets out two priorities and emphasizes the necessity of public investment to meet this moment. “Because when we invest in the arts, we invest in Canada.”

📖Read the letter: https://canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/2026/09/choosing-canadian-arts

We are pleased to once again offer members of the Calgary Musicians Association $15 rush tickets to all Calgary Pro Musica’s 13 evening subscription concerts during our 50th season, pending availability.

Come to the Rozsa Centre Box Office up to an hour before each concert begins, and purchase your $15 ticket.
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Please encourage your music students to attend our concerts as well! We offer a remarkable $5 rush ticket to any student. University and graduate students must show a current student ID. If a student is under 18, we offer one $20 accompanying adult rush ticket. (Please note that our policy is one adult rush ticket per family).

Gryphon Trio’s Sunday program:
Beethoven: Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1
Carmen Braden: Candle Ice
Dvořák: Trio No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 65

Gryphon Trio’s Monday program: �
Haydn: Trio in A major, Hob. XV: 18
Christos Hatzis: Old Photographs
Beethoven: Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”

Join us for a celebratory season of Canadian and international chamber ensembles featuring the Gryphon Trio, SPA Trio, Banff International String Quartet Competition winners Poiesis Quartet with Honens Laureate Anastasia Vorotnaya, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw, the Quartetto di Cremona, Galvin Cello Quartet, and the New Orford String Quartet.

See the show — from the other side of the curtain.

Our Backstage Tours this season start with a behind-the-scenes look at Tosca! Walk the stage, visit the costume shop, orchestra pit, fly tower, and more — book yours today, or find out about our by-request tours!

https://www.calgaryopera.com/backstage-tours

Have you placed your bids yet? There is just one week remaining in our province-wide Online Silent Auction!

Link here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/concerts-in-care-albertas-silent-auction

All bidding wraps up on September 30th at 11:59 PM. Every winning bid directly funds our artist fees and expands our concert outreach to care communities, hospice facilities, and seniors' residences across Alberta.

Don't miss out on items across Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge:

Premier getaway and sports packages, including a luxury Fairmont Palliser stay and prime Edmonton Oilers Club seats.

Regional arts and outings: symphony tickets, live theatre admissions, ski packages, and dining experiences.

Exclusive private living room concerts and one-of-a-kind handmade textile and ceramic art donated directly by our roster artists.

Check back on your watchlists or discover a new favorite before bidding closes: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/concerts-in-care-albertas-silent-auction