“The true beauty of music is that it connects people.” – Roy Ayers, American funk, soul and jazz composer United continues to connect music to people by partnering with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra to expand the wide range of music available to residents of the two communities. The Calgary Jazz Orchestra (CJO) began 14 years […]
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Combining Storytelling with Music Strikes a Chord
Combining music with storytelling is the premise behind a new project between United and the Alberta Music Education Foundation (AMEF) that brought residents and students together at two performances at United communities. United and AMEF recently signed a partnership agreement that encourages the use of music to add a new dimension to traditional storytelling programs. […]
New Partnership, New Project with Alberta Music Education Foundation
United has signed a partnership agreement with the Alberta Music Education Foundation (AMEF). Based in Edmonton, but with programs throughout the province, AMEF “provides funding and innovative ideas to Alberta’s music students and teachers.” United’s first project with AMEF is the Alberta Heritage Music Project that brings students and older adults together to develop stories […]
“What Do You See When You Hear Music?”
An intriguing series of performances that combined music and art concluded at United’s Garrison Green community featuring Rolf Bertsch, piano professor at the Mount Royal University Conservatory and artistic director and conductor of Calgary Civic Symphony, and the residents of Garrison Green. “The concept was to use music to inspire the creation of art, “explained […]
New Music Appreciation Program a Trip Down Memory Lane
Have you ever wondered who wrote that tune that you can’t get out of your head? Or maybe you are intrigued to find out more about the era that spawned its creation? United has expanded its popular music appreciation program utilizing the talents of well-known local musician Mark DeJong. “I love talking about music and its […]
A Thursday Afternoon with Peter Exner
Peter Exner is a Calgary musician who knows how powerful music can be to excite the emotions and to bring people together. We caught up with Peter at United’s Garrison Green community where he performs regularly for residents. “This is a thoughtfully structured music program,” said Peter. “I’m not playing at people. It’s more interactive. […]
