Music Conference Alberta is Alberta’s premier professional development opportunity for music teachers, choral conductors, band directors, and studio instructors. Held in the beautiful environs of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, delegates are invited to attend interest sessions, interactive panel discussions, open rehearsals and rehearsal labs, masterclasses, MCA One-on-One sessions, and concerts. The MCA Marketplace provides an opportunity for delegates to browse and purchase product, meet industry representatives, and learn about upcoming travel and fundraising opportunities. Leaders in music education in the province are recognized in the company of their peers at the MCA Awards Luncheon.
Session descriptions, presenter biographies and other relevant information is available on the Music Conference Alberta website.
Delegates are strongly encouraged to stay at Banff Centre, and special rates for accommodation have been arranged. Delegates staying on campus will have access to property-wide access to wifi, parking, admission to Banff Centre's Walter Philips Gallery, and PLUS Membership at the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation facilities. Visit the Staying at Banff Centre page on the Music Conference Alberta website for details and booking information.
EXPERIENCE BANFF
Music Conference Alberta and Banff Adventures have teamed up to offer special rates on the gondola, hot springs, cave tours, helicopter flights, and horseback riding. Once registered, delegates will receive a promo code to access this pricing for themselves and their family.
MCA 2016 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
The full schedule is available online at www.musicconferenceab.ca/schedule.html
THURSDAY
Registration desk open 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Welcome Wine and Cheese at 9:00 p.m. with opening remarks at 10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Keynote address by Larry Livingstone
Marketplace open
Interest sessions
Rehearsal labs
Masterclasses
Open rehearsals for Alberta Youth Choir and ABA Wind Symphony
Spotlight Concert
Jazz Night
Industry reception
SATURDAY
Interest sessions
Marketpace open
Rehearsal labs
Interactive panel discussions
Masterclasses
Open rehearsals for Alberta Youth Choir and ABA Wind Symphony
MCA One-on-One sessions
Gala Concert