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Musical Voluntary
By David Sussman, Assistant Principal Oboe All of the players in the Calgary Philharmonic are paid professional musicians. We are engaged to perform at the highest level. However,…

Q + A with Volunteers Carole and Steve
Carole and Steve Clement have volunteered thousands of hours with the Calgary Phil, lending their time and expertise in the Front of House to make sure concerts run…

A Sound Future
The Hayes Family: Building a Musical Community By Stephania Romaniuk Although visionary arts supporters Sam and Angela Hayes have only recently started attending Orchestra concerts with their young…

Calgary Philharmonic Chorus: Looking Back on 60 Years
By Olivia Sawyer, Helen Isaac, Drew Kotchan, and Tristram ChiversAs the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus celebrates its 60th year, we reflect on the journey of this group of volunteers…

The View From The Loft
Celebrating the first 60 years of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus By Miranda Martini Sitting inside the Jack Singer Concert Hall, you can hear the hum of the Calgary…

4 Things About Chicago
On 14 and 15 April, enjoy the ultimate Chicago experience! Brass Transit’s dynamic, crowd-pleasing tribute brings the decades-long, multi-platinum songbook of iconic American rock group Chicago to the…

Crescendo to Forte
Borak Forte Program: Amplifying the Presence of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus By Stephania Romaniuk The Calgary Philharmonic’s 2022/2023 Season featured an important milestone in its 67-year history: the…

Redefining Leadership in Orchestral Music
Developing the Next Generation of Women and Non-Binary ConductorsOur 2022/2023 Season marks an important step for the Calgary Phil in bringing in brilliant guest conductors, with three conductors…

Calgary Phil Musicians reflect on Calgary Youth Orchestra roots
On Saturday 18 March, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Calgary Youth Orchestra come together for New World / New Generation — a collaborative side-by-side performance, featuring the world…