11am: Library children’s session: Tell the story, be the music! Featuring Jeremy Berkman, facilitator and trombonist, Isidora Nodjkovic, cello, Kent Dykstra, violin. This session invites its audience to also become composers, as facilitator Jeremy Berkman and guest musicians develop the audience’s ideas into music that bring new life to the journey of story. This session will revolve around children’s books, making it highly accessible for children, but the creative component would be interesting for the creative—or curious—of any age. (show duration: approximately 50 minutes) Free entry
11am: Story, Song + Sash Dance: Metis Culture workshop Featuring: Alessandra Delaporte With 22 pairs of wooden spoons, 3 drums, and a passion for sharing the art and music of her heritage, dancer Alessandra Delaporte invites you to a workshop that shares Metis music, rhythm and dance, put in context with story and artifacts.
3-5pm: Harp Masterclass Masterclass Host: Sunita Staneslow, harp. This masterclass gives the opportunity for harp players to play for and receive tips, help, instruction and inspiration from renowned international harp player Sunita Staneslow. Location: Prince George Conservatory of Music