String Theory Music Collective presents CHANT, a concert inspired by the human impulse to create music for healing and connection. Featuring Cree-Dene Songmaker Sherryl Sewepagaham, Spiritus Chamber Choir, and the Calgary Children's Choir, our foray explores music from around the globe. Ancient composers such as Hildegard of Bingen and Palestrina resonate alongside modern composers such as Arvo Pärt and Ola Gjeilo. Canadian composers are featured throughout the program, and a highlight will be the premier of a new work by Sherryl Sewepagaham and Andrea Neumann.
* Two shorter concerts will be presented at the Calgary Central Library on Sun, November 20th @ 1:30pm & 2:30pm. These performances are free to the public and are great for families with young children.
About Sherryl Sewepagaham
Sherryl Sewepagaham is of Cree-Dene ancestry from the Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy (Capilano University) and a Bachelor of Education (University of Alberta). Having taught elementary music for 14 years, Sherryl is an experienced elementary Music Educator focusing on Indigenous Music Education and First Nations songs for the classroom.
Sherryl is a 22-year member of the 2005 Juno-nominated, Edmonton-based trio Asani and composes drum songs in the Cree language. Asani received a 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award, a 2010 Indian Summer Music Award, a 2005 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award, and many other music awards nominations. Asani toured extensively around the world performing at Carnegie Hall in New York, The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C., and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver BC.
Sherryl is also a composer of traditional and contemporary First Nations drum songs. Her 2014 debut solo album, Splashing the Water Loudly, received a 2015 Indigenous Music Award nomination and is featured in APTN’s Chaos and Courage series. Sherryl wrote the music and lyrics for the National Arts Centre’s Music Alive Program (MAP) song, “Music Alive”, which has been shared with elementary schools across Canada. Sherryl also created and co-created three teacher resources for the MAP program and continues to develop cultural programs for music teachers.
About Spiritus Chamber Choir
Spiritus Chamber Choir is an internationally award-winning amateur choir founded in 1995, based in Calgary, Canada. Spiritus has been recognized both nationally and internationally for its high-quality performances, musicianship and unique collaborations. Spiritus is committed to excellence in choral music, performing for music lovers in Calgary and surrounding areas.
Artistic Director: Andrea Ciona
To learn more, visit: http://www.spirituschamberchoir.ca
About Calgary Children's Choir
Established in 1987, The Calgary Children's Choir has built an international reputation of excellence and fostered a life long love of music in hundreds of young people. Members receive outstanding training in choral technique and musical theory, perform several times a year, and build lasting relationships. The Calgary Children’s Choir promotes an environment of family and community through our mentoring programs, allowing each child to shine and grow vocally in a safe, supportive environment.
Artistic Director: Kathryn Berko
To learn more, visit: https://calgarychildrenschoir.com