Welcome to the CADME site

CADME was founded in 2004 with the mandate of enhancing music education programs in schools. Currently, with our partnership with "XL 103fm " radio station, we have funding for jazz education projects and hope to add funding for concert band/concert choir development in the future.

Membership is open to any individual or organization who has an interest in music education in the greater Calgary area. Applications for funding projects are, however, limited to high school programs where the aim is to develop vocal or instrumental jazz education. High schools are encouraged to work with their family of junior high programs where appropriate.

NEWS

Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director Academy 2010

“The Essentials of Teaching Jazz”

January 20th-23rd, 2010
William Aberhart High School 3009 Morley Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta

In celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of Band Director Academy (BDA), Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a four-day professional enrichment workshop focusing on “The Essentials of Teaching Jazz” - including improvisation, rhythm section and big band rehearsal techniques. Featuring an integration of performance, jazz pedagogy and demonstration of best practices, BDA emphasizes hands-on learning and techniques to be applied directly in the classroom. It is led by some of the foremost jazz educators in North America and also includes jam sessions, topic discussions and a faculty concert. Whether you’re a music education student or a veteran teacher, BDA offers tips and techniques for a deeper understanding of, and passion for, teaching jazz. We hope to see you there!

Faculty Concert - Saturday, January 23, 9 p.m.

Band Director Academy 2010

November 20, 2009

Cantos Jam

CADME is proud to be partnering with the Cantos Music Foundations for a series of Jazz Combo jam sessions.

Each concert will feature an area high school Jazz Combo who will play an opening set to highlight their jazz improvisational skills.

The rhythm section for the combo will return for the second set to accompany any and all student soloist who wish to join in. Tunes will be from a selected set and will be availible to download on this page.

Admission is free to all.

Cantos can be found on the Second Floor,

134 11 Avenue SE

Phone: (403) 543-5115

Nov 20 hosted by Scarlett Combo

Events

Cantos Jam

Success Stories

During the Juno Awards held in Calgary in April 2008, the "World’s Largest Band" event was organized by CADME. Over 1300 Calgary Board of Education band students attempted to make history when they took part in the band event at the Round Up Centre during the Music Lives Here events leading up to the Juno Awards. Close to 3000 Calgary students participated in the event. The group was interested in bringing together thousands of music students from Calgary and area to play together, while raising awareness and funds for music education initiatives in Calgary.

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