Success Stories
Since our inception we have been able to bring some of the greatest musicians in the world to Calgary. Concerts, clinics, master classes happen throughout the school year.

Past Artists have included;

Shelley Berg
Bob Mintzer
Wayne Bergeron
Wycliffe Gordon
Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band
The Mnozil Brass
Metalwood
Jens Lindemann
Kristian Alexandrov

"As both a professional performer and educator, I must say that my experience with CADME was beyond any expectations. The mandate of this organization is extraordinary and virtually unprecedented anywhere in the world. The students, mentored by international artists who are brought in to educate them both in concert and instruction, are the true beneficiaries. We simply could not have brought in the level of talent that we did for the 33rd International Trumpet Guild conference (first in Canada) without the help of CADME. I commend everything that CADME is about. The symbiotic relationship that you help foster between artists, students and community is a tremendous example of how things should be working not only in Canada, but around the world! As a Canadian now living in Los Angeles, CADME's very existence makes me feel proud to be an artist and educator from Alberta".

Jens Lindemann

Band Director Academy
Since 2006 CADME has been in a partnership with the faculty from Jazz at the Lincoln Center. Each year the Faculty has been brought to Calgary to work with Jazz educators. The BDA occurs in January of each year, covering such topics as Jazz Improvisation, Rhythm Section Fundamentals and Rehearsal Techniques. Check back later for information about registration.

April 15, 2009 Cremona School instrument purchase: Director Darren Jacobson was able to purchase new instruments to assist in growing an active jazz program.

January 29, 2009 Ernest Manning feeder school workshop: Directors Rob Cesselli and Jeff Part were able to facilitate a weekend workshop for their high school students and for several surrounding junior high programs.

April 2008 Juno Awards: 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.

April 15, 2008 Centennial feeder school workshop: Director Kathy Van Lare was able to facilitate a weekend workshop for her high school students and for several surrounding junior high programs.

October, 2008 Henry Wisewood/Dr. E. P. Scarlett feeder school workshop: Directors Jim Finkbeiner and Jon Bell were able to facilitate a weekend workshop for high school students and for several surrounding junior high programs.

October, 2008 Bowness workshop: Director Richard Condon was able to facilitate a weekend workshop for his high school students and for several surrounding junior high programs.

September 26, 2007 Henry Wisewood feeder school workshop: Director Jim Finkbeiner was able to facilitate a weekend workshop for his high school students and for several surrounding junior high programs.

September 30, 2005 John G. Diefenbaker updates gear for jazz: Director Rod Pauls was able to update rhythm section equipment as well as offer clinics to the entire jazz band at J.G. Diefenbaker High School in the spring of 2004. This update of equipment will greatly assist in kicking the jazz program into high gear.

September 20, 2005 Foothills Composite/Alberta High School of Fine Arts: was able to expand their jazz library resources as well as upgrade their P.A. system for Vocal Jazz. In addition, clinics were offered to their students of jazz.