Spring Recitals:
June 16-22, 2026
Chinook School of Music Spring Recitals
Recitals feature students of all skill levels and instruments.
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All recitals are approximately 60-75 minutes in length and feature students of all skill levels and instruments.
Before you sign up, the following information is required: title of musical selection, composer's name, student's name, age, instrument, name of your instructor. Please reach out to your instructor if you require assistance with any of this information.
Please fill out a form for each performance. Musicians may sign up for one performance per instrument for which they are enrolled in lessons. Musicians enrolled in a 30/45 minute voice/piano combo lesson can perform either a piano or voice selection and not both. Students enrolled in a 60-minute combo lesson may choose to perform one selection on each instrument. Duets and musical collaborations with teachers and other students are welcome.
Choosing a recital time: If possible, musicians are encouraged to select a recital time when their instructor can attend. Instructor names are listed with each recital time below.
Please plan to stay for the full duration of the recital that you sign up for.
Concert attire for performers: Dress pants, dress shoes, and dress shirt or skirt or dress, hair in a ponytail or bun.
Deadline to sign up for Recitals: May 25, 2026
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Parents and guests must purchase tickets using the links below.
Group performers are not required to sign up for recitals (unless you are performing a solo selection). Enrollment in the class implies your participation in the scheduled performance.
Musical Theatre Ages 6-8: Tuesday, June 16th at 5:30pm and at 7:00pm - Dress Rehearsal 4:00pm
Musical Theatre Ages 8-12: Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30pm and at 7:00pm - Dress Rehearsal 4:00pm
Rock Band Thursday 8:15pm Group: Thursday June 18th at 5:30pm and 7:00pm - Sound Check 4:00pm
Rock Band Friday 5:30 pm Group: Friday June 19th at 5:30pm and 7:00pm - Sound Check 4:00pm
Rock Band Wednesday 8:15pm Group: Saturday June 20th at 9:30am and 11:00am - Sound Check 8:30am
Junior Rock Band Friday 6:30pm Group: Saturday June 20th at 2:00pm and 3:30pm - Sound Check 1:00pm
Ages 4&5 Beginner Group Violin: Sunday, June 21st at 12:00pm
Wednesday Beginner Group Guitar Ages 8-12: Sunday, June 21st at 12:00pm
Monday Beginner Group Guitar Ages 8-12: Sunday, June 21st at 1:30pm
Adult Rock Band, String Collective, Campfire Guitar Lvl 3: Sunday June 21st, 4:00pm - Rock band Sound Check 3:10pm
Adult Jazz Combo, Adult Cello Choir, Fireside Ukulele Level 3: Sunday June 21st, 6:30pm - Jazz Combo Sound Check 5:30pm
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Adult Student Recitals: Sunday, June 21, 4:00pm and 6:30pm are specifically dedicated for adult solo performances and group programs.
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Recital Tickets
All audience members require a recital ticket. Theatre capacity is limited so it is advised to purchase your tickets at the time of signing-up for a recital. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
Tickets are $15 +GST & fees. Infants and small children sitting on the laps of parents do not require a ticket however, if a child is old enough to occupy their own seat, a ticket is required. Tickets are not required for performers.
Refunds will not be issued for ticket cancellations after June 9th.
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Spring Recitals will take place in the theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop located at 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB. There is a surface parking lot located off 29th Avenue as well as street parking, especially on the historical side of the building on 30th Ave SW. Overflow parking is available at the Marda Loop Community Association at 3130 16 St SW.
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Cancelling or changing a recital time: If you're no longer able to attend the recital time you've selected, please notify us as soon as possible. While we'll do our best to accommodate changes, spaces are limited and recitals fill up quickly. No recital changes will be accepted after June 9.
Accompanists for Vocal, Flute and String Students
String, flute and vocal students may require an accompanist. Accompanists are available for our recitals at a charge of $36 which includes a 15-minute rehearsal and the live performance. Your instructor will submit your music on your behalf to administration.
Rehearsals take place at Chinook School of Music South location, 3916 Macleod Trail. Please have your instruments setup and tuned before your rehearsal time. Advanced students with selections longer than 5 minutes should book two rehearsal spots back to back.
Sign up using your Wellnessliving account or the Wellness Achieve App. Find “Accompanist Sign up” in the blue bar then select “ Recital Accompanist Rehearsal at Chinook School of Music” Choose “ Select Staff” to choose the correct accompanist for your recital.
*Please ensure the accompanist you are registering for is the accompanist for your recital. If you require assistance, please contact administration.
Refunds will not be provided for cancellations made within 48 hours of the rehearsal or in the event of non-attendance of the rehearsal or performance.
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Friday, June 12, 3:30PM-6:30PM
Saturday, June 13, 10:00AM-3:00PM
Sunday, June 14, 12:30PM-4:00PM
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe -
Saturday June 13, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17th, 4:00PM-8:00PM
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge -
Sunday, June 14, 11:00am-4:30pm
Accompanist: Julian Iafelice*Please note, Julian will be available for the following recital times ONLY: June 16, 5:30pm, June 18, 5:30pm & 7:00pm, June 21, 10:30am
Use the drop-down menus below for sign up for a recital time and purchase tickets for spectators.
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Sarah Nearing, Dominic Man, Angelina Bolgova, Joseph Fernando, Elaine Liang, Nina Cen, Julian Iafelice
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Musical Theatre Ages 6-8
(Drums are not available for this Recital)
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Sarah Nearing, Dominic Man, Angelina Bolgova, Joseph Fernando, Elaine Liang, Susan Leontaridis, Gillian Newburn, Nina Cen
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Musical Theatre Ages 6-8
(Drums are not available for this Recital)
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Sarah Nearing, Niel Bonnett, Ryan Aguilar, Jessica Lutzak, Eva Pospisilova, Anna Mendham, Ben Tizzard, Robert Motchalov
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Musical Theatre Ages 8-12
(Drums are not available for this Recital)
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Sarah Nearing, Niel Bonnett, Ryan Aguilar, Jessica Lutzak, Eva Pospisilova, Anna Mendham, Ben Tizzard, Lauren Ully, Robert Motchalov
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Musical Theatre Ages 8-12
(Drums are not available for this Recital)
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Jennifer Frazer, Maren McLean-Persaud, Siyan Wang, Angela Cavar, Michelle Kyle, Ata Ghavidel, Julian Iafelice, Catherine James Tetz, Ryan Ronksley, Derek Haussecker
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Thursday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Jennifer Frazer, Maren McLean-Persaud, Siyan Wang, Angela Cavar, Michelle Kyle, Ata Ghavidel, Julian Iafelice, Ryan Ronksley, Derek Haussecker
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Thursday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Rachel Gurnett, Michelle Kyle, John Glanville, Ivanna Bodnarchuk, Anna Konrad, Rejean Campbell,
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Friday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Rachel Gurnett, Anna Mendham, Michelle Kyle, David Blitt, Susan Leontaridis, John Glanville, Ivanna Bodnarchuk, Angela Cavar, Anna Konrad, Rejean Campbell
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
Featuring: Friday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Laryssa Warne, Danae Turgeon, Lone Chu, Michelle Kyle, Catherine James Tetz, Kathleen van Mourik
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Wednesday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Laryssa Warne, Danae Turgeon, Lone Chu, Michelle Kyle, Catherine James Tetz, Kathleen van Mourik
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Wednesday Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Matthew Watchman, Danae Turgeon, Lone Chu, Michelle Kyle, Kathleen van Mourik, Gringo Villarin, Heather Henderson
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Junior Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Rose Schmaltz, Matthew Watchman, Gringo Villarin, Juliana Jorge, Heather Henderson, Lauren Ully, Michelle Kyle
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Junior Rock Band
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Rose Schmaltz, Matthew Watchman, Gringo Villarin, Juliana Jorge, Heather Henderson, Lauren Ully, Willa Clark
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Patricia Higgins, Alida Doornberg, Chris McNevin, Dane Neufeld, Lana Mihaljovic, Marianna Bodnarchuk, Julian Iafelice
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Patricia Higgins, Alida Doornberg, Chris McNevin, Dane Neufeld, Lana Mihaljovic, Marianna Bodnarchuk, Juliana Jorge, James Taylor
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Beginner Group Violin, Beginner Group Guitar
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Patricia Higgins, Alida Doornberg Chris McNevin, Dane Neufeld, Marianna Bodnarchuk, Juliana Jorge, James Taylor
Accompanist: Juliana Jorge
Featuring: Beginner Group Guitar
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Katie Filson-lau, Chantelle Gillies, Meaghan Schulz, Riley Ngo, Caspar Parry, Marlowe Parry, Sarah Yee
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
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STUDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RECITAL:
Katie Filson-lau, Chantelle Gillies, Meaghan Schulz, Riley Ngo, Caspar Parry, Marlowe Parry, Sarah Yee, Susan Leontaridis
Accompanist: Susan Varcoe
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Featuring: Adult Rock Band, Strings Collective, Campfire Guitar Level 3
Accompanist:
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Featuring: Adult Jazz Combo, Adult Cello Choir, Fireside Ukulele Level 3
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