Outreach Programs
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Members of Juno-award winning ensemble L’Harmonie des Saisons will introduce Mount Allison’s new Klop continuo organ to the community. They will discuss and demonstrate key elements of historical performance practice in the Italianate style in anticipation of their performance of the organ and Italian repertoire in the festival on Sunday October 1. Presenters: Julia Wedman (violin), Matt Jennejohn (cornetto), Mélisande Courriveau (cello, recorder, treble viol), Eric Milnes (organ).
Outreach Schedule:
September 27: “Unveiling the ‘Klop’ Continuo Organ: The Italianate Style and a Historically-Informed Performance Practice.” , Brunton Auditorium, 4:00pm
Award-winning harpsichordist, Mélisande McNabney, will lead a 60-minute workshop for keyboard players on the Music Department’s new Flemish double harpsichord, introducing participant to harpsichord care, maintenance, standard playing techniques and fingerings. Open to the public, free-of-charge.
September 27: School Concerts
September 28: Colloquium, Brunton Auditorium, 4:00pm
Mélisande McNabney delivers a lecture and demonstration on musical style featuring the newly acquired Flemish Double harpsichord. Open to the public, free-of-charge.
Every year the Sackville Festival of Early Music offers outstanding musical experiences to audiences in the Tantramar region. Our annual series of early music performances showcases Canadian musicians of international stature and renown. Our Outreach Program enables a selection of these artists to perform in the community for the young and young at heart in keeping with our belief that people in small towns and rural areas should have access to excellence in music. This year harpsichordist Mélisande McNabney will be performing at area schools.
Our Outreach Project:
• Broadens the musical experience of young people in small towns and rural areas, acquainting them with styles of
music they may have never encountered before
• Introduces young people to the musical roots of their cultural heritage
• Introduces them to the culture of other world groups through music
• Provides interactive sessions that allow for students to meet and talk with musicians of international calibre
• Allows students to learn about the instruments and musical styles of earlier times
• Enhances music education programs in schools
• Opens new horizons, on occasion inspiring young people to pursue musical studies
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