Contemporary Kids: Building Soundscapes with Musicians

 

Join us for a hands-on musical workshop! As part of the Sound Atlas New Music Festival and this year’s theme of “Sonic Playground,” this session is led by the talented musicians of the Festival’s Contemporary Performance Lab (CPL) Fellows.

Kids and artists will team up to create a graphic score—a playful way to show how music might sound using sculpture, collage, and craft materials instead of traditional notes. Through this collective process, kids will explore musical instruments, improvisation, and non-conventional music-making. Together, we'll turn the graphic score into a unique sound piece that brings our ideas and feelings about Calgary to life.

No experience required—just bring your imagination! Part of the workshop will be hands-on, creating the graphic score, and the other half will feature a live performance by SAF musicians, bringing the visual work to life in an unique sound experience.

Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities. 

For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 25 children, with one guardian per child.

 

Title:Building Soundscapes with Musicians

The same workshop is offered in four sessions on Sunday, June 15 and Sunday June 22. Choose one session that suits your schedule best.

Sunday, June 15 1-2:30PM

Sunday, June 15 3-4:30PM

Sunday June 22 1-2:30PM

Sunday June 22 3-4:30PM

 

Please read the FAQ page: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/faqkidsprograms

 

About Sound Atlas New Music Festival (SAF): 

Already in its third year, the Sound Atlas New Music Festival (SAF) is a musical expedition for adventurous listeners, composers, and artists. With this year’s theme, “Sonic Playground,” guests are invited to revel in a state of play where whimsy meets the unexpected in a veritable feast for curious ears and imagination.

This year, SAF is delighted to feature the spirited genius of our featured Korean-American composer Juri Seo, a “modern original” whose music has been praised for its extraordinary charm and inventiveness. Along with the rest of the wonderful artist lineup, guests can expect a wondrous and eclectic experience in music and sound, featuring performances from SAF’s host ensemble Latitude 49, local Calgary performers, and guests from across North America and beyond in a joyful explosion of friendship and creativity.

 

Director of Education, 2025 Sound Atlas New Music Festival: 

Yuan Ge (he/him)

Yuan Ge holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business & Management from Berklee College of Music and a Master’s degree in Music Industry Leadership from Northeastern University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Music Education at the University of Calgary. Originally from the music business world, Yuan spearheaded marketing efforts for artists such as Christina Aguilera and Kenshi Yonezu in his previous positions. Now with over four years of music education experience in both private and public capacities, he hopes to exercise his expertise in creative marketing and education as the Director of Education for this year’s Sound Atlas New Music Festival. In his spare time, Yuan likes to tinker with guitars, cameras, and cars.

 

Festival’s Contemporary Performance Lab (CPL) Fellows – Participating Musicians:
Jerry Liao (Piano)
Teaghan Krahn (Cello)
Aidan Rigor (Saxophone)
Gabrielle Marquis (Flute)