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Online registration for 2010/2011 Programs begins September 7!
More than 10,000 school kids participate in Cantos programs every year to see, hear, feel and learn through our amazing collection. With curriculum-specific lesson plans, Cantos programs fit directly with what children are learning in the classroom giving them the opportunity to make real-life connections to concepts in their textbooks. Oh, and it's also really really fun!
| Download our elementary school programs brochure. Registration begins September 7. |
Special Presentation, September 20-22
 | From the Red River to the Black Valley LIMTED TIME ONLY! Cantos Music Foundation in partnership with the Alliance Française of Calgary are pleased to present From the Red River to the Black Valley, a musical performance featuring Juno-Award winning Métis musician, Gérald Laroche, from Manitoba and Gilles Chabenat, a hurdy-gurdy player from Lignieres, France. Using traditional First Nation and Francophone instruments, the musicians tell the story of the coureurs des bois, Métis and voyageurs of New France, the Black Valley and the Red River. A once in a lifetime opportunity; students will be absorbed in the 50 minute concert and storytelling experience followed by a question and answer period with the musicians. Limited September dates available so book early! English performances are in the morning, French in the afternoon. SIX PERFORMANCES ONLY! |
| Du fleuve rouge à la vallee noire PERIODE LIMITEE UNIQUEMENT! La fondation Cantos Music,en partenariat avec l’Alliance Française de Calgary, est heureuse de vous présenter >From the Red River to the Black Valley (De la Rivière Rouge à la Vallée Noire), un spectacle musical mettant en vedette le musicien Métis (primé aux Juno Awards), Gérald Laroche de Manitoba et Gilles Chabenat, un joueur de vieille à roue venant de Lignières en France. Utilisant des instruments francophones et autochtones traditionnels, les musiciens racontent l’histoire de coureurs des bois, de Métis et des voyageurs de la “Nouvelle France”, la Vallée Noire et la Rivière Rouge. Grâce à cette expérience unique, les élèves seront tenus en haleine lors d’un concert de 50 minutes qui sera suivi d’une session de questions-réponses avec les musiciens. Dates disponibles en septembre uniquement alors réservez tôt! Les performances seront en anglais le matin et en français l’après-midi. SIX REPRESENTATIONS SEULEMENT! |
