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April 8, 2021 update on live performances and events at the NAC.

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Alexander Shelley |
Music Director

Upcoming events

Conducting class with Alexander Shelley With MusicFest Canada Conducting Fellows Apr 22, 2021 - 6 PM EDT

Conducting class with Alexander Shelley with the Schulich School of Music of McGill University Apr 24, 2021 - 1 PM EDT

Podorhythmia Body Beats workshop Apr 25, 2021

CAMMAC Chamber workshop with David Thies-Thompson Be a Chamber Champion! Apr 27, 2021 - 7:30 PM EDT

Conducting class with Alexander Shelley With MusicFest Canada Conducting Fellows Apr 29, 2021 - 7 PM EDT

Violin Pedagogy Part 1: A Presentation and Q&A With NAC Orchestra's Leah Roseman May 1, 2021 - 10 AM EDT

Gumboot Body Beats workshop May 2, 2021

Part 2 - Violin Masterclass With NAC Orchestra's Leah Roseman May 2, 2021 - 1 PM EDT

Human Beat Box Body Beats workshop May 9, 2021

Giggle and Stomp! For ages 4-6 May 16, 2021

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