Thank you for registering for the 2025 Start Alberta Tech Awards! The event will take place in person at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall in Edmonton on Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 pm with the event ceremony to begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

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Location - Allard Hall, 11110 104 Avenue NW, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M9

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Come hear the MacEwan Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert! These dynamic musicians bring their talent and enthusiasm to a wide range of popular and jazz music.

For more information or accessibility seating call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.

The Contemporary Combos draw from MacEwan Music‘s best second, third and fourth year students. These dynamic musicians bring their talent and drive to a wide range of popular and jazz music.

The 2025/2026 Music Season is an opportunity to experience the imagination and energy of some of Edmonton‘s top emerging music professionals and artists.

Sponsored by TD Bank Group

For more information, accessibility seating or group rates call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.

The Contemporary Combos II draw from MacEwan Music‘s best second, third and fourth year students. These dynamic musicians bring their talent and drive to a wide range of popular and jazz music.

The 2025/2026 Music Season is an opportunity to experience the imagination and energy of some of Edmonton‘s top emerging music professionals and artists.

Sponsored by TD Bank Group

For more information, accessibility seating or group rates call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.

Jazz Combo I and Chamber Jazz Ensemble

March 15, 2026

Come listen to our highly regarded Jazz Combo and the newly formed Chamber Jazz Ensemble as they present traditional and contemporary jazz standards and stretch out as improvisers. The MacEwan Jazz Combo, under the direction of Kent Sangster, showcases a variety of material arranged by the students while the MacEwan Chamber Jazz ensemble, directed by Allan Gilliland, features jazz works for ten horns plus rhythm section playing a mix of compositions and arrangements from jazz greats across the decades.

The 2025/2026 Music Season will showcase Edmonton's up and coming music professionals performing at the highest level. Join us for an exciting year of music.

For more information, accessibility seating, or group rates call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.

A Cappella Ensemble and Guitar Band

March 22, 2026

New to this seasons line-up is the pairing of the Guitar Band with the highly regarded A Cappella Ensemble. This year’s ensemble features five treble voices. Come and enjoy the unique vocal harmonies and arrangements that will be presented by this vocal ensemble. Fans of the guitar will have a lot to savour when this group featuring four guitarists and rhythm section takes the stage. A diverse repertoire of jazz, funk, and samba arrangements will showcase the skills of these talented MacEwan students.

The 2025/2026 Music Season will showcase Edmonton's up and coming music professionals performing at the highest level. Join us for an exciting year of music.

For more information, accessibility seating, or group rates call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.

Songwriter's Concert

March 30, 2026

The 2025/2026 Music Season will showcase Edmonton's up and coming music professionals performing at the highest level. Join us for an exciting year of music.

The Songwriter Concert features original music written and performed by students in the Songwriting Ensemble, under the direction of Olivia Street, in MacEwan’s Bachelor of Music program. Throughout the year, these emerging writers have honed their craft through workshops and collaborative co-writing sessions, creating songs that showcase their artistic growth.

For more information, group bookings or for accessibility seating call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM

These Contemporary Combos draw primarily from MacEwan Music’s first year students. These dynamic musicians bring their talent and drive to a wide range of popular and jazz music

The 2025/2026 Music Season is an opportunity to experience the imagination and energy of some of Edmonton‘s top emerging music professionals and artists.

For more information, group bookings or for accessibility seating call 780-497-4470, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 6:00 PM.