ReconciliACTION through Music and Storytelling
Join the cross-curricular teaching artist duo, Walter White Bear and Samantha Whelan, as they guide you through their indigenous and cross-cultural approach to music. Walter and Samantha will share their experiences of bringing a cross-cultural mentality and philosophy to Alberta classrooms and answer any and all questions about how to be part of reconciliation at this time in Canada.
“Thank you to you and the musicians for an awesome session today. The adults and children were raving about it. Thank you for all of the passion, planning, and creativity! You definitely engaged the audience.”
The Art of Successful Musical Outreach - Professional Development Workshop with the Orchestra Musicians
Why outreach is so important for you and your organization? This workshop outlines what successful musical outreach looks like, how to reinforce musical concepts through interactive ideas in a fun, informative and time efficient manner. Tools to enrich your in-school programs will be shared to make your time spent in the schools even more memorable and valuable.
Professional Development Workshop with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
“Honestly, I could not have asked for a better outreach workshop for the WSO musicians. Our outreach presentations this year were more effective and engaging for the students, and the musicians felt more excited and confident. It has also prompted many conversations about how to grow this area of our organization. We will definitely be inviting her back again soon!
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“Samantha provided useful tools, ideas, and concepts with much needed enthusiasm that was contagious! She made outreach seem relevant not only to classical music, but also how it will relate to the rest of the WSO season! I really hope that she is able to come back and help our outreach program! Thank you for this opportunity!”
“This was one of the best presentations I have seen on any topic. I feel like Samantha is a naturally engaging and dynamic person. It was clear that she had done an incredible amount of preparation and was really invested in the subject matter as well as the group. Thanks to the WSO for making this first step to improve what we put out in our community. ”
