Upcoming performances

Friday, Oct 25, 8:00 p.m.
Polish Hall, Edmonton
​10960 104 Street NW
Saturday, Oct 26, 7:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's United Church, Lacombe
5221 51 Ave
Join us for this unique concert showcasing outstanding student musicians from across the province. Featuring the 2024 Alberta Wind Symphony, flutist Jillian Slaght, violinist Jessica Zhuang, and the 2024 Alberta Youth Choir.
Come hear AYC on the road! This hour-long concert will feature music not performed at the Friday concert in Edmonton.
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Calendar

RECOMMENDATION/APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 21
​(Now accepting late recommendations/applications!)
AUDITION DEADLINE
May 31
​(Now accepting late audition submissions!)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
July 24
REHEARSAL WEEKEND
October 5-6, Calgary
RESIDENCY + CONCERTS
October 24-27, Edmonton

Artistic team

JAMIE HILLMAN
guest conductor

Jamie Hillman is a Canadian and American musician, active as a conductor, singer, pianist, music educator, and composer-arranger. He holds the endowed Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting at the University of Toronto where he is Director of Choral Studies and an Associate Professor. He conducts the U of T MacMillan Singers and leads the master's and doctoral programs in Choral Conducting, as well as the annual summer Choral Conducting Symposium. Professor Hillman is also cross listed as an adjunct faculty member in Emmanuel College's Master of Sacred Music program. Hillman has served on the faculties of Boston University Metropolitan College/Prison Education Program, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Kodály Music Institute, Longy School of Music of Bard College, and Toronto Summer Music. As a Boston University Prison Arts Scholar, Hillman co-initiated an innovative vocal music program in the Massachusetts prison system. ​Dr. Hillman is an examiner for Conservatory Canada and has adjudicated, guest conducted, performed, and presented throughout Canada and the United States, and in Brazil, France, India, Indonesia, Portugal, and Taiwan. He has led All-State, festival, or honor choirs in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Rhode Island, Taiwan, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia. Most recently he conducted two national festival choruses at Carnegie Hall with Manhattan Concert Productions and National Concerts. He returns to Carnegie Hall in 2025. Hillman has conducted world premieres by Shireen Abu Khader, Matthew Emery, Qiushi Jiang, and Sarah Quartel, among others. He is the curator and editor of The Jamie Hillman Choral Series published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. His co-editorial work includes numerous editions of Arabic, Asian, Latin American, and Western choral pieces published by Earthsongs and Hinshaw Music.