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  • We’re now accepting submissions for our Winterruption Festival!

    We’re now accepting submissions for our Winterruption Festival!

    We’re currently accepting artist updates and submissions for our 2027 Winterruption Festival in Churchill, Manitoba, which is taking place from February 5-7, 2027. Artists from Indigenous and all underserved populations are encouraged to self-identify and submit an application to be considered for a (paid) performance contract for this Winter Festival! Location: Churchill, Manitoba (travel and…

  • Give the gift of music

    Give the gift of music

    Give the gift of music this holiday season with one of our gift certificates! You’ll be providing your recipient with more than music-gifts like confidence, focus, community and joy. Priceless! Stop by our office today to pick up a gift certificate, and make gift-giving easy this year!

  • Our Holiday Recital is coming up soon!

    Our Holiday Recital is coming up soon!

    Our Holiday Recital is coming up on Sunday, December 6 at 1 pm in Convocation Hall. Ask your instructor about signing up! This popular recital is a fun way to connect with your peers and get practice performing in front of a supportive audience, so don’t miss out!

  • Have you thought about hosting an early childhood music class at your facility?

    Have you thought about hosting an early childhood music class at your facility?

    Do you run a childcare facility? Are you in charge of programming for a community centre? Perhaps you need to find activities for after-school programming or day camps? Or maybe you own a small business and want to build community engagement? Have you thought about hosting an early childhood music class, such as our Baby…

  • You’re invited to our AGM!

    You’re invited to our AGM!

    Would you like to learn more about the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts? You’re invited to take part in our AGM on October 28 at 6 pm in our Ensemble Room. We hope to see you there!

  • Get $50 off private music lessons!

    Get $50 off private music lessons!

    Are you a fan of saving money? We have a special money saving opportunity for you! We are offering multiple Intro classes this fall: Intro to Piano ($60) for ages 7-9, Intro to Violin ($85 including instrument rental) for ages 7-9, Intro to Indigenous Dance ($99) for adults and children ages 6+, and Intro to…

  • What will you dress up as for our Halloween Recital?

    What will you dress up as for our Halloween Recital?

    Our Halloween Recital is coming up on Sunday, October 25 at 1 pm in Convocation Hall. Ask your instructor about signing up! Don’t forget to wear a costume-you just might win a fun prize! In terms of costumes, we’ve seen everything from a mouse with a mousetrap, a flying squirrel, and Dorothy from the Wizard…

  • Bursaries are now available

    Bursaries are now available

    Bursaries are now available for individual instruction with the student’s instructor of choice, for any instrument, from piano to voice to guitar, just to name a few. These tuition credits will be awarded to students who face social or financial barriers to pursuing music lessons. Criteria: A limited number of bursaries are available and are awarded on the basis…

  • WE’RE HIRING: fiddling instructor (contract)

    WE’RE HIRING: fiddling instructor (contract)

    Job posting: Fiddling instructor (contract) Join the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts team! We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring instructor with a strong background in traditional fiddling to teach in our outreach program, Music Equals. Music Equals partners with communities across Manitoba to increase access to music education and create welcoming opportunities…

  • Welcome to our newest voice instructor, Jasmine Henry!

    Welcome to our newest voice instructor, Jasmine Henry!

    We have a new voice instructor here at the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts! Jasmine Henry is a Winnipeg-based singer, songwriter, and performer who brings years of professional experience and a genuine love of singing to her teaching. She performs regularly as a solo artist and with groups including The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, The…

  • Free drop-in group music lessons

    Free drop-in group music lessons

    Have you heard about our Music Equals Tune In program, presented in partnership with the West End Cultural Centre? This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice and keyboards for youth ages 8-18, plus a snack! Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday from…

  • Welcome to the MCMA, Onna Lou!

    Welcome to the MCMA, Onna Lou!

    Onna Lou is an Argentine-Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, producer and music educator based in Winnipeg. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production from Berklee College of Music, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and a degree in Classical Composition from Universidad Católica Argentina. With more than 12 years of teaching experience and…