Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts

FREE Tune-In Music Program (at the West End Cultural Centre)
2025-10-07 16:00 - 2026-06-16 18:00 (America/Toronto) | West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Tune-In Music Program has been an integral part of the West End Cultural Centre for almost as long as the WECC has been around. We offer FREE music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and songwriting for youth ages 8-18.
Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship once a week (Tuesdays from 4-6 pm) with new instruments provided through a grant from The Cardinal Foundation. This is a great opportunity for participants to try out a new instrument or focus on one that they’re interested in.
For more information, please contact the West End Cultural Centre at 204-783-6918 or info@wecc.ca.
The Tune-In Music Program is presented in partnership with Music Equals through the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts (MCMA).

Thanksgiving-office closed
2025-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, October 13 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Student Halloween Recital
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Convocation Hall
Ask your instructor about signing up!

Reduced office hours
2025-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
Our office will be operating on reduced office hours (from 3-8 pm) on Monday, November 10.

Remembrance Day-office closed
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
There will be no lessons or classes on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.

Intro to Blues Singing for Adults EXTENSION
2025-11-15 15:00 - 2025-11-29 16:00 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
Do you love the blues? Are you an adult singer who wants to expand your repertoire? This three-week vocal class extension will explore blues singing from its earliest form to contemporary examples. Singers will learn to recognize the 12-Bar Blues, as well as learn standards in the 12-Bar Blues tradition. Singers who also play guitar or ukulele are welcome to bring their instruments along.
Accessibility: Our ensemble room (where this group class is held) is accessible by a ramp outside Bryce Hall. Once you enter the building, you’ll find a gender neutral, accessible washroom available to you. This is next to a push plate activated door leading to our ensemble room. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Bryce Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations (including access to Bryce Hall from the top of the ramp), please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon registration.
To register, click on the plus sign on the ticket below to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.

Student Holiday Recital
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Convocation Hall
Ask your instructor about signing up!
Accessibility: If you are in need of a fully ramped entrance to Convocation Hall, you can go in through Leatherdale Hall-there is an intercom at the outside door where you can be let in remotely without having a security guard stand there. From there, you’ll go through Leatherdale Hall, then take the elevator up to the second floor. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Convocation Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations, please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon signing up for the student recital.

Sing-a-Long with Santa
2025-12-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
Join us for this fun family event for the holidays! Bring your little one to sing and play musical games with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves. Your registration fee includes a photo with Santa and a holiday treat.
Please note that each child requires a ticket, but parents/caregivers do not.
Accessibility: Our ensemble room (where this group class is held) is accessible by a ramp outside Bryce Hall. Once you enter the building, you’ll find a gender neutral, accessible washroom available to you. This is next to a push plate activated door leading to our ensemble room. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Bryce Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations (including access to Bryce Hall from the top of the ramp), please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon registration.
To register, click on the plus sign on the ticket below to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
If the class is full, click on the purple “notify me” button to get notified if a spot becomes available.

Winter break-office closed
2025-12-19 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59 | Manitoba
Our office will be closed for winter break from December 19, 2025-January 4, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Student Winter Recital
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Convocation Hall

Louis Riel Day-office closed
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, February 16 in observance of Louis Riel Day.

Adult Student Coffee House
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
Ask your instructor about signing up!
Accessibility: Our ensemble room (where this recital is held) is accessible by a ramp outside Bryce Hall. Once you enter the building, you’ll find a gender neutral, accessible washroom available to you. This is next to a push plate activated door leading to our ensemble room. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Bryce Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations (including access to Bryce Hall from the top of the ramp), please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon registration.

Spring break-office closed
2026-03-29 00:00 - 2026-04-06 23:59 | Manitoba
Our office will be closed for spring break from March 29-April 6.

Easter Monday-office closed
2026-04-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Monday.

Student Spring Recital
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Convocation Hall

Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-6:30 pm (beginner course)
2026-05-05 18:30 - 2026-06-23 19:30 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
In 2012, Winnipeg’s Mama Cutsworth founded her DJ Academy for All Women and Non-Binary Folks, a welcoming space that taught students the skills and confidence it takes to become a professional DJ. Since then, the DJ Academy has seen over 120 students graduate, with many alumni going on to contribute to Canada’s DJ and music scene in meaningful ways. The DJ Academy was on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but since then, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts has partnered with Mama Cutsworth to bring her DJ Academy back! In this beginner course, students will learn the basics of scratching, beat matching songs, stage presence, the history of DJing, and more. No experience or equipment is required, just a passion for music!
This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world, be it cis or trans women, 2-Spirit or non-binary folks, and so on. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.

Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-8 pm (beginner course)
2026-05-05 20:00 - 2026-06-23 21:00 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada

Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-6:30 pm (intermediate course)
2026-05-07 18:30 - 2026-06-25 19:30 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
In 2012, Winnipeg’s Mama Cutsworth founded her DJ Academy for All Women and Non-Binary Folks, a welcoming space that taught students the skills and confidence it takes to become a professional DJ. Since then, the DJ Academy has seen over 120 students graduate, with many alumni going on to contribute to Canada’s DJ and music scene in meaningful ways. The DJ Academy was on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but since then, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts has partnered with Mama Cutsworth to bring her DJ Academy back! In this intermediate class, we invite graduates of the beginner program or those with some experience to explore their skills in further depth to prepare them to work independently in the industry.
This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world, be it cis or trans women, 2-Spirit or non-binary folks, and so on. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.

Victoria Day-office closed
2026-05-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, May 18 in observance of Victoria Day.

Musical Foundations Recital
2026-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Convocation Hall

Scholarship Winners Recital and Adult Year-End Recital
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:30 | Convocation Hall

Music Equals Showcase concert
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Music Equals students!
Admission is free, but seating is limited.

Student Year-End Recital
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Convocation Hall

Last day of lessons for the academic year
2026-06-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Manitoba
Saturday, June 13 will be the last day of lessons for the academic year.

Office closed for summer break
2026-07-01 00:00 - 2026-08-03 23:59 | Manitoba
Our office will be closed from July 1-August 3 for our summer break.

Baby Beats Scout Coffee location-9 am (summer)
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-08-24 09:45 | Scout Coffee, 1199 Rothesay Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2G 1T6, Canada
Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-3 that focuses on musical foundations and social skill development. Babies gain fine and gross motor skills, learn how to wait their turn, discover tempo and rhythm by dancing and playing with scarves or body percussion, match pitch and find joy in musical storytelling.
Please note that this class takes place at one of our satellite locations, Scout Coffee (1199 Rothesay Street, Winnipeg).
To register, click on the plus sign on the ticket below to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
If the class is full, click on the purple “notify me” button to get notified if a spot becomes available.

Intro to Musical Theatre-10 am (summer)
2026-07-14 10:00 - 2026-08-18 10:45 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
Do you have a preschooler who loves to sing, dance, play dress up, and tell stories with music? Are you curious to see if they are the next musical theatre star? Are you unsure whether or not they are ready to start taking music lessons? Children as young as age four are often ready for private instruction! Explore four weeks of musical theatre in a small group to help determine whether your child is ready for the next step in their musical journeys with activities designed especially for busy minds and bodies who love music!
These introductory classes are designed to be a stepping stone towards private music lessons. We are offering graduates of this class a $50 discount for individual instruction. Intro to Musical Theatre students must register for private lessons within one year of graduation from this class in order to take advantage of this special offer.
Accessibility: Our ensemble room (where this group class is held) is accessible by a ramp outside Bryce Hall. Once you enter the building, you’ll find a gender neutral, accessible washroom available to you. This is next to a push plate activated door leading to our ensemble room. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Bryce Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations (including access to Bryce Hall from the top of the ramp), please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon registration.
To register, click on the plus sign on the ticket below to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
If the class is full, click on the purple “notify me” button to get notified if a spot becomes available.

Intro to Musical Theatre-11 am (summer)
2026-07-14 11:00 - 2026-08-18 11:45 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada

Baby Beats MCMA location-12:30 pm (summer)
2026-07-14 12:30 - 2026-08-18 13:15 | Ensemble room, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9, Canada
Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-3 that focuses on musical foundations and social skill development. Babies gain fine and gross motor skills, learn how to wait their turn, discover tempo and rhythm by dancing and playing with scarves or body percussion, match pitch and find joy in musical storytelling.
Accessibility: Our ensemble room (where this group class is held) is accessible by a ramp outside Bryce Hall. Once you enter the building, you’ll find a gender neutral, accessible washroom available to you. This is next to a push plate activated door leading to our ensemble room. There is a Handi-Transit stop across the street from Bryce Hall. An accessibility map can be viewed here. To request accommodations (including access to Bryce Hall from the top of the ramp), please email info@mcma.ca or call 204-988-7650 upon registration.
To register, click on the plus sign on the ticket below to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
If the class is full, click on the purple “notify me” button to get notified if a spot becomes available.
