Music & Sound
Technically and scientifically, Sound is transmitted vibrations of any frequency (mechanical energy).
The Art of arranging these vibrations in different sequences to produce a continuous or composed sound is commonly referred to as Music.
These composed sounds are often arranged in specific harmonies, melodies, rhythms and timbers.
When these arrangements are written down or otherwise documented, the ’writer’ or ’composer’ uses a language already established such as notes, symbols, and word lyrics to create music as an auditory art form. This is similar as to how a writer uses language, letters and punctuation.
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Music is one of the most highly adaptable forms of human expression. It is constantly changing in style and genre, thus can be divided into different categories.
Some examples of Historical Genres in Music:
- Ancient
- Baroque
- Classical
- Medieval
- Renaissance
- Romantic
- Twentieth Century
Manitoba is made up of a rich variety of cultural and ethnic groups that have, within the last century contributed in making Manitoba a provincial hotbed for original music, talented Musicians and Technicians.
Manitoba is home to many musical legends and nationally recognized recording artists and bands. For example:
- Chantal Kreviazuk
- Christine Fellows
- Crash Test Dummies (Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid)
- Doc Walker (Chris Thorsteinson)
- Guess Who (Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings)
- Propagandhi (Chris Hannah)
- Remy Shand
- Susan Aglukark
- Tom Cochrane
- The Watchman (Daniel Greaves, Joey Serlin)
- The Weakerthans (John K. Samson)
Manitoba has an abundance of music schools, training facilities (both artistic and technical) and a network of cultural contributors that support the development of the music and sound industry.
Manitoba Music is one example of a productive and highly recognized resource centre for professional development and mentorship training. Both emerging artists and those interested in music business management can obtain work experience and hands on training towards future employment.
Education is the Key. Whether it is secondary school or university programs, private lessons or recreation, Manitoba is flourishing with educational facilities.
Manitoba is complete with and abundance of music venues, music festivals, award & artist recognition events, recording and management companies, and producers.
Some Examples of Technical Jobs:
- Audio Mixer
- Audio Programmer
- Audio and Stage Technician
- Boom Operator (film, television)
- Post Production Technician
- Sound Board Operator
- Sound Engineer
- Sound Technician
- Studio Production Engineer
- Venue Technician/Director
Some Examples of Business and Management Jobs:
- Artist Manager
- Director of Development (Schools)
- Distributor
- Events Manager
- Festival Organizer
- Label Director/Manager
- Licensing Manager
- Market Researcher
- Producer
- Product Manager
- Program Manager
- Road/Band Manager
Some Examples of Artistic and Creative Jobs:
- Arranger
- Composer
- Conductor
- Disc Jockey
- Film Editor
- Lyricist
- Musical Director
- Musician
- Music Teacher
- Professor of Music
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Sound Designer/Effect Editor
Associated Organizations
Brandon University - School of Music
Hand Drum Rhythms
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Jazz Winnipeg
The jazz experience in Winnipeg will be the proliferation of jazz as an urban art form, not just an intellectual experience, but one that reaches out to a variety of communities and is built on shared experiences and efforts of artists, performers, schools, funders and audiences; it will be a synergistic cross pollination that furthers the interpretive and personal jazz experience where more than the music is happening. The organization and the Festival event will evolve and Jazz Winnipeg will be seen as a leader in jazz dissemination, in organizational governance, in drawing talent from many sources and in creating best practices in arts marketing and resource development.
Manitoba Choral Association
The Manitoba Choral Association seeks to advance knowledge and stimulate interest in the choral arts. To fulfill this mandate, the association engages in a variety of activities aimed at creating opportunities for the singing community and promoting local events & organizations.
Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts
Established in 1984, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts is an independent, non-profit school of music. The Conservatory offers quality instruction to students of all ages, from beginner levels to advanced levels.
Manitoba Music
Since 1987, Manitoba Music, originally the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA), has promoted the work of Manitoba artists and has provided professional development services to help music industry workers succeed as cultural entrepreneurs. Through its programs and services, Manitoba Music helps people in the music industry find their community and build sustainable careers.
Manitoba Opera
First founded in 1969 by a passionate group of Winnipeg Opera lovers, the Manitoba Opera presented its first production, a concert version of Verdi's IL TROVATORE in 1972.
Manitoba Opera's productions have featured the talents of great international singers as well as local artists such as Tracy Dahl, Phillip Ens and Heidi Klassen who have sung on stages around the world. The Manitoba Opera Chorus, under the direction of Tadeusz Biernacki, is hailed for their excellent singing and acting abilities. The company's Orpheus Recital, founded in 1994 has brought to the Centennial Centre's stage some of the world's greatest singers, Dame Kiri Ti Kanawa, Kathleen Battle, Frederica von Stade, Jerry Hadley and Samuel Ramey.
MOSMA (Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts)
Audio production is a rapidly changing industry and Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts is committed to providing our students with the necessary skills to enter, adapt and evolve within it.
University of Manitoba Division of Preparatory Studies
The Division of Preparatory Studies, is an adjunct program of the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba, which offers individual instruction in all instruments and theoretical subjects, throughout the city and on the University of Manitoba campus. Emphasis on classical as well as jazz, Brazilian , and East Indian music is available. Programs include Orff (Music for Children), Suzuki, Flute and Guitar Ensembles, and the Joie de Vivre Choir for singers 55+. With approximately one hundred hours of recitals and fifty master classes per year, as well as numerous competitions, students at “Prep Studies” excel in in the Winnipeg Music Festival, Canadian Music Competition, Examinations, and other events.
West End Cultural Centre
As an urban cultural centre, the WECC recognizes that appreciation of the arts goes beyond sitting in an audience and we actively work towards bringing artists and community members together to learn, share and grow. The WECC organizes programs for neighbourhood children, provides valuable work experience for people involved in community service programs, and provides resources for local artists and community groups.
Winnipeg Musicians Association
Our goals are to enhance and protect the working opportunities of professional musicians of Manitoba, and to promote live musical performance.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
For years the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has delighted audiences with its innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO has become the celebrated hub of Winnipeg's rich cultural life and has gained international recognition for the International New Music Festival. Under the guidance of Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate the WSO's concert performances feature world renowned guest conductors and artists, celebrates music from the great composers to the crowd-pleasing Pops, and showcases the incredible talent of the musicians that make up our orchestra.