Early-bird Registration Deadline - April 15
Inviting all brass players and percussionists to join us for Prairie Music Residency 2025. We are hugely excited to welcome Helen Harrelson (Baritone/Euphonium) as our guest Brass Band Conductor, and Guest Soloist Isobel Daws (Trombone) alongside Percussion course directors Fabrice Marandola and Kristie Ibrahim.
Additional information on ALL faculty can be found: HERE
PMR offers two distinct courses streams:
1. The Brass Band Residency is open to any experienced brass player who wishes to take part and improve their existing skills and knowledge.
2. The Prairie Percussion Residency runs simultaneously with the Brass Band Residency. Percussionists will take part in the Brass Band rehearsals in the morning and then take part in clinics, masterclasses and small ensembles in the afternoon under the tutelage of our guest percussion director and faculty.
PMR will take place at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) from July 30th – 3rd, 2025 and will combine a mixture of rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses, performances and social events.
Key Events
July 30th: Percussion course begins
July 31st: Community Development Day, Brass course begins & Jazz Night
August 1st: Faculty Recital
August 2nd: Outdoor Concert/Social
August 3rd: Gala concert
Registration Information:
The Saskatchewan Band Association is again proudly providing support to PMR and handling the registration process. However, this year payment will NOT be accepted online as part of the registration process. Registrants are asked to complete their online registration and then provide payment via etransfer or cheque directly to the Saskatoon Brass Band/PMR Organizers. Detailed payment information will be provided in the Registration Confirmation email once the online registration is complete.
$$$AVE on your registration - join SBA as an Associate Member for only $15 and make the entire membership fee + more back in savings when you register for PMR. Click HERE to get your membership today.
Questions about Prairie Music Residency? Reach out to the Organizers:
- Event Organizer - William Martin: william.martin@spiritsd.ca
- Website: www.pmresidence.ca
- Registration Inquiries: info@saskband.org
