About the Contemporary Performance Lab

 

The Contemporary Performance Lab (CPL) is an in-house ensemble that provides valuable learning and networking opportunities for curious and aspiring musicians to hone their craft. Throughout the festival week, CPL Fellows are able to attend masterclasses, workshops, rehearsals, and community events alongside world-class musicians. These experiences allow them to gain first-hand experience in contemporary music performance under the guidance of SAF’s festival artists. During the festival, you will see these impressive young artists in pop-up concerts, performances, and assisting with festival production.

 

CPL Fellows interested in honing their skills in education are also invited to participate in kids workshop events in partnership with Contemporary Calgary. This year, Sweta, Matthew, Gabrielle, and Henry engaged in a fun-filled workshop teaching the concepts of graphic scores and creative musicmaking to kids between the ages of 5 and 12.

 

To view the full list of this year's CPL Fellows and their bios, click here.

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Each year’s CPL Fellows are selected by merit via an application process earlier in the year. The CPL programme is free of charge. To be notified when applications open for the next season, please join our mailing list below.​

 

The Contemporary Performance Lab is made possible by the remarkable generosity of Walt and Irene Deboni.