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IICSI Research Studio Session, Featuring Dr. Rashida K. Braggs’ “Amber in the City of Light”

Please join us on Friday, April 12 at 9:00 AM (ET) for IICSI’s “Research Studio Session, Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Dr. Rashida K. Braggs: Amber in the City of Light”

The morning will kick off with Dr. Braggs’ keynote, followed by presentations of student work through the rest of the day. Detailed schedule to follow.

This event will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. The Keynote Presentation by Dr. Braggs will be streamed online via Zoom. 

This event will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. The Keynote Presentation by Dr. Braggs will be streamed online via Zoom.

Campus Friends and IICSI present: “Sounds Like Us” – Final Performance

Please join us on Wednesday, April 3 at 1:30 PM (ET) for “Sounds Like Us” a Final Concert Performance by Campus Friends and IICSI.

This performance will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. This special concert event is free and open to all!

Pop Up Concerts @ ImprovLab – VoI. III: AJAY, EMMA, KATHRYN and jashen

Please join us Saturday, April 6th, at 2:00 PM for the third in a series of small-scale, largely acoustic Pop Up Concerts @ ImprovLab, featuring AJAY, EMMA, KATHRYN,  and jashen

Live @ImprovLab: Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid

Please join us on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 PM (ET) for the series premier of Live @ImprovLab, featuring the Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid in an inspiring double bill. This performance will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. 

This performance will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. This special concert event is free and open to all!

Labour and Us: A Workshop and Performance Series

Please join us for Labour and Us: A Workshops and Performance Series by IMPR Students “Cohort Four / Almost Alchemy.” The workshops are designed for workers to explore creative outlets for themselves, to build solidarity with each other through the arts. We are CUPE 3913 members – but all workers are welcome to attend! For all people ages 19 and up.

“Mop Mop” aka “Boff Boff” aka “For Big Sid”: Max Roach, Transcription, Composition, Improvisation, Rhythm, and Creativity | IMPR Colloquium: Nick Fraser

Please join us on Friday, March 15 at 1:00 PM (ET) for “Mop Mop” aka “Boff Boff” aka “For Big Sid”: Max Roach, Transcription, Composition, Improvisation, Rhythm, and Creativity | IMPR…

Balance (Detroit): Improvised Music Masterclass at ImprovLab

Please join us on Friday, March 22 at 2:00 PM (ET) for a Masterclass with the boundary-pushing jazz duo, Balance. This presentation will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. As always, our Masterclass events are free! The duo will also be performing a ticketed concert at Silence, at 8:00PM (ET), that same night.

Pop Up Concerts @ ImprovLab – VoI. II: AJAY, BEN, and annais

Please join us Saturday, March 2nd, at 2:00 PM for the first in a series of small-scale, largely acoustic Pop Up Concerts @ ImprovLab. Volume 2, featuring AJAY, BEN, and annais.

(Cancelled) ImprovLab Open House Sessions, May 2

Please join us for a schedule of Thursday afternoon (1–3 pm ET) ImprovLab Open House Sessions! The sessions will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. Bring any instrument and be ready to improvise!

ImprovLab Open House Sessions, April 18

Please join us for a schedule of Thursday afternoon (1–3 pm ET) ImprovLab Open House Sessions! The sessions will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. Bring any instrument and be ready to improvise!