SOCIETY FOR NEW MUSIC IN EDMONTON

### Context Profile for Society for New Music in Edmonton

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The Society for New Music in Edmonton (New Music Edmonton) is dedicated to promoting and supporting innovative and experimental music. Their mission is to celebrate the creativity of artists and art practices, particularly those emerging from the Edmonton community. They aim to provide a platform for new music and sound art, fostering a vibrant cultural landscape.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: New Music Edmonton hosts a variety of live events including concerts, festivals, and outreach programs. Notably, they organize the "Now Hear This" festival, which showcases new music and sound art.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They run campaigns such as the "40th Anniversary Season Pass" and the "40 x 40" fundraiser to support emerging artists.
   - **Community Programs**: Outreach events include workshops, soundwalks, and discussions, aimed at engaging the community and enhancing public appreciation for new music.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **enthusiastic**, and **inspiring**. The language is accessible yet informative, aiming to engage a broad audience while conveying a sense of excitement about the arts. Phrases like "join us in celebrating" and "immerse yourself in the wild, sonic circus" reflect a passionate and inviting approach.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not appear to use emojis in their communications. Their content is primarily text-based, focusing on clear and professional messaging.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Established in 1985 as the Edmonton Composers’ Concert Society, it was rebranded to New Music Edmonton.
   - **Scale**: They have hosted numerous events over the years, with a significant focus on local artists and community engagement.
   - **Impact Metrics**: Specific metrics are not detailed on the website, but the organization emphasizes support for emerging artists and community involvement.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information about volunteering is not explicitly mentioned, but the organization likely welcomes community involvement, especially during events.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational yet professional tone. Aim for clarity and engagement, using active voice and inclusive language.
   - **Content Structure**: Start with an engaging hook that reflects excitement about the events or initiatives. Use bullet points for clarity when listing benefits or features (e.g., for season passes or events).
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage participation and support, using phrases like "join us," "be part of the future," and "immerse yourself."
   - **Audience Engagement**: Address the audience directly when possible, using second-person pronouns to create a connection.

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What could be better than spending a wintery Saturday afternoon with all the paper, pastels, pencils, crayons and other stuff you could ask for, and some incredible, live sound to inspire you? With amazing artist <a href="https://asalandarzipour.com/" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Asal Andarzipour</a> along to join in and give some gentle guidance, and guitarist and sound artist <a href="https://michaelreinhart.bandcamp.com/music" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Michael Reinhart</a> supplying sound, you can sit and make some art to your heart’s content. We had a fantastic time at last year's workshop, and we’re looking forward to this year being even better! Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2 - 4 PM in the Art Education Room, Harcourt House Annex (10215 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton). Thank you to <a href="https://harcourthouse.ab.ca/" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Harcourt House Artist Run Centre</a> for making this event possible!  All art materials will be supplied by Harcourt House and New Music Edmonton.  This event is 18+. Attendance is limited to 15.<h4>Accessibility</h4>Harcourt House Annex Building, 10211 – 112 St. NW, Edmonton: Please ring buzzer upon arrival for art education programs. Art Education Rooms are located at the street level of the building; wheelchair accessible. Gender single stall washrooms (no handrails). Seating provided for all art education programs.<h4>About the artists</h4>Asal Andarzipour: “I identify as an immigrant artist walking in my nomad ancestors’ shoes. My long journey across the ocean from Tehran to New York and then Alberta continues to inform and form my creative profile. Since 2015, I have actively served in arts and culture non-profits, and have evolved into a visual artist and designer, curator and an art educator. I hold an MFA from Syracuse University and an MA in History of Art, Design and Visual Culture from the University of Alberta. I also play Tombak, a Persian wooden gublet drum. My artistic career and activism as an Iranian woman in the diaspora are integrated into my daily life. Over the years, drawing has remained an inseparable part of my practice in between artistic disciplines.” Michael Reinhart, a graduate of The Ontario College of Art in1976, has experience in both visual arts & music. With long-time collaborator Lin Snelling, he has designed stages, lighting, music & video installations for the multidisciplinary performances ‘Woman As Landscape’ & ‘extinction’ produced by Carbone 14 in Montréal, & more recently ‘Performing Book’, ‘versing’, ‘eva’ & ‘A Sounding Line’ in Edmonton. They were commissioned in late 2020, by New Music Edmonton, to create a video, ‘far off & personal’. Since 1982, he has collaborated with various musicians, dancers, poets, choreographers & directors. He created an original music score for Before Tomorrow, winner of Best First Feature at TIFF in 2008. Michael toured extensively as a guitarist-singer-songwriter, having released six albums, among them lost&found; eCHO; Cyprus Songs; extinction & Night Traffic. Michael formed the improvisation trio Status Quoi in 2006, with whom he continues to collaborate periodically. Michael has a visual art practice when not composing new instrumental guitar works.

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What could be better than spending a wintery Saturday afternoon with all the paper, pastels, pencils, crayons and other stuff you could ask for, and some incredible, live sound to inspire you? With amazing artist <a href="https://asalandarzipour.com/">Asal Andarzipour</a> along to join in and give some gentle guidance, and guitarist and sound artist <a href="https://michaelreinhart.bandcamp.com/music">Michael Reinhart</a> supplying sound, you can sit and make some art to your heart’s content. We had a fantastic time at last year's workshop, and we’re looking forward to this year being even better! Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2 - 4 PM in the Art Education Room, Harcourt House Annex (10215 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton). Thank you to <a href="https://harcourthouse.ab.ca/">Harcourt House Artist Run Centre</a> for making this event possible!  All art materials will be supplied by Harcourt House and New Music Edmonton.  This event is 18+. Attendance is limited to 15.AccessibilityHarcourt House Annex Building, 10211 – 112 St. NW, Edmonton: Please ring buzzer upon arrival for art education programs. Art Education Rooms are located at the street level of the building; wheelchair accessible. Gender single stall washrooms (no handrails). Seating provided for all art education programs.About the artistsAsal Andarzipour: “I identify as an immigrant artist walking in my nomad ancestors’ shoes. My long journey across the ocean from Tehran to New York and then Alberta continues to inform and form my creative profile. Since 2015, I have actively served in arts and culture non-profits, and have evolved into a visual artist and designer, curator and an art educator. I hold an MFA from Syracuse University and an MA in History of Art, Design and Visual Culture from the University of Alberta. I also play Tombak, a Persian wooden gublet drum. My artistic career and activism as an Iranian woman in the diaspora are integrated into my daily life. Over the years, drawing has remained an inseparable part of my practice in between artistic disciplines.” Michael Reinhart, a graduate of The Ontario College of Art in1976, has experience in both visual arts &amp; music. With long-time collaborator Lin Snelling, he has designed stages, lighting, music &amp; video installations for the multidisciplinary performances ‘Woman As Landscape’ &amp; ‘extinction’ produced by Carbone 14 in Montréal, &amp; more recently ‘Performing Book’, ‘versing’, ‘eva’ &amp; ‘A Sounding Line’ in Edmonton. They were commissioned in late 2020, by New Music Edmonton, to create a video, ‘far off &amp; personal’. Since 1982, he has collaborated with various musicians, dancers, poets, choreographers &amp; directors. He created an original music score for Before Tomorrow, winner of Best First Feature at TIFF in 2008. Michael toured extensively as a guitarist-singer-songwriter, having released six albums, among them lost&amp;found; eCHO; Cyprus Songs; extinction &amp; Night Traffic. Michael formed the improvisation trio Status Quoi in 2006, with whom he continues to collaborate periodically. Michael has a visual art practice when not composing new instrumental guitar works.

SOCIETY FOR NEW MUSIC IN EDMONTON

Drawing and Sound Gathering with Asal Andarzipour and Michael Reinhart

Harcourt House Annex (10215 – 112 Street NW

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