oin us in celebrating and fundraising for a uniquely special artistic collaboration.  

Margaret Maria’s ‘Creativity, Composition and Improv Retreat’ is collaborating with the Canadian Music Centre (CMC) and the Association of Canadian Women Composers (ACWC), in providing scholarships to deserving composers across Canada to focus on their creativity for two inspirational weeks in Breno, Italy.

Set amidst the backdrop of the Italian Alps, a group of passionate creators are guided by Margaret Maria on a journey of creative inquiry, freeing the mind and pushing sonic boundaries into the unexplored future.

‘Performers who want to find their unique signature, composers who are looking for ideas and inspiration, no matter where you are on your musical trajectory, we will explore how to expand into your own creativity; where you will find limitless choices and artistic freedom.’

This fundraising concert will be raising funds for scholarships to be made available to the ACWC and CMC memberships across Canada to apply and participate in this one of a kind program.

Performing are BIIMA faculty members, Maghan McPhee, Carl Phillipe Gionet, Margaret Maria and former BIIMA participants, Taline and Jada.

In a program that celebrates Italy, ACWC and CMC composers, you will be treated to works by: Margaret Maria, Cecilia Livingston, Daniel Mehdizadeh, Carol Ann Weaver and more.

Suggested concert donation: $50

For a full scholarship donation of $4000