Information for the weekend:
Parking: There are several options available in the area, depending on the location of your child’s classes. The parking list is available Plus d’informations ici.
McDougall Church and Stanley Milner Library: ONLY water bottles are permitted. No other drinks or food in these locations, please. Participants may go to the Banquet room at McDougall Church to eat if they bring a lunch. Please clean up after yourselves.
Instruments: Bring your instrument! Violin and Violas, make sure to bring your shoulder rest. Please ensure your child’s case is labelled with your child’s name.
Cellos and Guitars are available for rental at a modest cost from Long and McQuade. Instrument rentals must be reserved by October 28. Please complete this form.
Cellists and Bassists: Please bring your own stools and endpin holders to all events.
Name Tags: All participants are asked to wear their name tags at all times during the event.
Music Stands: All Orchestra and Ensemble participants will require a music stand. Please ensure your stand is labelled with your child’s name.
Orchestra and Ensemble Music: All music has been sent out by email. Print and bring your music in a binder. If you have not received your music, please email Geneviève at chair@suzukimusiccanada.org.
Review Lists: Please review these selections for your child’s classes at the event. Review lists Plus d’informations ici.
Registration: Upon arrival, please register at the venue of your child’s first class. If you ordered a Conference T-shirt, it will be available for pick up at this time.
SMMC Main Registration & Information Desk will be at the Sandman Hotel, Second Floor. Drop by any time with any questions.
SMMC Event Volunteers are wearing bright Green conference shirts. They can be found at all conference venues. All of them will be happy to help you!
Conference T-Shirts: If you ordered a conference shirt, it will be available for pick up at Registration.
Lunch: Please plan to bring your lunch(es) or purchase lunch at nearby restaurants. Local food options list Plus d’informations ici.
Suzuki Social: Please wear your nametag for family entry to the Suzuki Social. All conference participants and their families are invited to ArtsHub Ortona starting at 5:45 pm. Dinner will be available for purchase from local Food Trucks. Music will start at 6:30 pm. Feel free to join the band for some numbers on your instrument!
Tutti Rehearsal for Canadian Get Together – Sunday, November 9
Location: Edmonton City Hall – City Room: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Harp students: please arrive between 12 pm and 1 pm to move instruments and tune
Cello students: please bring your own stools and endpin holders to all events
Arrival for tuning: 1:00 pm for all instruments, 1:15 pm for piano students
Tutti Rehearsal: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Grand Finale Concert: Sunday, November 9, at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Concert dress: Black bottoms, white or black tops (or Conference t-shirt)
Ready to play: 2:15 pm
Conference Event Locations:
Sandman Signature Hotel: 10235-101 Street, Edmonton
McDougall Church: 10086 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton
ArtsHub Ortona: 9722 102 St NW, Edmonton
Stanley Milner Library: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton
Suzuki Charter School: 10720 54 St NW, Edmonton
Edmonton City Hall – City Room: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
All students will receive a scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.
Intermediate Orchestra Schedule
| Friday, November 7 | 5:30-7:30 pm | MCD: SAN |
| Saturday, November 8 | 11:15 am-12:30 pm | MCD: SAN |
| Saturday, November 8 | 2:30-4:30 pm | MCD: SAN |
| Sunday, November 9 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | SSH: NOT |
All students will receive a personalized scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.
During your Enrichment Class time, there may be multiple options for you to choose from. You will sign up at registration for the option that you would like. Please note that class capacities are limited, and they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Senior Orchestra Schedule
| Friday, November 7 | 5:30-8:00 pm | AHO: SOL |
| Saturday, November 8 | 2:00-5:00 pm | AHO: SOL |
| Sunday, November 9 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | ECH |
All students will receive a personalized scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.
During your Enrichment Class time, there may be multiple options for you to choose from. You will sign up at registration for the option that you would like. Please note that class capacities are limited, and they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate Orchestra Conductor – Dr. Rick Dorfer
Senior Orchestra Conductor – Dragan Djerkic
Guitar Ensemble – Mandy Loban-Jordan
Harp Ensemble – Keri Zwicker
Carey Elaine Cheney, Cello
Joanne Martin, Viola/Violin
Anita Buttemer, Violin/Viola
Rob Richardson, Violin/Viola
Trésorière, Violin
Laura Nerenberg, Improvisation
Paul Madryga, Guitar
Gloria Chu, Piano
SPONSORS
Alberta String Association
FAQ
STUDENTS
Concerts and Events
Saturday and SundayAll student participants will receive a family pass to the Saturday Night Suzuki Social, and have the chance to play with an orchestra at the Grand Finale Concert!
TEACHERS
Teacher ACTIVITIES
Sessions and WorkshopsKeynote Address by Karen Michele Kimmett, Presentation from the AIDAN Lab (University of Alberta) on Neurodiversity and Music, Observation Opportunities
LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta
Session Locations and Food!
McDougall Church
(10086 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N7)
Ortona Artshub
(9722 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0X4)
Edmonton City Hall
(1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7)
Stanley A. Milner Library Community Rooms
(7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5)
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
(10235 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9)
There are many places to eat in downtown Edmonton. Here are a few options near the hotel and venues to get you started.
- Chop – restaurant connected to the Sandman Signature Hotel Downtown Edmonton
- Campio Brewing – Craft beer and great deep dish pizza
- Playwright and Milkcrate – in the Citadel Theatre across the street from Stanley Milner Library.
- Rocky Mountain Ice House – a bit of a walk down Jasper Avenue
- Rosewood Foods – Breakfast and lunch place on 100 Ave
- Bernadettes – Fine indigenous fare – a short walk from the Sandman
- Continental Treat Fine Bistro – live classical music several nights a week
- Bistro Praha – Czech Food – a favourite after symphony stop for musicians
- Eleven Eleven Kitchen and Bar – casual burger joint
- City Centre Mall – a food court with many fast casual places, and several standalone casual restaurants and coffee shops
- Canada Place Food Court – a variety of fast food outlets
- Old Spaghetti Factory – Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor
- Bianco – Family-friendly Stylish restaurant with an industrial vibe serving pasta, pizza & other Italian dishes, plus drinks
- De Dutch – Breakfast Restaurant
Grocery Stores in Downtown Edmonton:
Loblaws City Market Grocery –10308 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Y9 Regular Loblaws Store 3 minute walk from Sandman Open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day.
Central Express Convenience Store in Edmonton Centre, 2nd level 2-minute walk from Sandman Hotel – HSBC Tower, 10250 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0E7 Open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Travel & Hotel Information
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you are travelling, please note that conference activities begin on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm. The event will conclude on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 5:00pm.
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Sandman Signature- Downtown Edmonton Hotel.
HOTEL – BOOK NOW
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a up to 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from the 2025 Suzuki Music/Musique Canada Conference.