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Arts Commons is one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant arts centres.

Located in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, our purpose is to serve our community. Our mission is to bring the arts… to life.

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Oct 24

Oct 24 Getting to Know Tuba Player Tom McCaslin

Alexandra Bonyun

Calgary Philharmonic

On November 5th, revel in big symphonic sound in a special concert by the Calgary Philharmonic led by Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer. In tandem with the portrayal of the amorous adventures of Don Juan in Richard Strauss’ tone poem and Béla Bartók’s elaborate Concerto for Orchestra, the Orchestra is joined by Principal Tuba Tom McCaslin in John Williams’ exhilarating Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (you might spot the Superman theme!).

May 20

May 20 Calgary Philharmonic takes kids on an orchestra adventure with launch of new online series

Maureen McNamee

AC@Home, Elevating Your Experience, Learning Through the Arts, Calgary Philharmonic

Calgary Philharmonic musicians and Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer are used to welcoming large groups of kids to the concert hall each season, but right now, there are no yellow school buses lined up in front of Arts Commons. So, the Calgary Phil decided to create a fun and educational tour of the Orchestra for kids that can be experienced from anywhere.