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STUDIO BELL COMES ALIVE AND WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE WORLD-CLASS, ONE-OF-A-KIND RECORDING STUDIOS. GROWING, EXPANDING AND BUILDING OUR OFFERINGS. HAT’S OFF TO OUR SUPPORTERS

1 Welcome to Encore, the 2017 Annual Report for the National Music Centre.

President’s Letter

Welcome to the 2017 edition of Encore, inspired over 13,000 students through as a result of our programs. To use the Annual Report of the National our on-site education programs, an analogy, no locomotive leaves the Music Centre (NMC). With our first collaborated with over 25 community station at full speed, it takes careful full year of operations behind us, we’re partners across the musical spectrum, time to gain momentum, but once excited to report that Studio Bell has hosted artists in residence from across achieved, forward momentum can’t be begun to deliver on its promise of , and so much more. In total, stopped. becoming Canada’s home for music. we welcomed over 117,000 people to Over the last year, we piloted, tweaked, Studio Bell to enjoy our exhibitions, For such a young organization and listened to the community to find concerts and events. headquartered in with an the right mix of programming to deliver aspiration like NMC, we are very proud to our audiences. As a result, we are On Canada’s 150th birthday, Studio of what we’ve been able to accomplish seeing real traction in the success of Bell celebrated its first anniversary in such a short period of time. So on these new programs, in growing our with 10,000 visitors coming through behalf of our Board of Directors, staff attendance, audience satisfaction our doors to party—almost double the and our growing team of committed numbers, and in increasing our attendance of our opening day and a volunteers, we sincerely thank you for organizational credibility overall—all of testament to our growing momentum helping to build a home for music in which are highlighted within these pages. and capacity to serve large crowds. Canada—the future is bright as we’re Going forward, we are looking forward just getting started! I’m extremely proud of what our to offering more programs at Studio team has been able to accomplish Bell for our local audiences and our out- Sincerely yours, since we opened a short time ago. In of-town visitors for many years to come. that time, we’ve launched an entirely new operating model that is part Making music accessible in our museum, part live-music presenter community is important to us, so we’ll and part new music/artist incubator. continue to find innovative ways to Andrew Mosker President and CEO By programming via these multiple share the power of music with like- streams, we have been able to serve minded partners throughout all of our more of the community, locally and program streams. It’s exciting to feel beyond. By year’s end 2017, we the momentum beginning to build

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1 A Home for Music in Canada 3 Making a Difference 5 Learning & Education Programs 7 Live Music Spotlight 9 A Catalyst for New Music 11 Artist Development 13 Exhibitions: Great Canadian Music Stories 15 Extraordinary Recording Studios Message from the Chairman of the Board 17 Collections 19 Halls of Fame Induction Ceremonies Watching the growing momentum for 2017 and the quality of NMC’s 21 Fundraising the National Music Centre (NMC) has work on Canadian music icons is 23 Step Inside Studio Bell been a privilege to witness over the increasingly evident. NMC got its feet past year. Community engagement in its first calendar year of operations 27 Cheers to our Volunteers continues to build, positive feedback and the Board was thrilled to see it. 32 Financials 2017 is being heard across the country, and 34 Thank You to Our Donors news is traveling about Studio Bell as On behalf of the Board, thank you a must-see attraction and institution to NMC’s staff and supergroup of mounting importance. of volunteers, and the entire Contributors Calgary community for their In the short amount of time that continued support. Congrats on an Images: Studio Bell has been open, the incredible 2017! We’re excited for Bittermann Photography Board of Directors has already seen the opportunities that lie ahead as Leblond Studios Inc. meaningful growth in all aspects Canada’s home for music. George Webber Photography of NMC’s operations. Shifting Heather Comeault focus from opening the building to Jamalia Kanji delivering signature programming, Sincerely yours, Gabriella Gut welcoming artists in residence, Rebus Liu maintaining NMC’s living collection, Meghan Mackrous and creating accessible opportunities Jenelle Miller to engage the public has been an Rob Braide extremely proud journey for all Chair, Board of Directors Dean Mullin members of the Board. Sophia Ritz Hayley Robb Among many milestones achieved Britt Ross over the past year, we were delighted Baden Roth to see the King Eddy hopping for Chad Schroter-Gillespie another year in a row during the 2017 Brandon Wallis Bell Live Series. The energy and spirit Norman Wong inside the venue was palpable. As Neil Zeller well, new exhibitions launched in Design: Three Legged Dog Brenna Pladsen Brandon Wallis A HOME FOR MUSIC IN CANADA

The end of 2017 marks 18 months since Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC) opened to the public. In that time, NMC is beginning to realize its mission of becoming a national catalyst for discovery, innovation, and renewal through music and a shining beacon for the preservation, celebration and creation of Canada’s music stories.

Part museum, live music presenter and new music- artist incubator, the National Music Centre preserves and celebrates Canada’s music story and is inspiring a new generation of music lovers at its home, Studio Bell. Located in the heart of Calgary’s East Village, on-site activities include five floors of interactive exhibitions, instruments, artifacts and Canadian music memorabilia from NMC’s vast collection. NMC also hosts live performances across multiple music venues, education programs, and creative artist residencies inside Studio Bell’s world-class recording facilities.

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Alberta Construction Magazine NMC’S MISSION TOP PROJECT 2013 To give Canada a home that Institutional Design over $50M Association of Consulting Engineer amplifies the love, sharing, and Companies of Canada 2017 ENGINEERING A BETTER CANADA AWARD understanding of music. 2017 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE presented to RJC Engineers and Stantec for Studio Bell

American Institute of Architects 2014 PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE AWARD

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1 AEWest, an annual conference for emerging artists on the music business, ended with a showcase of the participants’ talents. 2 Bell Let’s Talk Day highlights the healing power of the drum amongst other activities. 3 Alberta Culture Day featured hands-on orchestral demonstrations through the exhibitions. 4 Amir Amiri in studio as part of his residency. 5 collaborated with Alberta Ballet for a special performance at Studio Bell. 6 Two NMC educators prepare a build-your-own-instrument station in Soundbox. 7 A behind-the-scenes view of the After Hours dance floor.

encoreencore NationalNational Music Music Centre Centre | | Annual Annual Report Report 2017 2017 1,159 I believe this will be the 1,757 ARTISTS beacon that stands for ACTIVE MEMBERS SERVED the entire country, for the 25 COMMUNITY 222 ACTS TOTAL future, and I will support this PARTNERS organization and this building 3 PRESENTED PROGRAMS IN and every person in it for the COLLABORATION WITH NMC 16,300 rest of my life. I guarantee you Visitors 2017 PARTICIPANTS that. IN NMC PROGRAMS 43,814 (2016–4,089 PARTICIPANTS) Séan McCann – PAID GENERAL ADMISSION (2016–23,049) 15,691 13,022 CANADA DAY AND OTHER It is so interesting to see all COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION STUDENTS (2016–5,643) SERVED THROUGH these different perspectives SCHOOL PROGRAMS from artists. 590 (2016–1,108 STUDENTS) It opens your GUEST BADGES mind as an artist yourself (2016–858) 15 LOCAL and gets you to think about 11,492 your own music. NMC PROGRAMS ACTS (2016–2,456) SPOTLIGHTED Christian – Jam Club Student 27,763 THIRD PARTY EVENTS (RENTALS) 85% (2016–12,324) VISITOR I called it a temple when I 13,022 SATISFACTION first came here. It felt like EDUCATION RATING this is a place where (2016–1,108) musicians go to get 4,808 NMC CO-PRODUCTIONS 9 ARTIST enlightened. 7 (2016–1,633) RESIDENCIES Tim “2oolman” Hill – A Tribe (2016–5 ARTISTS) Called Red 117,180 FOUR NEW VISITORS TEMPORARY (2016–47,071 VISITORS) EXHIBITIONS

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2017 marked the first full calendar year of programming at Studio Bell.

This year was built on applying lessons learned from our first six months of operating, while testing capacity for various streams and audiences. New live music and artist in residence programs were launched “creating new music in Calgary’s East Village.” Studio Bell After Hours exceeded expectations adding to the vibrancy of our evolving neighbourhood’s nightlife; and NMC educators went into high-gear as interest for school programs skyrocketed, serving 25% more students than budgeted. The demand for NMC programs is evident, and 2017 taught the organization much more about the opportunity to serve audiences at Studio Bell.

School and Public Programs

Over 13,000 students took part in NMC school programs in 2017 compared to 1,108 in 2016. Using music as an entry-point for core curriculum topics like math, art, and science, these programs promote hands-on, ears-on, minds-on learning. NMC education programs rank among the highest of our offerings in participant satisfaction. Tours of the exhibitions and Kimball Theatre Organ performances continue to delight visitors daily at Studio Bell.

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Jam Club has doubled its capacity over the last year and has provided students with diverse opportunities to explore music with professional clinicians.

Jam Club

Jam Club, NMC’s award-winning after school drop-in program for teenagers, sponsored by Canadian Western Bank, delivered a full season of the new multi-genre, multi-instrument program, serving kids over 38 weeks. It provided a positive and welcoming place for all participants. In July, participants were invited to showcase their talents at the King Eddy.

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Studio Bell After Hours Collaborations

NMC piloted a new program designed to turn NMC collaborated with over a dozen partners, Studio Bell into the hottest club in the city. including Honens, Sled Island, Beakerhead, Studio Bell After Hours attracted thousands to Banff Centre for the Arts, Calgary International enjoy cocktails, interactive experiences and, of Film Festival, and Calgary Folk Music Festival to course, great live music. Artists such as Braids, program a diverse array of music and cultural DJ Shub, an eclectic mix of local DJs and live offerings at Studio Bell. electronic acts were featured.

The Studio Bell After Hours dance floor A Masterclass presented with Honens

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The Bell Live Series at the King Eddy Sundays in C-Square

The historic King Eddy was once again The Sundays in C-Square program provided neighbourhood transformed into a pop-up western saloon during families and East Village visitors a musical destination every the 10 days of the , sponsored weekend from August through to September at the open air by Bell Canada and ATB Financial. The Bell Live urban square across from Studio Bell. A perfect complement Series highlighted local, regional, and national to visiting Studio Bell, on-site weekend daytime programs roots and country acts, with rollicking sets by Lindi also featured local bands, choirs and buskers, offering more Ortega, Fred Eaglesmith, JJ Shiplett and others. community music access.

JJ Shiplett at the Bell Live Series at the King Eddy the Hi-Strung Downers at Sundays in C-Square

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Richie Hawtin, one of Canada’s most successful electronic music exports, was this year’s RBC Master in Residence. The -bred DJ and producer mentored 10 emerging electronic producers on the art of production, and shared his trailblazing story with respected music industry journalist, Larry Leblanc in front of a live (and digital) audience at Studio Bell.

RBC Master in Residence workshops, sponsored by the RBC Foundation, provide opportunities for emerging artists to gain unprecedented access to masters in various genres and aspects of music. Through mentorship, lectures, and hands-on workshops, Canadian artists benefit from the unique perspectives and skills of these masters.

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Luke Doucet With the recording facilities finally commissioned in late 2016, NMC burst open its doors to Studio Bell’s creative spaces, attracting artists in residence from across the country to explore and create new music. In 2017, 9 artists at various levels of professional development were provided with uninterrupted time and space and the use our treasured collection and expertise, to create innovative works in a supportive world- class facility with the support of .

A diverse cohort of artists spanning multiple genres, including folk, rock, Indigenous, experimental, electronic, Amir Amiri Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire Persian classical, and more, were highlighted over 2017. Each residency produced a public workshop providing visitors access and insight into the process and workflow of the visiting musicians.

Lisa Lipton Corinthian 2017 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Amir Amiri Corinthian Luke Doucet FRONTPERSON Séan McCann Lisa Lipton Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire Raghav Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

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Artist Entrepreneur West

AE West, supported by the Viewpoint Foundation , provided a 5-week intensive program for a dozen artists from across Western Canada. This co-production is a collaboration between Canada’s Music Incubator and NMC, mentoring artists from multiple genres on the business of music, and helping bolster the commercial and performative skills required for a career in today’s musical landscape. This program will return in 2018.

Based on Canada’s Music Incubator’s long-running Artist Entrepreneur program, AE West is designed to help emerging artists and bands from all genres build their businesses and careers. Artists work closely with Canada’s Music Incubator and the National Music Centre team of experts in the areas of social media, marketing, management, promotion, publicity, funding, touring, songwriting and live performance. They are also introduced to a wide range of active music industry professionals. Post-program, artists also have ongoing access to mentors and resources.

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“Are you ready to be humble and learn?

Are you serious about being a musician?

If the answer to that is yes, then absolutely take this program, Artist Entrepreneur West.”

Heather Thomas aka ATLAAS (AE West participant)

12 EXHIBITIONS GREAT CANADIAN MUSIC STORIES

In addition to the five floors of Big Big Love Halls of Fame Inductions exhibitions celebrating music and Exhibits in Canada at Studio Bell, NMC A surprise donation from k.d. lang also produced four special sparked an opportunity to trace the NMC recognized the annual exhibitions in 2017—Big Big evolution of a true Canadian original inductions to the Canadian Music Love: k.d. lang on Stage, through her stage outfits with this Hall of Fame, the Canadian Milestones: Sarah McLachlan, exhibition. Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Showcase: 2017 Inductees, Canadian Country Music Hall of and ATB Storytellers: Festival ATB Storytellers: Festival Fame Collection with two exhibits Alberta featuring stories and artifacts Alberta. tracing the notable careers of The 2017 ATB Storytellers Exhibition Sarah McLachlan, , highlighted the diversity of the , Paul Brandt, Beau province’s music festival scene, Dommage, Stéphane Venne, and while also celebrating local and Harvey Gold. international talent, enterprise and community spirit.

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EXHIBITIONS GREAT CANADIAN MUSIC STORIES

Items from this year’s members include McLachlan’s Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Building A Mystery”—the first Grammy to be included in an NMC exhibition!—along with one of Young’s practice guitars, a vintage 1970s Epiphone acoustic. Other treasures include song books of lyrics for Cockburn’s 1984 political anthem “If I Had a Rocket Launcher” and 1988’s “If A Tree Falls.”

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1 Detail of a k.d. lang stage outfit 2 Big Big Love features iconic outfits from lang’s career 3-5 Installation shots from Festival Alberta, showcasing memorabilia and oral histories 6 Sarah MacLachlan speaking at her plaque ceremony 7 Visitors in Milestones: Sarah MacLachlan 8 Visitors in Showcase: 2017 Inductees

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14 EXTRAORDINARY RECORDING STUDIOS

NMC’s new studios were piloted in 2017 with artists-in- “There’s nowhere else residence from across Canada.

on the planet that’s Collections Access and Use

capable of doing what Designed by Martin Pilchner of Pilchner Schoustal International Inc., NMC’s recording spaces combine three analog recording this recording facility consoles from three legendary studios, which can be used in combination with any adjoining live room. Each live room is is capable of doing.” designed to have its own sound and has a selection of historic musical instruments suited for the specific design of each space. – Martin Pilchner, Pilcher Schoustal International Inc. NMC’s recording facilities, which house our unique “living” musical instrument and technology collection, was in full use during our inaugural year of operation, logging more than 5,000 hours of use.

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A highlight of 2017 and a major 135 YEARS OF RECORDING feather in our cap, was when Mix Three historic consoles, tried and true, that Magazine featured NMC’s recording combine over 135 years of professional studios on the cover page of their recording experience. June 2017 issue and voted our facilities among the coolest studio NEIL YOUNG’S MIC designs of 2017. A mic locker stocked with an incredible lineup of vintage microphones, including Neil Young’s very own U47. 1 The Custom Helios Console inside Mobile Recording Studio. 2 Trident A Range Recording Console DEADMAU5 CONNECTION inside Control Room A. Each space was created by international 3 The custom-built analog Olympic studio designer Martin Pilchner, the same Studios Recording Console inside Control Room B. man behind Deadmau5’s home studio, the 4 Live Room A, one of three live rooms Mau5Trap. inside Studio Bell. DO IT LIVE NMC’s control rooms are connected to 4 record performances live from the King Eddy stage.

ROLLING STONES MOBILE Responsible for capturing rock ‘n’ roll legends, like the Stones, Led Zepplin, Bob Marley and many more!

A-LIST ARTISTS , , Queen, Rush and Metallica have all made legendary recordings with a Trident A Range Console.

THE PRIZED OLYMPIC The infamous Olympic Studio’s Helios Console from the studio that captured the British Invasion.

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The year wrapped up with several important milestones completed

Preserving and Showcasing 60-year history of supporting jazz and conservative restoration by our our Canadian Heritage in Edmonton. Elsewhere, Jens specialists. NMC visitors enjoyed Lindemann credits his success in watching through the workshop A record 439 loans and jazz and classical music to his junior windows as the peculiar looking donations passed through high school teacher. Sarah McLachlan, early synthesizers were taken the doors of Studio Bell for Séan McCann and Luke Doucet also apart, treated and tested. Upon research, artist use, and shared insights and perspectives for completion, NMC had produced the exhibitions. their own oral histories. only accurate schematics in existence for the Electronic Sackbut. Highlights include 13 Canadian-made Collections Online, NMC’s online Charles Brasher resonator guitars and portal to our vast collection of In addition, NMC repaired and tuned artifacts from Canadian music icons musical instruments, oral histories the Polyphone, recording a sample including: k.d. lang, Sarah McLachlan, and artist bios, was successfully of music that showcases its unique Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn and launched in 2017. As a national leader sound and range. The collaboration, Beau Dommage. These artifacts are in the preservation and restoration with funding from Science and showcased in the permanent galleries of musical instruments, a special Technology, reinforces the highly and special exhibitions. collaboration between NMC and specialized skill set within NMC’s Canada Science and Technology team and has brought forth a wealth 115 oral history interviews were Museum also came to a close in 2017. of information, as well as audio and captured for the ATB Oral Histories video that both institutions can share Project in 2017. Terri Clark shared Two prototype instruments – the with their audiences. her story of making it to Nashville, Electronic Sackbut (ca. 1940) and while Dave Babcock and Tommy the Polyphone (ca. 1970)– built by Banks provided the back story of Canadian innovator Hugh Le Caine, the Yardbird Suite and building a were brought to NMC for study

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Sharing our collections around the world

Collections Recovery and been carefully cleaned, rehoused Collections Online was launched Protection and documented, making it usable in 2017 and grows each day for instrument repairs and music with profiles of NMC’s vast The department successfully creation once again. collections of instruments, artist completed the goals of its three- memorabilia and ATB Oral year, $992,000 grant funding from Studio Bell has equally benefited Histories. Anyone, anywhere in the Alberta Museums Association from the AMA flood grant, which the world can click and scroll Flood Program. This resulted in the allowed us to acquire specialized through this amazing content, transformation of a warehouse bay into mobile storage furniture and develop sharing their favourites as a high-standard offsite storage facility a new all-inclusive disaster plan did artist Joel Zimmerman for the protection of our collections. for emergency response. Offsite (aka deadmau5) who found we were also able to implement a and reposted his Collections The new facility contains a suite key barcoding module within our Online profile to his fans. of detection systems and mobile collections management system, storage furniture for emergency creating unique barcodes for preparedness. It is also equipped individual artifacts that will speed-up with a functional wet-lab where inventory and tracking during any recovery treatments for electronic future emergency evacuations. parts takes place. This collection, not long ago covered in flood debris, has

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In 2017, NMC hosted several notable inductions to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The temporary exhibition Showcase: 2017 Inductees featured objects from six inductees including Paul Brandt, Bruce Cockburn, and Neil Young.

Studio Bell is the physical home of three Canadian music 5 halls of fame—the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame—all of which are located on level five of Studio Bell, a floor entirely dedicated to celebrating and recognizing Canadian artists that have made a significant contribution to music nationally and internationally.

1 Sarah McLachlan placing her plaque in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. 2 Sarah McLachlan with Andrew Mosker, NMC President and CEO, and Allan Reid, President and CEO, CARAS, The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. 3 Leonard Bastien performed a blessing at the Sarah McLachlan plaque ceremony. 4 A performance by a student from the Sarah McLachlan School. 5 Bruce Cockburn placing his plaque in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF). 6 Bruce Cockburn with CSHF Executive Director Vanessa Thomas and NMC President and CEO Andrew Mosker.

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Sarah McLachlan

“I would like to offer a word of thanks on behalf of the whole community of Canadian 6 Songwriters. The effort to create a home for the pursuit and honouring of our art, is much appreciated.”

Bruce Cockburn

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FUNDRAISING From offering new ways to give, to experimenting with quick and nimble mini-campaigns, and launching an exclusive giving club, NMC continues to find compelling ways to engage with the supporter community.

Jam Club Mini-Campaign Holiday Campaign

In the summer of 2017, NMC experimented with a social With of a “giving catalogue,” the Holiday media-driven, video-based mini-campaign in support of Campaign offered donors the chance to direct their Jam Club, our free, popular, drop-in after school program donation to a particular aspect of NMC’s programming for youth. The campaign was a resounding success, and operations. The generosity of our donors supported exceeding our fundraising target by 23 percent and enabling 40 school children to participate in our award-winning us to engage the talented touring musician Terra Lightfoot school programs, provided eight meals to our Jam Club to come and mentor the Jam Club students in 2018. participants, and even adopted the “care and feeding” of one of our significant artifacts in our collection. In total, the Holiday Campaign raised $49,305 for NMC.

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FUNDRAISING Thanks to NMC donors and Operations supporters, we raised over Contributions $8.3 million towards our ongoing Received operational stability. $8.3M (2016–$4.9M) Front Row Centre Club

The Front Row Centre Club, presented by Sagium, is NMC’s exclusive giving club, providing behind-the-scenes Capital access and exclusive event opportunities to NMC’s leading Contributions supporters. Front Row Centre Club members enjoyed performances by Lindi Ortega and Copperhead, Received and Rose Cousins, a presentation on the latest in music therapy and neurology research, and a year-end dance party with The Mocking Shadows. We look forward to another line- $9.8M up of exciting events in 2018. For information on how to join (2016–$5.1M) to the Front Row Centre Club, visit nmc.ca/frontrowcentre

Benefit Auction

Our signature annual fundraising event, 2017’s Benefit Benefit Auction Auction, presented by Mawer, exceeded expectations, raising over $715,000 in support of the National Music raised over Centre. Featuring amazing and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime auction packages, the return of Benevolent Artists National $716,000 Charity (BANC), featuring Canadian music icon Sass Jordon and co-founders Rudy Sarzo and Jim Carter and special (2016–$511,000) performances by 11-year old flamenco guitar sensation Harry Knight, and Canadian rock icon Randy Bachman, attendees were kept entertained all night. The generosity of our supporter community was overwhelming, and we Front Row look forward to another successful edition of the event in 2018. Thank you to event supporters Mawer, Heffel Fine Art Centre Club Auctions, EY, Centron, Holt Renfrew, Pacific Wine and Spirits, and Simply Elegant. 65 1 NMC donors enjoy live music at the Benefit Auction. 2 Randy Bachman performs in the King Eddy for the Benefit Auction. members 3 Jim Carter (left) and daughter (right) perform with (NEW IN 2017) Sass Jordan (center) at the Benefit Auction.

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Visitor Services

In 2017 NMC welcomed visitors from Canada Representatives from NMC also attended Canada’s West and around the world. Outside of Canada, our Marketplace (CWM) in Victoria in November. CWM is a largest markets are the USA, followed by the UK, regional version of Rendez-vous, hosting buyers who are Australia, Netherlands, and Germany. specifically interested in bringing their clients to Western Canada. Many attendees commented on the amazing To make Studio Bell more accessible to our international time that was had at Rendez-vous, particularly the evening visitors, NMC partnered with Travel Alberta to offer our reception held at Studio Bell. in-house visitor guide in multiple languages, including French, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese and Chinese. Throughout the year, NMC hosted 20 familiarization (FAM) tours for tour operators, organized by Tourism We received another big marketing boost from Travel Calgary and Travel Alberta for travel trade representatives Alberta and Tourism Calgary when they hosted the from international markets to showcase Studio Bell to the evening reception for Rendez-vous Canada, Destination global travel trade market. Canada’s annual travel trade marketplace, at Studio Bell. Over 2,000 tourism and travel media representatives from Attendance around the world descended on Studio Bell to experience Canadian food, beverages, music, and hospitality in every One of the first major activities at Studio Bell in 2017 was corner of the building. Highlights from the night included Family Day on Monday, February 20. We welcomed over an outdoor patio “campfire” on the rooftop of the King 1,200 visitors to Studio Bell for family-friendly programming, Eddy and a dancing Mountie in the elevator. and offered a discount on family memberships, resulting in over 730 family memberships sold in one day.

On Canada Day 2017—Canada’s 150th birthday and Studio Bell’s first anniversary—free admission was offered courtesy of Bell Canada and 10,240 visitors came to celebrate. For the first time ever, we offered a full day of all-ages live music in the King Eddy. After Canada Day, we opened up Studio Bell seven days a week during the month of July to maximize the opportunity for tourists and local visitors. The summer fun continued into Stampede Week, and for the second year in a row the Bell Live Series made the King Eddy the place to be during Stampede for live music.

Fantastic weather contributed to the experience with live music on the rooftop for the best rooftop patio in the city. August saw the highest monthly visitor attendance to date, with over 5,500 visitors and a 14 percent year over year (YOY) increase. A special Sunday Funday promo was

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22 exhibition galleries that preserve and celebrate STEP INSIDE the stories of music in Canada

Three of Canada’s music halls of fame, including STUDIO BELL the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame launched in November, offering $10 admission for each Sunday of the month. Overall, paid attendance was 43,814 visitors in 2017 and 15,691 complimentary admission (Canada Day and other Three recording spaces with historic analog complimentary admission) experienced the variety of offerings at consoles, including a Trident A Range Console, Studio Bell. Olympic Studios Console, and the Rolling

Stones Mobile Recording Studio To reward membership and promote giving the gift of music for the holidays, a discount of 20 percent was offered in December for visitors looking for a special holiday gift. We also included a Three Live Rooms that feature both acoustic complimentary guest pass with our annual holiday card mail-out. and electronic instruments and technology In total, 1,757 memberships were sold during 2017.

Venue Services Artifact conservation and restoration workshops The Visitor Services team facilitates all events at Studio Bell, ensuring sufficient staffing, overseeing set-up, scheduling security and cleaning, and handling all Box Artist in Residence program for Canadian Office transactions. and international artists and technicians

Event management software was implemented in 2017 to ensure seamless events for our patrons. This software assists Visitor Services 300-seat performance hall and multiple and Programming to coordinate and book event spaces. It has also reception areas helped to streamline contracting and billing and has a Client Relationship Management component that keeps track of a growing client database, allowing Visitor Services to target-market special events and promotions. Incorporation of the famed King Eddy Hotel as a live music venue Third-party clients in 2017 included corporations, private concert promoters, weddings, all three levels of government, universities, associations and not-for-profit groups. As previously mentioned, Broadcast facilities and CKUA Radio the largest event hosted at Studio Bell in 2017 was the Rendez-vous reception for over 2,000 international travel trade representatives. This event provided NMC with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase Media centre and education Studio Bell as an event space to a global audience. It has proven to be a classrooms very memorable event, and one of the best marketing initiatives in 2017.

NMC also hosted a closing night reception for the International Live Events Rosso Coffee Roasters and NMC Association conference in August. This conference is usually hosted in an Gift Shop American city, and the NMC team took advantage of this rare opportunity to showcase Studio Bell to event planners from south of the border.

24 Total third-party rentals in 2017 reached 163 with an Marketing and Communications additional 55 internal events being managed by the team. NMC continues to push forward with facilitating In 2017, we received 2,822 media mentions more rentals and events and allowing others to (894 of those were gained in Alberta). The total experience the stunning architecture and customer publicity value for the year was over $3.8 million support of the NMC team. with an earned media reach of 1.6 trillion impressions. Summary During 2016, we had a total of 3,580 mentions. Higher numbers in the previous year can be attributed to the surge in press related to our opening and NMC’s JUNOS THIRD-PARTY BOOKINGS 163 partnership. During 2017, we are seeing lower PR values as NMC shifts to a more regional focus for on-site events. 55 INTERNAL EVENTS Social Media 74 PROGRAMMING DAYS Growth remains excellent across all channels, with the exception of a 9% decrease in engagement on Twitter. This 3 decrease is unsurprising as research shows that there is a 292 TOTAL EVENTS decline in active users on Twitter.

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TOP NATIONAL HITS 2017 Canada’s musical treasure in Calgary (2017, November 12) $3,843,571 Sun PUBLICITY VALUE (2016 – $5,645,445) Toute la musique d’ici à Calgary (06 juillet 2017) La Presse k.d. lang collection finds a home in Alberta (2017, July 14) Globe and Mail 37,424 Memorabilia from Neil Young on display at Calgary’s National Music Centre (2017, December 13) National Post Followers Sarah McLachlan adds name to Canadian Music Hall of Fame TOTAL FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, (2017, October 15) CBC News YOUTUBE AND NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS (2016 – 29,692 FOLLOWERS) LIVE 2017 marks the STREAM first year that NMC +30% 2017 has experimented Website with live streaming • Visits 431,306 +19% YOY* +15% concerts from the • Page views 904,685 +9% YOY* Performance Hall • Most visited page nmc.ca inside Studio Bell, and • Largest age group 25 – 34 with great success! On June 28, 2017, +69% NMC streamed a live Video interview between Larry FACEBOOK VIDEO VIEWS LeBlanc and Canadian • 149.4K minutes watched +472% YOY* Techno Pioneer, Richie • 395.4K video views +103% YOY* Hawtin, as part of the RBC Master in Residence

* +30% program, with a total of 40,516 views from around the world. 2017 +8%

* Year over year growth from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017. 26 CHEERS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

In 2017, Scotiabank AMPcrew volunteers shared their time and skills ensuring the success of our many public programs and high-profile events.

As a not-for-profit organization, NMC recognizes the tremendous efforts of volunteers and the inherent value of their dedicated involvement.

The onboarding process was refined over 2017, and now includes volunteer information sessions, orientation and ongoing training opportunities.

NMC is very grateful for the continued sponsorship of the AMPcrew by Scotiabank, which provides AMPcrew gear and sponsors the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.

There were over 450 accepted volunteers throughout 2017, 299 new volunteer applications were received, six volunteer information sessions held with an average of 35 attendees per session, and 200 new volunteers have continued to the onboarding process.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2017 In 2017, AMPcrew volunteers logged 7,924 hours (2016 ­–7,843 HOURS)

Where do volunteers help us succeed? • King Eddy stage construction • Summer street festivals • The Bell Live Series at the King Eddy • Bell Let’s Talk Day at Studio Bell • Wide Cut Weekend at Studio Bell • Sled Island at Studio Bell • Honens at Studio Bell • JazzYYC Summer Festival at Studio Bell

What do volunteers do at Studio Bell? • Event volunteers • Technical/show production • Visitor services • Gallery attendants • Education programs support • Collections support • Office administration • Fund development support

28 NMC BOARD MEMBERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee

Cam Crawford, Chair Rob Braide, ex-officio Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Brinna Brinkerhoff Freida Butcher Charlie Fischer Rob Braide, Thomas d’Aquino, Ron Mannix, Kim McKenzie Director & Chair Director Founding Director Chairman Chairman Governance and Intercounsel Ltd. Coril Holdings Human Resource Committee

Rob Braide, ex-officio Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Freida Butcher Ron Mannix

Content and Cam Crawford, Greg Kane, Dave Mowat, Operations Committee Director & Vice Chair Director Director Owner Counsel President/CEO Rob Braide, Chair Catalyst Financial Dentons ATB Financial Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Freida Butcher Steve Kane Kim McKenzie Susan Van Wielingen

Board Executive Committee

Rob Braide, Chair Freida Butcher Steve Kane, Susan Van Wielingen, Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Director & Secretary/ Director Director Freida Butcher Treasurer President Director Cam Crawford President/CEO Warner Music Canada Viewpoint Foundation Ron Mannix Exploron Corporation

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Executive Office Marcy Belva Jenelle Miller Program Coordinator Andrew Mosker Website Coordinator President & CEO Constantina Caldis Alvin Zacarias Education and Public Programs Website Coordinator Operations Coordinator Evan Rothery Visitor Services and Events Chad Saunders Education Program Leader Director, Operations and Special Cynthia Klaassen Manager, Visitor and Venue Services Projects Collections Roberta Walker Sarah Olson Jesse Moffatt Volunteer Coordinator Event Coordinator Director of Collections Adam Kamis Finance Claire Neily Event Coordinator Manager, Collections and David Walsh Conservation Lauren Tonc Director of Finance and Business Event Coordinator Jason Tawkin Development Manager, Collections Access Arran Fisher Chermaine Chiu Technical Coordinator Mike Mattson Manager of Accounting Collections, Digital Content Shahrazad Azzi Adnan Ahmed Coordinator Box Office and Membership Coordinator Intermediate Accountant Jason Barnsley Collections & Exhibitions Technician Tallia Chau Development Accounting Clerk and Office Eric Cinnamon Coordinator Audio Technician Jeni Piepgrass Director of Development John Leimseider Programming Electronics Technician Gary Fredrich-Dunne Senior Development Officer Adam Fox Meghan Mackrous Director of Programs Archivist Stephanie Pahl Manager of Supporter Relations Jason Valleau Hayley Robb Programs Manager Objects Conservator Phil Grace Sam Cronk Annual Giving Officer Manager, Exhibitions and Marketing and Interpretation Communications Information Technology Paul Brooks Mary Kapusta Tyler Soron Performance and Artist Programs Director of Marketing and Senior Manager, Information and Manager Communications Communications Technology Jess Knights Brandon Wallis Paul Lozada Education and Public Programs Senior Manager of Marketing and ICT Coordinator Manager Communications Kym Butler Julijana Capone Performance and Artist Programs Publicist Coordinator

3330 CANADIAN MUSIC ICONS Artists Supporting the National Music Centre

Alanis Morissette Oh Susanna Amelia Curran Goddo Oliver Jones Andy Kim Good Lovelies Oscar Lopez Gordon Lightfoot Our Lady Peace Ashley MacIsaac Harlan Pepper Paul Anka Peaches Hedley Rae Spoon Ben Mink Holly Cole Bill King Ian Tyson Raine Maida Blue Rodeo Jane Bunnett Randy Bachman Bruce Cockburn Jann Arden Rich Dodson Jesse Cook Richie Hawtin Buffy Sainte-Marie Jim Cuddy Robbie Robertson Burton Cummings John Acquaviva Rush Carole Pope Julie Masse Céline Dion Justin Nozuka Charity Brown k.d. lang Chilliwack Simple Plan Choclair Steven Page Chromeo Leonard Cohen Susan Jacks Colin James Lighthouse Tanya Tagaq Corb Lund Loreena McKennitt Corey Hart Lucille Starr Teresa Doyle Dallas Smith Luke Doucet The Beauties Matthew Good The Bells Danny Michel Melissa McClelland The Jerry Cans Dave Gunning Michael Bublé The Kings David Clayton-Thomas Michelle Wright The Rankins Michie Mee The Rascalz deadmau5 Natalie MacMaster & The Sadies Death From Above 1979 Donnell Leahy The Stampeders Neil Young The Strumbellas Digging Roots Furtado Feist New Pornographers Tom Cochrane Finger Eleven Triumph George Leach NQ Arbuckle Voivod

Some of the Canadian artists who support Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

The Estates of Glenn Executives Managers Songwriters Gould, Rita MacNeil, Deane Cameron Bruce Allen Mars Bonfire INDUSTRY and Stan Rogers, Randy Lennox Bernie Finkelstein Lisa Dalbello John Allan Cameron Alexander Mair Last Gang Vince Degiorgio SUPPORTERS Larry LeBlanc Entertainment Shirley Eikhard Jake Gold Marc Jordan Music Industry Supporters Ron Kitchener Coalition Music Christopher Ward Gilles Paquin

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2017 FINANCIALS 2017 2017 marked the first full year of operations at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Excitement generated after With 2017 being NMC’s first full year casual labour for ticketing, education opening in 2016 persisted of operations, and 2016 representing and event rentals rising $220,000. a partial year in the new building, into 2017 as the organization Cash flow from operations was a NMC experienced an increase in continued to grow and expand positive $1.1 million, and the sale of both revenue and expenses. NMC investments of $3 million was used its offerings, which include: recorded net income before interest to fund the operations as anticipated. and amortization of $4.3 million At year end, NMC has $1.5 million of • Expansion of education programs versus a budgeted loss of $70,000. investments that have been set aside • Implementing four new exhibitions Full year revenue of $12.8 million to fund future operations. • Completion and launch of recording represents a 61% increase over 2016, NMC finished the year with $77.8 studios with the Sales of Goods and Services rising $1.4 million or 110% and million of debt related to the • Hosting 12 artists for a five-week government grants increasing $3.4 construction of Studio Bell. Payments intensive program on the business million or 1,114%. Including interest of $12.2 million were made during of music and amortization, NMC reported a the year as pledge payments from • Supporting nine individual artists loss of $2.0 million, compared to the supporters was received. A total of through the Artist in Residence budgeted loss of $5.5 million. $123.0 million has been pledged for the project, of which $118.4 million program For the second year in a row, NMC held has been received. Pledges are due a successful Benefit Auction fundraising • Presenting six Studio Bell After over a variety of terms with some event in the King Eddy with musical Hours events being received over 10 years. NMC guest Randy Bachman and opening • Collaborating with local music continues to work on retiring the debt. music provided by the Benevolent organizations and presenting 25 The team continues to drive co-productions Artists National Charity. A great time was had by all with the event raising efficiencies and reduce cost where • Opening the King Eddy for 10 days over $715,000 in net revenue, compared possible while continuing with of live country music during the to the budget by 75%. targeted spending in strategic areas to Calgary Stampede increase attendance, activation of the Similarly, the first full year of operations building, and increase support for the • Holding a very successful Benefit resulted in a corresponding increase love, sharing and understanding of Auction fundraiser in the King Eddy in expenses, particularly the general music. The first five years of operations costs to operate the building, • Being chosen as a preferred at the Studio Bell are expected to be including utilities, insurance, security, destination for almost 163 third- a learning phase that will focus on cleaning and information technology. party rentals with over 117,180 developing new revenue streams, Total expenses increased by $1.2 visitors coming to Studio Bell to partnerships, programs and events. view the building and the incredible million with the building operations collection it houses costs accounting for $1 million and

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(1) In addition to Operating Revenue, in 2017 NMC received $9,787,000 of (2) In addition to Operating Expenses, NMC recorded interest contributions for debt repayment. expense of $3,130,000 and net amortization expense of $3,208,000.

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Campaign Donors: 2011–2017

INDIVIDUALS Rob Braide Dianne Chomik Elizabeth Dolak Charlie Fischer and Joanne Cuthbertson 13 Anonymous Donors Sandra Braun In Memory Dr. Hewitt B. “Rusty” Clark Jack and Joan Donald of Ken Nielsen and Rebecca Clark In Chris and Mary Fong John and Dianne Donald and Betty Douglas Memory of Ken Nielsen Robert G. Brawn James and Beverly Foy Amundrud Al Duerr and Kit Chan In Mrs. Madge Clarke Joan Bailey George and Margie Memory of Arlene Flock Don Friesen In Memory Brookman Mr. and Ms. Roman of Arlene Flock Don Ballance In Memory Sathia Durai Cooney and Debbie of Arlene Flock Susan Brown In Memory Jennifer Fuhr Bruckner Marilyn Dyck of Arlene Flock Helmar Basedow Trudy Gahlinger Karol Dabbs In Memory Peter Edwards Lloyd Buchanan Margaret Gaudreau J W. Baughman of Ken Nielsen Hani Elmoughrabi Freida Butcher and Greg Bill Beck Judy Dahm In Memory of Jan Geggie Sawatzky Jean Engberg Hank and Jane Beeksma Arlene Flock Ingrid Geppert In Memory Alan Castle H. Lloyd Eriksson of Ken Nielsen Kevin and Helen David Daly In Memory of Patricia v In Memory of Jane and Michael Evans Beingessner Ken Nielsen Marino Giancarlo Ken Nielsen Donna Fallon Olive Bentley Robert de Frece In Beth Gignac Lois Choksy In Memory of Memory of Ken Nielsen Brian and Stephanie Felesky Desiree and Marc Ken Nielsen In Memory of Pat and Bombenon Walt and Irene DeBoni Deborah Ferguson George Sutton

3734 Joan and Ian Giles G A. Ledingham In Memory of Ken Nielsen Geri Spring Edmonton Community Foundation: John & Llyod and Gwyneth Gilette James and Beverly Lough Shirley Perry In Memory Ken and Tracey Staves Maggie KHG Mitchell of Ken Nielsen Catherine Glaser-Climie Karen Lynch Elliot Steinberg and Family Fund and Stanley Climie In Jeni Piepgrass and Magni Diana Kalief Terence MacKenzie Encana Cares Foundation Memory of Ken Nielsen Magnason Tommy Stephenson Mary MacNeil In Memory FirstEnergy Capital Corp Colin Glassco In Memory Suzanne Presinal of Ken Nielsen Wendell A. Stevens of Arlene Flock Flair Foundation and Irene Price In Memory of The Mair Family Foster Stewart Aqueduct Foundation Michelle Goshinmon Arlene Flock Lorne M. Malinowski Robert Stirling Gordon Franson Monica Grainger Angel G. Prieto Sharon Martens Iris Talbot In Memory of Hemant Painter In Jennifer Gray Irwin and Hope Rajesky Ken Nielsen Rosalyn Martin In Memory of Ken Nielsen Marilyn Grovum In Maxine Ramier Memory of Ken Nielsen Rosanna Terracciano Jaimie Hill & Tammy Memory of Ken Nielsen Ruth Ramsden-Wood In Sheila and Louis Mattar In Yves Trepanier Lynn Powers Memorial Sara-Jane Gruetzner Memory of Arlene Flock Memory of Ken Nielsen Foundation Hans Verwijs Warren Gschaid Serge Rand Richard F. Matthews Jeff and Marilyn McCaig Gordon Vogt Marne Harding In Colin Redekopp Jeff and Marilyn McCaig Lumber King Building Memory of Ken Nielsen Cheryl and Ronald Warren Wesley Richardson Materials Inc Margaret McClelland In Rick Harper James Wear Memory of Ken Nielsen L.J. Robertson MBE Developments Ltd Isabel and William Hay In Joshua White Rae McConnell In Wil Roth Mega Music Canada Memory of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen Rob Whitworth Wilma Rothbauer In National Bank of Canada Stephanie Ho Lem In Ken and Stephanie Wilson Chris and Jeff McGinley Memory of Ken Nielsen Paul and Audrey Wilson Memory of Arlene Flock Murray Wilson Alexander McIntosh Marcie Sattler-Smith Power Corporation of Linda and Milt Hohol In Dean James Yeats Canada Memory of Arlene Flock Ron Melchior Raymond Savage Heidy Zumbrunn Aviles In Sam and Betty Switzer John A Howard Patricia Milne Jo Schils In Memory of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen Foundation Leonore J. Hunt Heather Mitchell Bradley Schneider Scarboro Foundation Rose-Marie Morin In Shaun Hunter and Blair Fund at The Calgary Memory of Ken Nielsen Christoph Schultz ORGANIZATIONS Carbert Foundation Andrew and Ingrid Kirby Sewell 3 Anonymous Roger and Linda Jackson Scotiabank Mosker JMP Engineering Inc Alberta Culture and Garth and Angela Jacques Stantec Consulting Katrina Muller Tourism Larry and Laura Lee Martin Jones Sturgess Architecture Karen Murray Shelley ATB Financial Phil Jones TD Bank Group Barbara Newman In Rosemarie Sherban In Bell Canada Inc. Valeria Kendall In Memory Team TELUS Charitable Memory of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen BMO Financial Group of Ken Nielsen Giving Program Wendy Ogden and Walter Shoults Yvonne Kendrick In Bolt Supply House Ltd Marc Bowles The Alvin and Mona Libin Eszter Simon-Berci Memory of Ken Nielsen Calgary Municipal Land Foundation Donna Pahl The Simpson Family Corporation Andrew Kerr The Arthur JE Child Jack Pallo Dianne Kerr Richard Singleton CANA Construction Ltd. Foundation Joyce Palmer Dr. Rudolf Kincel and Mogens Smed In Memory CBS Campbell Business The Calgary Foundation Terry A. Palmer of Arlene Flock Services Christine Kincel The Newall Family Lorraine Kneier In Caroline Parker In Alane Smith Dentons Canada LLP Foundation Memory of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen Betty Ann Smith Department of Canadian The Rozsa Foundation Merla Pedersen In Heritage Government of Edward Lazlowski In Ken, Pat, Brandon, Colin The TAO Foundation Memory of Ken Nielsen Canada Memory of Ken Nielsen and Neil Smith The Taylor Family Katheryne Perri Edwards Dezco Management Ltd. Camie Leard Ruth Spetz Foundation

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Long Term Operational Supporters

Program Supporters

Annual Donors

INDIVIDUALS Diane and Glen Jason Balasch In Memory Joanna Barstad Donna Bereta Armstrong of Miles Krowicki 27 Anonymous Joseph Beaudin Pawl and Agnieszka Michelle Armstrong David and Diana Ballard Biedacha Lee Aaron Jenny Belzberg Sarah Attwaters Carla and Graham Balzun Jeff Biggs Mary E. Akerley Robyn Benner Allen Baekeland Brian and Daniela Barber Martha Billes Lawrence Alexander Hazel Bennett Gerry Baert Ralph Barnett David Bissett John J. Anderson Olive Bentley Andy Barry Peter and Tracy Bissonnette

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Lori Bland d’Aquino Gwyneth Gillette Garth and Angela Jacques LouAnn and Dale Lehto

Christine Brygider Michael Davella Ian Gillmor Corine Jansonius John Leimseider Blazieko Walt and Irene DeBoni Joan Glasgow Melanie Jantzie Gary Leong Sandy A. Bosovich Bill Penner and Erisa Mary Godwin Jana Johnson Meredith Letain Marietta Bowie Didkowsky-Penner Barbara Gordon Margaret Johnson Nancy Lever Michael W. Bright Christine Dirksen Michelle Goshinmon Norm Johnson Jacqueline Lewis Patricia M. Britton Eleanor DiStefano Phil Grace Don Johnston Bonnie Limpert Neroli Brook Ian I. Douglas Monica A. Grainger Suzanne Joly Carmen Loberg Chris Brooks Ross and Susan Douglas Jim Gray Phil Jones Harolyn Long Jeremy Brown Deanna Downton Alyson and Bzarry Adam Kamis Graham Lord Christine Bullock Vincent Duckworth and Grobman In Memory of Edith Kanderka Wanda Lowe-Wickens Christine Fraser Ron Hill Anne Busch Joseph Katchen Hamish MacAulay Sathia Durai Mike Grovue Freida Butcher Doug and Peggy Kay Peter and Ruth Marilyn Dyck Terry Gunter Douglas Byblow MacFarlane Beth Hamilton-Keen and Allen Eaves Leszek and Krystyna Hahn Constantina Caldis Stuart Keen Ian MacGregor Roberts Robert Edgar Kerrie Hale Linda Keller Purdy Mackenzie Bobbie Callander Peter Edwards Jacquie Halpen Sheila Kelly Samuel Mackenzie Ken Cameron Delores Elgert Christopher Hamsey Rudi and Christine Kincel Meghan MacKrous Glenn Carr Sue Elliott Richard Hayles Marlene Kirwin William MacLachlan Joni Carroll Trevor English Linda and Tom Heathcott Amanda Kitchener Joline Magwood Sheila Carruthers Forget Dale Ens Peter Heembrock Cynthia Klaassen Gerald and Anna Maier Kent Carter Adrian Fankhanel David Heffel David Kletke Doug Mair Paul Chapman Brian Farrell Grant Hendricksen Debra Klippenstein Maureen Mannix Tallia Chau Brian and Stephanie Richard Henson Jessica Knights Dennis Marr Felesky Bill and Diane Chomik Karlheinz Herzog Gerald Knowlton John and Patricia Martin Frank Ferrucci Paul and Hanna Susan Hess In Memory of Wendy Kunsman Deanne Matley Christensen Larry and Jan Fichtner Adam Van Wielingen Donna Kurceba Jeff and Marilyn McCaig Peggy Churchward Craig Finley Thomas Hickerson Amber Kyliuk Roxanne McCaig Derek Clark Jennifer Fisher Rosanne Hill Blaisdell Kathryn Lang Dixie A. McCall Shannon Cook Deborah J. Fleming Morris Hobbelink Graham Lange Marg McCuaig-Boyd Roman Cooney Berna Flemming Chellan Hoffman Brian and Shirley Langan Richard McDonald Ivone Correia Walter and Shirley Foster Connie Hunt and Ronald Holdsworth Phil Langill Diana McDougall Tessa Cran Gilles Fournier John Howard Catherine Larson Beverley McGhie Timothy Crough Gary Fredrich-Dunne Beverley McGhie, Living Leonore Hunt Herwig Lavicka Elaine Crowell Evelyn, Alwin, and Peter With Cancer Program In Friess K.D. Hutchinson Sandra Lee Memory of Adam Van Vito Culmone Wielingen Margaret Gaudreau Denise Ipema Alfred Lehar Thomas d’Aquino R. Elaine McKiel and Susan Peterson Ronald Lehman

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Blain J. McKim Fred Parsons Iris Sadownik Eric Tilbrook ORGANIZATIONS Dale McKinnon Lesley Pelletier Sean Sager Victoria Tkaczyk 2 Anonymous

Don McLean John Peltier Doreen Sandercock Frances Tomlinson Alberta Foundation for Neil McMullen Robert M. Perry Yvonne Schmitz Liz Tompkins the Arts

Ann Medina - Friend of Stacy Petriuk Kate Schutz Carl Toth Alberta Real Estate Arlene Flock Foundation Carolyn S. Phillips Elise Scott Guy Turcotte Michael Mezei Annapolis Capital Limited Jeni Piepgrass and Magni Eugene Semenuik Karina Valleau Bob and Michele Magnason Aqueduct Foundation c/o Kathleen Sendall Linda Van Havere Michaleski Scotia Trust Fordyce and Patricia Pier David Severson Tonia Van Riel Brian Mills and Susan ARC Resources Ltd. Guy Plecash Tyrrell Brad and Michelle Shaw Marcia Van Voorene Aspen Property Ashley Popko Jean Mitchell Jim Carter and Heather Mac and Susan Van Management Ltd. Don Pott Shaw Wielingen Bob Moffatt ATB Financial Angel G. Prieto JR Shaw Marijke Van Wijk Michael Mohammed ATCO Epic Campaign Maegen Purych Julie Shaw Bernadette Velasco Geri and Alan Moon ATCO Gas Irwin Rajesky Florence Shiells Renee Vetra Joe Moreau ATCO Group Brant and Margo Randles Walter Shoults Evelyn Walker Lorraine and Emile Morin Bell Canada Inc. John Read Clarice Siebens Dan Walker Jennifer and Torval Mork Benevity Social Ventures Elizabeth Reade Joyce Sinclair Travis Wall Inc Dave and Paula Morris Melanie Reed-Zukowski Don Smith Barb Walley BURNCO Family Keilin Morrison Foundation Donna L. Reid Mary Ann Smith David and Elka Walsh Franco Mosca Calgary Arts Development Kathy and Ken Reimer Tom and Nell Smith Jan Walsh Andrew and Ingrid Authority Mosker Wesley Richardson Mandy Smith-Haber Allison Walters Canada Helps.org Dave Mowat Gordon Ritchie Antoinette Sossong Wendy Walters Canadian Online Giving Mary Murray Hayley Robb Margaret E. Southern David Ward Foundation

Claire Neily Jean T. Robin Klaus Springer Troy Wason Canadian VIGOUR Centre

Henry Neufeld Dave Robson Jacki Srajer Michael Wekerle Canadian Western Bank, Donor Directed Alex Nicholls Sheila Roddy Patricia and Robert Steele Jay Westman Cenovus Employee Allan Nielsen David and Debbie Rodych Brian Stevenson Ken and Stephanie Wilson Foundation, Donor Bodo Roloff Foster Stewart W. B. Wilson Mary Catherine Directed O’Gorman Jerry Ronald Art Stirrett Paul Wong Centron Jocelyn R. O’Toole Catherine A. Roney Maryann Storey Frederick G. Young Champion Performance Jackie Olsen Harold A. Roozen Paul and Shirley Storwick Rod Zarchekoff Systems Inc

Sarah Olson Wil Roth Terry J. Strecheniuk John Zeller Christenson Charity Stephanie Pahl and Daniel Mary Rozsa de Coquet Allison Sutton Anne Zinatelli Foundation Zacharuk Harry and Gladys Rusk Leonard Swanson CIBC Rob Park Dennis and Shelley Patricia Tartal City of Calgary Diane and Russ Parker Russell Steven Tarussio

4138 Department of Canadian The Arthur J. E. Child Heritage Government of Foundation Canada The Calgary Foundation, DIRTT Environmental The Hodgson Family Fund Solutions Ltd The Gail Asper Family Encana Cares Foundation, Foundation Donor Directed The Hotchkiss Family Ernst & Young LLP Foundation

First Canadian Collectors The Jules Foundation Club The Scotlyn Foundation Grosvenor Americas The Shawana Foundation Jaimie Hill Tammy- Thermon Heating Lynn Powers Memorial Systems Foundation Tourism Calgary Linda Putnam Legacy Fund at the Calgary UK Online Giving Foundation Foundation

MacEwan University United Way Alberta Department of Music Capital Region, Donor Directed Mawer Investment Management United Way of Calgary and Area, Donor Directed MusiCounts United Way of Greater National Bank Financial/ Toronto, Donor Directed Banque Nationale Viewpoint Foundation PK Sound WRD Borger Construction Portag3 Ventures GP Inc. Ltd. RBC Financial Group

RBC Foundation

Red Deer College In Memory of Malcolm Edward St. Pierre Gwin

S.M. Blair Family Foundation

Sagium

Sam & Ida Switzer Fund, Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary

Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs Program

Simply Elegant

The Alvin and Mona Libin Foundation

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