encoreNMC Annual Report 2017 featuring 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 Canada, 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 Calgary 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 encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2017 Table of Contents 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. 13 Building and Construction Awards 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 encore National Music Centre | Report To Donors 2 Public Art Awards SINCE 2013, 2017 PUBLIC ART NETWORKS, YEAR IN REVIEW: PATRICK MAROLD STUDIO BELL HAS 2016 CODA AWARD SHORT LIST WON THE FOLLOWING 3 Service Awards 2017 CALGARY WHITE HAT LEGACY AWARD AWARDS: for Best New Attraction 2016 CALGARY AWARD FOR ACCESSIBILITY Trip Advisor 2017 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Alberta Museum Association 2015 LEADERSHIP AWARD NMC Marketing Team 1 Collections Award 2014 LION AWARD FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION – Flood Recovery 1 Exhibitions Award 2017 MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY MUSE AWARD for BMO Soundscapes Gallery 1 Programming Award LIGHTHOUSE AWARD 2015 for outstanding community partnership with Calgary Board of Education and its students 13 Building and Construction Awards 2 Marketing Azure Magazine Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Awards 2013 AWARD OF MERIT 2017 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STEEL EDGE Digital Alberta Artistic Canadian Construction Association 2015 AWARD FOR BEST 2014 GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION Alberta Construction Magazine PHOTOGRAPHY FOR A WEBSITE TOP PROJECT 2017 World Architecture Festival Award Institutional Design Alberta Museum Association FUTURE CULTURAL 2010 Finalist TOP PROJECT 2017 2016 ENGAGEMENT Institutional Design over $50M LEADERSHIP AWARD for nmc.ca Alberta Consulting Engineers and Amplify content portal 2017 BUILDING ENGINEERING, STRUCTURAL 2017 BUILDING ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL 2017 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 2 1 2 3 MAKING A DIFFERENCE 4 5 6 7 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 The Tenors 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 – Great Big Sea 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.