location
EDMONTON
at MacEwan University
Since 2016, the Edmonton campus of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music has been a place where children and youth can discover their passion for music in a supportive and inclusive environment. In early 2023, a significant partnership with MacEwan University provided SoM Edmonton with a dedicated home inside the university’s Department of Music building. This collaboration offers a safe, welcoming space for over 200 young artists to learn, create, and connect. With expanded infrastructure, SoM Edmonton now delivers over 11,000 hours of programming annually, enriching the lives of more than 170 students throughout the region.
A Growing Community
A Day in the Life of a SoM Edmonton Student
Life at SoM is vibrant, engaging, and tailored to your interests. Each week, students spend one to two hours in relaxed, student-driven classes led by professional musicians. It’s a space to explore your creativity, work collaboratively, and grow as a musician—all while enjoying our snack program, safe spaces, and mentorship opportunities.
Click here to watch a day in the life video on our YouTube channel
classes
EDMONTON
All students, at all campuses, begin with our foundational Musical Discovery program.
Pick your favourite instrument and learn through discovery! Choose a focus instrument like guitar, piano, percussion, marimba, ukulele or band and songwriting and play with people who share your passion. Guided by SoM’s musical mentors, build friendships and musical skills through these student-centered group classes. Build foundational skills and musical knowledge here, in order to join other classes or play your own music independently.
Core Musical Discovery Program (for juniors & seniors)
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Vocal Ensemble: Drop-in Choir
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Group singing classes focus on building vocal, choral and breathing technique; developing skills that help students as a group of singers moving towards a common performance goal; and preparing multiple pieces for performances in the SoM community and beyond. Classes include choir, musical theatre and junior singalong.
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Drum and Percussion Crew
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Exploring beats, rhythms and songs in this high-energy, hands-on percussion program.
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Electronic Music Making: Drop-in
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For beginners to budding producers, this class covers everything from basic music production techniques to advanced sound design principles with experienced, talented and passionate Teaching Artists.
Partner Program
Bent Arrow
In partnership with Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, this weekly group music-making program provides Indigenous youth at SoM Edmonton with a space to connect, create, and express themselves through music. Open to all Indigenous youth ages 12-18, the program encourages creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.
