Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME)

03/04/2026

Congratulations to our dedicated CADME board members, Nicole Haycock and Nathan Gingrich! Thank you to the Alberta Band Association for recognizing their dedication and inspirational service to our community.

02/18/2026

Always thrilled to support AIBF!

🎶 A Huge Thank You to CADME Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME)! 🎶

The Alberta International Band Festival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, and today, we want to shine a spotlight on the Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (AKA CADME )! 🌟

CADME is a volunteer-run registered charity that has impacted tens of thousands of students and hundreds of educators through workshops, concerts, artist residencies, and more. Their dedication to music education in Calgary and beyond ensures that young musicians have the opportunities, resources, and inspiration to achieve excellence! 🎺🎷🎼

We are beyond grateful for CADME’s generous support (this year and in past years) in helping us bring this festival to life. Without sponsors like CADME, the Alberta International Band Festival simply wouldn’t exist! 🎵👏

Thank you, CADME, for investing in the future of music and supporting the next generation of musicians! 🎶❤️

📢 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for music education and the incredible work CADME does! 🎵👇

Want to learn more about CADME and either the upcoming events they have happening or how you can join and participate? Please check out CADME.ca.

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME) hosted a full day of sessions at the Calgary City Teachers' Convention Association (CCTCA) today! Special thanks goes out to Gareth Bane Daniel Brown, Joshua Adam, Gail Hiley Jeremy Legault and Andrew Morrow. Sessions on and 🎶🎷🎺🎻🎹🥁🎵💖

02/07/2026

Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME) presents All Ages Jazz Jam #3 of the season! We be jammin’!

01/24/2026

Great opportunity!

Now accepting new applications!

The CWS / AMEF Ray McLeod Scholarship is intended for undergraduate students who are entering year 2, 3, or 4 as a music major at an accredited Alberta university. The $500 scholarship, in memory of long-time Calgary Concert Band conductor, Ray McLeod, is specifically intended for musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, the instruments of the wind band. Applications from any music genre; ex. classical, jazz, folk, rock, etc., are welcome.

Apply at www.amef.ca

01/10/2026

This weekend! 🎶🎺

12/06/2025

CADME All Ages Jazz Jam #2 of 25-26 season was last night!
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11/29/2025

One week away!!! 🎅🏻🎄🎶
Bring along a Calgary Food Bank donation!!!

Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME) presents the 18th annual in ONE WEEK!!! Invite a friend! Practice practice! Bring along a Calgary Food Bank donation! 🎅🎄🎶

11/16/2025

Our music community is deeply saddened by the passing of Steve Bacovsky. Steve was a steadfast friend to music education in Calgary. Through his bus company, he quietly made so many opportunities possible for students by offering reduced rates, in kind support and free transportation so ensembles could perform, attend festivals and experience the joy of music beyond the classroom.

His generosity was never about recognition. It was about helping young people access experiences he believed truly mattered. We are grateful for the countless moments his support made possible, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

View Steven Robert Bacovsky's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/15/2025

10/25/2025

Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education (CADME) All Ages Jazz Jam was this evening at Mount Royal University Conservatory
Shoutout to students attending, playing and taking solos! 🎶