Hope Bridges Society

Music Discovery
2026-04-07 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC and 13 more dates | Hope Community Covenant Church, 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1W4, Canada
The Music Discovery program will provide free, inclusive access to the transformative power of music therapy. With Kate Ager, an accredited music therapist, participants will explore diverse musical instruments and styles of music in an environment that encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music. Instruction will focus on music knowledge, developing skills through singing, movement, and instrumental play with a variety of instruments while having fun and improving mental and physical wellness.
Throughout the year, Music Discovery will also allow participants to experience a range of live music through intimate musical guest performances or ‘Community Concerts’. Participants will have the opportunity to see, hear, and interact with local artists, and perform alongside them in a safe and celebratory community setting.

Sidney May Weich - Community Concert
2026-04-14 13:30 - 14:30
Sidney May Weich is a Calgary-based singer/songwriter captivating audiences across Western Canada. Sidney’s heartfelt performances echo the sincerity of her lyrics. A proud participant in the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, Sidney’s accolades include winning the 2nd annual Anza Showcase in Vancouver, being part of the YYC Airport music program, to performing several times at the Calgary Blue Jay Sessions. But her most honest accomplishment is her ability to lay her life bare in her songwriting. Sidney’s 2022 single, “Back to It,” captures the shared experience of loneliness during the pandemic. And the release of “Heart On The Market,” continues to offer an intimate peek into her own experiences, proving that vulnerability is the best verse. A song that demonstrates moving forward and not looking back, is exactly how Sidney is approaching her new music.
Featuring Hope Bridges Society Music Discovery Class with accredited music therapist, Kate Ager, Music Discovery encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music.

Elle McAndrews - Community Concert
2026-06-09 13:30 - 14:30
Elle McAndrews blends soul, pop, and rock influences in her music and is inspired by artists like Charlotte Cardin, Robyn and St. Vincent. Elle released her debut EP in 2020, ‘Hanging by a Thread,’ and since then has dropped five singles. Expanding beyond her singer-songwriter roots, Elle has delved into electronica, pop, and synth-infused sounds, drawing inspiration from The Police, Phil Collins, and Scandinavian Pop. In June 2024, Elle released her first LP La bElle Epoch, playing a sold-out show at the King Eddy in Calgary. Elle embraces her evolving sound and is currently working on a new project set for release in 2027. When is Elle is not recording, writing or performing, she is busy working with all ages as a Music Therapist in Calgary.
Featuring Hope Bridges Society Music Discovery Class with accredited music therapist, Kate Ager, Music Discovery encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music.

Music Discovery
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:00
The Music Discovery program will provide free, inclusive access to the transformative power of music therapy. With Kate Ager, an accredited music therapist, participants will explore diverse musical instruments and styles of music in an environment that encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music. Instruction will focus on music knowledge, developing skills through singing, movement, and instrumental play with a variety of instruments while having fun and improving mental and physical wellness.
Throughout the year, Music Discovery will also allow participants to experience a range of live music through intimate musical guest performances or ‘Community Concerts’. Participants will have the chance to see, hear, and interact with local artists and perform with them in a safe and celebratory community setting.
