Alan Marsden

Join BSOMA for this exclusive opportunity, with one of Ottawa’s most esteemed and experienced producers. Dave Draves has worked with

BITB Community Programs

March 31, 2017 Alan Marsden

2 New Bands forming in Carleton Place

Pictured here with music teacher Tony Stuart and RBC Bluesfest Be in the Band coach Ric Denis are the latest students to join up with Be in the Band. Many of these musicians are already part of the stellar music program at the school.

BITS Community Programs Featured

March 15, 2017 Alan Marsden

2017 RBC Bluesfest Blues in the Schools

With 22 participating schools and over 6500 students per day, 24 artist/educators (Canadian and international) made their way around Ottawa and rural locations through the snow and rain, sharing the roots of music with students, parents and teachers alike.

News Volunteers

March 7, 2017 Alan Marsden

Lori Tremblay: Volunteer Profile

Our volunteers are second to none in Ottawa. We want to share some of their stories and learn more about what gives them their energy and motivation. Featured today is Lori Tremblay.

BSOMA

March 1, 2017 Alan Marsden

Brazilian Drumming for Families

Back by popular demand, Brazilian Drumming with Liz Hanson! Come to BSOMA to take part in a family workshop in Brazilian

BITS Community Programs Featured 2

February 28, 2017 Alan Marsden

RBC Bluesfest Instructor Sharon Riley features in new Vin Diesel Movie

It’s been quite a year for long time RBC Bluesfest Blues in the Schools artist educator Sharon Riley. At our post-first-day of Blues in the Schools debrief, Sharon dropped a story about how she was featured in the new Vin Diesel movie ‘The Return of Xander Cage”.

BSOMA Featured 2

February 25, 2017 Alan Marsden

Featured BSOMA Instructor Jesse Greene

One our first instructors hired in the early days of BSOMA, Jesse Greene has been teaching up a storm to young and old alike.

Community Programs

February 3, 2017 Alan Marsden

The Road to RBC Bluesfest: Music and Art Applications

In association with Youth Ottawa, musicians and artists under the age of 21 are welcome to apply for the chance to participate at the 2017 RBC Bluesfest.