Mid Island Elder College
The non-profit MIEC offers general interest courses and public lectures to mature adults, both online and in-person in central Vancouver Island.
Start date: Wednesday, September 16 2026.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ,
From September 16, 2026 until October 21, 2026 ,
Theatre ,
Edwin Wasiak ,
Resource person: Pam Petrie
Location: Theatre (Berwick Parksville) | 180 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, V9P 0G9
Description:
Hearing music is something we all do, but catching the details, feeling the layers, and connecting more deeply with the music requires active listening. This fun and interactive course will show you how to get more out of every listening experience. Instructor: Ed Wasiak, DMA, is a widely recognized leader in Canadian music education, with a distinguished career as an educator, musician, author, and arts advocate. A former President of the Canadian Music Educators Association, he authored Teaching Instrumental Music in Canadian Schools (Oxford University Press, 2013), the first book of its kind in Canada and still used extensively in universities. He has presented his research and lectures nationally and internationally, including serving as Visiting Professor in Canadian Studies at Hokai Gakuen University in Sapporo, Japan.
Through guided activities and lively discussions, you’ll discover practical strategies to become a more engaged and perceptive listener. Musical examples will span numerous genres, with a special focus on classical and jazz—styles that can sometimes feel intimidating but become much more rewarding once you know how to approach them.
By the end of the course, you’ll have new tools to enrich your enjoyment of music, deepen your appreciation, and open yourself to fresh and memorable listening experiences.
Now retired from the University of Lethbridge, Ed continues to contribute as a guest lecturer, MIEC instructor, and trumpet player with professional and community ensembles on Vancouver Island. He is also active in environmental advocacy as a board member of the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers Society.
Mandatory membership(s):
- Volunteer Membership 2026-27
- Life Membership
- Individual Membership 2026-27
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Available spots: 24 out of 24
Price: $55.00 Taxes not included
Notes: There is no class on Wednesday September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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