Resource person: Pam Petrie

Location: Berwick QB Theatre (Berwick Qualicum Beach) | 120 First Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 0B4

Description:

Hearing music is something we all do, but truly listening — catching the details, feeling the layers, and connecting more deeply—takes both art and skill. This fun and interactive course will show you how to get more out of every listening experience.

Through guided activities and lively discussion, you’ll discover practical strategies to become a more active and creative 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.

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 research and lectures nationally and internationally, including serving as Visiting Professor in Canadian Studies at Hokai Gakuen University in Japan.

Now retired from the University of Lethbridge, Ed continues to contribute as a guest lecturer, Elder College instructor, journal reviewer, 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):

• Individual Membership 2025-26

Available spots: 14 out of 24

Price: $55.00 Taxes not included

Notes: No text, reading materials, or supplies are required. An extensive reading and resource list will be supplied for suggested reading, listening, and/or viewing. Any learning materials used are developed by the instructor and will be distributed electronically to the class.

Share this activity: