History of the Awards

Time flies when you’re having fun! Last week marked the one year anniversary of my first day as Executive Director at the Rozsa Foundation. For me, it’s been a year of learning about the past and planning for the future. At the start of this month, the Board of the Rozsa Foundation passed a new three-year strategic plan, which will see the Foundation expand in new directions, while staying firmly rooted to the legacies of Drs. Ted and Lola Rozsa and the Rozsa Family’s wish to

Months ago, long-time supporters of Rosebud Centre of the Arts Terry and Laura Bachynski came to our theatre and were given a tour. After seeing the state of our wardrobe facility, they were driven to make a big change in our world. At the time, Wardrobe was composed of two trailers located behind the Rosebud Church. At first glance one could see that the small space was extremely crowded with thousands of costumes, but looking closer it was also apparent there were bigger pr

In political speeches and over cocktails at receptions, there is often talk of Calgary shedding its brand as an “oil and cowboy” town and achieving our “potential”. One can assume this means putting an end to the “yogurt joke” forever. For those of us close to the cultural sector, we are pleased to report that this is no longer some sort of elusive goal out there on the horizon. Our city is so far past that now, it’s hard to remember a time when that joke was clever. Calgary

Timothy Shantz is the Chorus Master for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Artistic Director of Luminous Voices and Spiritus Chamber Choir. As a choral conductor living and working in Calgary since 2008, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with hundreds of singers and conductors in Calgary. I have also enjoyed watching and listening to colleagues present excellent performances around the city. It is incredible to witness the variety these choirs and conductors bring fr