Derek Stoll has been playing music professionally since he was in grade 11. Derek obtained a Bachelor of Music (Composition) from the University of Calgary in 1983. He is a jazz piano instructor at the Mount Royal University Conservatory. He was the lead consultant and examiner for Conservatory Canada’s Contemporary Idioms piano syllabus, where he has lectured across the country introducing piano teachers to the new system. He maintains a busy schedule of teaching, performing and adjudicating. One of his primary motivations as an educator is to facilitate students’ innate creativity, by imparting a thorough knowledge of musical structure, harmony and style. He encourages students to explore musical creativity, which he views as an integral part of the learning process. He has been an integral instructor at the MRU Conservatory since 2001.

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MRU Conservatory presents Jazz on Lincoln Park: Derek Stoll

Mount Royal University

A Kaleidoscope of Colour will take centre stage at this exciting concert showcasing the speech arts and drama students of the MRU Conservatory. All the colours of the rainbow – and a few more – will come to life in an array of poetry and stories shared in ensemble and solo speech presentations. Students at the beginning of their speech studies and those at the peak will delight and showcase the enduring power of the spoken word.

MRU Conservatory Presents Words! Words! Words! Speech Arts Program Showcase “A Kaleidoscope of Colour!”

Come and enjoy the year-end recital for our orchestral groups including Preparatory Strings, Debut Strings, Concertino Strings, Chamber Strings and Junior Sinfonia. The junior orchestra program at MRU Conservatory provides young string players with an enriching ensemble experience all the way from the beginner through intermediate and early advanced stages of their musical development. Directed by Christina Visy and Susanna Walker, the Junior Orchestra Spring Showcase is each ensemble’s final performance after a semester of hard work. Join us at the Bethany Chapel of Calgary (3333 Richardson Way SW, Calgary, AB).

Mount Royal Conservatory Junior Orchestras Presents Spring Showcase @ Bethany Chapel of Calgary

Bethany Chapel Of Calgary

Jon Day is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, recording artist, and educator. After nearly 12 years as Musical and Artistic Director at a variety of churches across Canada and the U.S., Jon returned to Calgary, Alberta in 2012 where he joined the jazz performance and theatre faculties at Mount Royal University and Rocky Mountain College. Jon has had the privilege of sharing the stage with an extensive list of international artists ranging from the likes of Alex Acuna and Oscar Cartaya through Jann Arden and Clarence Clemens (and the “Temple of Soul”). In 2023, Jon joined the music faculty at University of Calgary as the Jazz Piano instructor and Co-Director of the UofC Jazz Orchestra. Jon also serves as a clinician, adjudicator and education committee member for JazzYYC, an organization committed to local music education and outreach.

MRU Conservatory presents Jazz on Lincoln Park: Jon Day

Come and enjoy the year-end recital for our orchestral groups including Preparatory Strings, Debut Strings, Chamber Strings and Junior Sinfonia. The junior orchestra program at MRU Conservatory provides young string players with an enriching ensemble experience all the way from the beginner through intermediate and early advanced stages of their musical development. Directed by Christina Visy, Susanna Walker and Christopher Sandvoss, the Junior Orchestra Spring Showcase is each ensemble’s final performance after a semester of hard work.

MRU Junior Orchestra Spring Showcase

Al has recorded as a sideman on 26 albums and recently released his first solo album featuring himself and his old friend Tommy Banks called 'It's About Time'. The critically acclaimed album received a JUNO nomination in 2016. Al and Tommy began their friendship when they were 15 and have remained friends and colleagues to this day. As a special guest, Al features Juno-winning saxophonist and Order of Canada recipient PJ Perry. All three musicians are featured on Al's sophomore album 'Oop!' released in early 2016.

Jazz on Lincoln Park: An Evening with Al Muirhead and Guests

The MRU singers from kindergarten to university-aged present choral music from across the ages, including the premiere of Kathyrn Parotta’s, Ripple, commissioned by MRU Arioso. Email choirs@mtroyal.ca for more information.

Mount Royal University Conservatory

Jun 27, 2025

MRU Conservatory presents Jazz on Lincoln Park: Derek Stoll

May 26, 2025

MRU Conservatory Presents Words! Words! Words! Speech Arts Program Showcase “A Kaleidoscope of Colour!”

Mount Royal University Conservatory