Metalworks Institute 2012 Graduation!

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
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Metalworks Institute celebrated the 2012 Graduation Ceremony this past Saturday, January 28th at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The ceremony, hosted by Metalworks Institute Music Performance and Technology Program Chair, Don Quarles, went off without a hitch. Key Note Speaker, Alan Cross, gave a provocative and inspiring speech, which included anecdotes from his life and career; as well as his exciting contentions about the future of the industry.

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Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass Featuring RIK EMMETT!

Friday, January 27th, 2012
Rik Emmett

On Monday, February 6th from 7:30pm-8:30pm EST, Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass introduces the amazing RIK EMMETT up close and personal in the south auditorium of Metalworks Institute 3611 Mavis Road, Mississauga. Watch and listen to him perform some of his songs and talk about performing, songwriting and his experiences in the music business.

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2012 Music Performance and Technology Audition Dates Announced!

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Metalworks New Audition Dates

We are happy to announce our Music Performance and Technology audition dates for 2012! Auditions are available for all five available majors; Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion and Keyboard. Please note that auditions have been moved from Sunday to Monday evenings. For more information on these dates or requirements please contact 905-279-4000 or email admissions@metalworksinstitute.com

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Photos are Now Available of Our Open Mic Night at Coopers on Jan 6th 2012!

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
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Thank you to everyone who came out! We had a great night and we heard some great talent! Once again, welcome all new students to Metalworks Institute!

Photos are now uploaded to Metalworks Institute’s Facebook

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Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass Featuring JULLY BLACK!

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Jully

For immediate release (Mississauga) January 10, 2012 – On Monday, January 23rd- 7:30pm, South Auditorium, Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass introduces the amazing Jully Black up close and personal. Watch and listen to Canada’s Queen of R & B perform some of her original songs and talk about performing, songwriting and her experiences in the music business.

This Canadian-born, triple-threat (singer /songwriter /performer) loves to share her talents and has an enthusiasm for music that is unparalleled. Her charming attitude and charismatic personality has helped propel her career and reach milestones that most artists struggle to achieve in a lifetime – opening for Kanye West in Singapore, being hand-picked to perform for the Queen, headlining the opening ceremonies at the 2010 Winter Olympics, winning multiple Juno awards, penning songs for the likes of Missy Elliot, Nas and Destiny’s Child as well as performing alongside artists such as Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Kardinal Offishall and Alicia Keys.

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