SOLD OUT Matinee: Littlebirds

Join us for an inspiring evening of music as the Littlebirds Jazz Bands take the stage for their Winter Concert.

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  •  December 7, 2025
     2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

This showcase features all four ensembles—two big bands and two jazz combos—directed by Joel Gray and Curtis Farley. Together, these talented young artists will present a dynamic program celebrating their growth, creativity, and dedication to the jazz tradition.

From the energy of the big band classics to the nuance and spontaneity of the small-group performances, the concert highlights the depth of musicianship developing within the Littlebirds program.

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Venue Phone: (780) 432-0428

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Address:
11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6E 2M2

Band members

Junior Jazz Combo
Aishlinn Burndred, trumpet
Gabriella Marinova, alto saxophone
Jesus Joapantra, guitar
Lily Palmer, bass
Ben Kelly, drums

Senior Jazz Combo
Anna Heintzman, trumpet
Shaan Graham, tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones
Caleb Hunt, baritone saxophone
Finn Siegers, guitar
Kyril Morante, piano
Gavin Verbonac Crighton, bass
Finn Shae, drums

Junior Big Band
Saxophones: Frances Mikus, Hana Al-Battaineh, Alexander Wang, Ben Maunder, Elliot Nelson, Calais MacDonald, Quinn Lockwood, Raman Agrell-Chana, Eva Al-Battaineh
Trumpets: Maceo Lee, Julia Brown, Samuel McHughen, Wren Ozeroff, Rowan Lavan
Trombones: Evan Melsness, Adam French, Anya Shih, Elliot Tang, Charlotte Perez, Lunalorena D'Aleman-Grisales
Piano: Esme Prins
Bass: Lily Palmer
Drums: Oscar

Senior Big Band
Saxophones: Grace Bozic, Sharanya Sharma, Shaan Graham, Neva Kaul, William Hidalgo
Trumpets: Anna Heintzman, James Dust, Maksymillion Holko, Sonia Skakun
Trombones: Justin Kaminsky, Paul Natividad, Jaxon Adams
Piano: Kyril Morante
Guitar: Titus Finnman
Bass: Makena Flanders
Drums: Ben Kelly

Parking is available in the City of Edmonton lot just outside our doors. $6 maximum from 5pm to 2am or $2.50 per hour.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Music starts at 2pm.

Anyone with mobility concerns wanting to reserve an accessible table please email ed@yardbirdsuitejazz.com

Yardbird Suite has cabaret seating: seats are available first-come, first-served. Please be aware that a couple seated at a table for four may be sharing the table with new friends if the performance is busy.

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