the ability and agility with which we observe and absorb the nuanced signals of
In Tune Tone*
within
Resonant Sound
Radiant Spirit and Resilient Heart.
* William Bennett term
In Tune Tone*
within
Resonant Sound
Radiant Spirit and Resilient Heart.
* William Bennett term
a little more about MWL...
- Experiment - a willingness to experiment, to fail and try again, and welcome a little creative mess.
- Experience - the value of shared experience of our common humanity.
- Humane Leadership regardless of the role within an organization, community or family.
Through Education, Experience, and a willingness to Experiment, we release and allow our creative intuition to guide us to a sense of safety, meaning, belonging, voice & choice.
Exploring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of Music and Leadership.
a little about me...
Gwen Klassen began her tenure as the Assistant Principal Flute/Piccolo of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra after graduating at age 22, with a Masters of Music degree from Northwestern University, where she won the prestigious award for Performance Excellence.
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In addition to her regular role with the CPO as solo piccolo and Assistant Principal flute, Gwen can be heard frequently as concerto soloist and as Acting Principal Flute. Her most recent review from the Calgary Herald: “The brilliant sections (of Dvorak Eight last movement) ….could hardly have been bettered with …terrific virtuosic licks by flutist Gwen Klassen”. May 2019.
Ms. Klassen is a dedicated member of the Calgary community; as a producer, chamber music performer for various charities and as a Sessional Flute Instructor at the University of Calgary. Nationally, Gwen, as a Coach, is published and is a visiting guest lecturer across the country; bringing her enthusiasm, humour, education and experience to her unique “Musician Wellness and Leadership” workshops from coast to coast. |
Gwen is passionate about integrating who we are, with what we do, and the ability of music to expand one's mind and heart in unexpected ways. Music as a spiritual practice is the foundation of her vision for the annual, Internationally renowned, Pender Island Flute Retreat, of which she has been Founder and Director for twelve years. www.fluteretreat.com
Musician Wellness & Leadership
With an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive lens, we explore other practices which create a sense of ease within the effort
as we continue to unpack our pre-conditioned responses.
FAQ
Get In Touch for courses, coaching, concerts or to bring a MWL Workshop & Piccolo Masterclass to your area.
With an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive lens, we explore other practices which create a sense of ease within the effort
as we continue to unpack our pre-conditioned responses.
FAQ
Get In Touch for courses, coaching, concerts or to bring a MWL Workshop & Piccolo Masterclass to your area.
