Free Children’s Concert & Open House

Saturday, September 10, 2022 – 12-2pm

Join us at our annual Open House, featuring a FREE children’s concert with singer and story teller, Mike Bryden! This is a fantastic event for all ages, and a great chance to take a tour of our world-class musical facility, speak with teachers and learn more about the programs and enrichment classes that we offer to students of all levels.

The concert, “Sing, Song, Sayings”, offers children of all ages a unique blend of playful songs and live drawings with celebrated entertainer and artist, Mike Bryden. The interactive performance is filled with positivity and is highly engaging for kids and parents alike, with lots of sing-a-long moments.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free, so invite your friends and join us for this fun afternoon that the whole family will enjoy!

MIKE BRYDEN: PROFILE 
Website: https://www.mikebryden.com 

Mike Bryden is an inter-disciplinary artist, born in Montreal and living in Vancouver with his family. Having focused much of his career on visual arts working as an illustrator and graphic designer, in 2017 Mike shifted gears and decided to move his music into the spotlight. Although considered an emerging talent, his performing career dates as far back as his teenage years when he toured as a puppeteer with renowned children’s entertainer Suzanne Pinel (Marie Soleil).

Mike’s live performance is a unique blend of songs, stories and live drawings. His current project playfully deconstructs the meaning behind traditional proverbs and expressions. Geared for children of all ages, he tackles important topics such as tolerance and individuality through songs such as “The Goose and The Gander”.

As a bilingual performer Mike seamlessly infuses French content into his songs, providing another layer of active learning for kids. His vision is to create entertaining bilingual content that unites and inspires young listeners, no matter their mother tongue.

In June 2019, Mike released his debut children’s album, Sing Song Sayings for which he received strong media attention. His album release concert consisted of two sold out shows in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive. In November of 2019, Mike began producing and hosting a successful, family-oriented monthly variety show named the East Van Family Jams. Noteworthy guests include Jill Barber, Suzie Ungerlieder and Desiree Dawson. Mike is currently in the studio working on his second album which is expected to be released this fall. His new album will feature some of the Langley Community Music School Children’s Choir Singers on a number of the new tracks.

Beyond songwriting and live performances, Mike is currently writing and illustrating a series of children’s picture books based on the same theme of “kid-splaining” common expressions.