Alumni Field Trip: Explore the National Music Centre

Join your fellow UCalgary alumni for a day at Studio Bell: Home of the National Music Centre with special alumni pricing at half-price regular tickets!  

Explore the museum's rich musical history — including iconic memorabilia — on your own or sign up for a guided tour and a captivating talk by UCalgary alumni Stephanie Hutchinson, BComm’07, and Kodi Hutchinson, BComm’95.  

Bring your family, or come on your own, and don’t forget to wear your UCalgary colours with pride!  

Hear from two UCalgary alumni  

Sign up for a talk and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments while learning about Stephanie and Kodi’s incredible journey and partnership as two business majors who went on to create their own record label, Chronograph Records. Celebrate passion, impact and the evolution of music, all while enjoying this immersive experience! 

Special alumni pricing:   

• Adult (18+): $12.25 + GST 
• Child/youth (4 to 17): $8.25 + GST 
• Under 3: free 

Schedule:

• Doors open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Alumni-exclusive tours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.
• Alumni talk with snacks and refreshments: 1 to 2 p.m.

Director of Programs, National Music Centre; President and Program Director, YYC Music Awards; Vice-President and Co-Owner, Chronograph Records  

With nearly 20 years of experience working in the music industry, Stephanie Hutchinson, BComm’07, is well-versed in many aspects of the Canadian music scene. As director of programs at the National Music Centre, she oversees a robust and diverse suite of programming that includes artist and industry incubators, live performance, education, public and Indigenous programming, and special projects. Previously, she held the role of associate director, presenting, at Arts Commons, Western Canada’s largest performing arts centre, overseeing in-house programming at the Jack Singer Concert Hall and the Engineered Air Theatre. As a co-founder of the Chronograph Records label, she has helped propel the music of primarily jazz, folk and country artists in Western Canada to national and international markets, earning the label’s roster more than 15 major award wins or nominations, including a JUNO Award. And, through her role as a president, producer and program director of the YYC Music Awards, she continues to passionately advocate for Calgary’s diverse music community.  

Musician; Host of CKUA Radio’s A Time For Jazz; President and Co-Owner, Chronograph Records  

One of the most active musicians in Western Canada, bassist Kodi Hutchinson, BComm’95, is a man who wears many hats. Alongside running his own musical group, the Hutchinson Andrew Trio; the CKUA radio show, A Time For Jazz; and record label Chronograph Records, Kodi is a sought-after sideman on both double and electric bass. Described by those who know him as creative, introspective and just a happy-go-lucky guy, Kodi started his career in jazz while attending UCalgary. Shortly after receiving his degree, he followed his true passion and jumped into playing music full-time. After a number of stints at the renowned summer jazz program at The Banff Centre, Kodi has established himself as one of the top-call bassists in Alberta. He has worked with several singular artists, as well as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.  

Discover iconic memorabilia and interactive exhibits in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Quebec’s ADISQ Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at Calgary’s National Music Centre. With 22 exhibition spaces across five levels, you’ll experience the evolution of music through sound, history and culture. 

All exhibition stages and performance areas are fully accessible, and two large elevators make getting around easy. For more information on accessibility, parking and the museum map, visit its website.