Dr. Accordion

Follow the Feeling

Written by Canadian Digital Accordion Champion Michael Bridge (AKA Dr. Accordion), Follow the Feeling is a fascinating and fun exploration of “all those feels” that music evokes! Students will learn about musical mindfulness; identifying their feelings and pairing them with music. Audience members contribute as both musicians and composers. With polyrhythmic clapping, and a live arranging session, musical decisions come to life in real-time. Featuring songs from Canada, Brazil, Bulgaria (and beyond!), this interactive show immerses students in the exciting musical world of Dr. Accordion. You have to see it to believe it.

Music for Your Blues – with Dr. Accordion & Violinix

Dive into themes of home and belonging in this interactive musical experience with Dr. Accordion (Michael Bridge) and Violinix (TSO violinist Yolanda Bruno)! Experience live musical performances by this epic duo accompanied by readings that explore poetry, astronomy, and environmentalism.

“Watch and be amazed!” –CBC

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Booking Details
School In-Person Fee (Solo): $725
School In-Person Fee (Duo): $850
Audience Size: 300
Grades: K - 8 & 9 - 12
Language: English, French, bilingual
Availability: Limited year-round
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Curriculum Connections
Well-being
French education
Musical arrangements and interpretations
Experiential Learning
Teacher Resources
Tech requirements: one mic with a stand and a tall stool
Study Guide
Visit Michael's YouTube Page
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About Dr. Accordion
Michael Bridge is a musical maverick and a virtuoso performer on both the acoustic accordion and its 21st Century cousin, the digital accordion, which can sound like a symphony orchestra, a jazz band with drums, bass, accordion, guitar, and outer-space! His concerts capture the energy and panache of stadium rock with the elegance and discipline of chamber music.

Dr. Bridge embraces a musical aesthetic that is alternatively irreverent, deadly serious, meticulously prepared and completely in-the-moment. He’s at home with classical, contemporary, jazz and folk music and has premiered 53 new works. Ultimately, he aims to make your world more bearable, beautiful and human—even if only for the length of a concert.

He’s won a slew of competitions in Canada and abroad and was named one of CBC’s 30 under 30 classical musicians. He received his doctorate in accordion performance from the University of Toronto. He gives over 100 concerts a year as a soloist and as a member of Bridge & Wolak and the Ladom Ensemble. He’s in high demand for masterclasses around the world.
https://www.michaelbridge.ca/
@michael_accordionist
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