Thursday 22 August 2024 - Ready for the hottest festival of the summer? Circle August 23rd and 24th on your calendar for a mind-blowing musical extravaganza with none other than Emmy-Award winner, Dave Pierce! Jubefest brings our community together to celebrate live performing arts at the Jubilee Auditorium featuring some of Alberta’s world-class musicians. About Dave Pierce: Dave Pierce has been a creative force from the time he could sit upright at a drum kit. His pursuit of excellence and unique creative execution has made him a sought after musical and creative collaborator from Michael Bublé and The Sinatra Family to Jann Arden and Paul Brandt. He has earned recognition from the Grammy’s, Tony Awards and was awarded the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Director. Pierce embodies the fearless pursuit of self expression and personal fulfillment and, as a result, audiences of millions have felt the impact of his passion, his energy and his unparalleled creativity. He has lead creative teams tasked with producing mega-spectacle events, such as The Calgary Stampede’s yearly Grandstand Show. With music as the foundation of his career, Pierce’s multi-talents have lead to successes in the entertainment industry including: orchestrating music for Andrew Lloyd Webber, Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular featuring The Rockettes, and over twenty Broadway touring shows. Pierce has arranged music for a multitude of artists including Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams, Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Carrie Underwood, Jann Arden, Paul Brandt, Tricia Yearwood, John Legend, Alicia Keys, and Garth Brooks. As a music director, Pierce won an Emmy Award for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Games. Following the success of the 2010 Olympics, Pierce worked on a variety of productions including Michael Bublé’s Christmas television specials, ACMA’s, PBS music specials, Grammy’s Celebrate Sinatra 100. The last decade has found Pierce expanding his creative talents into the world of concept and artistic direction for live mega-shows and music events. -
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