Penny Sanborn
Penny Sanborn performs accordion music in a way that captures the hearts of her listeners. She is known for lyrical melodies performed in a high-spirited manner. She is a crowd favourite due to her polished sound and warm personality on stage.
Penny performs an attractive collection of Continental European music including French Musette, Italian and Tango. Listening to this music is a rare experience, as one hears the Folk melodies at heart, the technique of Classical music, along with the imaginative improvisation of Jazz. The fresh, new style of treating this traditional music leads to her continuing success.
She entertains for events ranging from concerts, to formal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events and is also a steady entertainer at restaurants. She performs on solo accordion and also in combinations with other professional musicians on vocals, guitar and bass.
Penny holds a Bachelor of Music degree, with distinction, from the University of Calgary in both Composition and Accordion Performance. She continues to study with her long-time accordion teacher of 20 years, Bill Macen. Penny also teaches accordion, composes and arranges music.
Her performance credits include Luciano Pavarotti, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Filumena Opera Orchestra, Land’s End Chamber Ensemble, the University of Calgary Symphonic Band, the University of Calgary Wind Emsemble and the Calgary Concert Band. Penny lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and performs both in Canada and abroad, including countries as France, Italy and Switzerland. One can be assured that she has the experience and class to make any event exceptional and memorable.
Penny performs an attractive collection of Continental European music including French Musette, Italian and Tango. Listening to this music is a rare experience, as one hears the Folk melodies at heart, the technique of Classical music, along with the imaginative improvisation of Jazz. The fresh, new style of treating this traditional music leads to her continuing success.
She entertains for events ranging from concerts, to formal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events and is also a steady entertainer at restaurants. She performs on solo accordion and also in combinations with other professional musicians on vocals, guitar and bass.
Penny holds a Bachelor of Music degree, with distinction, from the University of Calgary in both Composition and Accordion Performance. She continues to study with her long-time accordion teacher of 20 years, Bill Macen. Penny also teaches accordion, composes and arranges music.
Her performance credits include Luciano Pavarotti, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Filumena Opera Orchestra, Land’s End Chamber Ensemble, the University of Calgary Symphonic Band, the University of Calgary Wind Emsemble and the Calgary Concert Band. Penny lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and performs both in Canada and abroad, including countries as France, Italy and Switzerland. One can be assured that she has the experience and class to make any event exceptional and memorable.