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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Chordial Notes - November 2015


November 2015 Notes
Kerilie McDowall NCM

Frosty crisp evenings and the ambience of winter arrives as we move towards the festive holiday season. The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is gearing up for many exciting events in the coming winter months. We are very much looking forward to renowned master concert pianist Janina Fialkowska’s performance for our concert season fundraiser on March 13, 2016. A former London review of Fialkowski raved about Janina, “Fialkowska was always one of those "best-kept secret" pianists, loved by connoisseurs for her tonal refinement and exquisite musical  taste…the playing is sheer bliss. If you buy one Chopin selection this year, make it Fialkowska's.”-Sunday Times.

Students will receive a discount at a special price on Fialkowska’s concert of up to two tickets at $15 each. Tickets will be on sale at the Port on December 1st, but you can order your NCM tickets at any time. Order your preferred tickets now from the NCM office at 250-754-4611 to get a good seat to enjoy this special concert while supporting the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music and helping to raise funds for Nanaimo’s community non-profit charitable music school.

This is the time of year to take out the umbrella or waterproof jacket to go for a walk in the cool gentle rain. A walk in the rain can help you focus, relax and help to inspire you with ideas to create your next perfect musical composition and to plan how to execute that just right performance at your next recital or concert. Music practice does not always require an instrument. Many of the best sports athletes envision and rehearse their performances in complete detail as part of their training. Top musicians will also often practice mentally when working on complex or extended musical works, try it it’s fun! Along with good instrument practice habits, mental practice can truly enhance your music performances.

NYC TO NYC
We are busy working hard on our fundraising for the Nanaimo Youth Choir to go to New York City’s Carnegie Hall in 2016 and are encouraging the Nanaimo community to donate to this very worthy cause. Our goal is to raise $60,000 to cover all of our expenses and we are already halfway there! If you would like to make a contribution to help our choir please contact Oriana or Kathleen in the office at 250-754-4611. You can also donate through Nanaimo Conservatory of Music’s Canada Helps site, just make sure to mention it is for the Nanaimo Youth Choir NYC trip. Thanks in advance for your support!
                   
FROM TERESA BOREK’S STUDIO
Teresa’s advanced student SAYURI KUBOTA performed piano works of the greatest Russian composers in her annual piano recitals in Victoria, Parksville and Nanaimo. She donated all proceeds from her Nanaimo concert to the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music! The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is grateful for this benefit concert. We thank you Sayuri! Fundraisers like this help us to stay supported as a charity so that we can continue to serve the community and offer music classes to everyone and support our gifted students. We send our deepest gratitude to Sayuri and all NCM donors for your support!

MORE NCM CLASSES!  Courses are being offered now for our winter session Opera Workshops, Music Theory - Rudiments, Harmony 1 and History with experienced Music Theory specialist Teresa Borek. Our extensive faculty offers a variety of musical instrument lessons, there is something for everyone. We offer flute, recorder, trumpet, trombone, harp, violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, French horn, pipe organ, clarinet, bassoon, voice, choir, orchestras and ensembles, jazz combo and much more! To find out details call us at 250-754-4611 to inquire about studying your instrument or ensemble/orchestra/choir of your choice.
               
REMINDER: BRAND NEW NANAIMO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PROGRAMS AT THE CITY OF NANAIMO!   
For your convenience the City of Nanaimo is now offering numerous Nanaimo Conservatory of Music lesson programs! The programs that are available now through the City of Nanaimo are Headstart Suzuki classes (3-5 years), ukulele (adult beginners), voice (all adults , violin (beginners ages 11-14 years), musical theatre (ages 11-14 years) and group flute (ages 12-16 years). Be sure to take advantage of the City of Nanaimo numerous program schedules and sign up for the year and register online at the website www.IReg.nanaimo.ca! All lessons will be held at 375 Selby Street.
               
NYC FUNDRAISING EVENTS
BOTTLE DRIVE NYC TO NYC-Have you got bottles & cans left over from Halloween? We've got a place to get rid of them! Announcing our POST-HALLOWEEN BOTTLE DRIVE to help our choir get to New York City.

When: Saturday, November 7, 9:00am - 1:00pm Where: 3648 Departure Bay Rd.

Drop off bottles, cans, juice packs, and other refundable items on Saturday November 7th at 3648 Departure Bay Rd.  You may also drop off at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music, 375 Selby St, any time up to Friday of this week. Thanks for your donations, and share to help spread the word!

NYC PIZZA!!
And now to announce what some might call the most important development of the lunch hour and dinnertime.. the Nanaimo Youth Choir Pizza! Available only at New York Pizza  on Fitzwilliam and Wallace, 10% of the proceeds from each pizza will go to our NYC To NYC fund. It's pepperoni, by the way!!                                                                                                                  

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY -All students up to grade 12 can buy Eyego tickets at $5 each in person at the Port Theatre box office with student ID. University students are $18 per ticket by telephone ONLY with school name & student ID number on the ID card. All other Nanaimo Conservatory of Music students and faculty will get a 50% off ticket price by quoting ‘Conservatory’ for regular season only, 5 classical & 3 Pops shows as ordered by telephone ONLY. Three Extra special shows (Nov 20, Mar 12, Mar 21 & 22) do not apply to the 50% discount. Call the Port Theatre Box Office at 11:00- 5:30 pm at 250-754-8550 for more information.
THE VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY PRESENTS-MUSIC & DANCE
The impressive dancers from the Bohemia Ballet perform a new choreography by Ivana Ho on the compositional works of Ravel, Roussel and Victoria- based composer Rodney Sharman shares the stage with Mozart’s last and perfect symphony, the “Jupiter”.
Join Pierre Simard and special guests for Symphony's Pre-Concert Talks from 6:30 - 7:00 pm before the show.

Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at 7:30 pm at The Port Theatre.
Tickets: $33 - $59.00 / Students $18 / eyeGo $5
Subscription packages available - please call the Ticket Centre: 250-754-8550
GUEST ARTIST • Bohemia Ballet - Ivana Ho, Choreographer
SHARMAN • Byrd Dances
ROUSSEL • The Spider's Feast
RAVEL • Ma Mère l'Oye (complete)
MOZART • Symphony no. 41 ("Jupiter")

CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT SERIES WITH SARAH HAGEN & FRIENDS AT THE PORT THEATRE
Tuesday Mornings on Nov 17 | Feb 2 | Mar 8 | Apr 12- Intimate Lobby Performances, 10:30am  
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Sarah Hagen brings her amazing gift and talent to this series of conceptually innovative chamber music performances where Hagen collaborates with special guests François Houle (clarinet) Nov 17, Anne Grimm (soprano) Feb. 2, Søren Bebe (jazz piano) Mar.8, Ann Elliott-Goldschmid (violin) Apr. 12. Join Sarah for coffee, treats, and a wonderful start to your morning. Tickets are on sale now at the Port Theatre Box Office at 11:00- 5:30 pm 250-754-8550.                      

YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes hits by the Beach Boys and Bobby Darrin, a Rock of Ages medley, songs from Grease and Moulin Rouge, a Canadiana set as well as many more classical hits and Christmas favourites. Don't miss out on this Christmas tradition! Performances at: Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road, Nanaimo- 3pm performances Dec 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13- 7pm performances Dec 4 (Preview), 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo-3pm performances Dec 19 & 20, 7pm performances- Dec 18 & 20. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 7pm performances Dec 8 & 9. www.yellowpointchristmasspectacular.ca

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FROM FACULTY BASS INSTRUCTOR KEN LISTER: Here are a few upcoming concert dates from faculty bassist and jazz combo instructor Ken Lister’s impressive performance calendar: November 7: The Northern Quarter (1724 Douglas St. Victoria) with Kelby MacNayr Quintet – 8 pm, November 8 & 9: Hermann’s Jazz Club 753 View St with Kelby MacNary Quintet – 8 pm, November 8: The Old School House (Qualicum Beach) with Bill Runge & Buff Allen - 2:30-4:30 pm, December 4 & 5: Fox Theatre (Vancouver) with Dr. Lonnie Smith & the Jill Townsend Big Band, December 12: Oak Bay High School Theatre with Joe Coughlin & Big Band 7 pm, January 15-17: Frankie’s Italian Kitchen (Vancouver) with the Steve Davis/Cory Weeds Quintet

DAN BRUBECK NCM BENEFIT CONCERT AT SIMON HOLT RESTAURANT NOVEMBER 13TH, 2015-The Dan Brubeck Quartet will be having a jazz benefit concert for the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music, Friday November 13, 2015 at 8 pm. Ticket reservations are $30. Dan Brubeck is a highly renowned jazz drummer, and a member of one of America's most notable musical families. He is the son of legendary American jazz icon Dave Brubeck and the rhythmic force behind the highly successful Brubeck Brothers Quartet, whose CDs have consistently been at the top of the jazz radio charts.

“Dan turned in one of the most masterful and inspiring performances I have ever witnessed.” — Modern Drummer Magazine

“Dan’s extended drum solo adds a display of drama, potency and virtuosity...”—DOWNBEAT Magazine

The Dan Brubeck CD release benefit concert tickets are likely going to sell very fast and may sell out. Listen to a CBC interview coming up soon on the Vancouver Island radio show All Points West, or read the latest interview about Dan Brubeck by journalist Rick Gibbs at www.islandjazz.ca. If you would like to reserve a spot, be sure to purchase tickets soon in advance from Simon Holt Restaurant by phone at 250-933-3338 or at 6582 Applecross Rd.

BULLETIN BOARD-PIANO SALE- Petrof Upright Grand Piano, Limited edition, 1:150 made. Patent construction, Gran Prix Barcelona, Bruxellers Paris Diplox D' Honer Bruxellers 1958- serial #453264, comes with piano chair, Beautiful Sound New $16,000 Sale price $4,000. In excellent, new condition. Beautiful Instrument hardly played on. Walnut colour. Frederic Chopin loved to play on Petrof Pianos. Moving sale. If interested, please call or email. It is a great piano for children to start lessons, they will grow with the piano Please feel free to email at ingeborg.harr@outlook.com or telephone Ingeborg Reive at 250-585-6378.

FREE ORGAN- Great for beginning organ students. Call Loyd Sherry at 250-729-7323.

CALL TO ARTISTS-From Chris Barfoot, the Culture and Heritage Coordinator at the City of Nanaimo: The City is currently seeking proposals for temporary outdoor art for display in public places. All artists are invited to submit their proposals through CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ART NO.1677, which is available on the City’s website. The deadline for proposals is November 17, 2015. The call is open to all artists who live in Canada. Participants do not have to be a professional artist to submit a proposal.