CHORDIAL NOTES - NOVEMBER 2010
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." ~ Plato
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 – NCM Ensemble Room
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME (was 7:00PM) now 8:15PM
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on November 16. It has been a great year, and we have accomplished so much. We are also looking for additional Board Members and will be taking nominations from the floor. So if you are interested in serving the community through board work, here’s your chance!
ANDRE LAPLANTE – SOLO PIANO
Tickets now on sale – Adult $30/Student $20
Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:00 PM, Port Theatre
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is delighted to welcome Andre Laplante to the Port Theatre in solo piano recital. Mr. Laplante will present a special program in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Franz Liszt.
The program for this Recital will include Menuet Antique and Sonatine by Ravel, Sonata in B minor, Longo 33 by Scarlatti, Les Cypres de la Villa d’Este, Les Jeux d’Eau a la Villa d’Este and the Annees de Pelerinage, Book 2, Italy by Franz Liszt
Over the last decade Canadian pianist Andre Laplante has firmly established himself as one of the great romantic virtuosos. Critics have compared him with Ashkenazy, Horowitz and Rudolph Serkin, placing him in the elite circle of virtuoso pianists who do not hesitate to take risks. He has performed with many of the world’s great orchestras and his many recordings include the works of Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Rachmaninov. He has won several prestigious awards including a Juno in 2004 and in 2005 he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
ANDRE LAPLANTE Masterclass – February 8, 2011 @ 10AM
Observer tickets are also available from the Port Theatre for the Masterclass Tuesday, February 8 at 10 a.m. at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music, 375 Selby Street in the Old City Quarter $10 for adults, $5 for students.
FIRST FACULTY CONCERT A GRAND SUCCESS
Karl Rainer and Cindy Speelman performed for more than 30 people at the first concert! It was a great success and we are happy to announce that the series will continue in November with Roni Wagner and Karl Rainer Featuring – Works for Two Violas Friday November 26 @ 5 PM.
CALENDAR
Please make sure to update your calendars…
Nov 11 Remembrance Day – office closed
Nov 12 Office Closed – Staff Holiday
Nov 18 Suzuki Piano Recital – St. Paul’s
5:15 PM friends and family welcome!
Nov 26 Faculty Concert @ NCM
Dec 2 Adult Winter Recital
Dec 24-Jan 3 Winter Break – office closed
Jan 22, 2011 Winter Recital – St. Paul’s
Feb 7 André Laplante in Concert
Feb 8 André Laplante Masterclass
Mar 25-27 Vancouver Island Fiddle Camp
April 22 Good Friday – office closed
April 25 Easter Monday – office closed
May 15 Showcase 2011 at the Port with Silent Auction
May 23 Victoria Day – office closed
May 28 Spring Recital and Awards Ceremony – St. Paul’s
June 24 Last day of classes
KINDERMUSIK
Village – Dream Pillow (birth to 18 months)
Starts November 10 – This class is a continuation of the Kindermusik Village class that started in September, but it is a new unit, so we can take a few more registrations. Tuition is $80 plus $40 for materials. The title “Dream Pillow” alone brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing, and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies and adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance “Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments to “Aiken Drum,” and “Sarasponda.” Favourite nursery rhymes like “Wee Willie Winkie,” and “Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling,” are sprinkled throughout the classes.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
¨ The Nanaimo Conservatory harp students played before and during Sharlene Wallace's wonderful concert last month. They were joined by Duncan students as well, and appreciated by all. Congratulations!
¨ Jack Hanika, James Mark’s student passed his grade 3 practical violin RCM exam with honours. Way to go!
NCM FACULTY NEWS
¨ Cindy Speelman will perform the Concerto in E Minor by Mercadante with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 pm November 12th at Brechin United Church. The Orchestra, headed by Karl Rainer, is now in its seventh year of operation and continues to explore new and diverse repertoire. Tickets are: adults $20, students $10 at the door.
¨ St. Michael’s Presents…Clearly Clarinet Sunday, November 28, at 2 pm
Susanne Bullock (Clarinet) accompanied by Donna Falconer (Piano)at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door, available at Toad Hall Emporium (Chemainus), Gallowglass Books (Duncan), Ocean Soul Book Caffe (Crofton), Salamander Books (Ladysmith), Valley Vines to Wines (Mill Bay). More info: 250 748 8383 www.ChemainusClassicalConcerts.ca
¨ Marilyn Rummel, harp teacher at the Conservatory, is again working with Winter Harp as their Tour Manager. She promises another season of fabulous shows on the Island as well as parts east, including the addition of Duncan to the schedule. Look for Nanaimo Conservatory Harp students performing there in the Lobby! Island dates are: Courtenay - Dec. 8 & 9; Victoria - Dec. 10; Nanaimo - Dec. 11; Duncan - Dec. 12. More info at www.winterharp.com
¨ NCM faculty member Trish Clair-Peck has had a busy summer and fall. She is celebrating the release of Providence, her second CD of original and traditional fiddle music which was recorded and co-produced by David Essig. The CD is available for purchase online or directly from Trish: visit www.trishclairpeck.com to hear samples or to place an order. Trish has also collaborated with Ottawa-based pianist/fiddler Geoff Horrocks on a new line of fiddle books for students. Cross Canada Fiddle Tunes currently publishes two volumes of tunes from beginner to intermediate and intermediate to advanced players. You can learn more by visiting www.crosscanadafiddle.com.
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
¨ Artly Flute – Super Artist Model; solid silver body and head joint; open hole; great condition, recently serviced; beautiful tone. Call Joanne 250 390 2579. Asking $300.
¨ 17" viola case for sale. Contact Patsy at phofstrand@shaw.ca.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
¨ SPECIAL OFFER for NCM STUDENTS! Save $3.50 per ticket on groups of eight or more. The Barra MacNeils, Saturday, November 13 @ 7:30PM, Port Theatre, Nanaimo
For more information, call 250 758 0208
¨ Island Consort Performs – England has, for centuries, been a bountiful source of choral music both sacred and secular. The Island Consort celebrates the spectrum of English composers, illustrating the changes in style across four centuries, in a program entitled, “Passetyme Wythe Goode Company”, to be performed November 27th at 7:30 pm at the Ladysmith Art Gallery and November 28th at 7:30 pm at Brechin United Church (admission $15 at the door). Guest performers are the Sonora String Quartet: Karl Rainer, Hannah Wilson, James Mark and Trish Clair. For more information phone 729-8910.
¨ SPECIAL OFFER NCM students receive 2for1 STUDENT tickets. Contact Katy at razzledazzleproductions@gmail.com to reserve! Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2010 is a celebration of Christmas as well as an extravaganza of music and dance, lights and decorations, laughter and tears, all washed down with hot mulled apple cranberry, mince pies and butter tarts! A cast of 14 professional singers, dancers and musicians led by NCM's voice and musical theatre instructor, Katy Bowen-Roberts (Producer & Director) and NCM's violin instructor, James Mark (Musical Director & Arranger). Also playing in the popular YPCS band is Susanne Bullock, NCM's clarinet instructor. This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes a Motown tribute, Frank Sinatra songs, Canadian Celtic fiddle tunes and dances, and a scene from 'The Phantom of the Opera' as well as many more classical hits and Holiday favorites. Call 250.754.8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com for tickets.
¨ ISLAND BEL CANTO SINGERS present "Stille Nacht, An Olde World Christmas"
SPECIAL GUESTS: Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Guitar Ensemble and Flute Trio
Saturday December 4th 2:30 p.m. at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 29 Church Street
Sunday December 5th 7:30 p.m. Nanaimo Ecumenical Center, 6234 Spartan Road
Tickets: Adults $15/ Child $10 available www.islandbelcanto.com, at the door, or Anne Tanod at 722-0232.
