After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
~Aldous Huxley, Music at Night and Other Essays
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
There are plenty of concerts to attend during the month of December, so make sure to check the events listings on the other side! Please note, the Conservatory office will be on reduced hours for the week of the 20-23 and closed from Dec 24-Jan 3 and will re-open Tuesday January 4 for regular hours:
Holiday Office Hours
December 20-23 10AM – 5PM
December 24-Jan 3 Closed
TOM LEE DISCOUNT CARDS
If you have not yet received your Tom Lee discount card please check with your instructor. The discount card entitles you to 10% off all purchases of sheet music and other in store promotions!
SHOWCASE DVDs ON SALE
We have only a few DVDs of SHOWCASE 2010 left and we are selling them for 50% off the original price…that’s just $10. It’s a great keepsake!
ANDRE LAPLANTE Celebrates LISZT – CONTEST!!!
Did you know that Franz Liszt was born 200 years ago in Hungary and spent most of his life in Paris? It’s true and he was so popular that women fought over his silk handkerchiefs and gloves! He also almost married a princess!
Question: What was the name of the Princess that Franz Liszt almost married?
Email us ncmusic@island.net with the correct answer by December 7 at 12 noon and you will be entered to win 2 tickets to the Yellow Point Christmas Spectacular! Draw will be at 1PM on the 7th.
On Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:00 PM at the Port Theatre 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 Années de Pèlerinage, Book 2, Italy by Franz Liszt.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR CONSERVATORY STUDENTS! Conservatory students are entitled to one ticket at 50% off the regular student rate for this concert. NCM student rate is $10 and a voucher must be obtained from the office (after January 4) which can be redeemed at the Port Theatre Box Office.
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.
CALENDAR
Please make sure to update your calendars…
Dec 2 Adult Winter Recital
Dec 14 Suzuki Violin Recital
St. Paul’s Church Hall 4PM
Dec 17 Nanaimo Youth Choir Concert
St. Andrew’s United – 7:00PM
Dec 24-Jan 3 Winter Break – office closed
Jan 28 Faculty Concert - Flutes
Jan 29 Winter Recital
Feb 7 André Laplante in Concert
Feb 8 André Laplante Master Class
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
FACULTY CONCERT - FABULOUS!
Roni Wagner and Karl Rainer performed Works for Two Violas Friday November 26 @ 5 PM. The were lots of people in attendance and it was a fabulous event! The next concert is January 28 at 5PM in the Ensemble Room featuring flutists Jennifer Cluff and Cindy Speelman. Come and experience the sounds of the entire flute family from the bass flute to the piccolo.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
¨ Marilyn Rummel and the Nanaimo Conservatory congratulates two students receiving Silver Medals for the highest Provincial mark in the RCM 2009-2010 examination year in their instrument and grade: Kaleigh Stroink, Gr. 6 harp, and Rosamund Graham Gr. 2 harp. Happy students received their medal at the Provincial presentation last month in Vancouver, where Kaleigh was also one of the medal winners chosen to perform.
NCM FACULTY NEWS
¨ 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
¨ CONCERT – Trish Clair and Paul Gitlitz - Degnen Bay House Concerts Gabriola Island, Thursday December 9, 8PM contact Trish at trish@trishclairpeck.com for tickets.
¨ CONCERT - FREE Festive Flute Concert on Saturday Dec. 11/10 from 2-3 p.m. at the Harbourfront Library featuring flutists and recorders from the Conservatory with teachers Cindy Speelman and Jennifer Cluff.
¨ CONCERT - What Sweeter Music – Celebrate the holiday season with the Camerata Singers and the Nanaimo Youth Choir, Friday December 17, 7:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church Old City Quarter Nanaimo. Guest Flutist: Jennifer Cluff; Artistic Director: Marian Smith, General Admission $12. Tickets at the door. Reception to follow.
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
¨ Hammond Organ of the B Series; solid mahogany wood; drum machine; amazing bass sound; leslie speaker; headphone jack. Call Steven: 250 618 8412
¨ Full size violin for sale. Three years old, beautiful full sound, new performance quality strings, good bow (like new), case included. Paid $1200 asking $500 OBO. Contact Hazel Dean 250 729 9716 hazeldean@telus.net.
¨ Full size violin for sale in a lockable case, new strings, a few other accessories, two bows, one strung, one not, no label inside but probably French. I’ve given up trying to learn to play. $875 Call 250 323 2660.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
¨ COMMUNITY CAROL FESTIVAL, 7:30 p.m., December 1 at St. Andrew's United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam: Catch the Christmas spirit at the annual Community Carol Festival. Following the festival, join the choirs at a reception in the hall. Admission by donation. Proceeds shared with St. Andrew’s “Catch the Spirit” Capital Campaign to refurbish and restore the integrity of the church.
¨ YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - SPECIAL OFFER for CONSERVATORY STUDENTS Contact Katy at razzledazzleproductions@gmail.com to reserve!
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2010 is a celebration of Christmas with 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.
