The whole problem can be stated quite simply by asking, 'Is there a meaning to music?' My answer would be, 'Yes.' And 'Can you state in so many words what the meaning is?' My answer to that would be, 'No.' ~ Aaron Copland
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome back and a warm welcome to our new students who have just joined the Conservatory family. Important events are coming up including the next Faculty Concert with Cindy Speelman and Jennifer Cluff on Friday January 28th, the Winter Recital on Saturday January 29th at VIU, our annual Solo Piano Concert on February 7th with André Laplante in celebration of Franz Liszt’s 200th birthday! And an announcement about the Spirit of Shadow – Spirit of Light Festival in February. Hope to see you at all of these great musical events!
FUNDRAISING CONCERT – ANDRE LAPLANTE Celebrates LISZT – February 7 @ 7:30 PM
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 pieces by Bach, Schubert, Chopin and conclude with the Années de Pèlerinage, Book 2, Italy by Franz Liszt. Tickets are available at the Port Theatre Box office. Adults $30, Students $20…but…
***SPECIAL PRICE FOR CONSERVATORY STUDENTS***
Ask your instructor for a voucher. Conservatory students are entitled to one ticket at 50% off the regular
student rate for this concert, that’s only $10! Redeemable at the Port Theatre Box Office.
CONTEST #2 – LISZTOMANIA!!
Last month we asked: What was the name of the Princess that Franz Liszt almost married? The answer? Princess Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein. Thank you to all who entered. Now we have another question for you…
Lisztomania – Franz Liszt was an incredibly popular performer in his time, some have compared him to the Beatles! In fact, women fought over Liszt’s handkerchiefs and gloves, which they ripped to shreds as souvenirs. Helping fuel this atmosphere was the artist's mesmeric personality and stage presence. Many later testified that Liszt's playing raised the mood of audiences to a level of mystical ecstasy!
Where and when was the term “Lisztomania” first coined?
Email the correct answer to ncmusic@island.net by January 21 at noon and you will be entered to win 4 tickets to the André Laplante Solo Piano Concert. Draw will be at 1PM on the 21st.
MASTER CLASS WITH ANDRE LAPLANTE – Feb 8 10AM
Observer tickets are available from the Port Theatre for the Masterclass Tuesday, February 8 at 10AM at the Conservatory, 375 Selby Street in the Old City Quarter $10 for adults, $5 for students.
CALENDAR
Please make sure to update your calendars…
Jan 28 Faculty Concert - Flutes
Jan 29 Winter Recital 3 & 7PM @ VIU
Feb 7 André Laplante in Concert
Feb 8 André Laplante Master Class
Feb 25-26 Spirit of Shadow / Spirit of Light Festival –
Featuring the NCM Chamber Music Festival
Mar 24-27 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 – St. Paul’s
June 24 Last day of classes
FACULTY CONCERT – JANUARY 28, 2011
The next concert is January 28 at 5PM in the Ensemble Room featuring flutists Jennifer Cluff and Cindy Speelman. Come hear the sounds of the entire flute family from the bass flute to the piccolo.
VANCOUVER ISLAND FIDDLE CAMP
March 24-27, 2011 @ Seven Springs Retreat in Nanoose
Early Bird registration is available now. Check out the Nanaimo Fiddlers Web site for more information and registration forms: http://web.me.com/nanaimofiddlers/Nanaimo_Fiddlers/Fiddle_Camp.html
WINTER RECITAL – SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 3:00 PM AND 7:00 PM
VIU Choral Room – Building 320 (pay parking available in lot E, just below the Recital Venue)
The list is up and we are hoping that you will make this the best recital yet by telling your instructor that you want to sign up to perform! Make sure you tell all your friends and relatives to come out too! It’s free (though we do take donations at the door), and there is a reception afterward each recital time with cookies and punch.
KINDERMUSIK – A NOTE FROM MISS NICKY
I sincerely hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday. I enjoyed sharing time off with family and friends, and I'm looking forward to the start of the teaching year again. Our spring Kindermusik classes begin the first week of February 2011. Each 45 minute class meets 15 times Wednesday mornings from February 2 to May 25.
Village (0-18 months) - 9:45am
Our Time (1.5-3 years) - 10:30am
Imagine That (3.5-5 years) 11:15am
SPIRIT OF SHADOW – SPIRIT OF LIGHT FESTIVAL
1st ANNUAL VANCOUVER ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL – Feb 25 & 26, 2011
Hats off to the Nanaimo Arts Council who are presenting the Spirit of Shadow – Spirit of Light Multidisciplinary Art Festival this February! The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is one of four participants and we are presenting a series of three chamber music concerts on February 25 and 26 that will celebrate the talents of local musicians. More info to come in our next newsletter where we will announce the line up and the other events that will take place in conjunction with the Spirit of Shadow – Spirit of Light Festival in February.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, READY TO RE-GIFT?
Maybe you got a gift this year, but you already had one, or maybe even two! A great way to show your support for the Conservatory is to donate any gifts you received this season that you think might be good for the Silent Auction in May! Ellen, our Administrative Assistant, is accepting donations starting in mid-January and you will even receive a tax receipt for the full value of your donation.
NCM FACULTY NEWS
MUSIC AT MIDDAY (all concerts at 12:15, Admission by donation to St. Paul’s Organ Fund)
St. Paul’s Anglican Church 29 Church Street, Nanaimo
Organist: Peter Orme, Director of Music, St. Paul’s Church
Wednesday, 12th January, “From Heaven on High” Music by Bach, Langlais, Purvis & Pachelbel
Wednesday, 9th February, “18th Century England” Music by Walond, Hine, and Stanley
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 AND KUDOS
• KUDOS to the Concert Committee who are doing a fantastic job pulling together the André Laplante Solo Piano Concert! Thank you to Annette, Donna, Leslie, Bonnie, Carolyn and Michael as well as out Publicist, Kim for great work in making this happen.
• Make sure to show your support of your instructors who play with the Symphony by attending the Vancouver Island Symphony’s “Old Wine in New Bottles” Festival January 20-23, 2011 at the Port Theatre. More info: http://vancouverislandsymphony.com/index.php?p=2_38
COMMUNITY MUSIC EVENTS ($10 when space permits)
• Chemainus Classical Concerts presents
“Master Works for Wind” directed by George Corwin
Sponsored by: Connect Hearing
St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus
Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door. Tickets available at: Toad Hall Emporium (Chemainus), Gallowglass Books (Duncan) $20 at the door; Ocean Soul Book Caffé (Crofton), Salamander Books (Ladysmith); Valley Vines to Wines (Mill Bay) and more info: 250-748-8383; Chemainus Festival Inn (reservations 250-246-4181) or www.ChemainusClassicalConcerts.ca;
We hope you will be able to join us in Chemainus at 2 pm, Sunday, January 23 for an exceptionally fine concert by Victoria's Ensemble Pacifica the program will include: "Octet-Partita in Eb" - Johann Hummel (1778 - 1837), "Joyous Music" (Premiere performance) - Alfred Uhl (1909 - 1992), "Rondino in Eb" - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) and "Three Elizabethan Fancies" - Gordon Jacob (1895 - 1984). As with all SMP concerts, one free voucher for a child or teen is available with each advance adult ticket purchased; youth price at the door is only $5.
