Kerilie
McDowall NCM
Summer is slowly coming to a close, but here’s to an
extended season for a few more picnics, walks in the forest, and swims in the
ocean as we approach the fall season and going back to school. There are some fun
events to mark on your calendar! The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music’s yearly Open
House is approaching fast on September 26th, 2015 read on to learn
more! The Nanaimo Port Theatre’s September concert season has some great events
and there is even a Baroque chamber ensemble concert with the fabulous Victoria
Baroque Players!
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is getting ready for these
exciting upcoming events and the busy upcoming fall season at our music school
with music lessons, concert performances, recitals and more. If you have not registered yet for your music
lessons now is the time to sign up for the year and get set for the winter
season for your studies, just inquire at the office and please join us at the
Harvest Festival on September 12 and the Open House on September 26!
OPEN HOUSE 2015 FOR CULTURE DAYS
On September 26, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm the
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is inviting everyone in Nanaimo to an afternoon
of wonderful musical discovery at our annual Open House during Culture Days
2015. “We are so excited to share our space during the national Culture Days
celebration,” said Kathleen Darby, Executive Director. “Every year we have so
much fun, and we are sure 2015 will be no exception!”
The Nanaimo community is welcome to try out a
musical instrument in the petting zoo hosted by Tom Lee Music and to join the
Conservatory’s very experienced faculty for some mini music lessons. During the
Open House there will be performances, demonstrations, prizes and refreshments.
This is a chance for you to check out musical instruments that interest you
that you might want to play, or just to relax and listen to some great music.
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is a not-for-profit charitable
community music school that teaches music to all ages from babies, toddlers,
children, teens and adults to seniors in both private individual and group
lessons. All levels of experience are welcome from complete beginners to
advanced. We offer wonderful Kindermusik
lessons, the well-known Suzuki method, clinics, musical theatre, choir,
festivals, concerts, the new jazz combo program, a summer jazz camp and much
more. Scholarships and bursaries are available. Instruments include voice,
guitar, harp, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, piano, saxophone and trombone.
Other more uncommon instruments taught at the Nanaimo Conservatory include the
orchestral instruments such as the oboe, bassoon and French horn and much more.
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music offers instruction to the serious music
student as well as to the student looking for an enjoyable hobby as taught by
top instructors.
We are registering new students for the upcoming year. To learn more
about the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Open House for Culture Days call
250-754-4611 or visit the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music website at www.ncmusic.ca.
BRAND NEW NCM
PROGRAMS THROUGH 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 Kindermusik
( 1-5 years) Pajama Class, Headstart
Suzuki classes (3-5 years), lessons in introductory harp (beginners), ukulele
(beginners), voice (all ages) ,violin (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.
NEW PROGRAM:
JAZZ COMBO STUDIES WITH JUNO WINNING BASSIST KEN LISTER!!
Here
is some exciting news for jazz fans!! Ken Lister will be instructing the new
jazz combo program for students of all levels. Explore and develop new skills
with an introduction to jazz playing, jazz styles, jazz improvisation, theory,
college and university preparation and exploring the jazz repertoire.
Instructor Ken Lister is a multi JUNO winning bassist (Phil Dwyer Orchestra,
Hugh Fraser) and is a first call BC bassist. Ken’s extensive experience will
help develop your skills while having fun and learning about the 98 year old
tradition of jazz improvisation! Classes start September 25th and will continue
to June 3rd on Fridays from 5:00-6:00 pm. Call 250-754-4611 or speak
with Oriana Tierney or Kathleen Darby at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
office at 375 Selby St. to register.
WELCOME TO
JOAN BLACKMAN, NEW NCM VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR ON FACULTY!
Joan Blackman, Associate Concertmaster of the
Vancouver Symphony is a highly gifted and acclaimed North American violinist. Blackman
has performed and recorded as soloist with Vancouver Symphony, Victoria
Symphony, CBC Radio Orchestra, and the Banff Festival Orchestra.
“First
rate soloist”, “a ravishing tone”," "exchanged lines meltingly in a
flawless performance," "shapelier phrases and sweeter tone would be
hard to imagine," "playing with lyricism, precision, and
evident joy;" are just a few of the numerous accolades that critics have
raved about upon listening to Joan's violin performances. Zach Carstensen of
Seattle's Gathering Note wrote "Your heart would need to be made of stone
not to have loved Joan Blackman's splendid solo." As Artistic Director of the Vetta Chamber Music and Recital Society, Joan Blackman programs and performs with the best top BC talent along with exceptional invited visting guests. Blackman is a member of the renowned American String Project, which brings together concertmasters and soloists throughout North America. We would like to welcome Joan to our Nanaimo Conservatory of Music faculty and are very excited to have her along as our newest violin instructor. Welcome Joan!
AWESOME JAZZ
SUPER STAR CONCERT AT SIMON HOLT RESTAURANT!
The
July 22nd faculty super star jazz performance with Ingrid and
Christine Jensen, Ken Lister, Joel Miller and Jon Wikan was a tremendous
success. The faculty concert was phenomenal and they performed many of JUNO
winning composer Christine Jensen’s popular jazz compositions and additional
compositions of Ingrid’s and Joel’s. The performances made for an entertaining,
engaging and enjoyable evening. The July 23rd student performances
at Simon Holt featured a ton of upcoming young talent! These young students
will be North America’s future talented musicians.
NEW OPERA
WORKSHOPS COMING TO YOU VERY SOON!
Register now for our exceptional Opera Workshop with Director
Carol Fetherston and Assistant Director Mary Jackson. Classes will be held on
Saturdays from 3-6 pm. Register for 10 Fall Sessions at only $20 per class for
$200.00. The winter workshop is 12 sessions at $240.00. Hope to see you there!
A
WONDERFUL NEW KAWAI PIANO!
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music would like to thank the generous
donors of a new exquisite Kawai piano in Studio 8. So many students will
benefit from and enjoy this generous donation. With much grateful thanks, appreciation
and a standing ovation going to the Kawai piano donors Shane and Suzanne André!
A NEW LOOK
FOR THE NANAIMO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
You
may have noticed the painting equipment at the Nanaimo Conservatory during your
recent visit! We are painting all of the music studios and interior and
exterior walls with non-toxic paint for a wonderfully fresh appearance! It
looks beautiful!
MUSIC
LESSON REGISTRATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR
If you are registering for the year for music lessons please make
arrangements to pay for them in advance at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
office. It is required that all students are registered before taking lessons.
Registration forms need to be filled out along with a deposit and a registration
fee paid up front before taking music lessons.
A discount of 2% is available if you pay for the year in full. Please
contact Oriana Tierney at 250-754-4611 to register.
KINDERMUSIK
AT THE NANAIMO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Classes
for children from birth to five years are available now on Tuesdays 2:00 pm and
Wednesdays at 10:00 am. The City of Nanaimo PJ Class takes place Thursday at
5:30 pm. Tuition and materials are $60 per month. Classes are ongoing
throughout the year! Visit the website kindermusiknanaimo.wordpress.com to learn
more. Pick up a Nanaimo Conservatory of Music brochure that provides class
details at the office and register with Oriana Tierney at 250-754-4611.
Register for the City of Nanaimo r PJ Class at the following website at: https://ireg.nananimo.ca/Start/Start.asp.
CALL FOR ISLAND BEL
CANTO CHOIR SINGERS
If you love
to sing and have fun, now is your chance to join Island Bel Canto Singers, an established Nanaimo women’s community choir. Weekly rehearsals begin Tuesday September 8,
2015 at 7 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo. For more details call Laurene at 250-248-2097. Visit www.islandbelcanto.com or email join@islandbelcanto.com to learn more. This choir suits singers with some choral experience and basic music
reading skills. Altos
& second sopranos are especially welcome.
UPCOMING NEW MUSIC HISTORY AND MUSIC THEORY CLASSES WITH TERESA BOREK
Be sure to sign up for our exciting new classes with pianist
and theory instructor Teresa Borek this autumn. We are offering History I on
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm and Basic Rudiments on Friday from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Register now and improve your skills!
FROM TERESA BOREK’S STUDIO
Congratulations
to JACK MACE, who received 1st CLASS HONORS WITH DISTINCTION with
the mark of 90 in his Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 3 PIANO EXAM in June.
Well done!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SURPRISE
SYMPHONY WITH THE VICTORIA BAROQUE PLAYERS
Friday September 11th
7.30pm Victoria Baroque Players: "Surprise Symphony" Radiant chamber works for flute, bassoon and strings Program: Haydn (transcr. Salomon) –
“Surprise Symphony” Mozart (transcr. Masi) –Overtures for Magic Flute
& Marriage of Figaro, Mozart – Flute Quartet in D, Stamitz: Bassoon
Quartet in B flat. The performances will include chamber works for flute, bassoon and strings, played on period instruments.
Location: St Andrew's United
Church, 311 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo Tickets: Regular $28, Senior
$25, Student/Child $5, On sale at Fascinating Rhythm 250-716-9997 and
Arbutus Music 250-933-1300, and at the door; For ticket information: 250-477-3870, info@victoria-baroque.com Visit
the website victoria-baroque.com for more information.
CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT SERIES WITH
SARAH HAGEN & FRIENDS AT THE PORT THEATRE
Tuesday Mornings on Sept 15 | Oct 20
| 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: Ariel Barnes (cello), François Houle (clarinet), Anne Grimm (soprano), Søren Bebe (jazz piano), Ann Elliott-Goldschmid (violin), plus a solo performance in October. Join us for coffee,
treats, and a wonderful start to your morning where you will no doubt be
infected by Sarah's passion, enthusiasm and sense of humour. September
15 with Ariel Barnes (cello). Tickets are on sale now at the Port
Theatre Box Office at 11:00- 5:30 pm 250-754-8550.
BOLLYWOOD
MASALA ORCHESTRA AND DANCERS OF INDIA: SPIRIT OF INDIA AT THE PORT THEATRE
Sunday, September 27th 2:30 pm Pre-Show Chat: 1:45pm in Harmac Room at the Port
Theatre. This lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai will give you an
authentic taste of the richness and excitement of Indian music. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present The Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold
vision in Indian live music and dance, presented to the world for the
first time! Artistic Director Rahis Bharti, one of India's greatest musical
figures, invites you into the world of music, dance, dynamic rhythm and
spirituality that characterizes the incredible India we know today. Your
feet will soon be tapping along without you even realizing it. Tickets are
available at the Port Theatre Box Office at 11:00- 5:30 pm 250-754-8550
