We have had two exciting developments that we wanted you to know about!
First, acclaimed cellist Cameron Crozman will be giving a cello masterclass/workshop on Oct. 23rd from 4-6pm at the Conservatory. With dedicated sessions for beginners and intermediate/advanced players, this is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make music with an internationally celebrated artist and teacher. Participation is free for Conservatory students and $20 for everyone else. Register here. Auditing the masterclass is free and open to everyone!
Second, (for the first time in its history) the Conservatory will have a jazz band! The Fifth Avenue Jazz Band will be directed by Kayleigh Haskins and welcomes all community players on the following instruments:
Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone/Bass Trombone
Guitar
Bass (stand up and/or electric)
Drum Set/percussion
Piano/keyboards
At least one year of experience reading music and playing your instrument is preferred. The ensemble will explore a wide range of jazz genres in a large jazz band setting. Along with rehearsing, the Fifth Ave Jazz Band will perform throughout the year at Conservatory recitals and in local festivals, as well as hosting their own concerts.
Rehearsals will be on Sundays 6-7pm starting Nov. 8th. Curious? Come to the free open house on Nov. 1st and check it out!
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 23 4-6pm Cameron Crozman cello masterclass
Oct. 25 at 2 pm PG Symphony Orchestra’s first Mainstage concert of the season, Wavelengths Cameron Crozman will be performing the Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op.33 by Saint-Saëns at this concert.
Oct. 31 at 2 pm PG Symphony Orchestra’s family concert, Bag o’ Bones
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The Conservatory will have a booth at Studio Fair. We’re still looking for booth volunteers and student performers. If you’d like to help out please respond to this email or talk to your teacher.
Nov. 1 at 3 pm Catch the marvellous Maggie Corbett (violin) and Chiao-Rou Liu (piano) in recital!
Nov. 1 at 6pm As mentioned above, The Fifth Avenue Jazz Band will be having an open house for anyone interested in joining the group.
Nov. 6 at 7pm Conservatory AGM and student recital
Nov. 6 at 7pm Spot our saxophone teacher and Fifth Avenue Jazz Band director on stage as part of the Big Enuff Big Band’s “A Whole Yacht of Funk!”
Nov. 15 at 3 pm Reflections in Sound — our first faculty chamber concert of the season, focusing on classical minimalism and featuring works by Erik Satie, Philip Glass, Hans Zimmer and Ludovico Einaudi.
Dec. 5 at 2pm and 7pm The PG Symphony Youth Orchestra returns with another Celtic Christmas extravaganza. The concert will include Tapestry Singers, Nechako Fiddlers, Twasome Highland Dancers and other special musical guests. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1st - $25 for adults and $10 for children 18 and under.