Although things are a bit quieter at the Conservatory as we approach Spring Break that doesn’t mean our teachers aren’t busy out in our community and planning for Spring programs!

You can catch four of our teachers playing with the PGSO this Sunday for the Musical Merriment concert, and it’s even more special as our voice teacher, Danielle Klaponski, is one of the soloists and our administrator, Jody Newham, will be singing with the Cantata Singers!

Also this weekend you can catch our saxophone teacher, Kayleigh Francis, playing in the band for the UNBC Musical production of Heathers

Looking further into the future, you’ll be able to catch our harp teacher, Shoshanna Godber performing with the Two Rivers Community Orchestra April 18th/19th.

And mark your calendars for a special solo piano recital by our newest piano teacher, Chiao-Rou Liu. She’ll be performing on April 26th at 3pm. Admission to the concert is by donation which Chiao-Rou has generously offered to the Conservatory’s Scholarship and Bursary fund.

Speaking of the Scholarship fund, this year we will be changing things up and instead of hosting a performance competition, students will be applying for scholarships. We’re looking forward to awarding scholarships based on students’ commitment to their musical education and community involvement. We’d love your help in meeting (or exceeding!) our target of awarding $4000 in scholarships this year. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the cultural vitality of Prince George.

You can donate directly online by clicking: here or by credit card/cash during office hours (Mon/Tues 10:30-2:30 and Wed-Fri 2-6pm) or by sending a cheque to:

3555 5th avenue
Prince George, B.C.
V2M 1K8

Donors will be invited to our special Showcase concert to hear this year’s Scholarship recipients perform along with the PGSYO. The concert will be on May 24th at 3pm.

Upcoming programs:

Many of our group programs have new sessions starting during or right after Spring break. Please note that (with the exception of the PGSYO) returning students do not need to fill out another registration form - just let your teacher that you'll be joining the fun again!

PG Symphony Youth Orchestra: Kick off rehearsal is on March 26th with regular rehearsals on Mondays 6:00-7:45pm

Harp Ensemble: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, starting March 30th

Spring sessions of Rhythm, Rhyme and Song (for children 3 and under): Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am, and 11:00-11:45am and Thursdays 11:00-11:45am

Beginner guitar: Mondays 5:45-6:45pm, starting April 6th

Haydn Seek (music appreciation): Mondays 7:00-8:00pm, starting April 6th

Intermediate guitar: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm, starting April 7th

Intermediate guitar jam: Wednesdays 7-8pm, starting April 8th

Advanced Saxophone Ensemble: Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm, starting April 9th

Joy of Singing: Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm, starting April 14th

We’re also excited to announce the dates for this year’s Orchestra North Summer Program! The ONSP academy will kick things off on July 31st, followed by another Ready, Set, Violin session. The main program will start Aug. 3rd and run until the 7th. We hope to have more details and to open registration soon, but in the meantime, save the dates for another fantastic 5 days of music learning!

Important upcoming dates for Conservatory students:

March 16th-27th The Conservatory is closed for Spring Break
April 3rd The Conservatory is closed for Good Friday
April 6th The Conservatory is open for Easter Monday
April 10th Music Party @5pm
April 24th Student Recital @7pm
April 24th Scholarship application deadline