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FREE RECITALS & MASTERCLASSES THIS MONTH:
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TUE APR 4
Big Band Concert
SUN APR 9
Piano Masterclass with Jammy Smith
SAT APR 22 Informal Recital (4th flr O'Brian Classroom)
TUE APR 25 Youth & Adult School Recitals
All recitals are held in Pyatt Hall unless otherwise specified
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Sinfonietta Opens Auditions for
Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Players!
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The VSOSoM
Sinfonietta rehearsing at last year's Orpheum Showcase
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A select number of wind, brass and percussion players are invited to audition, either in person or through a video submission, for membership in the 2017-18 Sinfonietta. The ensemble will welcome selected players to join the strings in rehearsal, for an hour weekly and will perform on all Sinfonietta concerts including onstage at the Orpheum Theatre.
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AUDITIONS
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Friday, May 26
OR June 2
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6:30-8:30pm
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Woodwinds/Brass
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Saturday, May 27
OR June 3
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6-7pm
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Percussion
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Thursday, June 29
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5:30-8pm
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Strings (new members only) |
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Welcome to New Faculty Member:
Early Years Music Dept. Director Gillian Hunter-Gibbs
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VSOSoM Early Years Music Dept. Director Gillian Hunter-Gibbs |
Building on the success of the VSO School's suite of early learning music programs, we are excited to announce the creation of a brand new full-time role:
Early Years Music Dept. Director,
dedicated to
strengthening and growing foundational programs for young children age 0-6 years. Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, a native Vancouverite with the highest levels of international training, experience, creativity and a love of children and community engagement, is relocating from London, England to assume this new position.
Gillian will be responsible for coordinating and developing a diversity of high-quality programs for the school's youngest students, and will also be teaching classes and lessons as a member of the faculty beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.
Gillian's most recent post was as the Education Manager for the City of London Sinfonia, a post she held since 2010, and where she developed the children's programs into one of the most respected and innovative in the UK. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin and Voice from UBC and received her Master's Degree in Music Education Research at the University of Cambridge, England, with a specialization in methods and techniques of music instruction for young children. In addition to her knowledge and experience of Suzuki and Orff approaches to learning, her training also includes Colourstrings training in Edinburgh and London.
Gillian is the parent of two young children, and she hopes they will be joining the VSO School of Music programs very soon.
Of her recent appointment, Gillian says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be back in my hometown of Vancouver, joining the wonderful Early Years team at the VSO School of Music. I'm excited to get to know the whole School community and to help implement your ideas for making what is already a thriving program, even stronger!"
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The Golden Age of Glamour:
1st Fundraising Event Will Celebrate Music in Style
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Built in 1930, Casa Mia has hosted a galaxy of jazz greats! |
Thursday, April 20
3-5pm
Casa Mia Mansion
$125
(or $260 for VIP
2-5pm access)
You are invited to revisit a glamorous bygone age by joining our first fundraising event at the exclusive Casa Mia Mansion in the leafy Southlands area of Vancouver. Built in 1930, this lavish home hosted private parties for musical legends such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and is an in-demand filming location for Hollywood.
We invite you to an elegant afternoon tea that will include Classical, Jazz and traditional Chinese music performances as well as a Live and Silent Auction to benefit the VSO School of Music.
Each year, the VSO School of Music must raise approximately 15% of its budget through fundraising efforts, to continue to offer and expand unique educational and performance opportunities for students of all ages.
To purchase one of the last remaining tickets for this exclusive event, or to donate an item for the auction, please contact Development Officer
Tammy Hu:
tammy@vsoschoolofmusic.ca / 604.915.9300 x106
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VSOSoM Big Band Director Bob Rebagliati Talks with
CBC About Mentoring Jazz Stars of the JUNOS
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JUNO winner Renee Rosnes was introduced to jazz by Bob Rebagliati
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VSOSoM Big Band Director
Bob Rebagliati was especially excited to hear the winners of the 2017 JUNO awards announced yesterday, because he has taught three of the jazz nominees.
Pianist and composer
Renee Rosnes was introduced to jazz as a young student by Bob, or "Reb" as he is known, when he was her school band director. She won the 2017 JUNO Solo Jazz Album of the Year for her album
Written in the Rocks.
2017 JUNO nominees Brandi Disterheft and Darcy Argue also credit him with improving their jazz skills. On Saturday Sheryl McKay from CBC's North by Northwest spoke with "Reb" about the success of his students, his long career in music education and the secrets of mentoring the jazz stars of the future.
His interview is the 13:31 - 26:55 portion of the audio.
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Take a First Look at Our Summer Programs
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The first sunny days of spring are a reminder that summer is just around the corner - and it's almost time to sign up for your pick of the exciting range of summer music activities for kids, teens and adults!
Perennial favourites such as the
Jazz Workshops,
Meet the Violin and
Strings in the Evenings are joined by new programs like a
Summer Opera Ensemble for experienced adult singers and
The Magical World of Chinese Instruments, which introduces this fascinating musical culture to kids age 7-10 years.
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VSOSoM Sinfonietta at the Last Night of the Proms
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The VSO at 2016's
Last Night of the Proms
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Monday, May 1
8pm
Orpheum Theatre
As one of the many powerful experiences enjoyed by VSOSoM students, the Sinfonietta advanced string ensemble will play side-by-side with the VSO musicians at one of Vancouver's most popular concerts, the rousing Last Night of the Proms with Maestro Bramwell Tovey.
The proud tradition of the last night of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall is continued here as the last night of the Spring Festival, with beloved favorites such as Pomp & Circumstance, Rule Britannia, and much more.
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EASTER CLOSURE DATES:
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Friday April 14: School CLOSED for Good Friday
Saturday April 15: School open as usual
Sunday April 16: School open as usual
Monday April 17: School CLOSED for Easter Monday
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Private lessons have not been booked for school closure dates, so there is no need to schedule a make-up lesson.
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Thank you for being a part of our growing musical community!
VSO School of Music
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