Earlier this year we announced plans for a smaller, strings-only edition of PRISMA featuring 30 musicians and guest artists from British Columbia only. At that time, we were optimistic that such a model could proceed June 14-26 under the right conditions.
Today, we are making the proactive decision to move our academy online for 2021. PRISMA is so proud to call the qathet region home and we look forward to sharing this inspiring, supportive community with students as soon as possible. Until then, our focus will be on education opportunities that rely on technology rather than travel.
On the festival front, stay tuned for an official announcement regarding Season 2 of our broadcast series, PRISMA on the Couch, featuring performances by the Lafayette String Quartet (our 2021 artists-in-residence), footage from our virtual classroom, and another deep dive into the archives curated by maestro Arthur Arnold.
Thank you for believing in PRISMA. Together, we will lift spirits and change lives through beautiful music.
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School visits continue through #PRISMA4Kids
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PRISMA's annual outreach activities for Powell River students have continued in spite of the pandemic, making used of outdoor classrooms, fields and covered atriums at schools across the qathet region.
Thanks to Kelly Creek Community School, Westview Elementary, Texada Elementary, James Thomson Elementary, Assumption Catholic School (and soon, Edgehill Elementary, too!) for having us. It's been a joy sharing the gift of music through our #PRISMA4Kids program.
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Maestro entertains queue at vaccination clinic |
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If you've visited Powell River Recreation Complex for a vaccination recently, you may have recognized one of the volunteers as our very own Arthur Arnold. For the past month he's been playing for people in the waiting room at the clinic, calming nerves and collecting smiles.
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Vote for PRISMA in 'Best of Powell River' Awards |
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If you enjoyed PRISMA on the Couch last Summer, here’s your chance to show us some love! Powell River Living Magazine’s annual ‘Best of Powell River’ Readers’ Choice awards are now open for voting…. and there’s a ‘best virtual event or festival’ category! (And a ‘best thing to do while isolating’ category.) Click here to vote online, or clip out page 36/37 of the print magazine! Deadline: May 30. |
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Meet our new PRISMA team members |
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Get to know Tanja better.
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Tanja Wittberger
Membership Manager
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Born and raised in Austria, music has always been a big part of Tanja’s life. Becoming a part of PRISMA and connecting with people through sharing the same passion for music is a unique opportunity. After starting out in the education sector, her love for travelling finally brought Tanja to Canada where she worked as an adventure tour guide in the Rocky Mountains and on Vancouver Island. Finding a home here in Powell River gives her the chance to use her experience in customer service and work alongside amazing people in order to create an unforgettable experience for PRISMA's members and students alike. |
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Sarah Schweitzer
Special Events Assistant
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Sarah has been immersed in the arts since before she can remember. A trained classical vocalist, she has been performing in choirs and as a soloist since the age of four, earning her invitations to BC Provincial Festival of the Performing Arts, as well as Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, and British Columbia Youth Choir. Locally, she sings with the Academy Chamber Choir and the Brooks Secondary Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and is completing Level 8 (Voice) & Level 9 (Piano) through Royal Conservatory of Music. This year, Sarah received the President's Scholarship at Trinity Western University, and will be continuing her music studies there while studying to attend law school. She is excited to join PRISMA this year as the Special Events Assistant. |
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Get to know Sarah better.
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Get to know Hannah better.
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Hannah Schweitzer
Academy Assistant
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Hannah is a lifelong student of music, and has been studying piano, classical voice, and cello for over a decade. An award-winning soloist, Hannah has received invitations to the BC performing arts Provincials, and Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, and participates in many ensembles in her hometown of Powell River. This year, she received the Music Scholarship at Trinity Western University to earn a BA, Music, while simultaneously earning an ARCT designation in Vocal performance through the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a voice coach, Hannah knows that music is about connection, so she's excited to facilitate that connection for students and faculty for her second year with PRISMA. |
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We gratefully acknowledge our members, donors, sponsors & volunteers whose generosity is making PRISMA's 2021 season possible alongside the support of private foundations, granting agencies & government funders. Click here to learn more about how you can help build PRISMA!
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