Ad Mare Quintet – Educational Shows, Spring 2012

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Educational Shows, Spring 2012

The Ad Mare quintet will be continuing to perform a new program for our 2012 Spring Educational Concerts.  These concerts are for selected Secondary Schools in the Vancouver area, and combine great musical performance with learning about the instruments and techniques of wind quintet.  We will be playing a selection of pieces from many composers, including Bernstein, Rimsky-Korsakov, Hindemith, Mendelssohn, Cervantes, Damase, and Canadian composer Colin MacDonald.

Schedule: March 30 – Hamber Secondary
April 16 – Burnaby South Secondary
April 17 – Magee Secondary
April 18 – Churchill Secondary
For more information: www.admarequintet.com

These concerts are generously sponsored by Chamber Music in the Schools: www.chambermusicintheschools.org

Horn Lessons in Nanaimo, B.C.

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French Horn lessons available – 2012

Heather is now based in Nanaimo, B.C. where she is starting an Alexander Technique studio.  She is also teaching French Horn at any level – from beginner to advanced. Heather is available for coaching school band clinics in the central Vancouver Island area. Please contact her for more information.  Phone: 250-716-3464   E-mail: info@soundbeingstudio.com

Aida: Vancouver Opera April/May, 2012

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AIDA – Giuseppe Verdi

The grandest of grand operas

Set amidst the monumental opulence of ancient Egypt, Verdi’s famous opera is visually stunning and musically magnificent. Against the sweeping background of warring nations, fierce patriotism and the mysteries of a powerful priesthood is a passionate drama of loyalty and love across enemy lines that will reach deep into your heart.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

APRIL 21st, 24th, 26th, 28th, May 1st, 3rd, 2012

www.vancouveropera.ca

Vancouver Island Chamber Music Fest

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Heather will be performing at the Vancouver Island Chamber Music Festival on February 24th in Nanaimo, B.C.  She is a member of the Mt. Benson Brass Werks, a brass trio that was one of eight groups selected for the festival.  They will be performing pieces by Bach, Muczynski, Verhelt, McDougal, and Fink.

Venue: Victoria Centre Stage, 24 Victoria St. at 7:00pm on February 24th.  Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info:  https://vancouverislandchambermusic.blogspot.com/

 

Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 28-31

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Heather will be peforming in the following event: Nutcracker Ballet

December 28-31 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Choreography: EDMUND STRIPE Music: Pyotr Illich Tchaikovsky Live Music: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Set and Costumes: Zack Brown Lighting: Pierre Lavoie

Alberta Ballet’s magical version of the delightful Christmas story returns with riveting storytelling that will usher young and old alike into a rich and festive holiday mood. Choreographed by Edmund Stripe, with spectacular sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer Zack Brown, this production takes place in the opulent grandeur of turn of the 20th century Imperial Russia. Danced to the glorious Tchaikovsky score, played live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, this production displays every cent of the $1.5 million budget through the stunning sets and elaborate costumes. With scores of dancing children, mice dressed as soldiers and snowflakes dressed as princesses, this ballet is pure entertainment for the whole family and a great addition to your holiday traditions.

VSO Traditional Christmas Concerts – Dec. 11-17

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Heather will be playing the traditional Christmas Concerts with the VSO this December.   www.vancouversymphony.ca

Please come say “hi” if you are at one of these shows –

Dec.11 – Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby

Dec. 14 – South Delta Baptist Church

Dec. 15 – Bell Centre (Surrey)

Dec. 16 – Centennial Hall (North Vancouver)

Dec. 17 – Kay Meek Centre (West Vancouver)

 

Trinity Western University at the Chan – Dec. 4th

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Heather will be playing horn for this concert – December 4th at the Chan Centre

Directed by Wes Janzen and featuring the TWU family of choirs, Langley Fine Arts School Children’s Choir, Alison Nystrom, full orchestra and much, much more.

“Hands down, the most glorious Christmas celebration in all of Vancouver,” says one reviewer.

Tickets are $18 and $20 (plus taxes and fees)