Get your subscription for NOCCA’s five concert 2024-2025 season before July 14th!
Subscriptions may be purchased through Ticketseller at $150 for adults ($30/concert) and $75 for students (21 and under).
| Trio Tangere | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
| Ô-Celli | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| Bergmann Piano Duo | Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
| Sarah Hagen | Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
We are thrilled to share that our beloved 1978 Hamburg Steinway piano now proudly features the NOCCA logo. The stunning new decal not only enhances the piano’s elegance but also reinforces our identity and commitment to the arts in the North Okanagan.
A special thanks goes out to Sunshine Graphics for their incredible work and generosity. Because of the complexity of the film used, owner Landen Ehnes graciously sent their skilled technician, Tysen, to apply the branding at no cost to NOCCA. Their expertise and attention to detail have truly brought our vision to life, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
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Below is Ian Parker with Paul Maynes (current President of NOCCA).
Ian (along with Sarah Hagen) provided NOCCA with their gracious input for the selection of this incredible instrument.
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Restoration work done by Rod Verhnjak at Verhnjak Pianos – Whiterock, BC http://www.pianoman.ca/
Welcome to another fantastic season of NOCCA concerts, celebrating the diversity and emotion that music embodies. Thank you so much for continuing to support music, culture and the arts here in our wonderful community. It is because of you that we are able to bring these moments of inspiration and creativity to people of all ages.
We are excited to present the following concerts, to not only potentially introduce you to new artists, but to also provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in a blanket of music that connects us all in a profound and enlightened way that reconnects our passions.
New this season are three Sunday matinee performances, in anticipation of providing more opportunities for families to attend.
The dates for our upcoming season are:
• Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 7pm – Trio Tangere. Trio Tangere is an exciting new ensemble with the uncommon combination of two guitars and violin. The three members, Marc Djokic, violin, Jérôme Ducharme and Louis Trépanier, guitars, were already established virtuosi when they started performing together; from the first notes of the first rehearsal, they knew they had a magical simpatico in their playing. This ensemble performs exciting repertoire from the select body of works already in existence for this instrument grouping, as well new commissions and transcriptions.
• Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at 7pm – Ô-Celli, a Cello Octet. The unique vibration of this instrument multiplied by eight gives a sound cathedral dimension to the works arranged and revisited by the musicians. This ensemble also likes to perform the creation of original works.
• Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 2pm – Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble. Rémi Bolduc is a highly accomplished and respected jazz saxophonist and educator, with over 40 years’ experience in the music industry. He serves as an associate professor in the jazz department at McGill University in Montreal, where he has remained a highly active figure on the music scene since his arrival in 1982.
• Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 2pm – Bergmann Duo, with 4 hands and one piano. The Bergmann Duo’s dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programs, which include numerous own arrangements and compositions, have inspired audiences internationally. They have performed in concert and with orchestra in: Canada, the USA, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Macedonia, Greece and China.
• Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 2pm – Sarah Hagen. A visionary and an idealist, Sarah’s performances are conceptually innovative, involving photography, dance and spoken word. She is Artistic Director for Pro’ject Sound, a performance project involving live piano with large-scale projected images.
You don’t want to miss any of these exciting events! Combined with our up and coming musical youth openers, there is something for everyone to enjoy this season! Join us as we celebrate the beauty and joy of music that brings people together.
Subscriptions for NOCCA’s five concerts can be purchased through Ticket Seller, www.ticketseller.ca.
Prices are $150 for adults ($30/concert) and $75 for students (21 and under).
Treat yourself to the gift of musical inspiration for yourself and those you love today! Consider giving a subscription for Father’s Day.
We look forward to seeing you and your family!
North Okanagan Community Concert Association – The Excellence Continues
Vernon Hyundai Assistant General Manager Mike Weaver presents a cheque to Paul Maynes, North Okanagan Community Concert Association President to help NOCCA continue to provide excellent live music for the North Okanagan in the 2024-25 concert season. This is one more example of Vernon Hyundai’s ongoing community support.
Adam Cicchillitti & Steve Cowan
7:30 pm Tuesday April 23, 2024
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Two of Canada’s most skilled and forward-thinking classical guitarists.
Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan have set a benchmark in the world of classical guitar with their award-winning recordings, commissions of major orchestral works, and competition performances. On their debut release, FOCUS, Tracy Anne Smith (American Record Guide) states that “with sensitive, authoritative, au courant playing, Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan retain their individuality while communicating like old friends.”
In 2021, the duo released its third album with Analekta Records, Intimate Impressions, featuring original arrangements of piano, harp, and guitar music written in 20th century Paris. They were awarded third prize at the 2021 international ensemble competition of the Guitar Foundation of America, arguably the most prestigious guitar ensemble competition in the world. These two virtuosos are clearly at the top of their game.
Click on the image/link below to view a short video of Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan performing.
The warm-up act for this concert will be performed by Aya Swerdelian. Aya has been playing violin for the past 11 years. She started with her mother who is a professional violinist and is now taking lessons with Bev Martens. Aya has performed solos with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and has gone to many festivals and provincial competitions throughout the years. She was awarded the MQN Architects Scholarship in 2022, and the Caroline Galbraith Memorial Scholarship in 2023, at the annual VCMS Scholarship Recital. Aya’s goal is to play more solos with the orchestra and show her passion for music. This evening, Aya will be performing Accolay Violin Concerto in A minor by Jean-Baptiste Accolay and Playera Op.23 No.1 by Pablo de Sarasate.
SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
Adults – $40
Youth (22 and under) – $20
Purchase tickets at:
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Phone: (250) 549-SHOW (7469)
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Visit The Performing Arts Centre Foyer
3800-34th Street, Vernon
The concert will be held in the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.
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