Author: SillyGilly
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Vernon Proms 2020
Hello NOCCA friends! We hope you are all doing well during these strange and trying times. We are still in a wait-and-see mode for many things regarding NOCCA’s 2020/21 concert season, but will be in touch with more information very soon. In the meantime, for all of you pining for some live musical events, we…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting – June 22, 2020
North Okanagan Community Concert Association Notice of Annual General Meeting June 22, 2020 at 7 PM On ZOOM NOCCA will be holding it’s AGM at the above date and time. In consideration of COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s AGM will be held on ZOOM. If you would like to attend the AGM please email Su…
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Buzz Brass – Sunday April 26, 2020
Buzz Brass Sunday April 26, 2020 7:30 pm CANCELLED Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak NOCCA’s Buzz Brass concert on April 26th, 2020 has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Ticket seller will be contacting all patrons with information on how to obtain a refund or credit. Instead we offer you some samples…
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Il Violoncello Italiano! Concert Cancelled
Il Violoncello Italiano! CONCERT CANCELLED Saturday March 28, 2020 7:30 pm Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak and other presenters in BC cancelling their concerts, Il Violincello Italiano! have had to cancel their whole BC tour. So the NOCCA concert on March 28th, 2020 has also been cancelled. We are sorry for any…
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Supernatural Concert from Two Talented Pianists!
Review by Jim Leonard The concert began with 17 yr. old Noah Wessels – a student at Vernon Christian School. He began the concert with 3 Chopin pieces; the most dazzling being the “Revolutionary” Etude by Chopin. The piece has a difficult passage for the left hand that surges up and down the keyboard while…
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Charles Richard-Hamelin – Saturday February 29, 2020
Charles Richard-Hamelin Saturday February 29, 2020 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Charles Richard-Hamelin – Impressively credentialed, award winning Quebec-born pianist returns to Vernon, bringing the sheer beauty of his playing; mesmerizing audiences with passion, sensitivity and dynamic performances. “Playing of this insight and maturity is rare. The pianist always displays sterling technique and agility.” Geoffrey Newman.…
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Even More NOYSE – An Absolute Pleasure!
Review by Jim Leonard It was an absolute pleasure to attend the NOYSE (North Okanagan Youth Showcase of Excellence) concert at Vernon’s Centre for the Performing Arts at 2 pm. on Feb.1st. Besides providing excellent entertainment throughout the year at bargain prices, NOCCA (North Okanagan Community Concert Association) sponsors the NOYSE concert featuring auditioned talented…
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Even More NOYSE Concert – Saturday February 1, 2020
Even More NOYSE Concert – Saturday February 1, 2020 @ 2 pm Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre The North Okanagan Community Concert Association (NOCCA) is very pleased to be presenting the third North Okanagan Youth Showcase of Excellence entitled “Even More NOYSE” on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm at the Vernon and District Performing…
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Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth
Review by Matt Arnott The Sords – Severn – Duvall Trio: A concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. The Audience attending the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on Sunday December 1st was treated to a riveting variety of chamber works (including some well beyond Beethoven’s era) performed by the Violin, Cello, and…
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Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio – Sunday December 1, 2019
Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio Sunday December 1, 2019 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio – American violinist Andrew Sords, Australian cellist Luke Severn, and Canadian pianist Cheryl Duvall present ‘An Evening Celebrating Beethoven’ in honour of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. They will be performing Beethoven’s Archduke trio, as well as works by Brahms, Ravel, and…
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