Category: News

Les Boréades de Montréal to perform in Vernon August 3, 2019

by SillyGilly, posted in News

Vernon Proms Classical Music Festival, in co-presentation with Early Music Vancouver and with informational support from Chamber Music Kelowna, is proud to present celebrated Baroque ensemble Les Boréades de Montréal with a program of Johann Sebastian Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concertos – in Vernon on Saturday, August 3rd, 7:00pm at Trinity United Church (Concertos #1, 3 and 5) and in Kelowna Sunday, August 4th, 7:00pm at Mary Irwin Theatre (Concertos #2, 4 and 6).

Founded by Francis Colpron in 1991, Les Boréades de Montréal focuses on early music. The ensemble has chosen an interpretative approach in keeping with the spirit of the Baroque era, by adhering to the rules of performance practice of the past and playing on period instruments. Critics and audiences alike in Canada and abroad have been unanimous in hailing the group’s energy and spontaneity as well as its theatrical, expressive and elegant playing, indicative of a unique flair for Baroque aesthetics.

This is a rare opportunity for Okanagan concert goers to hear the one of the monuments of Baroque instrumental music performed in its entirety by a world-class ensemble on period instruments.

There will be pre-concert talks at 6:15pm.

Buy Tickets for Saturday’s concert in Vernon at TicketSeller.ca (Concertos #1, 3 and 5)
Buy Tickets for Sunday’s Kelowna concert at RotaryCentreForTheArts.com (Concertos #2, 4 and 6)

More information is available at www.vernonproms.ca

Click on the image/link below to view a short video of Les Boréades de Montréal performing:

Vox Humana Chamber Choir

Vox Humana Chamber Choir – Saturday September 28, 2019

by SillyGilly, posted in News

Vox Humana Chamber Choir
Vox Humana Chamber Choir
Saturday September 28, 2019 7:30 pm
At Trinity United Church, Vernon
BUY TICKETS

We are happy to announce that Vox Humana Chamber Choir will perform in Vernon on Saturday September 28, 2019 in Trinity United Church at 7:30pm. All patrons with tickets for the cancelled April 27, 2019 concert should have been contacted by Ticket Seller and been offered a ticket for the September 28 concert, a refund, or a discount on their 2019-2020 NOCCA season subscription. If you have not already made your selection, please contact Ticket Seller in person at 3800 33rd Street, Vernon or by phone at 250-549-7469. Please note: only September 28, 2019 tickets will be valid for this concert.

People wanting to attend the Vox Humana concert who did not have a ticket for the April 27 performance may purchase tickets through Ticket Seller in person, by phone at 250-549-7469 or online at ticketseller.ca. Seating is general admission.

Vox Humana Chamber Choir – Founded in 2002, Victoria’s premier chamber choir of 24 singers ranging from advanced students to professional musicians, directed by Brian Wismath, presents a versatile mix from Praetorius to Britten, from newly commissioned to established choral repertoire. voxhumanachoir.ca

Vox Humana Chamber Choir – CONCERT RESCHEDULING UPDATE

by SillyGilly, posted in News


Before you rush off to get a ticket refund for the recently cancelled Vox Humana Chamber Choir concert, we wanted to let you know that Vox Humana Chamber Choir is very committed to performing in Vernon, and we are doing our best to reschedule the concert.

We don’t have a firm date or venue yet, but we will update you (and the website) as soon as arrangements have been confirmed. Thank you for your patience.

Vox Humana Chamber Choir

Vox Humana Chamber Choir – CONCERT CANCELLED

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Vox Humana Chamber ChoirVox Humana Chamber Choir
CONCERT CANCELLED
Saturday April 27, 2019 7:30 pm

Unfortunately NOCCA’s concert this evening has been cancelled. Due to a severe storm ferry service off Vancouver Island has been disrupted and the choir is unable to travel to Vernon. Information regarding ticket refunds will be forthcoming. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

NOCCA Youth Showcase

NOCCA Youth Showcase – Auditions November 10th & 11th, 2017

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2016 NOYSE Participants with MC Ian Parker (far right) and NOCCA President Paul Maynes (far left)

NOCCA is excited to support North Okanagan’s incredible young talent with a bi-annual North Okanagan Youth Showcase of Excellence (NOYSE) concert held at Vernon’s Performing Arts Centre.

Singers and musicians from Lake Country to Salmon Arm, under the age of 25, preferably with Grade 10 or higher, are invited to audition for an opportunity to participate in this concert. Both soloists and small groups are welcome. Our goal is to present a variety of individual and ensemble performances, each being approximately ten minutes in length. The achieved grade level is not mandatory, but the ability to entertain and be comfortable doing so is an asset. We are looking for excellence in ability as well as a variety of programming. Classical presentations are preferred, but not exclusively.

Honoraria for selected participants will be $300 for solo, $400 for duo and $450 for trios or larger ensembles. Those students not chosen to perform in the showcase concert may instead be selected to open for NOCCA concerts.

The next NOYSE Concert is at 2pm on Sunday January 28, 2018.

Auditions will be held on November 10th & 11th, 2017 at the Vernon Jazz Club.
A tuned piano will be provided.

Audition performances should be approximately 10 minutes in length. Candidates may feel more relaxed presenting something they have played previously and are very comfortable playing. Applicants will be chosen not only on their musical skill level, but also on their ability to entertain and connect with an audience. To register for an audition please complete the form on our website (click here) or call Alex MacArthur at 250-540-6493.

NOYSE concert tickets will be $20 for adults, $15 for NOCCA subscribers and $10 for ages 18 and under. Seats will be available on a first come-first serve basis and all proceeds will go to an education fund to provide ongoing scholarships for music students in the North Okanagan as they continue their musical careers.