End-of-semester music tradition continues

Vancouver Island University music students will showcase their talents at four end-of-semester concerts next week.

Classical night takes place Monday, Nov. 29 featuring student soloists, Cantabile Chamber Choir, VIU Trombone Ensemble and special guests the Sinclair Singers.

The Cantabile Chamber Choir, VIU College Singers and Jazz Choirs perform Tuesday, Nov. 30 during VIU Choir Night.

Big band music lovers won’t want to miss Wednesday, Dec. 1 featuring the musical talents of three big bands which include first, second, third and fourth year students.

Finally, the VIU Wind Ensemble performs on Monday, Dec. 6 and will premiere three pieces composed and/or arranged by students. The concert includes a performance by the Dover Bay Secondary School Concert Band.

A total of 140 music students will perform over the four nights. “We’ve been holding end-of-semester concerts for about 25 years,” said Patrick Carpenter, Chair of VIU’s music program. “It’s a wonderful way to showcase student talent.”

All concerts take place in Malaspina Theatre at VIU’s Nanaimo campus, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo (building 310). Tickets are $3 ($2 for students) and available at the door.

VIU offers students the opportunity to study music in the four-year Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies or the two-year Jazz Diploma program. Students can also complete a two-year Classical program and transfer to several universities in Canada and the U.S. For further information, visit www.viu.ca