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Lenten Concert Series

At the Church of St John the Divine, where my husband is the organist, we are running a series of Lenten Concerts on Sundays throughout March. These events are short recitals (approximately 45 mins) and the entry is by donation. … Continue reading

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Victoria Baroque Players’ successful beginning- three concerts in eight months!

In its first eight months of existence the Victoria Baroque Players has played three entire concerts, and if you ask me I would say that with each concert the ensemble has only gotten better. I sense there is quite a … Continue reading

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Why music matters

There is a nagging voice in my head that always questions everything I do. One of its favourite questions is: “Why are you doing music? Why should music be so important? Why should anyone listen? Why should music be taught … Continue reading

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About singing and learning

Before last year, I had practically zero singing experience. However, since I moved to Victoria, it has gradually become a big passion of mine. In the spring I was taken along to sing in a few groups around town, and … Continue reading

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Bach on Palm Sunday – Putting a concert together

It’s still over two months to our ‘Big Bach Bash’ on Palm Sunday, but lots of work has already been done. We’ve got all the players fixed (hurray!), and most of the singers. Everyone has been delighted to be asked … Continue reading

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Two Flute Fun

Just spent a wonderful week playing with another flutist, Janet See, from Bainbridge Island (WA). This was the first time I got to play with another flute player on the West Coast. We had a great team for this concert: … Continue reading

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First two performances in Victoria

My two big ‘Victoria dates’ are now behind and both were extremely positive experiences! The first one, Aug 26th, was at St John the Divine Church, where my husband David is the organist, and we pretty much put this concert … Continue reading

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