Events
Each year, the CVPS sponsors four to five concerts and recitals. The aim of these concerts is to provide musical treats for the community and in particular, members and young music students. In their mini-concert series, the CVPS hopes to:
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Tickets: Tickets may be purchased at Laughing Oyster Bookstores, Blue Heron Books and Videos'N More.
Discounted Series Ticket: You may purchase a discounted ticket for the three concerts (Glen Montgomery Solo Concert, Peter Walker Concert, and Carter Johnson Concert) for $45. These tickets are available by contacting Donna 250-339-7782 or events@comoxvalleypianosociety.com (not available at the ticket outlets)
- showcase local performers
- include a concert designed for the young listener
- showcase young artists
- organize an end of year recital for students from local studios
2011-2012 Concert Series
(All concerts are held at the Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC, Courtenay)|
Peter Walker Date: March 18, 2012 Time: 2:30pm Peter Walker, local pianist, presents "Drama in Music" Peter and his wife recently moved to the valley in July 2010 from Calgary. Mr. Walker spent many years teaching in the Calgary High Schools and private piano lessons. While in Calgary, Peter was very active in a music performance group. Now in retirement, he has found time to focus on preparing a wonderful concert. Peter was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta where he began his musical training - studying piano, performing in festivals and taking examinations. He achieved four Silver Medals in pursuit of the ARCT and Associate Diploma (Western Board, U. of Alberta) in Solo Piano Performance. He presently holds a M.Educ. from the University of Calgary, specializing in composition of music for schools. He performed regularly on CBC radio as a recitalist, and was featured in the CBC Talent Festival with the CBC Symphony in Vancouver performing the Prokofieff Piano Concerto No. 3. "Over the years, learning major works for this wonderful instrument, the piano, has been a happy and very rewarding experience for me… Through the music, it is exciting to be transported to other times, other places, and to the feelings of the composers – to catch their sense of wonder and awe… I hope that my audience will join me in feeling the excitement and drama - even joy that is present in these great works." Cost: All Tickets: $18 |
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Carter Johnson Date: April 21, 2012 Time: 2:30pm "Spellbinding", "magical", "electric" and "vibrant" are words used by internationally acclaimed musicians to describe 14 year old Carter Johnson's playing. Carter began studying piano at the age of 5 with Shelley Roberts in Campbell River. He progressed very quickly and completed his RCM Grade Ten at age 12, receiving First Class Honours with Distinction. He is currently studying for his ARCT in Piano Performance. Carter has won the Ruth Scott Chopin Competition, the prestigious Virginia Graczak Competition and has been selected from the North Island Festival of Music as representative at the provincial festival for the last six years. He was the winner of the Strathcona Symphony's Concerto Competition and made his orchestral debut in May 2011, with the symphony, performing a Mozart concerto. Last July, Carter represented BC at a national competition sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers. Not only was Carter the youngest competitor, but he advanced to the finals and came home with a total prize money of $4,500. Carter currently studies with Shelley Roberts and advanced theory with Sandy Havelaar. He is frequently sought after as an accompanist and also teaches piano. Carter's other interests include competing in Speech Arts at the provincial level and playing the oboe. Cost: All Tickets: $15 |
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2011-2012 Workshops
There are no upcoming workshop listings at this time. Please check back later.Archived Events »
Ticket Information
All concerts are held at the Stanley B. Hagen Theatre on North Island College CampusTickets: Tickets may be purchased at Laughing Oyster Bookstores, Blue Heron Books and Videos'N More.
Discounted Series Ticket: You may purchase a discounted ticket for the three concerts (Glen Montgomery Solo Concert, Peter Walker Concert, and Carter Johnson Concert) for $45. These tickets are available by contacting Donna 250-339-7782 or events@comoxvalleypianosociety.com (not available at the ticket outlets)