OPEN REHEARSALS

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1 TANIA MILLER, MUSIC DIRECTOR OPEN REHEARSALS For Middle and High School aged students Open Rehearsals take place at The Royal Theatre Five by Design: Music of the Mad Men Era Thursday, October 30, 10 AM A Sentimental Christmas Carol Friday, December 12, 10:30 AM Glorious Gershwin Thursday, January 22, 10 AM Lisiecki Plays Ravel Friday, February 27, 10 AM Open Rehearsal One: Broadway Lights Friday, March 20, 10:30 AM

2 Open Rehearsal One: Thursday, October 30, 10 AM, Royal Theatre Five by Design: Music of the Mad Men Era Stuart Chafetz, conductor \ Five By Design Bobby Darin, Rosemary Clooney, Wayne Newton, Frank Sinatra and the songs they made famous are performed by stellar vocal quintet Five by Design. Celebrate the music of the era of cool with beloved favourite and fantastic new arrangements. Mack the Knife, Fever, and Come Fly With Me are but a few of the hits you ll be enjoying at this rehearsal. Five By Design Making classy cool again, one song at a time Open Rehearsal Two: Friday, December 12, 10:30 AM, Royal Theatre A Sentimental Christmas Carol Timothy Hankewich, conductor / Kelt Eccleston, actor / Eleanor McCain, soprano Come join the Victoria Symphony and experience Dickens A Christmas Carol in a special version for orchestra and actor.

3 Open Rehearsal Three: Thursday, January 22, 10 AM, Royal Theatre Glorious Gershwin Brian Jackson, conductor / Ian Parker, piano Get wrapped up in the rhythms and melodies of the legendary George Gershwin! Magnetic pianist Ian Parker performs classic Gershwin tunes including the famous Rhapsody in Blue. This concert of symphonic works and brilliant show tunes showcase the best of one of the greatest composers of both Broadway and the concert hall.

4 Open Rehearsal Four: Friday, February 27, 10:00 AM, Royal Theatre Lisiecki Plays Ravel Andrew Grams, conductor / Jan Lisiecki, piano Fresh from sharing the stage with Yo-Yo Ma, superstar Jan Lisiecki returns to play Ravel s Concerto in G, a piece influenced by jazz idioms and harmonies. Recommended for music student, and anyone interested in hearing Jan Lisiecki! Open Rehearsal Five: Friday, March 20, 10:30 AM, Royal Theatre Broadway Lights Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor / Canadian College of Performing Arts The Victoria Symphony welcomes back the amazingly talented young singers, dancers and performers of the CCPA in a tribute to the best of Broadway. audition info: ccpacanada.com

5 Etiquette Registration information o Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. o Maximum of 500 seats. o All Open Rehearsals are at the Royal Theatre located on the corner of Blanshard Street and Broughton Street. 805 Broughton Street Victoria. o Seating will be on the main floor of the Royal Theatre only. o We request that 1 chaperone be present for every 10 students who attend. o Schools must arrive at the theatre 15 minutes prior to rehearsal start. o Pre-rehearsal talks are available in some instances (to be confirmed at time of booking). o There is no eating or drinking of any kind permitted in the theatre. o Seating at the theatre will be booked as you RSVP. o Students are welcome to experience the first minutes of the rehearsal. Orchestras take a break sometime between minutes, but classes may quietly leave before the break if under time constraints. Use of electronic or recording devices is strictly prohibited. Cost: Open Rehearsals are free, but a suggested donation of $2 per person is welcome. For more information, or to book your students, please contact: Sandy Grayson, Community Relations Coordinator [email protected]

6 MUSICIANS OF THE VICTORIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tania Miller, Music Director Bernhard Gueller, Principal Guest Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia, Conductor in Residence Violins Terence Tam, Concertmaster Christi Meyers, Assistant Concertmaster Victoria Lindsay, Principal 2 nd Violin Cory Balzer Müge Büyükçelen-Badel Courtney Cameron Michele Kwon Emily Salmon Christopher Taber Julian Vitek Megan Dalke Tyson Doknjas Jennifer MacLeod Misako Sotozaki Shima Takeda Mariana Vitek Dexine Wallbank Violas Kenji Fuse, Principal Stacey Boal Kay Cochran Oboes Michael Byrne, Principal Russell Bajer English Horn Russell Bajer Clarinets Keith MacLeod, Principal Jennifer Christensen Bass Clarinet Jennifer Christensen Bassoons Jennifer Gunter, Principal Anne Marie Power Horns Alana Despins, Principal Michael Oswald, Acting Principal Dan Moses, Acting 2 nd Horn Janet Parker Darnell Linwood, Acting 4 th Horn Trumpets Ryan Cole, Principal

7 Mieka Michaux Christine Prince Celli Brian Yoon, Principal Martin Bonham Joyce Ellwood Perry Foster Alasdair Money Basses Mary Rannie, Principal Darren Buhr Alex Olson David Michaux Trombones Brad Howland, Principal Marcus Hissen Bass Trombone Bob Fraser Tuba Paul Beauchesne, Principal Flutes Richard Volet, Principal Sally Harvey Mary Byrne Piccolo Sally Harvey In its 74th year of operation, the Victoria Symphony is Vancouver Island s largest and most active performing arts organization. With over 100 performances in its season, the Victoria Symphony continues to engage and inspire the community with high-quality concerts in seven diverse series and also with its outstanding education and outreach programs. The Victoria Symphony Orchestra is committed to introducing young audiences to the magical and exhilarating world of live orchestral music.