Articles tagged with: String Orchestra

  • String Orchestra set for first performance of the season

    Monday, November 26, 2018 | By

    String Orchestra cellists playing on stage

    The Brock University String Orchestra is set to open the season with their performance Simply Strings on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Cairns Recital Hall of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.

    Although this is only the Orchestra’s second season, conductor George Cleland believes that it will continue to grow and flourish.

    “I am honoured to be a part of such an exciting new program for Brock. This is only our second year and it has been wonderful to experience the growth of the orchestra,” he said. “The dedication and commitment of the students and community players come through at every rehearsal.”

    The audience can look forward to pieces by Mozart, Warlock, Sibelius and Britten.

    Simply Strings will take place on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Cairns Recital Hall of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. Catharines.

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  • Music presents the Brock University String Orchestra: OPENINGS

    Monday, November 20, 2017 | By

    University String Orchestra Openings poster

    For the first time in the Department of Music’s history, we are proud to present our newest ensemble. Under the direction of George Cleland, the String Orchestra combines university students and community members in the performance of standard masterworks and lesser-known gems of the string repertoire.

    Brock University String Orchestra

    George Cleland – Conductor

    Wednesday November 29, 2017
    Time: 7:30 p.m.

    The Brock String Orchestra’s first concert of its inaugural season will feature repertoire from English Masters and other seasonal favourites:

    St Paul’s Suite by Gustav Holst
    Chaconne in G Minor by Henry Purcell
    An English Suite by C. Hubert H. Parry
    Concerto Opus 6 number 8, Fatto per la Notte di Natale, (the Christmas Concerto)by Arcangelo Corelli
    Theme Song for String Orchestra by Mark Zuckerman

    Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

    Tickets: $12*; $5* child (14 and under); $5* eyeGo program. Free admission to current Brock students with valid student ID card. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra. † Applicable fees and taxes are extra.

    Available from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

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