CMC BC News
George Laverock: The Legacy of Hugh Davidson
We asked George Laverock, who knew Hugh Davidson well, if he would write an article about Hugh's unique contribution to musical life in light of the Vancouver Symphony's upcoming premiere of Marcus Goddard's Violin Concerto, which was commissioned with support from the recently launched Hugh Davidson Fund at the Victoria Foundation: ---------------------------------------- A long-time volunteer [...]
The Murray Adaskin Salon Concert Series: A Mid-Season Recap
It may be hard to believe, but here we are in December, and already halfway through the Murray Adaskin Salon Concert Series' second season. So far, we have enjoyed three fabulous, sold-out concerts featuring the music of Lloyd Burritt, Jean Ethridge, and Hubert Klyne Headley. Our immersive, single-composer concert experience allows audiences to enjoy a [...]
A Festival Of Light At Sun’s Furthest Remove
Dear Creators, Music-makers, Innovators, Poets, Lyricists, Those with Song In Their Hearts, Those That Listen With Ardour, Enthusiasts of Euterpe, and Cohorts of Calliope: Thank you for all of the joy, meaning, insight, catharsis, excitement, emotion, surprise, delight, happiness, sorrow, and deep connection that you have given us this past year! Hoping the year's shortest [...]
40th Anniversary Gala Open House: Photo Gallery
On Friday, Nov 10, CMC BC celebrated our 40th Anniversary with a Gala Open House from 5 – 7pm at our Vancouver Creative Hub. Performances included the premiere of a new 40-second CMC Fanfare for trumpet written by Robert McKenzie and performed by Vincent Vohradsky, Second Trumpet with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. And Erato Ensemble performed three [...]
A Recollection From Kathryn Cernauskas
Flutist Kathryn Cernauskas has been a champion of Canadian music her entire life. She has personally premiered more than 100 Canadian compositions as well as recording a solo CD of Canadian music for flute, and is a composer of more than a dozen pieces of music herself. As head of Avondale Press (now part of the [...]
We Need Your Help!
Dear Friends, Like you, we believe the world needs Canadian culture more today than at any time in its past. We believe that young people deserve to learn how to express themselves and tell their own stories through music. And we believe in providing opportunities to support emerging composers; while championing those at the peak [...]