Music week events held
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Updated: November 18, 2009 2:44 PM
Canada Music Week is sponsored every year by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations during the third week of November which includes Nov. 22, the day honoring St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
The aims of Canada Music Week are:
o to introduce contemporary music to Canadian students and to stimulate a keener appreciation of this music.
o to encourage music teachers to widen their knowledge and experience of Canadian works.
o to support composers and performers of Canadian works.
o to bring to the attention of the public, through various means, the importance of Canadian Music.
o to emphasize not only Canadian work but also the significance of music in our society in general.
Everyone is invited to hear a delightful selection of Canadian Music performed by young music students ranging in age from six to 18 at the Canada Music Week Recital sponsored by the BCRMTA — South Okanagan Branch. This recital will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 387 Martin St. in Penticton on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
There will be students from Osoyoos, Oliver, Kaleden, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, Naramata and Summerland performing a concert involving various instruments such as piano, guitar, violin and voice.
Awards and scholarships will be presented to the students achieving high marks during the 2008 exam year from accredited conservatories. Admission is by donation to the scholarship fund.
