Bert Weir Days - Family Arts Fest

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À propos

Bert Weir Days - FAMILY ARTS FEST is a three day festival that explores the interface between music and art.

Inspired by the iconic artist Bert Weir, who created art to music throughout his entire career. Based on northern landscapes and music improvised and composed, his paintings portray a musical line that haunts the soul. Bert especially appreciated music that echoed his deep and passionate connection with nature.

Friday September 26th

1pm

Workshops on composing for community orchestras

McKellar Community Hall (701 Hwy 124, McKellar, ON)

Full workshops details on www.whisperingrivermusic.com

Saturday September 27th

9:30 - 11:00am

Sound Canoe Paddle

Minerva Park (Hwy 124, McKellar, ON)

Join composers in gathering nature sounds and making field recordings. Or just come out for a nice morning group paddle!

Bring your own canoe or paddling boat

12:00 - 1:00pm

Singer SongWriter Circle

Minerva Park (Hwy 124, McKellar, ON)

Share your songs, music, poetry, or any work-in-progress materials with other local singer songwriters. Workshop your ideas in this non-judgement, casual atmosphere. Meet and network with local musicians. All are welcome to come and play or just listen!

2:00 - 3:30pm

PAINT THE MUSIC CONCERT

Minerva Park (Hwy 124, McKellar, ON)

Inclement weather location: Mary Street Center (24 Mary Street, Parry Sound, ON)

Join us in painting our community mural and labyrinth as Whispering River Orchestra performs Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8, and exciting commissioned music by Canadian composers Michelle Lorimer and Josh Wood! This is a family - friendly outdoor event. Bring your family and friends!

Program:

Michelle Lorimer - Gouzenko

Josh Wood - On the Water (Whispering River Music Commissioned Premiere)

Franz Schubert - Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished Symphony"

MUSIC FOR BERT CONCERT

7:00 - 8:30pm

Straw House Gallery (3 Lakeside Drive, McKellar, ON)

A grand night of music featuring the works of Canadian composers commissioned for Whispering River Orchestra, with each piece exploring the interface between art and music. Immerse yourself in Bert Weir's paintings throughout the Straw House Gallery as Whispering River Orchestra performs for you!

Program:

Bert Weir Memorial Commission Winner - Len Ballantine "Observing Summer Grasses"

Whispering River Orchestra Premieres

- Arianna Verbree "Joyful Noise"

- Veda Hingert-McDonald "To Bear Witness" Feat. Guest Vocalist Fabián Arciniegas

Whispering River Orchestra Commission - Clare Pellerin "Journey"

Sunday September 28th

Music Read Through

1:30 - 3:30pm

Mary Street Center (24 Mary Street, Parry Sound, ON)

Do you play an orchestral instrument? Join us in reading through music by Canadian composers commissioned for community orchestras

Contact us to register

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Organisateur

Whispering River Music

Whispering River Music is an Ontario Not-for-Profit and a Federally Registered Canadian Charity, previously known as Ardeleana Chamber Music Society. The organization has supported Canadian music for over 35 years by providing educational arts programs and concerts for children, youth and adults, and commissioning and recording Canadian composers.

In 2014, Whispering River Music (WRM) began in Parry Sound, to kindle the spirit of the creative musical community in this area. WRM serves the whole community regardless of a person’s skill-level, financial availability, or experience. WRM believes that music fosters life-long learning, true friendships, real communities, and good mental health through local partnership and support.

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Whiserping River Music