Jazz Ensembles Start September 17, 2019.
For more information go to our Jazz ensemble page
This August Long weekend we are presenting a Legacy of the Arts outdoor concert: a tribute to Natasha D’Agostino. August 3rd, 2019 Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen BC.
Friends and colleagues will be performing to honour our friend, colleague, mentor, and the legacy that she has left us within the community of South Delta. Bring a blanket and chair and watch this concert of all-volunteer performers presented by those who knew and loved her.
Final details are being worked out but the afternoon will feature performances from the Faculty of Delta Community Music School, vocal students of Natasha, Delta Community Choir and Chamber Choir, Sarah and Marshal Forsythe, Whitney, Gatlin and Jalen Saip, Simpson Brothers Band and Tin Pan Alley & Friends.
Concert line up –
3:30 – 4:15 pm – Delta Community Music School Jazz Tribute
4:30 – 5:00 pm – Vocal students from Delta Community Music School
5:30 – 6 pm – Delta Community Choir
6:15 – 6:30 pm – Sarah& Marshall Forsythe
6:45 – 7: 15 pm – Saip Family
7:30 – 8:15 pm – Simpson Brothers
8:30 – 9 pm – Tin Pan Alley and friends
New Program for Fall 2019
Beginning Suzuki Violin classes with Angela Malmberg
Suzuki Starts – Suzuki preparatory class.
At this time there are not enough students to commence running the program. We may start the program at a later date this year. Please contact the school if you are interested.
These preschool classes for children ages 3-5 are the starting point for learning Suzuki violin. In these classes, children will meet the Twinkle Bunny family and begin to develop the correct playing posture and movements for holding and playing a real violin and bow. Rhythm and singing skills are developed through fun games and songs. No instruments or books are necessary.
This will be an intergenerational learning program, with classes being open to the residents of Augustine House. “Intergenerational learning programs are planned ongoing activities that purposely bring together different generations to share experiences that are mutually beneficial” Participants will experience the joy of music-making by participating together – child, parent, teacher, and elder.
Over 50 years ago in Japan, violinist Shinichi Suzuki observed that children of any background learn their native language through listening and imitating in nurturing environments. His idea that very young children could learn music, in the same way, became known as the “mother-tongue approach”. Suzuki music uses parental commitment, loving encouragement, repetition, and a rich learning environment to create conditions for success in music. This program is based on the successes of similar programs currently being offered in Australia and the US.
“Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.”- Shinichi Suzuki
Join our faculty for an evening of Jazz at Petra’s by L”Aromas featuring our faculty from the South Delta Jazz Festival. All proceeds raised will go towards our Summer Jazz Festival this July 2 – 6, 2019
Friday, June 14th starting at 7 pm
Featuring Brad Muirhead – trombone, Kevin Lee – Trumpet,
Stephen Robb – reeds, keys, Jennifer Scott – vocals
Ron Samworth – guitar, Stan Taylor – drums,
Brent Gubbles – bass.
June 2nd – Voice Scholarship recitals – start 10 am at DCMS
June 4th – Tuesday Night Jazz Bands at Petra’s – 7 pm
June 9th – DCMS student recital – All Saints Anglican Church – 2 pm
June 14th – SDJF Faculty Fundraiser at Petra’s (ticketed event)
June 15th – Karen Nakajima student recital – Ladner United Church – 6:30 pm
June 22nd – John Littlejohn Student recital – 1:30 pm at DCMS
June 23rd – Tracy Neff final recitals – Tsawwassen Arts Centre time TBA
July 2 – 6 – South Delta Jazz Festival