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September 2018
TuesdayTalks: Common Physical Health Concerns for Musicians
A panel of musicians and health care experts led by Adam Jonathan Con will discuss a range of physical health problems commonly experienced by musicians. Questions will also be taken from the audience. Dr. Con is a conductor, a visionary, a respected teacher of choral conducting and Tai Chi Chuan, and a leader in the advocacy of music education. His holistic approach to choral music through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole-body movement and Eastern philosophy continues to inspire singers…
Find out more »Faculty Concert: Lafayette String Quartet
Lafayette String Quartet With Yariv Aloni, viola UVic’s Quartet-in-Residence performs a string quartet by American composer Amy Beach plus Mozart's String Quintet No.4 in G Minor, K.516 with beloved Victoria violist Yariv Aloni. Since 1986, the members of the Lafayette String Quartet have divided their time between entertaining audiences all over North America and Europe and teaching some of Canada’s finest young string players. Yariv Aloni is one of Victoria's most artistically involved musicians. He has performed in concert halls…
Find out more »TuesdayTalks: Successful Practice Habits for Musicians
A panel of highly successful musicians and teachers led by Adam Jonathan Con will discuss how to develop successful practice habits. Questions will also be taken from the audience. Dr. Con is a conductor, a visionary, a respected teacher of choral conducting and Tai Chi Chuan, and a leader in the advocacy of music education. His holistic approach to choral music through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole-body movement and Eastern philosophy continues to inspire singers of all ages in…
Find out more »Flute Masterclass with Suzanne Snizek
Join an open flute masterclass with Dr. Suzanne Snizek, Professor of Flute at UVic, featuring performances by flute majors from the UVic School of Music. Reception to follow in the lounge. All are invited to attend. Please RSVP by September 21 at ssnizek@uvic.ca
Find out more »Fridaymusic
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire and instruments featuring UVic School of Music students.
Find out more »Faculty Concert: Alexander Dunn, guitar
Alexander Dunn, guitar With the Chroma Quartet Simon MacDonald and David Visentin, violins And members of the Lafayette String Quartet Join guitar virtuoso Alexander Dunn and some special guests for a unique concert of guitar and string music. Hear works by Liova Bueno (MMus '12, UVic) including the premiere of a new chamber concerto for guitar and strings, plus Quintet for Guitar & Strings by Cuban Composer Leo Brouwer, and the glorious Mendelssohn Octet. Canadian classical guitarist Alexander Dunn has…
Find out more »Violin Studio Recital
Featuring UVic School of Music violin students from the studio of Ann Elliott-Goldschmid.
Find out more »October 2018
TuesdayTalks: Performance Anxiety: Ways to Overcome
A panel of professional musicians lead by Adam Jonathan Con will discuss effective strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Questions will also be taken from the audience. Dr. Con is a conductor, a visionary, a respected teacher of choral conducting and Tai Chi Chuan, and a leader in the advocacy of music education. His holistic approach to choral music through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole-body movement and Eastern philosophy continues to inspire singers of all ages in mind, body and…
Find out more »13th Annual Lafayette Health Awareness Forum
A Primer on Pain: How it affects us and what we can do about it In partnership with the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, the members of the Lafayette String Quartet invite experts to examine how pain affects us, what tools are available for managing pain, and new findings in the field of pain research. This free forum brings health professionals and community members together each year to discuss and learn about health issues that affect us all. Enjoy…
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