UNews - Joanne Collier

Vocal program draws talented singers

trevor.kenney — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:44:25 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Recital Hall is bursting with song this week as 43 talented young singers from across Western Canada take part in the 4th annual Southern Alberta Vocal Experience (SAVE), Aug. 12-18.

The SAVE vocal program offers talented young singers, aged 13 to 20, the opportunity to study and perform in close collaboration with established artists, teachers and vocal coaches. In addition to preparing musical excerpts, students participate in a daily regimen that includes choir, creative movement, private lessons and master classes, allowing them to develop vocal skills in a comprehensive program of studies.

Directed by Joanne Collier, the teaching staff includes U of L Faculty members Dr. Blaine Hendsbee, Dr. Sandra Stringer, Dr. Deanna Oye and Carolyn Herrington; U of L alumni McKade Hogg, Nicole Higginson-Swen, Acacia Doktorchik and Audrina Steciw; and guest artists David Shefsiek (managing director of Alberta Theatre Projects), Suzy Smith (Toronto-based vocal coach) and Winston Noren of Calgary's Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. They are joined by accompanists Gregory Knight, Elinor Lawson, Joel Goodfellow and Jesse Plessis and undergraduate student assistant Jana Holesworth.

The week of activity culminates in a pair of public performances, beginning with a Friday, Aug. 17 concert (7:30 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall) where SAVE singers will be presenting solos from the art song and concert repertoire, accompanied by piano. The program will open and close with a choral selection learned during the week. Admission for this performance is by donation at the door.

The final gala concert, One Enchanted Evening, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., also in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall. Audience members will be treated to songs and tales from the lands of fairies and all things enchanting, including theatre classics from shows such as Brigadoon, Camelot and Cinderella, along with more recent selections from Into the Woods, The Secret Garden and Spamalot.

"All of the music has been chosen for its beautiful melodies, musical merit and ability to showcase each singer to the best of their ability," says artistic director Joanne Collier. "At the same time audiences will be treated to an array of musical maids and men, heroes, fools and villains."

Tickets are $10 each and available at the door.

Those interested in the SAVE program can contact the U of L Music Conservatory for more information: 403-329-2304.

Library event features music instructors

trevor.kenney — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:42:30 +0000

A talented group of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge music faculty instructors assembles Wednesday, June 2 in the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre as they present Les Nuits d'été/Summer Nights.

The 8 p.m. show features performances by Brian Black (piano), Joanne Collier (soprano), Tido Janssen (cello), Stacy Kwak (piano) and Sandra Stringer (mezzo-soprano).

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Department of Music, in collaboration with the Lethbridge Public Library, presents the event. Music is by Hector Berlioz, Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré and César Franck.

Tickets for the concert are priced at $15 for regular admission and $10 for seniors/students and are available at the door.

Musical weekend at Southminster Church

trevor.kenney — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:02:29 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts is gearing up for the Christmas season with a pair of musical events this weekend that promise to please any crowd.

The air at Southminster Church is sure to stir with music during Wind and Song, Friday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m., the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Wind Orchestra's first performance of the season.

"Vox Musica is joining us on stage for three selections," says Glenn Klassen, music director for Vox Musica and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Wind Orchestra.
"We are performing Dry Your Tears Afrika and Hymn to the Fallen by John Williams and a classic choral arrangement of Salvation is Created by Tschesnokoff."

With its almost 100 voices, Vox Musica choir consists of community singers and ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ students.

Other selections on the program include Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliette and Gordon Jacob's arrangement of William Byrd Suite.

"William Byrd Suite, as arranged by Jacobs, is a magnificent piece going back 400 years, but recomposed for wind orchestra, transforming it into a bigger, more colourful work," says Klassen.

Tickets for Wind and Song are available at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office (403-329-2616) and at the door.

The U of L Singers and U of L Women's Chorus then share the stage for Season of Joy on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Southminster United Church. The evening features a rich program of choral repertoire from traditional works to familiar seasonal classics.

"With this concert the U of L Singers take a different direction this year," says Dr. Janet Youngdahl, the ensemble's director. "Sharing this concert with another group is a good change for the choirs and showcases our wonderful choral areas of study at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ."

The U of L Women's Chorus is the newest addition to the choral program.

"We have a great bunch of students – both music majors and non-music majors," says Joanne Collier, director. "Women's Chorus is the next big thing on the choral circuit. The U of L Women's Chorus presents some of the exciting emerging repertoire for women."

Audiences can expect a robust selection of music for Season of Joy.

"The U of L Singers perform Imant Raminsh's Magnificat, an exuberant and challenging work for choir," Youngdahl says. "We'll also perform Regina Coreli by Mozart featuring soloists drawn from the choir."

The second part of the concert features seasonal classics and favourites as both choirs take to the stage together.

Combined or separate, these choirs are sure to delight audiences; sharing their song and the joy of the holiday season.

Tickets are $15 regular and $10 for students and seniors, and are available at the U of L Box Office (403-329-2616) or at the door on the night of the concert.

Singers join Chorus for Season of Joy

trevor.kenney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:41:07 +0000

The U of L Singers and U of L Women's Chorus share the stage for Season of Joy on Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Southminster United Church. The evening features a rich program of choral repertoire from traditional works to familiar seasonal classics.

"With this concert the U of L Singers take a different direction this year," says Dr. Janet Youngdahl, the ensemble's director. "Sharing this concert with another group is a good change for the choirs and showcases our wonderful choral areas of study at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ."

The U of L Women's Chorus is the newest addition to the choral program.

"We have a great bunch of students – both music majors and non-music majors," says Joanne Collier, director. "Women's Chorus is the next big thing on the choral circuit. The U of L Women's Chorus presents some of the exciting emerging repertoire for women."

Audiences can expect a robust selection of music for Season of Joy.

"The U of L Singers perform Imant Raminsh's Magnificat, an exuberant and challenging work for choir," Youngdahl says. "We'll also perform Regina Coreli by Mozart featuring soloists drawn from the choir."

The second part of the concert features seasonal classics and favourites as both choirs take to the stage together.

Combined or separate, these choirs are sure to delight audiences; sharing their song and the joy of the holiday season.

Tickets are $15 regular and $10 for students and seniors, and are available at the U of L Box Office (403-329-2616) or at the door on the night of the concert.

Events - October

trevor.kenney — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:51:25 +0000

Pronghorn Athletics

Soccer

Oct. 24 | Victoria vs. Pronghorns
Women, 12 p.m.; Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Oct. 25 | Fraser Valley vs. Pronghorns | Women, 12 p.m.; Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Oct. 31 | Trinity Western vs. Pronghorns | Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Nov. 1 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Women's Rugby

Oct. 18 | Alberta vs. Pronghorns
3 p.m. at Stadium

Men's Hockey

Oct. 15 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Oct. 23-24 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
Nightly, 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Women's Hockey

Oct. 16-17 | Regina vs. Pronghorns
Nightly, 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Oct. 30-31 | Saskatchewan vs. Pronghorns | Nightly, 7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Lectures

Oct. 8 | CAETL Workshop
Preparing a Lecture: A Graduate Student Workshop | 3 p.m., L950

Oct. 14 | Art Now: Tracey Deer
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 15 | CAETL Fall 2009 Seminar Series | Making the Supervisory Experience Successful | 12 p.m., AH100

Oct. 16 | Women Scholars Speaker Series | Dr. Bonnie K. Lee presents: Couple Relationship: A Healing Nexus for Addiction | 3 p.m., AH100

Oct. 19 | Architecture & Design Now: Bo Helliwell | 6 p.m., C610

Oct. 23 | Art Now: Susanna Heller
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 26 | Art Now: Chris Moore
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 26 | Architecture & Design Now: Michael Green | 6 p.m., C610

Oct. 28 | Art Now: Cheryl L'Hirondelle | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 30 | Art Now: Christine D'Onofrio | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Nov. 2 | Art Now: Shawn Van Sluys
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570
Architecture & Design Now, 6 p.m., C610

Nov. 6 | Art Now: Dana Claxton
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Performances

Oct. 13 | Music at Noon: Dr. Terrence Dawson (piano) & Joanne Collier (soprano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 20 | Music at Noon: Glen Montgomery (piano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 27 | Music at Noon: Dr. David Renter (saxophone) & Elinor Lawson (piano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Nov. 3 | Music at Noon: Joanne Hounsell (soprano) & Glen Montgomery (piano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 20-24 | Hay Fever by Noel Coward | A comedy about an eccentric family whose theatrical excesses torment their unsuspecting visitors | Nightly, 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Oct. 23-24 | Opera Goes to the Movies | U of L Opera Workshop performs Hollywood movie classics
Nightly, 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 30 | Breakdance for Solo Cello
Montreal's Solid State Breakdance company performs | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Nov. 5-7 | Positive Space by Ian McFarlane | A collective creation exploring various aspects of theatre
Nightly, 8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre. Matinee, 2 p.m., Nov. 7

Miscellaneous

Oct. 9 | Town Hall Meeting
Budgetary Issues at the U of L
1 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Oct. 14 | Academic Success! Student Workshop | Writing a Research Paper – the tools for writing a solid paper | 3 p.m., AH118

Through Oct. 23 | Head Shots
Art Gallery exhibit featuring portraits by Canadian and international artists, drawn from the U of L's extensive holdings
Helen Christou Gallery

Oct. 27 | Keys to Living Well, Workshop for Students
How to Deal with Annoying People & Make Sure You're Not One
12:30 p.m., AH119

Through Oct. 30 | Allyson Mitchell: Ladies Sasquatch | Freestanding, figurative, sculptural works by Toronto-based artist Allyson Mitchell
U of L Main Gallery

Nov. 3 | Keys to Living Well, Workshop for Students
The Road to Happiness
12:30 p.m., AH119

Oct. 30 to Jan. 3, 2010
art + people = x continues
Darcy Logan presents recent paintings | Helen Christou Gallery
Reception: 4 p.m., Nov. 6

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