CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2024-2025 Season 

NOTE: All CapU Classics Concerts and Re-Sounding Music lectures take place at 11:45am-12:45pm in the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts on the North Vancouver Campus.  These concerts are free to the general public.

September

6- CapU Classics Concert - Heritages

Luis Angel Medina, classical guitar

Join us for a musical journey of heritage and identity with Luis Angel Medina. Delve into classical guitar masterpieces from the 19th century and embrace the fusion of Mexican and Canadian musical traditions in a recital featuring Mariachi arrangements, Canadian folk-inspired compositions, and a new piece by renowned guitarist Julio Cesar Oliva, specially dedicated to Luis.

20 - CapU Classics Concert - Virtuoso Transcriptions for Piano Four Hands

Scott Meek and Clare Yuan (The Meeks Duo), piano duo

Experience the magic of piano four hands as two virtuosos present a unique program featuring transcriptions of classical masterpieces and modern compositions, including never-before-heard world premieres.

27 - Re-Sounding Music - Beyond the Bow: reconciling life as a classical musician in the era of social justice 

Parmela Attariwala                                                                 

October

4- CapU Classics Concert - The Witching Hour

Rachel Suzanne, soprano

Step into a chilling recital filled with haunting melodies inspired by owls, ghosts, and other sinister beings. Experience works by Schubert, Fauré, Clara Schumann, Mendelssohn, and many more.

18 - Re-Sounding Music -  Music Cognition

Dr. Leigh VanHandel

25 - CapU Classics Concert - Kitchen Sink Pocket Orchestra

Susan Aylard, violin

Lauris Davis, oboe and English horn

Karmen Doucette, bassoon

Meaghan Williams, double bass

The KSPO presents arrangements of much-loved orchestral works, mashups of traditional folk and fiddle favourites alongside recognizable tunes from more contemporary artists- a little something for everyone, including everything and the kitchen sink!

November

29 - 7:30pm -CapU Instrumental Ensemble Performance 

30 - 7:30pm -CapU Campus Choir 

December

 

2025

January

17 - CapU Classics Concert - Spirit of Tradition

Mohamed Assani, sitar

Gurdit Singh, tabla

Embark on a mesmerizing musical odyssey with Mohamed and his talented tabla accompanist. Explore a world of enchanting folk tunes, mystical Sufi rhythms, lively fast-paced melodies, and innovative modern fusion compositions.

24 - Re-Sounding Music - African drumming

Kofi Gbolonyo

25 - Choral Intensive

February

28 - CapU Classics Concert - 21st Century Colours

Michelle Anderson, clarinet

Heather Hay, cello

Rosemary O’Connor, piano

Immerse yourself in a fascinating musical exploration with Harmonie Trio as they perform colourful works by Marko Tajcevic, Michael Dooley, and Robert Muczynski.

March

1 - Music Diploma Student Performance Competition - 7:30pm a live event at the BlueShore Theatre

7 - CapU Classics Concert - An Ode to Women Composers 

Thomas Law, flute

Nikola Markovic, piano

Join us for a concert celebrating women composers from diverse backgrounds and eras. Experience a journey through a range of musical styles and influences, promising moments of delicate introspection, spirited energy, vibrant melodies, and emotive richness. Celebrate the contributions of women in music with us.

21- CapU Classics Concert - Student Showcase - featuring top prize winners of the Music diploma program performance competitions

April


11 - 7:30pm - CapU Instrumental Ensemble Performance

12 - 7:30pm -CapU Choral Ensemble Performance

May
 
June