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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 Performing Arts on the North Vancouver Campus. These events are free to the general public.

Sept. 6 CapU Classics Concert

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.

Beyond the Bow: reconciling life as a classical musician in the era of social justice

Sept. 20 CapU Classics Concert

Virtuoso Transcriptions for Piano Four Hands, Scott Meek and Clare Yuan (The Meeks 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.

Oct. 18 Re-Sounding Music

Dr. Leigh VanHandel

Oct. 4 CapU Classics Concert

The Witching Hour, Rachel Suzanne, soprano, Perri Lo, piano

Oct. 25 CapU Classics Concert

The Kitchen Sink Pocket Orchestra

Sept. 27 Re-Sounding Music

Parmela Attariwala

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.

What makes a rhythm complex?

Both musicians and non-musicians frequently use the word “complex” to describe rhythms, but what makes a rhythm sound complex? This presentation will discuss a series of experiments designed to investigate how different characteristics interact to create perceived rhythmic complexity.

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!

Nov. 30, 7:30pm CapU Choral Performance, BlueShore Theatre

Nov. 29, 7:30pm CapU Instrumental Ensemble Performance, BlueShore Theatre

Joni, Julia, Mary, Phyllis, Oriana.....

The CapU Choirs present an eclectic program by and about women past and present, including gems by local composers not heard since 1986. Concert tickets $10/person

Vivid Landscapes

Join us for an evening of evocative musical storytelling as Capilano University’s Instrumental Ensemble presents a captivating concert of works focusing on bringing the visual world to your auditory experience. From Shirley Mier’s Deep Freeze, a modern composition that evokes a frozen world by immersing the audience in icy textures and chilling harmonies, to Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, an iconic work of Russian Romanticism in which the paintings of an art gallery are brought to life, to Ralph Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Song Suite, a tuneful tour through the early 20th century English countryside, you’ll feel like you’ve been on a journey without leaving your seat.

Concert tickets $10/person

Jan. 24 Re-Sounding Music

Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo

Jan. 17 CapU Classics Concert

Spirit of Tradition, Mohamed Assani, sitar, Gurdit Singh, tabla

a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings

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.

African drumming workshop led by master drummer, Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo

Feb. 28 CapU Classics Concert

21st Century Colours, Harmonie Trio

Jan. 25 Choral Intensive

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 Mark Tajcevic, Michael Dooley, and Robert Muczynski

A Voice and Choir day, led by faculty of the Music Diploma program

Nov. 30, 11am-3pm CapU OPEN HOUSE

Jan. 10 Re-Sounding Music

HEARD: A Performative Conversation About Collaboration During the Making of unheard, Jeff Ryan & Heather Pawsey

Join Diploma in Music faculty members composer Jeffrey Ryan and singer/actor Heather Pawsey in a fascinating, free-wheeling conversation about collaboration and the creative process during the creation of unheard, the world premiere of Jeffrey’s a cappella songs sung by Heather and produced by Astrolabe Musik Theatre

Mar. 7 CapU Classics Concert

An Ode to Women Composers

Mar. 1, 7:30pm Music Diploma Student Performance Competition, BlueShore Theatre

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.

A night of talent, excitement, and competition, featuring the students of the Music Diploma program