For the first time in the Department of Music’s history, we are proud to present our newest ensemble. Under the direction of George Cleland, the String Orchestra combines university students and community members in the performance of standard masterworks and lesser-known gems of the string repertoire.

The Brock String Orchestra's concert will feature repertoire from English Masters and other seasonal favourites:

St Paul's Suite by Gustav Holst
Chaconne in G Minor by Henry Purcell
An English Suite by C. Hubert H. Parry
Concerto Opus 6 number 8, Fatto per la Notte di Natale, (the Christmas Concerto)by Arcangelo Corelli
Theme Song for String Orchestra by Mark Zuckerman

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

Tickets: $12*; $5* child (14 and under); $5* eyeGo program. Free admission to current Brock students with valid student ID card. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra. † Applicable fees and taxes are extra.

Available from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

The fourteenth annual Tweed Festival of Trees will be held this year, as always, the first weekend in December - Thursday, November 30th to Sunday, December 3rd at the Tweed Agricultural Building, 617 Louisa Street, Tweed. The theme this year is "Our Canadian Roots". A $2.00 admittance fee and a $2.00 raffle ticket can win one of 88 decorated items. All proceeds are donated to projects involving youth in the Municipality of Tweed. Final draw: Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm at the Agricultural Building. Contact Barb Gunning 613-478-3225, chairperson, barb.mogunning@gmail.com - to view our 2015 Festival - Google utube video: Tweed Festival of Trees - twp.tweed.on.ca

November 21st, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Have your vitals checked and questions answered by County of Renfrew Paramedics.

Viva Voce! Choral Series: Avanti Chamber Singers, conducted by Rachel Rensink-Hoff

The Viva Voce Choral Series features Brock’s student choral ensembles (men’s, women’s and mixed choruses) as well as Avanti Chamber Singers (avantichambersingers.com), who serve as Ensemble-in-Residence for the Department of Music. Under the direction of conductor Rachel Rensink-Hoff, these excellent choirs perform multiple concerts throughout the academic year. 

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, 103 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON

Tickets: $25 adults; $20 seniors & students; $5 eyeGo high school program. Available at the door. $5 discount on Advance Tickets: Available in St. Catharines from Thorold Music (289 Glendale Ave.) and Booksmart (Scott/Vine Plaza, 350 Scott St.), or members of Avanti Chamber Singers. Discount is not applicable to eyeGo pricing.

GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA III:

The Year of the Guitar Orchestra!!!

Brock University’s annual celebration of the guitar continues, with an orchestra of 60 guitars comprised of Brock students, local amateurs and professionals – all under the direction of Brock Guitar Instructor Timothy Phelan. Featuring music composed by Timothy Phelan (including the North American Premiere of Songs Of Struggle; Voices Of Freedom! – based on anti-Apartheid struggle songs), and the World Premiere of Carpe Noctem – a six movement work written especially for this occasion by Niagara composer Floyd Turner.

Soloists in these works will include Brock Guitar Performance majors Eric Godfree and Jesse Luciani, award-winning Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush, and renowned Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister, who will cross the Atlantic to be featured in the two premieres.

The concert will also include a tribute to the late Niagara guitar legend Warren Stirtzinger, featuring three of Warren’s longtime friends and collaborators Paul Saunders (Niagara luthier), George Kane (Buffalo jazz master) and St. Catharines native James Bryan McCollum (The Philosopher Kings, Prozzak).

Saturday, November 11, 2017
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

Tickets: $17.50† adults; $12.50† seniors/students; $5* eyeGo program. Free admission to current Brock students with valid student ID card. † Includes the $2.50 FOPAC Cultural Capital Improvement Fund (CCIF); other applicable fees and taxes are extra. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra.

Order tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

This is a special Canada 150 event.

Facilitated by a volunteer experienced with similar care giving challenges and the Alzheimer Society. November 27th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For information, call 613-735-0175 Ext. 111.

Tweed Festival of Trees 2017

The fourteenth annual Tweed Festival of Trees will be held this year, as always, the first weekend in December - Thursday, November 30th to Sunday, December 3rd at the Tweed Agricultural Building, 617 Louisa Street, Tweed. The theme this year is "Our Canadian Roots". A $2.00 admittance fee and a $2.00 raffle ticket can win one of 88 decorated items. All proceeds are donated to projects involving youth in the Municipality of Tweed. Final draw: Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm at the Agricultural Building. Contact Barb Gunning 613-478-3225, chairperson, barb.mogunning@gmail.com - to view our 2015 Festival - Google utube video: Tweed Festival of Trees - twp.tweed.on.ca

Encore! Professional Concert Series presents: The Walker Quartet with faculty pianist Karin Di Bella

In its second season the Department of Music's resident Walker String Quartet will partner with faculty pianist Karin Di Bella in a program in of two of the most iconic works in the string quintet repertoire. The Schumann quintet was written in 1842 and created the genre.  Almost 100 years later Shostakovich redefined it.

Friday, November 10, 2017

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines

Tickets: $28.50† adults; $22.50† seniors/students; $12.50† child (14 and under); $5* eyeGo program. General admission. † Includes the $2.50 FOPAC Cultural Capital Improvement Fund (CCIF); other applicable fees and taxes are extra. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra.

Order tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Opening Reception: ART BLOCK: BAC on the Block

ART BLOCK showcases the artwork of Brock Art Collective members. All artwork has been created on 6”x6” panels in a variety of mediums and will be for sale starting at $40.

Exhibition runs from: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to Friday, December 22, 2017

Regular visiting hours for the Exhibition Space are Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m

Opening Reception Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Visual Arts Exhibition Space, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University

A free community event.

Exhibition and Opening Reception: ART BLOCK: BAC on the Block

ART BLOCK showcases the artwork of Brock Art Collective members. All artwork has been created on 6”x6” panels in a variety of mediums and will be for sale starting at $40.

Exhibition: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to Friday, December 22, 2017

Regular visiting hours for the Exhibition Space are Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m

Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Visual Arts Exhibition Space, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University

A free community event.