Live Performances

One Professional.



I was privileged to attend see the National Arts Centre orchestra when it was in Prince George the last week of October. Vanier Hall was nearly full. The orchestra began by playing a new piece by a new composer. The conductor noted how difficult it is for new composers to be recognized, especially if their style is different from what people come to expect. Sound familiar, Emily Carr? I also understand that the orchestra divided itself up into teams which travelled to schools in the area giving clinics. Were I a band student, I can only imagine the thrill of having a professional musician come to instruct me on aspects of playing music.

One Amateur

The Drama 11 class at P.G.S.S., one student of which is my son, presented the renowned classic "Dracula Baby" in early November. Most of the class had no previous experience on the big stage. While the performance had its own unique peculiarities, I was impressed by students who could go out and present a relatively complicated production with only a few short months of practice. It strongly supports the notion that if we as teachers can suitably motivate our students in the areas of fine arts, they will be able to easily surprise us with their talents.