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Music Groups
7280 Kemano Street (below Manson south of Duncan)
604 485 9633 Website
The Academy (est. 1981) is a performing arts school encompassing music, dance and theatre. With a student body of 700 and a faculty and staff of 28 it has established significant festivals for the students and community. See Events Calendar for details of annual concert series.
Clansman Pipe Band Website
Ian Richmond 604.483.9673
The Clansman Pipe Band has been serving the Powell River community for more than forty years. We welcome new members of all ages. For information or to arrange a performance, please contact Ian Richmond.
Free weekly piping and drumming lessons are offered at Oceanview Middle School (7105 Nootka Street above University) on Tuesday evenings to those aspiring to become members of The Clansman Pipe Band. Drumming lessons begin at 7:00 pm and piping lessons begin at 6:30 pm. The band supplies drums, but beginning students must purchase their own sticks and practice pad. Beginning piping students must purchase a practice chanter and tutor book. Students at all levels and of all ages are welcome. For information or to register call Ian Richmond.
Community Concert Band, Powell River Email
c/o Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1M2
Walter Matella, Band Leader Email
Read English 604.485.5971 Email
Doreen Smith-
Martin Rossander 604 485 6455
Walter Perry 604 485 8435
Old Time music of the 1900's to 1970's. Plays for community events.
Kevin Wilson 604 483 9052 Email Website
Early music performance group associated with the Society for Creative Anachronism
plays pre-
Mondays, 7:00 pm call for location
International Choral Kathaumixw Festival
Powell River Academy of Music
7280 Kemano Street (below Manson south of Duncan)
604 485 9633 Website
A festival that brings choirs from around the world to share their music and love of singing. Powell River has become known worldwide for its friendly musical atmosphere and setting.
A group of jazz musicians established in 2004 that play a wide selection of favourites including foxtrot, jive, Latin, waltz and polka.
Provides inspiration and playing opportunities for adults, secondary school and college
band students and provides the community with high-
Powell River Chorus Website
4029 Joyce Avenue
Choir Director: Walter Martella 604 485 2517
Business Manager: Janice Gunn 604
485 0325 Email
Community chorus dedicated to community service through community singing. No age limit.
Practices: Wednesdays 7:30 pm, Brooks Secondary, 5400 Marine (Townsite)
Powell River's Musicians Homepages
Over 550 Powell River musicians are listed including novices to professionals. All genres of music from all walks of life. Website Email
Coordinator: Donna Beauchesne 604 485 7579
Exam coordinator for the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. Theory and practical exams held in January, June, August and December.
Information and registration: George Thomson 604 485 7375
Beginner and accomplished pipers are welcome. Lessons are free, but students are required to purchase a pipe chanter and a music book.
Classes: Tuesdays 7:00 pm, Brooks Secondary School, 5400 Marine (Townsite)
Janet Bingham 604 485 9273
Sunshine Music Festival Society
RR3 C-
Music Director: Clay Brander 604 487 0705 Email
Don
Bowes 604 487 4107
Organizes the annual Sunshine Music Festival held Labour Day weekend at Palm Beach.
Symphony & Opera Academy of the Pacific
Powell River Academy of Music
7280 Kemano Street (end of Manson south of Duncan) Map
604 485 9633 Website
A project of the Academy, SOAP was launched in 2004 with 88 players from 16 countries and a distinguished faculty from major orchestras in Europe and the Americas. The program takes place every two years with the next scheduled for 2008.
Tom Dowding -
Jenny Garden -
6858 Cranberry Street
A private studio that offers lessons in piano, guitar, drums and bass as well as instrument rental.
West Coast Jazz & Blues Society
7193 Westminster Avenue V8A 1C7
The purposes of the society is to promote all music in the community, but particularly jazz and blues. The Society sponsors an annual Vocal Summit with guest artists and local school participation. It also puts on music workshops and seminars