2014 Symphony by the Sea

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Saturday, August 9th, 2014
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

2014 SYMPHONY BY THE SEA with
Calvin Dyck, Violin and Ken Lavigne, Tenor
(Yes! The hats are back � and the guy with the tie)
Members of the Vancouver Island Symphony
and the Abbotsford Virtuosi
Eric Harper, Flamenco Guitar,
Charlene Hart, Dancer
� and much MORE!
Saturday, August 9, 6 p.m.
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo � by the Sea!
A FREE Musical Variety Show for the whole family � RAIN OR SHINE!!!
(Donations gratefully accepted)

KEEP WATCHING HERE FOR MORE BREAKING NEWS AND HOT FLASH UPDATES!

HOT FLASH! This just in from Calvin Dyck on July 29 - BREAKING NEWS!
Nanaimo's much loved and fabulous AUNTI BOBBI THE CLOWN will be at Maffeo Sutton Park from 5-6 p.m. to meet and entertain the children as they wait for Symphony by the Sea.
AND - there will be Island Farms ICE-CREAM, coffee from the Vancouver Island Symphony - AND various food vendors for those who get a little peckish...

AND NOW FOR THE MAIN NEWS!

The Hats are Back - and the Guy with the Tie for
SYMPHONY BY THE SEA

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - It�s a new tradition. After the huge success of last summer's concert, Calvin Dyck, violinist and director (and man of many hats) is presenting Symphony by the Sea featuring popular tenor Ken Lavigne (the guy with the tie). It�s a sensational FREE musical variety show for the whole family (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. in Maffeo Sutton Park � RAIN or SHINE
.
Says Calvin; �We were thrilled and overwhelmed with the positive response last year and want to keep the new tradition going with a summertime evening of fantastic music and entertainment.�

IT'S A SHOW TO REMEMBER � From Calvin�s soaring Hot Canary, to Ken�s silky and breathtaking Bring Him Home, Symphony by the Sea is chockablock full of great music - and surprises. Calvin and Ken are joined by members of the Vancouver Island Symphony and Abbotsford Virtuosi, Flamenco guitarist Eric Harper, Nanaimo pianist Sarah Wood, dancer Charlene Hart, pianist Mel Bowker, and Caleb McIntyre on bagpipes.

THE MUSIC- Says Ken; �We have a great set of popular music that we know people will enjoy.� From Scotland the Brave to Lord of the Rings, the spine-tingling Fanfare for the Common Man with the brass section of the Vancouver Island Symphony, Neapolitan favourites with Ken and Cole Porter classics with Calvin, it�s music that everyone knows and loves.

THERE'S MORE - Add a story or two, some poetry, surprises and audience participation (like singing along with Ken, bidding on the hat or tie, or joining in with the 1812 Overture finale - we won't give away how - you'll have to be there to find out) - and you have a truly fun-filled show for the whole family.

RAIN OR SHINE! � That�s Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. Families, friends, all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics to Maffeo Sutton Park. Come early to get your parking spot (or consider coming by bus or car-pooling) and book your 'patch' of grass; enjoy the Sea Walk, kids� park and beach; venture along the beautiful waterfront and wander into Downtown Nanaimo and exquisite shops.

COME ON DOWN BY THE SEA � Make it a total family day followed by great entertainment, awesome music, and as always with our dynamic Calvin Dyck - SURPRISES!

MORE NEWS - JULY 28, 2014
Come join the Big Bang for the PAPER BAG 1812 OVERTURE

When Calvin Dyck, popular violinist and man of many hats, puts together a show, just about anything can happen. Calvin loves surprising the audience � and the musicians.

THE PAPER BAG 1812 OVERTURE - Calvin has let the cat (air) out of the bag regarding one surprise � the Paper Bag 1812 Overture. The big bang of cannons during this fantastic overture by Tchaikovsky is always a great way to end a sensational summertime concert. This year the audience gets to join in.
Says Calvin; �I�m considering combining the popping of paper bags with an electronic blast from our surround-sound man, Jim Kent. In the traditional music there are bells and percussion, so we will also have volunteers in the audience with different noise-makers.�

HOW? WHAT? WHERE? AND WHEN? Calvin explains; �Just before intermission I�ll do a demonstration. Then during intermission the audience can buy paper bags for a nominal fee (we are also using the event as a fundraiser to cover costs), and at the appropriate time in the music, on cue, everyone can pop their bag. It will be a blast � several thousand paper bags being popped at the same time!�

WHOSE IDEA? �I can�t take credit for it,� laughed Calvin. �A member of the Calgary Philharmonic arranged the music a few years ago. They performed it and it was great fun. And Rosemary Thompson of the Okanagan Symphony showed the score to me. I�ve had it on the back burner ever since � waiting for the perfect time � which is Symphony by the Sea.�

And - there will be more surprises! Watch for Calvin's hat and Ken's tie!
And you just never know what Calvin has up his sleeve!




CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
And visit www.vancouverislandsymphony.com.