Volume 23 Issue 2 - October 2017

exceptional spaces and programs for Queen’s
students and the Kingston community.
This 90,000 square foot venue was designed
by Oslo/New York-based firm Snøhetta and
Ottawa’s N45, with acoustics and theatre design
by ARUP and Theatre Projects Consultants, and
includes the 566-seat Concert Hall, 100-seat
Studio Theatre, 92-seat Film Screening Room,
Rehearsal Hall and Art & Media Lab. Anchored
by a transformational gift to the Initiative Campaign
from Drs. Alfred and Isabel Bader, the Isabel
was inspired by the Baders’ love – of the arts,
of Queen’s, and of each other – and is named in
Isabel’s honour.
The Isabel presents seven dynamic performance
series. The 2017/18 season features wonderful
artists such as Louis Lortie, Charles
Richard-Hamelin, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra,
the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Angela
Hewitt, Suzie LeBlanc, Bill Coleman and Gordon
Monahan, Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble, Lemon
Bucket Orkestra, New Canadian Global Music
Orchestra and visual artist Ernestine Tahedl.
Tricia Baldwin, director
Box office: 613-533-2424; or
toll free 1-855-533-2424
ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca
www.queensu.ca/theisabel
●Jubilate ● Singers
The Jubilate Singers is a mixed-voice community
choir under the direction of Isabel Bernaus.
Beginning in September 2017, the Jubilate Singers
will feature both a non-auditioned main
choir and an auditioned chamber choir. We specialize
in choral world music reflecting the cultural
diversity of Toronto. Recent concerts have
highlighted music from Africa, Latin America,
Spain and Catalonia, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean
and Asia, as well as selections from
the Canadian and American choral repertoire.
Our 2017/18 season includes “Building World Harmony,”
“Latin American Rhythms,” and “Bridges.”
We rehearse on Tuesday nights near Yonge and
Lawrence. Interested singers are encouraged
to sit in on a rehearsal before deciding to join. A
welcoming, friendly experience to sing music you
won’t get anywhere else. Look for our performances
on YouTube.
Norm Martin
416-488-1571
paulinemckenzie@rogers.com
www.jubilatesingers.ca
●●Ken Page Memorial Trust
The Ken Page Memorial Trust is a non-profit
charitable fund supporting jazz and the artists
who create the music. The aims of the Trust are
to encourage emerging talent, foster an understanding
of the evolution of the music, promote
jazz education through workshops, masterclasses
and outreach programs conducted by
established professionals and provide financial
KEN PAGE MEMORIAL TRUST
aid to jazz musicians on an emergency basis.
The KPMT holds Annual Jazz Fundraisers featuring
some of the world’s leading jazz artists
and honours jazz professionals with its Lifetime
Achievement Award. Most recently the Trust provided
grants to the University of Toronto Faculty
of Music, Springboard To Music, Humber College
Community Music School and the Ken Page
Memorial Trust Scholarship in memory of Ron
Collier, TD Toronto Jazz Festival.
Donations are our lifeline. Board members are
unpaid and every dollar is dedicated to furthering
our mission. Contributions are gratefully received
and if you are currently a donor we extend our
sincere appreciation. If you would like to help us
make a difference please visit our website.
Anne Page
416-515-0200
anne@kenpagememorialtrust.com
www.kenpagememorialtrust.com
●●Kindred Spirits Orchestra
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra has performed to
great acclaim, sold-out audiences and standing
ovations at the renowned CBC Glenn Gould Studio,
in downtown Toronto. As of 2011, the KSO
has also been presenting a full subscription series
at the Flato Markham Theatre, in addition to
several community-outreach events and educational
programs. An ardent supporter of contemporary
music, the KSO also brings to life great
pieces of the 20th and 21st centuries during its
annual Markham Contemporary Music Festival.
Led by the charismatic maestro Kristian Alexander,
the KSO continues to attract avid audiences
across the GTA.
Highlights of the 2017/18 concert season
include Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.9,
Rachmaninoff’s Second, Shostakovich’s Eleventh
and Prokofiev’s Third symphonies, as well
as Ravel’s Boléro, a world premiere of a concerto
for harp by Chan Wing-Wah featuring Dr.
Teresa Suen, a Canadian premiere of a concerto
for flute by Ma-Shui Long with Ron Korb and a
Chinese New Year concert with pipa player Wu
Man, pianist Leonid Nediak and TV host Yi Qin.
The KSO will return to the CBC Glenn Gould Studio
in June 2018 for a special concert conducted
by American maestro Victor Liva.
Kristian Alexander, music director
Michael Berec, associate conductor
Jobert Sevilleno, president and CEO
Office: 905-604-8339
Box office: 905-305-7469
info@KSOrchestra.ca
www.KSOrchestra.ca
●●King Edward Choir
Founded in 1952, Barrie’s King Edward Choir
began as a ladies’ choir, taking its name from the
school in which they practised. Under the direction
of Jean Dobson, it blossomed into a group
encompassing all voices and today is a mixed
group of 45 singers committed to creating beautiful
music in a passionate, informed and evocative
manner. This season, we are excited to welcome
Oliver Balaburski, well-known in the Barrie music
community, as our new artistic director.
Our mandate is to offer choristers and audiences
alike opportunities to experience a broad
range of choral music, including contemporary,
Canadian and world music, while introducing
more a cappella singing to our repertoire.
We continue to collaborate with other artists
and strive to create educational opportunities
for youth in our community. New members are
welcome to join at any time throughout the year.
Our 2017/18 season: “A Ceremony of Carols,”
featuring an international selection of Christmas
music, November 25, 2017; “Choralfest,” April 15,
2018; and “Time Travel,” music from across the
centuries, May 2018, exact date TBA.
Peter Sullivan, board president
705-739-7281
pesullivan71@gmail.com
www.kingedwardchoir.ca
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