SCHUBERT'S MASS NO. 3 IN Bb
A Reading for Choir and Orchestra
Sunday March 29th, 2009, 2-4:30 PM.
St. Matthias Anglican Church
555 Parkdale (at the Queensway) (directions
are here)
(Parking behind church off Sherwood Dr., bus #14)
FREE FOR CAMMAC MEMBERS, $5 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Directed by YVES LACOURSIERE M. Mus
Yves Lacoursière has always been fascinated by symphonic and choral music and enjoys
performing in classical, popular and jazz styles. He has completed two Master's degrees: one
in saxophone, and one in conducting with Jean-François Rivest at the Université de Montréal.
Presently the director of the Kanata Symphony, he was also the music director of Pellegrini
Opera for five productions. Yves has recently recorded an orchestral CD with Natalia Lafourcade,
scoring and conducting her music, and is in the process of doing one with his jazz group
"Servantes" thanks to a grant from Musicaction.
After the success of our reading of Schubert's Mass in G, we thought we would explore another one of
his works.
The orchestra consists of oboes, bassoons, Bb trumpets, timpani, strings and keyboard.
The soloists will be our very own Susan Lines (soprano), Janet Siltanen (alto), Bliss
Tracy (tenor) and Don Glover (bass).
The music is available in advance for those who would like to look at it in advance of the
Reading (particularly useful for concert master, vocal and instrumental soloists and section leaders)
PLEASE CONTACT ELIZABETH AT 613-724-3719, elizgillies@yahoo.ca
CAMMAC Ottawa-Gatineau
Annual General Assembly
Sunday, March 29th 4:30
St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. (directions
are here)
The AGM is a chance to see what activities we have had, to make suggestions, and to be
elected to our Regional Management Committee. Please join us!
Sunday, April 12
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Road (off Richmond) (directions
are here)
$5.00
Easter Day is April 12th this year and you can celebrate it with coffee, muffins, friendship, and
above all SINGING of Easter hymns and some glorious choruses from 'The Messiah'. It's early,
but half of us are insomniacs anyway and it's worth it to see the sunlight streaming through the
windows of the Unitarian Church and the raising of voices in joyful song!.
Alan Thomas (popular leader of 'The Messiah' chorus workshops) is again our conductor and
Jane Perry the accompanist. Soloists are soprano Joan Fearnley and tenor Nathan Bell.
Tickets, $5, will be available at Leading Note and Book Bazaar after March 26th, and at the
door. If you intend coming but can't buy a ticket before Easter Sunday please let Janet
(613-728-9657) know so that we will have enough muffins for all. Talking of which,
contributions of muffins will be gratefully received.
See you there, and don't forget your 'Messiah' scores!
Saturday, April 25
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
St. Matthias Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. (directions
are here)
Cost: Members $10, Non-members $15
The registration form is here.
Eileen Reardon has been dancing and teaching international folk dance in Ottawa and elsewhere
for 40 years and will be leading a workshop aimed at beginners from 12 yrs. and up. Dance is
another approach to music and, during this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn a
number of dances representing various musical cultures with their unique instruments and rhythms.
Wear comfortable clothing and low-heeled, supple shoes.
Contact: Valerie Bryce (613) 234-1030
