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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street.  \nDiscounted early bird tickets are available until March 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Joy of Life Concerts\n\nJoin us for two nights of joyful music as Daniel Lapp brings together a delightful mix of performers for an unforgettable experience in the Victoria Conservatory’s beautiful Alix Goolden Performance Hall!  \n\nThe Joy of Life concerts take place on Friday\, April 24\, and Saturday\, April 25\, at 7:30 PM. This year’s performers include the young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Old-Time Danceband\, joined by alumni from the past 32 years. Adding to the toe-tapping excitement will be members of Folkestra! and the Joy of Life Choir\, backed by the mighty Joy of Life House Band of renowned local musicians.  \n\nTopped off with performances by Daniel’s special guest\, these concerts inspire all ages\, celebrating life as it blossoms in spring across the nation and resonates at home in Victoria through the wonderful power of live Canadian music. \n\nSpecial Guest – Tom Taylor\nTom Taylor is best known for his role in the Vancouver cult band She Stole My Beer\, where he spent years touring and recording three albums. After the band took a hiatus\, Tom embarked on a solo journey\, recording two albums\, King of July and Running Late\, with acclaimed producer Steve Dawson. In 2013\, he released Pull Over Here\, produced by his longtime friend and fellow Canadian music legend\, Barney Bentall. \nIn addition to his solo work\, Tom has collaborated with Bentall and Shari Ulrich as part of the trio BTU\, releasing two albums: Live at Cates Hill and Tightrope Walk.  \nIn 2025\, Tom’s new band\, The Southern Residents\, released their debut album Folk Signals\, co-produced with multi-instrumentalist and Juno Award winner Adrian Dolan. The project showcases their unique interpretation of folk and bluegrass. \nTom is also an active member of the Vancouver roots rock band The Radio Grande\, known for their album Town and Country and their recent EP Wrapped in Plastic. His wide-ranging collaborations and projects continue to highlight his distinctive voice and songwriting style. \n\n\nWe acknowledge the support of the CRD Arts & Culture.  \n\nMedia Sponsors: Chek News | Rogers Media
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts-2026/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
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SUMMARY:The Experiment! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join in the scary fun with Melody Ayres-Griffiths  who is presenting their end-of-term workshop project as part of the Advanced Independent Music Studies (AIMS) program—a one-year\, part-time certificate giving advanced music students hands-on\, project-based training in Performance\, Teaching\, Technology & Creativity\, or Business.  \n\nThis workshop runs four Saturdays\, noon to 3:00pm\, for curious\, and courageous\, teens aged 13–18 ready to explore wild and crazy new sounds and create music that’s all their own. Cost is $35 for all four sessions. \n\n REGISTER ONLINE HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop\nIt came from … (cue: scary music)… The Conservatory! \n\nYour mission: To seek out strange new waveforms\, unearth exotic ancient scales and discover monstrous musical progressions and melodies in this retro-futuristic musical extravaganza known only as “The Experiment”! \n\nTogether\, our band of intrepid composing adventurers will re-imagine the classic monster movie soundtrack: aliens\, vampires\, mummies\, werewolves and mad scientists will inspire our minds and guide our hands to create something new and terrible … an electronic work to amaze and terrify the ages yet to come. \n\nWhat weapons do you need? \n\nAll that you require is an inquisitive spirit\, a desire to make new music\, and be 13-18 years old (this sort of adventuring requires a youthful courageous spirit!) \n\nThe workshop is spread over four three-hour sessions across two consecutive weekends. Do you have the courage to embark with us on our voyage into the unknown? Sign up to join “The Experiment” today… you won’t regret it! \n\nTopics to include musical ideation and development\, analog electronic instruments both physical and virtual\, audio and MIDI recording and editing\, arrangement\, mixing\, music theory including scales\, modes\, chords\, melodies and counterpoint\, and effects such as reverb and chorus. \n\nYour facilitator/guide is Melody Ayres-Griffiths\, a renowned local composer with decades of experience writing new music in various genres including electronic\, chiptune\, dance\, symphonic and soundtrack\, and heard by millions of people around the world (and maybe even in outer space…).
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-experiment-workshop/
LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA
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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts
DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street.  \nDiscounted early bird tickets are available until March 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Joy of Life Concerts\n\nJoin us for two nights of joyful music as Daniel Lapp brings together a delightful mix of performers for an unforgettable experience in the Victoria Conservatory’s beautiful Alix Goolden Performance Hall!  \n\nThe Joy of Life concerts take place on Friday\, April 24\, and Saturday\, April 25\, at 7:30 PM. This year’s performers include the young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Old-Time Danceband\, joined by alumni from the past 32 years. Adding to the toe-tapping excitement will be members of Folkestra! and the Joy of Life Choir\, backed by the mighty Joy of Life House Band of renowned local musicians.  \n\nTopped off with performances by Daniel’s special guest\, these concerts inspire all ages\, celebrating life as it blossoms in spring across the nation and resonates at home in Victoria through the wonderful power of live Canadian music. \n\nSpecial Guest – Tom Taylor\nTom Taylor is best known for his role in the Vancouver cult band She Stole My Beer\, where he spent years touring and recording three albums. After the band took a hiatus\, Tom embarked on a solo journey\, recording two albums\, King of July and Running Late\, with acclaimed producer Steve Dawson. In 2013\, he released Pull Over Here\, produced by his longtime friend and fellow Canadian music legend\, Barney Bentall. \nIn addition to his solo work\, Tom has collaborated with Bentall and Shari Ulrich as part of the trio BTU\, releasing two albums: Live at Cates Hill and Tightrope Walk.  \nIn 2025\, Tom’s new band\, The Southern Residents\, released their debut album Folk Signals\, co-produced with multi-instrumentalist and Juno Award winner Adrian Dolan. The project showcases their unique interpretation of folk and bluegrass. \nTom is also an active member of the Vancouver roots rock band The Radio Grande\, known for their album Town and Country and their recent EP Wrapped in Plastic. His wide-ranging collaborations and projects continue to highlight his distinctive voice and songwriting style. \n\n\nWe acknowledge the support of the CRD Arts & Culture.  \n\nMedia Sponsors: Chek News | Rogers Media
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts-2026/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
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SUMMARY:ChoirKids and Arbutus Singers Concert- Let Our Voices Shine
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. \nEntrance: $20 suggested donation \nDonate to ChoirKids  \n\n\nAbout the Concert\nJoin us for an uplifting afternoon of music as ChoirKids and the Arbutus Singers come together for Let Our Voices Shine—a joyful celebration of community\, connection\, and the power of singing together. \n\nCo-hosted by Jack Boomer and Annika Sauser\, this concert showcases singers of all ages\, from young voices just beginning their musical journey to seasoned performers united by a shared love of music. Audiences can look forward to a vibrant and diverse program featuring beloved classics and contemporary favourites\, including music by Carole King\, Ike & Tina Turner\, Bruno Mars\, and selections from Moana and The Greatest Showman. \n\nHarmony In The Making – The Arbutus Story\nEstablished in 1998 by Jack Boomer\, the Arbutus Singers has blossomed from a modest group of 15 singers to a flourishing choir of over 60 members. Rehearsals are held regularly at the Wellesley of Victoria\, providing a communal space where they come together to hone our skills and create music. As a versatile choir with 4 to 6 parts\, they take pride in diverse repertoire. This blend of genres ensures that our performances offer something for everyone. The Arbutus Singers are more than just a musical ensemble – they are a tight-knit diverse community united by their shared passion for music and commitment to spreading joy through our performances. Whether they are singing at local events\, retirement homes\, or community gatherings\, their mission remains the same: to uplift spirits and create lasting memories through music. \n\nChoirKids\nThe concept of ChoirKids came from the Arbutus Singers’ desire to provide kids with the opportunity to sing in a non-auditioned choir\, in communities that might not currently offer it\, simply for fun and for free. Spearheaded by Jack Boomer and Jane Cowell\, five members of the Arbutus Singers came together to form the Arbutus Singers Music Education Society in 2006. The goal\, through a non-profit organization\, was to establish children and youth choirs in the Greater Victoria area. The Society received charitable status in 2008. Through this educational program\, they provide funding and personnel to develop and support children’s choirs in Victoria schools. Over the years\, they have raised more than $400\,000 for a variety of charitable organizations\, with a significant portion secured through grants in support of ChoirKids. \n\nIn 2015\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music was asked and agreed to adopt this wonderful program and since then\, the ChoirKids program has touched the lives of over 2\,000 young children across 8 local Elementary schools and continues to thrive as one of the VCM’s key music programs for children. ChoirKids is delivered tuition-free into participating local Elementary schools through the Conservatory’s Children’s Music Outreach. The program operates under the artistic leadership lead Instructor/Choir Director Annika Sauser. \n\nChoirKids is a non-auditioned choir program delivered through the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Music Outreach Program\, into local Victoria Elementary schools. ChoirKids focuses on singing for fun\, to foster love and appreciation for music. All music is learnt by ear and may include at times light choreography. Weekly rehearsals provide a range of “warm-up” games\, and repertoire is drawn from popular folk tunes\, and contemporary music\, sung either in unison\, or in two parts. Piano\, guitar\, and/or ukulele accompaniment is provided where appropriate\, and end of term performance opportunities are arranged in coordination with all ChoirKids groups and the Arbutus Singers. \n\nWith Thanks\nThank you to Jack Boomer\, the Arbutus Singers\, Annika Sauser\, Anna Lyman\, and all our ChoirKids for sharing your voices and spirit\, and for bringing this musical community together. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom.  \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/choirkids-and-arbutus-singers-concert-let-our-voices-shine/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
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