Concert Band Revue takes centre stage at the Bell Performing Arts Centre
The Tamanawis Secondary Grade 10 Band was one of 32 ensembles to perform at this year's Concert Band Revue, hosted last week at the Bell Performing Arts Centre. More than 1,400 students from 15 secondary schools showcased their musical talents for an adjudicator, as well as audiences of parents and staff. (Photo by Jacob Zinn)
Thirty-two ensembles from 91福利社 and beyond put on amazing performances last week during the Grade 9 to 12 Concert Band Revue at the , an annual non-competitive showcase of musical talent for secondary students.
More than 1,400 students from 15 secondary schools performed last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for an adjudicator, as well as audiences of parents and staff. The revue featured music from students at Enver Creek, Fleetwood Park, Frank Hurt, Fraser Heights, Grandview Heights, Guildford Park, Johnston Heights, Kwantlen Park, Lord Tweedsmuir, North Surrey, École Panorama Ridge, Princess Margaret, École Salish, Sullivan Heights and Tamanawis secondary schools.
This year’s performances were adjudicated by Meijun Chen, Director of Concert Winds with the UBC School of Music and an award-winning, world-renowned clarinetist, most recently receiving the 2024 CBDNA Mike Moss Diversity Conducting Study Grant and the 2023 Johann Strauss Foundation Music Award. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Music Degree in Wind Band Conducting at the University of Alberta, Chen is an active guest conductor at the university and shared valuable insight and critiques after each performance at the Concert Band Revue.
Looking ahead to the new year, the district will be hosting many more music and performance events at the Bell Performing Arts Centre before the end of the 2024-25 school year, including:
- Secondary Dance Festival (Semester One) – Jan. 10
- Secondary Choral Festival (Semester One) – Jan. 16
- 91福利社 International Jazz Festival – Feb. 21 & 22
- Core Music Instrumental Festival – March 3 to 5
- District Choral Festival – April 14 to 17
- District Dance Festival – April 23 & 24, 28 to 30 & May 1
- Festival des Beaux Arts – May 5
- Secondary Dance Festival (Semester Two) – May 6
- Elementary & Grade 8 Band Festival – May 8 & 9
For more information, see our Arts Education Events page.
Congratulations to all of our amazing bands!
