Yao Wang was only ten years old when she started composing music. That’s fairly unusual in itself, but even more surprising is that nine years later she has composed “Whisper”, a full length original musical that she and fellow Vanier … Continue reading
Mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Big Band Benefit Concert with the Vanier College Big Band conducted by Jocelyn Couture and the professional J.L. Big Band directed by Christopher Smith. The date is April 15 at 7:30 pm. Stars: … Continue reading
There is never a quiet moment during March Break at Vanier College. Every spring, the campus is invaded by thousands of young musicians from all over Quebec who come to participate in MusicFest Québec. This year, more 5,400 high school … Continue reading
The end of the first semester at Vanier College will be marked by Heavenly Places a choral concert performed by the Vanier College Choir under the direction of Philippe Bourque. The concert on December 7, 2012 will underscore the rich … Continue reading
There’s nothing like hip-swinging music for warming up on a cold autumn night and Vanier College has just the ticket with the fifth annual Big Band Evening Concert on October 17, 2012. Host for the evening: CBC’s Jeanette Kelly CBC … Continue reading
It promises to be a lively and special musical event on May 4th when the Vanier College Choir conducted by Philippe Bourque will be joined by the Vanier Chamber Orchestra and the Vanier Percussion Ensemble for an evening of rhythmic … Continue reading
Radio jazz host extraordinaire, Katie Malloch, will be celebrated this year at the annual Vanier College Big Band Benefit Concert on Monday, April 16th. Oliver Jones will return as host for the 11th year and will also dedicate a performance … Continue reading
For many high school students the month of March is the high point of the year, because March is when MusicFest Québec takes place at Vanier College. Taking advantage of Spring Break at Vanier, more than 5000 high school students … Continue reading
The stage is set to hop when the Vanier College Music Department hosts its 4th annual Big Band Evening at 7 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Hosted by CBC radio’s Kelly Rice, the event will bring together the Beaconsfield … Continue reading
On May 6, 2011, the Vanier College Choir, under the direction of Philippe Bourque, will perform the world premiere of Robert Frederick Jones’ La Terra Promessa. This twelve-movement symphony for soloists, chorus and orchestra was commissioned to celebrate Vanier College’s … Continue reading
