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Enbridge joins sponsors of 20th annual Kincardine Summer Music Festival By Liz Dadson |
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Enbridge Renewable Energy Infrastructure LP is one of several sponsors of the 20th annual Kincardine Summer Music Festival which began yesterday (July 31) and runs to Aug. 13. The music camp, based at St. Anthony's School this year, has about 320 students over the two weeks - the first week featuring jazz music, and the second week featuring chamber and instrumental music. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival began in the spring of 1992 when local resident Ron Lewis and music teacher John Schnarr approached Chamber Music Kincardine to help create a music camp, as well as continue its presentation of local chamber concerts.The first Kincardine Summer Music Festival was organized in just a few months with a handful of volunteers - most notably: Ron Lewis, Hans and Kathryn Braul, and Irv and Carolynn Mills. The idea was to offer musical learning and playing opportunities for everyone, especially young musicians, during the daytime classes, as well as present a concert series for all to attend in the evenings. By combining the two, the festival could offer students the opportunity to study and play with world-class artists during the day, attend their concerts at night, and grow to know and appreciate these performers in person. The event has grown to be one of the largest music festivals in Ontario. The combination of daytime classes and public evening concerts has made it a preferred summer music destination for music students and faculty. Beginners
of all ages can rent and learn to play the instrument of their choice. Experienced
students are provided with the opportunity to develop their skills. Advanced students can challenge themselves in the jazz, chamber music or vocal programs. The goal has always been to offer affordable but excellent musical opportunities to to the local communities, as well as reaching out to others. Many of the professional staff returns year after year for a small recompense because of their love of music and enthusiasm for teaching. The students meet new friends, learn and play together, and are inspired by the world-class artists. Many have gone on to concentrate on music in their chosen profession. All have been enriched by the festival experience. The festival offers free concerts at 4 p.m. each day in Victoria Park:
The evening concert that week feature the following artists at the Best Western Governor's Inn at 7:30 p.m.:
During festival week, the afternoon concerts include:
The evening concerts, held at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine include the following:
Tickets are available at the Kincardine Scottish Shop, Jerome Flowers and Dalton Pottery. For more information, check the website at www.ksmf.ca
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 Michelle Lamont (R) of Enbridge Renewable Energy Infrastructure LP, presents a cheque for $2,500 to Kevin MacKay, chairman of the board of directors with the Kincardine Summer Music Festival ACCLAIMED VIOLINIST AT KINCARDINE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Kincardine Summer Music Festival is delighted to have acclaimed young violinist Marc Djokic perform Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. He will also perform in Victoria Park Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. as part of the afternoon concert series. In addition, Djokic will coach and direct Master classes for Chamber Music students. Djokic comes from a family of Halifax musicians. He began his violin studies at the age of six with his father, violinist Philippe Djokic, and completed his undergraduate studies at the New England Conservatory as a scholarship student of Donald Weilerstein. He currently resides in Montreal. He has won numerous prizes and awards including an Opus Prize in 2009 from the Conseil québecois de la musique for best concert in the region. Djokic has performed in many concert series and music festivals such as Music Masters Course in Kazusa (Japan), the Atlantic Scene Festival (Ottawa), Montreal Chamber Music Festival, and numerous appearances at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival. He was also a featured artist in the Bravo! Television Series, “The Classical Now”. Djokic has performed as soloist with many Symphony Orchestras including Symphony Nova Scotia, Symphony New Brunswick, PEI Symphony, Nova Symphonia and The Niagara Symphony. A recipient of an instrument from the Canada Council Instrument Bank, he gratefully acknowledges the continuing support from the Canada Council. He performs on violins by Carl Becker 1927 and Gaurnerious 1740. For more information, visit his website at: www.greatconcerts.com/mdjokic Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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