The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Opera Singer Bernard Turgeon Dies at 85

In addition to a studded career as a performer, Turgeon was a teacher and administrator at many Canadian universities, including the University of Victoria.

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musica intima Welcomes Bob D'Eith as General Manager

Non-profit leader, lawyer, musician and publisher Bob D'Eith has been named general manager of musica intima, the internationally renowned contemporary choral ensemble. 

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Fraser Valley Regional Library Launches Ukulele Public Lending Collection

Beginning this fall, FVRL will offer ukuleles for loan through its new Uke 'n Play collection.

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Music BC Announces New Program Manager

Music BC welcomes new program manager, Lindsay MacPherson, effective September 12.

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Creative BC Launches BC Music Fund Pilot Program Survey

Creative BC is gathering the input of musicians and other industry professionals to assess the Sound Recording Pilot Program's overall benefit to the community, as well as gain valuable insights to inform the development of additional programs launched to support the BC music sector. 

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Poly Culture Group Brings China Philharmonic Orchestra to Vancouver

Chinese art and culture organization Poly Culture Group, in partnership with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, will bring the China Philharmonic Orchestra to Vancouver this November. The performance will commemorate the opening of Poly Culture Group's North American headquarter offices and flagship art gallery.  

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Canadian Music Centre in BC to Launch Victoria Creative Hub

The Canadian Music Centre in British Columbia (CMC BC) is set to open its first-ever Vancouver Island branch this summer.

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Hill Strategies Research on Music

The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor includes a focus on recent music research, including the impacts of live music in Ontario, international music development strategies, an Australian report on the economic impact of live music, and an analysis of orchestra subscription strategies in the U.S.

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Music BC Names Alex Grigg New Executive Director

Music BC Industry Association has welcomed Alex Grigg as the organization's new Executive Director, effective May 16.

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VSB Proposed Budget Cuts Would Eliminate Elementary Band & Strings Program and Arts Coordinator Position

The Vancouver School Board is proposing 2016/17 budget cuts which would include the elimination of the elementary band and strings program and the district’s Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator position. The Coalition for Music Education in BC has written an open letter on the matter to the VSB chair.

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Premier Announces $15M For BC Music Fund

On February 11, Premier Christy Clark announced a $15-million grant toward the creation of a BC Music Fund to help support various activities in the music industry.

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VSO Welcomes New Assistant Conductor For 2016-17

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has appointed William Rowson as its new assistant conductor. 

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New Study on BC's Music Industry

New Study on BC's Music Industry

A recent music industry sector profile was prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of Creative BC. 

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Participate in an Important BC Music Sector Survey

Participate in an Important BC Music Sector Survey

Creative BC, with the support of Music BC, has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) to conduct a sector profile of BC’s music and sound recording industry. 

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