Music is Hope...

I've been debating whether to post this here or on the Loopy Library since it involves slam poetry, a cello, and mention of a book we've discussed at Senior Book Club. Fiddlesticks wins, since I just posted on the library blog yesterday! Quinn had the amazing experience of attending a slam poetry workshop with Nathaniel Larochette at Encounters With Canada last week and his poetry and personality had a huge impact on her. She came home with his book and we have been watching more of his performances - I cannot believe how moving his words are! So watch, listen and then maybe look him up and enjoy more!

A New Year of Great Music Ahead!

Welcome back to all students returning to the orchestra program and to those of you just starting out! We are truly fortunate to be one of the few schools in the country able to offer this program to our students, so take advantage of this great opportunity and you will be able to leave your Rivier experience having learned how to play a stringed instrument!

Those of you who have put in a few years with the Rivier Strings may be interested in joining the Prince Albert Strings Orchestra. The registration evening is tonight, September 13, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Bernier can fill you in on the costs of membership. All practices are on Thursday evenings.

Finally, Nina Di Gregorio, the lead violin in this quartet was featured in the June edition of International Musician magazine and Mr. B thought you might be interested in seeing some of their work. Here is the promo video for Bella. They look a little familiar - we may have blogged about them before!