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February 22 2:00-4:00 PM at the Little Red Church 2182 Comox Ave, Comox
The event promises an inspiring afternoon of music featuring the Georgia Strait Big Band, alongside CYMC Musical Theatre alumni.
This concert is a testament to the talent and dedication of our alumni, faculty, and supporters. It’s a unique opportunity to experience exceptional live music while supporting youth music education and community programs. The event takes place at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 at the door, cash only, and all proceeds from this event will directly benefit CYMC’s youth music programs and St. George’s community initiatives, making it a meaningful way to support the arts and the local community.
The Georgia Straight Big Band offers pure dancing and listening pleasure–
we play the Mega-hits from the Big Band Era, PLUS Swing and Latin tunes from
today’s popular arrangers and composers.
From Basie and the Duke, Miller and Gillespie, Alpert and the Beatles; the Georgia Strait Big Band entertains
with music from the most exciting composers of the Twentieth Century. (pre-millenial, i guess!)
Under the direction of Greg Bush, the Georgia Strait Big Band specializes in repertoire that is “eminently” dance-able. Fox-trot, swing, tango, cha-cha, bolero, rhumba….rock’n roll – our music has the rhythms to keep you on the dance floor all night long. Take a look at a sample of our repertoire.
The community-based Georgia Strait Big Band not only attracts and showcases accomplished musicians from the Comox Valley, but also proudly features some of the Valley’s finest singers who captivate audiences each with their own unique vocal styles, fronting the band in ballads and hard-swinging jazz standards.
The GSBB is headed up by Greg Bush, Professor of the Jazz Program at Vancouver Island University, musician, arranger and composer. Rehearsals happen each Monday from 7-9pm at St Georges United Church from the September to June.
GSBB supports the Community
The Georgia Strait Big Band partners with various charitable organizations in their fund-raising efforts—groups such as the Comox Valley’s Dawn to Dawn Society, in aid of the homeless . The GSBB also supports young up and coming ballroom dancers at Penfield School in Campbell River. Annually, GSBB participates in the Children’s Network Telethon and puts on a Canada Day tea and dance for the general public, and has done many other events and fundraisers over the years as opportunities present themselves.
For information about rates and booking, please contact
Rob Peterson at robdrum02@gmail.com / 1-250-792-2451
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