Vive La Canadienne—A Celebration of the music of Donald Coakley
February 10 @ 3:00 pm
Festival Theatre,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Admission: Freewill Donation at the door
In the final event of his visit, the life and music of Donald Coakley will be explored and celebrated by three bands! Come and hear three great concert bands as they perform Coakley’s music. In addition, the Acadia University Wind Ensemble will perform the world premiere of I Lost My Talk by the Acadia University Wind Ensemble. Based on the poem by Rita Joe, this work by Canadian composer John Estacio explores the meaning of reconciliation. Written originally for the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the AUWE will present the world premiere of the wind ensemble version of the piece, transcribed by Mark Hopkins.
Moderated by: Mark Hopkins
Acadia University Wind Ensemble: Mark Hopkins, conductor
Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy: Lt. Bradley Ritson, conductor
Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble: Mark Hopkins, Steve Hartlen, and Pam Paddock, conductors