Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Meridiem Wind Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians and educators who share a passion for playing the uniquely challenging and expressive music written for wind ensemble. In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, Meridiem has curated a program of works composed entirely by Canadians. 4 out of the 6 composers featured currently live in British Columbia, two of whom will be traveling to Victoria to sit in with the orchestra for the performance. The show will also be the world premiere of local composer Jared Richardson's new piece 'Spirit of the True North', which he will conduct. This is just one piece written with a nod to the natural beauty of Canada. Others include 'Land of the Midnight Sun' (Robert Buckley), 'McIntyre Ranch County' (Howard Cable), and 'Red Sky at Night' (Ni... more...