It's time for the Annual Oakville Suzuki Association Christmas Concert - the only time that all the instruments across the OSA come together to perform. It's also the OSA's only fundraiser of the year so please extend an invite to all of your family and friends to attend this wonderful concert that all of the teachers and students have worked so hard to put on. Dress Code for Audience: Business Casual to Formal Dress Code for Musicians: Please see "What to Expect" below *Please note that the groupings for the Senior and Junior Concerts has changed this year. The Junior Concert is for Beginners to Book 2. The Senior Concert is for Books 3 and Above. The Senior Christmas Concert (Book 3 and Above) starts at 1:00pm
*Soundcheck for musicians begins promptly at 11:30am (Please see "What to Expect" below)
Senior Concert Repertoire
Chamber Orchestra
A Legend
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Cellos
Gavotte
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
While Shepherds Watched
Hallelujah
Danse Rustique
Humoresque
We Light a Thousand Candles
Feliz Navidad
Jingle Bell Rock
Flutes
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
While Shepherds Watched
Humoresque
We Light a Thousand Candles
Feliz Navidad
Jingle Bell Rock
Violas
Hark the Herald Angles Sing
While Shepherds Watched
Evening Prayer
Sunny Days
Humoresque
We Light a Thousand Candles
Feliz Navidad
Jingle Bell Rock
Violins
Concerto No. 2 in G Major
Sonata No. 3 in F Major
Hark the Herald Angles Sing
While Shepherds Watched
Humoresque
We Light a Thousand Candles
Feliz Navidad
Jingle Bell Rock
The Junior Christmas Concert (Beginners to Book 2) starts at 3:30pm *Musicians, ECM and ECM2 students, please see "What to Expect" below for arrival times and logistics
Junior Concert Repertoire
Kodaly Choir
The Cutting Edge
Winter Fantasy
Cellos
Jingle Bells
Twinkle Variations - Jack Rabbit Eats Carrots, var. C in D
The Huron Carol
French Folk Song
Perpetual Motion in D
Unto Us a Child is Born
Rigadoon
Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
Hunter's Chorus
Silent Night
Flutes
Jingle Bells
Twinkle Variations - Ice Cream Cone, var. B in C
The Huron Carol
Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
Hunter's Chorus
Silent Night
Violins
Jingle Bells
Twinkle Variations - Tukka Tukka Stop, Stop
Lightly Row
O Come Little Children
Perpetual Motion in D
Unto Us a Child is Born
Minuet No. 1
Dreydle
Bourree
*Refreshments will be available for purchase and can be enjoyed during the performances. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the OSA.
*As a courtesy to all audience members, if you would like to record any part of the performance with any device (including smartphones) we ask that you move to the sides or the back of the hall to avoid blocking anyone's view.
*Both concerts are very family friendly events and we encourage children of all ages to attend. For young ones who need to keep their hands busy while enjoying the music, a complimentary Kids' Colouring Area will be available (supervision not provided).
Dress Rehearsal Schedules
Thursday, December 12
Senior Cellos @ 5:30pm (Multi-Purpose Rooms 1&2)
Senior Violins @ 6:00pm (Meeting Room 1)
Senior Cellos & Violins @ 6:30pm (Multi-Purpose Rooms 1&2)
Senior Chamber Orchestra @7:00pm (Multi-Purpose Rooms 1&2)
Junior Cellos @ 5:00pm (Rehearsal Hall)
Junior Violins & Cellos @ 5:30pm (Rehearsal Hall; violin tuning at 5:15pm in Breakout Room 3)
Junior Violins @ 6:00pm
Saturday, December 14
Junior Violins @ 10:00am (Black Box)
Senior Violins @ 10:45am (Black Box)
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Tickets (valid for both concerts) are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Performing students currently registered with the OSA, OSA teachers and children 12 and under, are free.
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SHEET MUSIC A Legend - Tchaikovsky (Vln 1) A Legend - Tchaikovsky (Vln 2) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Cello) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Flute 1) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Flute 2) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Flute 3) |