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Community
Inspiring the next generation of music lovers.
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2026 Chamber Music Workshop
Keep the music playing
We are so grateful for the support we are receiving from our community.
February 15, 2026
2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra
Yariv Aloni, Conductor
Tea & Symphony is our annual English High Tea
with live music.
Selections from some of Mozart's most famous works, including the Overture to Don Giovanni, movements from his Symphonies No. 1 and No. 40, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, the clarinet concerto, featuring Don Mayer, and the Flute Concerto No. 2, played by Michelle Cox.
The audience is seated at
beautifully appointed tables and served sweet and savoury goodies as well as tea and coffee, and regaled with beautiful music!
March 22, 2026
2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra
& Chorus
Nick Fairbank, Conductor
BRITTEN Welcome Ode, Op. 95
FAIRBANK Éileamh na Talún
(première)
COPLAND Ching-a-ring Chaw;
I Bought Me a Cat
FAIRBANK Earth Cantata
(première)
Guest children’s choir:
Poirier Elementary School choir,
Sandra Arts, Director
April 12, 2026
2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra
Yariv Aloni, Conductor
WEBER Oberon Overture
WEBER Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor
Soloist: Matty Angus, Clarinet,
Winner of the 2025
Jenny & Norman Nelson Concerto Competition
SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 “Spring”
July 5, 2026
2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Ed MacGregor Park
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra
David Stewart, Conductor
Annual free open air pops concert by the sea.
As always there will be a 50/50 draw and when you donate at admission there will be a prize draw.
In case of rain, the concert will take place in the Sooke Community Hall on Shields Road.
Inspiring the next generation of music lovers.

We are so grateful for the support we are receiving from our community.