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May 17, Sweeney Singers spring concert is at 7: 30 p.m., Bakerview Church, 2285 Clear-brook Rd., Abbotsford. By donation. Call 604-856-7765 or see sweeneysingers.com
Final concert of the season for CMO/YO
The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra and Youth Orchestra (CMO/YO) present its final performance of the 2012/13 concert season on May 25 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
Medal haul for SDSS
South Delta Secondary students had a medal haul at the Heritage Music Festival in New York last month.
Real Housewives fundraise for Children's Hospital
Fans of the reality TV series Real Housewives of Vancouver will remember that Ronnie Negus' special-needs daughter Remy almost choked to death in 2011.
Special night on stage for 22 young pianists
It's a gift most moms would love on Mother's Day: Seeing your child, in formal attire, perform music in front of hundreds of spectators in a large auditorium.
Showtime events
Gloria Dei Chorale May 24, the 45-voice Gloria Dei Chorale, directed by Abbotsford's David Rushton, Canada West Chamber orchestra and Andrea and Amaris perform at 8 p.m. Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at House of James, King's Music, Bakerview Church and at the door.
Maestro helps bring music into schools
Hawthorne Elementary students will be treated to a visit from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's maestro next week as part of the VSO's Connects program.
Sweet music for Mother's Day
Whatever you're doing for mom on Mother's Day, you can make her day complete by treating her to the special Mother's Day concert by the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra at Massey Theatre.
Point Grey music students hit right notes
Point Grey Music students nearly screamed themselves hoarse in Seattle last month, according to senior band teacher Brent Taylor.
Gogos concert
South Fraser Gogos are helping and supporting Richmond Gogos who are organizing a fundraising concert next weekend.
Japanese children's choir hits town
The Wakayama Children's Choir will perform in Richmond next week as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the two cities' relationship.
Around Town
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra closes its "Surrey Nights" concert series for the 2012-13 season at Bell Performing Arts Centre
Trio strings together classical, hip-hop, jazz
Infinitus has come a long way since 2002, when twins Alex and Anthony Cheung launched their string quartet as a student group at UBC.
Youth-focused opera co. sings at 'Evening in Paris'
Dream big. Work hard. Follow your passion, develop and share your talent. This is a great formula for anyone wanting to succeed in the performing arts. And sometimes it is also realizing that success isn't always spelled out by a big-paying professional career. It's time to recognize the unsung heroes who are singing out big time in our community. Move over Justin and Michael, Patricia and George are in town.
Gloria Dei Chorale
The Gloria Dei Chorale, the Canada West Chamber Orchestra and identical twin soloists and recording artists, Andrea and Amaris, present Vivaldi's' Gloria, with additional vocal duets with orchestra and joyful choral selections. The May 24 concert is at 8 p.m., Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd. and May 25 at 8 p.m., New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 - 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: adults $15, students $10, children 11 and under free; at House of James, King's Music, Bakerview Church, in Abbotsford, and at the door.
More Classical Coffee concerts percolate for 2013-14 season
Who knew Surrey had a penchant for classical music?
Inclusive chorale inspired by civil rights movement
Like most of America during the 1960s, Texas was wrought with race riots and strife.
