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The purpose of WIAC is to assist local artists and arts organizations by providing support, fiscal management and sponsorship;
and to engage in community arts outreach and increase community awareness of the arts and culture of Whidbey Island
and to engage in community arts outreach and increase community awareness of the arts and culture of Whidbey Island
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Island Consort Presents Songs from the House of Love Enjoy Joni's sultry voice accompanied by Andre & Sheila in this evening of songs and meditations of love. May include some piano/guitar improvisations as well!! Saturday, July 20, 2019 7:00 p.m. Crawford House 5023 Langley Road, Langley Visit our website for information on Rich Pellegrin, Jazz Pianist, performing July 27th and Whidbey Island Music Festival & Island Consort present Tekla Cunningham, Violin & Sheila Weidendorf, Piano together in concert on August 25th and September 8th, 2019. |
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Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute 2019
The Saratoga Orchestra brings the orchestra world to Whidbey Island. For six-days, orchestra conductors from all parts of the world will be in residence at the third annual Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute held July 29-August 3, 2019 in Langley. Internationally acclaimed conductor, lecturer and composer, Diane Wittry, will be leading the conducting sessions along with Dr. Anna Edwards, music director of Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra. The culmination of the six-day workshop will be a Summer Festival Concert held on Saturday, August 3, 2 pm at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. PNWCI's 2019 Conducting Fellows will lead the Saratoga Orchestra in a program to include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Saint-Saëns’ Concerto No. 1 for Cello, with Seattle Symphony cellist Walt Gray, Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and others. A pre-concert chat with the participating conductors will begin at 1:15 pm. General Admission concert tickets are $25/Adult and $20/Senior-Military. Students under 18 admitted free. Ticket information or call 360-221-8262. For workshop information, please visit our website or call 360-929-3045. |
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Saratoga Orchestra: The Art of Listening
July 31-August 3 Saratoga Orchestra and Whidbey Island Music Festival presents a four-day Summer Camp for Adults, exploring how we organize sound, space, and silence to create the phenomena of music. Have you always wanted to take a peek into the mysteries of making music? Here's your chance to indulge yourself in lively discussions and behind-the-scenes observation experiences led by a team of music professionals and designed to appeal to the inquisitive audience member, novice musician and avid radio listener. Taking advantage of the musical opportunities this summer during Saratoga Orchestra’s Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute and the Whidbey Island Music Festival, we invite you to join us in a fun and unique adventure designed to increase your perception, enhancement and enjoyment of music. No formal music background required, just bring your enthusiasm and inquiring mind. Seating is limited, sign up today! Visit our website for more information |
