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Posted on October 12, 2018

VCC faculty concerts a must-see for local music lovers

Vancouver Community College's (VCC) Off Broadway faculty concert series is back for a second year, offering a rare opportunity to see outstanding, professional faculty musicians perform on their home stage for an unbeatable price.

Each concert is open to the general public and the series features a variety of music styles from jazz to classical to electronic.

All shows will be held at the VCC Broadway auditorium and begin with a 10-minute lecture introducing the genre and musicians, followed by a 45-minute concert.

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Purchase tickets

$10 General admission
$5 Students and seniors

FREE for VCC students (with valid VCC student ID)

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio – Friday, Oct. 12, 2018
Introduced by Gerald van Wyck
Featuring:
Kate Hammett-Vaughan, vocals
Alan Matheson, piano
Paul Rushka, bass

Sharon Minemoto and Natasha D’Agostino – Friday, Nov. 30, 2018
Introduced by Ken Morrison
Featuring:
Sharon Minemoto, piano
Nathasha D’agostino, voice

Electronic Music Alumni Showcase – Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
Curated by Peter Hannan
Featuring VCC alumni:
Tiffany Calderbank
Tomas Valenzuela
Braedon Lim
Nicholas Marriott

Adrian Verdejo and Company – Friday, March 15, 2019
Introduced by Deirdre Morgan
Featuring:
Adrian Verdejo, guitar
Mark McGregor, flute
Dory Hayley, soprano

David Branter and Saxophilia – Friday, April 12, 2019
Introduced by François Houle
Featuring:
Julia Nolan, soprano saxophone
Kris Covlin, alto saxophone
David Branter, tenor saxophone
Colin MacDonald, baritone saxophone
Woith special guest Shirley Diamond, alto saxophone

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Read more about VCC’s hands-on, collaborative approach to music education and the musicians who make it come alive: