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LOCATIONOrpheum Theatre: corner of Smithe Street and Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver.

REHEARSAL AUDIENCESymphonic Encounters is an open rehearsal series, which means that attendees observe the orchestra preparing for a regular season concert. Our suggested age range for this program is from grade 6 up to adults. Please contact the Education Assistant if you require further information.

REHEARSAL TIMEEach rehearsal begins promptly at the time indicated. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start time and we request that everyone be seated inside the theatre 10 minutes prior to the start time. Late-comers will not be seated until an appropriate break in the rehearsal.

REHEARSAL LENGTHRehearsals run during the times indicated with a 20 minute rehearsal break that is usually called at the mid-way point of the rehearsal.

MEET A MUSICIANDuring the break, a VSO musician will be available to meet students and to answer questions about the rehearsal process or a career in music.

ORPHEUM TOURSA 40–minute tour of the Orpheum Theatre is available as an alternative to sitting in on the second half of the rehearsal. Space is limited, so advance booking is required.

PROGRAMME NOTESThese provide information about the composer(s) and repertoire, and are available online three weeks in advance of each rehearsal date at vancouversymphony.ca/se.

“ The VSO open rehearsals have been an annual highlight for Douglas College students. The experience of a living, working orchestra is invaluable. The VSO is clearly committed to developing and maintaining a young audience for classical music.”

John GlofcheskieMusic Instructor, Douglas College

Visit vancouversymphony.ca for more information about the VSO’s Education & Community Programs and upcoming concerts.

PRICESStudents $7.50 (incl. GST)Teachers admitted free Chaperones 1 free chaperone per 15 studentsAdditional adults $7.50 (incl. GST)

Full payment must be received in advance of the rehearsal

Please mail form with payment to:Education Department, Vancouver Symphony, 500–833 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0G4 Tel: 604.684.9100 Dial ‘0’ and ask for the Education AssistantVSO Education reserves the right to cancel any order submitted but not paid for by the payment deadline. Refunds are not given except in the event of a cancellation by the VSO.

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OPEN REHEARSAL PROGRAM2017/2018

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Symphonic ENCOUNTERS

Bramwell Tovey with the VSO

Vancouver SymphonyEducation Department500–833 Seymour StreetVancouver, BC V6B 0G4

PREMIER EDUCATION PARTNER

*Guest artist will not be present at this rehearsal. Please note: We cannot guarantee that all listed repertoire will be rehearsed during the open rehearsal. Performers and repertoire are subject to change.

Date/Time # of # of Free # of Paying Total # Students Adults Adults of Seats

Fri, Oct 6, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fri, Dec 1, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fri, Jan 26, 2018 10:00am – 12:30pm

Fri, May 4, 2018 10:00am – 12:30pm

Fri, June 1, 2018 10:00am – 12:30pm

Method of Payment:

Cheque (Payable: Vancouver Symphony) VISA MC AMEX

Name on Card:

Card Number: Expiry :

Signature:

Deposit amount: $

Please note: Payment balances must be received in advance of your selected rehearsal date.

Please indicate if you wish to attend one or both of the additional activities below:

Meet a VSO Musician* (during the rehearsal break) Orpheum Tour* (during the second half of the rehearsal)

*Please note that space is limited; we will do our best to accommodate your request

Special Needs Requirements:

Qty Total

Student Tickets: X $7.50 (incl GST) = $

Complimentary X FREE FREEAdults:

Paying Adults: X $7.50 (incl GST) = $

Total # of Seats: GRAND TOTAL = $

Please include a non-refundable deposit of 10% to secure your reservation.

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RESERVE ONLINE @ vancouversymphony.ca/se

SYMPHONIC ENCOUNTERS 2017/2018 ORDER FORMInstructions: If you are booking more than one program, please photocopy this form and complete a separate one for each.

School Name:

School Address:

Grade/Age of Group:

Contact Name:

Contact Type: Teacher Principal other:

Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )

Contact Email:

2017/2018

TO ORDER ONLINE: Complete the online form at vancouversymphony.ca/se

BY MAIL: Complete the form and mail withpayment to the address indicated

Telephone reservations are not accepted.

SymphonicENCOUNTERS

4 Friday, May 4, 10am

RAPSODIE ESPAGNOLE & BOLERO WITH JUN MÄRKLJun Märkl conductor Ingrid Fliter piano*

DE FALLA El amor brujo: Ballet SuiteDE FALLA Nights in the Garden of Spain RAVEL Rapsodie espagnoleRAVEL Bolero

1 Friday, October 6, 11am

TERRA AND BEYOND, WITH CHRIS HADFIELD AND DANNY MICHELWilliam Rowson conductor Chris Hadfield guitar & vocalist Danny Michel vocalist

2 Friday, December 1, 11am

VSO POPS: CLASSIC BROADWAYJeff Tyzik conductor Lisa Vroman vocalist Doug LaBrecque vocalist

5 Friday, June 1, 10am

TCHAIKOVSKY OVERTURE 1812 WITH BRAMWELL TOVEYBramwell Tovey conductor Ian Parker piano*

WEBERN Im SommerwindBRAMWELL TOVEY Shalimar Variations for Piano and OrchestraGORDON JACOB Redbridge Variations TCHAIKOVSKY Overture 1812, Op. 49

3 Friday, January 26, 10am

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE WITH BRAMWELL TOVEYBramwell Tovey conductor Roger Cole oboe*

JULIET PALMER Secret ArnoldSTRAUSS Oboe Concerto in D MajorBERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

Bramwell Tovey Bramwell ToveyChris Hadfield Jeff Tyzik Jun Märkl