Waterside Summer Series

Join us on August 16th, 3:15 pm. Two exciting Canadian soparanos, Claire de Sevigne and Aviva Fortunata, and their pianist, Jenna Simeonov, return to the Waterside stage with a sparkling "summertime" repertoire including selections by Strauss, Bellini and much more!
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Join us on August 8th, 3:15 pm, as we welcome Cameron Crozman, cello, James Campbell, clarinet, and Angela Park, piano, as they grace our stage with performances from Bach to Piazzola. We are WatersideMusic.ca.

Bridge & Wolak, accordion, piano and clarinet. Michael Bridge, accordion and piano. Kornel Wolak, clarinet and piano.

We welcomed the internationally acclaimed, Phaeton Piano Trio, yesterday. Thank you for a wonderful performance!! Looking forward to July 28th when Bridge & Wolak join us with pieces from the world of folk, world, jazz and pop. Tickets at watersidemusic.ca.

Thank you, Shoshana Telner, for a stellar performance on July 3rd! What a lovely start to our Waterside concert season! We are at musicwaterside.ca

It's not too late! Season tickets offering a discount of 10% are still available. Watersidemusic.ca for details on how to order. See you at our first concert July 3rd!

Join us August 16th, 3:15 pm, when our Canadian sopranos, Claire de Sévigné and Aviva Fortunata take us into a fairytale world with selections from Debussy, Mozart, Bellini and more! Tickets available at watersidemusic.ca.

You are invited!
The Chair and the Board of Directors invite you to attend the 2023 Waterside Summer Series Annual General Meeting for the year ending December 31, 2022, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Meeting Room on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Agenda
1. Welcome and introduction of the 2022 Board of Directors.
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the minutes of the last AGM on June 6th, 2022
4. Report from the Chair, Diane Pearce (copy available at meeting)
5. Report from the Artistic Director, Beverley Harris (attached)
6. Report from the Treasurer
a) The finalized 2022 Financial Statements were approved by the Board on May 18th, 2023, and the previous Treasurer, Diane Kennedy, and the current Treasurer, Stephen Kendall, recommended to the Annual General Meeting that the 2022 Financial Statements (attached) be received as approved.
Motion – That the 2022 Financial Statements be received as approved.
b) At the same meeting on May 18th, 2023, the Board extended thanks to Kirk Corkery for reviewing the 2022 finances and proceedings. His report concluded that the financial statements fairly and accurately reflect the financial status of Waterside for 2022. A motion was approved to « recommend to the Annual General Meeting that Kirk Corkery be appointed to review the 2023 finances of Waterside Summer Series ». Kirk agreed to accept the appointment if made.
Motion - That Kirk Corkery be appointed to review the 2023 financial statements.
7. Board of Directors – We welcome Stephen Kendall, who was appointed as a Director on April 12th, 2023, subject to confirmation at the AGM.
The following people are standing for nomination and appointment as Directors for 2023, and, except as specified, continuing until the 2024 AGM: Ann Adams, Mary Gordon, Beverley Harris, Stephen Kendall, Diane Kennedy, and Diane Pearce, as Director and Past Chair to December 31, 2023.
Motion – that Ann Adams, Mary Gordon, Beverley Harris, Stephen Kendall, and Diane Kennedy be appointed as Directors for 2023, continuing until the AGM in 2024 ; and Diane Pearce, as Director and Past Chair to December 31, 2023.
8. Other Business
Article 23 of the Waterside By-law currently reads, « Meetings of members may not be held entirely by telephonic, an electronic or other communication facility. » On May 18th, 2023, the Board recommended approval of the following revision to the Waterside By-law, Article 23 at the AGM.
Motion – that the Waterside By-law be revised as follows :
23. Members’ Meeting Held Entirely by Electronic Means -
Meetings of members may be held entirely by electronic means if approved by the majority of the Board.
9. Motion to adjourn, followed by a brief meeting of the Board.

Join us August 8th! Cellist Cameron Crozman debuts on Waterside and will play a Bach solo cello suite and, along with James Campbell, clarinet, and Angela Park, piano, pieces from the world of Dance. We are at watersidemusic.

We look forward to Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak joining us on July 25th! With inventive flair, these two outstanding performers fuse classical showpieces with folk, world, jazz and pop. Find tickets at watersidemusic.ca.

Join us for another spectacular concert on Saturday, July 15th, where we welcome the Phaeton Piano Trio! Highlighting Beethoven and Mendelssohn in their program, they will include the rarely performed Mendelssohn Trio No. 1 in D minor. For more info and tickets, we are at watersidemusic.ca.

Spotlight on Shoshana Telner! This remarkable pianist will have a complete Beethoven Piano Sonata and a Liszt Sonata on her program. As well, 4 short compositions commissioned by and for her by 4 different Canadian composers. Join us on July 3rd as we begin our exciting summer season. Watersidemusic.ca for tickets and more information.

Bev Harris is on CJAI 101.3 with a Waterside update!

Happy New Year! Join us this summer as tickets are now on sale! Find us at watersidemusic.ca and explore the vibrant season we have planned for you.

What a wonderful finale to Waterside Summer Series 2022!! Thank you to Leslie Fagan, Angela Park and James Campbell for a fabulous concert yesterday. Our sponsors and patrons help make this happen, thank you!!! Looking forward to seeing you next year!

We look forward to Leslie Fagan, James Campbell, and Angela Park joining us at our sold out concert on August 16th. https://www.lesliefagan.com/ https://nyoc.org/orchestra/faculty/woodwinds/james-campbell/ https://angelapark.com/

Angela Park Pianist I was honoured to host an episode of This is My Music, which features music and people that inspired me in my life and music. It will be broadcast Saturday October 30, 2021 @ 10am – 12pm on CBC Music/Radio 2, and is also available online.

Waterside Sunmer Series was very fortunate to have Cheng² Duo perform this past weekend.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful music Cheng² Duo yesterday at Amherst Island!

Thank you, Sheng Cai, for a fantastic concert and a wonderful afternoon!

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Waterside Summer Series 2022 is on sale!
Buy your tickets now at https://www.watersidemusic.ca/

We welcome the Quintet from the Canadian Women's Brass Collective on Monday, July 18th. Learn more at https://canadianwomensbrasscollective.com/
Tickets available at watersidemusic.ca

WATERSIDE SUMMER SERIES MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Chair and the Board of Directors invite you to attend the 2022 WATERSIDE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the year ending December 31, 2021 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Meeting Room on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 4 p.m
AGENDA
Report from the Chair
Approve Minutes of the AGM for 2019 and 2020 held on June 7th, 2021
Treasurer’s Financial Report for 2021
Report from the Artistic Director
Election of the Board of Directors
Adjournment
Waterside Summer Series Music Festival is a Canadian registered charity established to advance the public’s appreciation of the arts by providing the public with high quality performances by renowned musicians of primarily classical music, with occasional performances of contemporary and musical theatre music.

Join us as we welcome Shen Cai to Waterside Summer Series on July 2nd. Find us at watersidemusic.ca

WATERSIDE SUMMER SERIES MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Chair and the Board of Directors invite you to attend the 2022 WATERSIDE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the year ending December 31, 2021 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Meeting Room on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 4 p.m

AGENDA
Report from the Chair
Approve Minutes of the AGM for 2019 and 2020 held on June 7th, 2021
Treasurer’s Financial Report for 2021
Report from the Artistic Director
Election of the Board of Directors
Adjournment

Waterside Summer Series Music Festival is a Canadian registered charity established to advance the public’s appreciation of the arts by providing the public with high quality performances by renowned musicians of primarily classical music, with occasional performances of contemporary and musical theatre music.

On Tuesday, July 12th, please join us as we welcome Lori Gemmell, Caroline Leonardeli, Caroline Lizotte, and Jennifer Swartz, with readings by Tom Allen. Tickets available at watersidemusic.ca. Hope to see you there!

Musician Monday | Lori Gemmel—Harp 🎼

This is Lori’s 23rd year with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony!

Lori Gemmell has been a musician all her life. Growing up in Montreal, as the child of a Presbyterian minister and a musically passionate mother, singing, and playing music were her natural state of being.

An incredibly well-versed musician, Lori taught herself the flute in high school, played trumpet in the band, and spent her weekend mornings at harp lessons. 🤩🎵

Between an undergraduate and Masters’ degree from the University of Toronto, Lori played summers with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, and a year in Paris, studying with Catherine Michel.

When she returned to Canada, Lori played on the only stage that was immediately available: the street corner. Busking in Toronto and Montreal, Lori gradually began building a career that took her to harp positions with Orchestra London, The Calgary Philharmonic, a chamber music residency at the Banff International Festival, on the frontlines of new music at the Darmstadt Festival in Germany and touring Europe and Japan with Montreal’s Nouvelle Ensemble Moderne.

Lori has earned a strong reputation among Canadian Composers for her passion and dedication to their music.

But that’s not all—Lori also makes time for playing and creating with others in small groups. In recent years she has collaborated with several musicians including Yo-Yo Ma and Feist.
Lori has one solo recording, Prelude, and a harp duo recording, The Garden of Peacocks. She is married and lives in Toronto.

We’re so grateful to have such a brilliant virtuoso on our team. 🤗

Thank you, Lori. 💛 Let’s appreciate her in the comments.

Waterside Summer Series updated their info in the about section.

Waterside Summer Series updated their business hours.

We can't wait for Waterside concerts this summer! Islanders can look forward to more information in their mailbox coming soon. Looking forward to seeing you there! Find us at watersidemusic.ca

Seasonal Contract Job Opportunity – Request for Expressions of Interest
Waterside Summer Series Production Manager 2022
This paid position is responsible for providing stage and sound system setup and breakdown for five (5) concerts at St. Paul’s in July and August, as well as supervision of parking on the grounds before and after the concerts and being available for assistance before, during and after the concerts. The suitable candidate will put together a team to provide all services needed “behind the scenes” to ensure that the performers and the audience have a wonderful concert experience and that St. Paul’s is left as though no event actually took place.
If you are interested in knowing more and in submitting a proposal and budget, please contact Diane Pearce, Chair, directly at [email protected] Expressions of Interest and a description of your related experience will be received until Friday, March 25th and, if requested, your written proposal and budget will be submitted by April 8th. Suitable candidates will be asked to present their proposal to the Board at a meeting on April 13th, 2022. For specific information for the 2022 season, please refer to the Waterside website (www.watersidemusic.ca). Thank you for your consideration.

Waterside Summer Series Waterside is Back for 2022! Our summer lineup is here

The Chair and the Board of Directors invite you to attend the combined 2019 and 2020 WATERSIDE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

Monday, June 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM via Zoom:
-Report from the Chair
-Approve Minutes of 3rd AGM, June 2019
-Treasurer’s 2019 and 2020 Financial Reports
-Report from the Artistic Director
-Election of the Board of Directors
-Adjournment

Waterside Summer Series Music Festival is a Canadian registered charity established to advance the public’s appreciation of the arts by providing the public with high quality performances by renowned musicians of primarily classical music, with occasional performances of contemporary and musical theatre music.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81922295342?pwd=V2hsRnhuQ3p3Y1RSQ2NNZmFIb3VMQT09

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Passcode: 792505

Hello everyone,

Here is the news you've likely been expecting for quite some time. It's official. Waterside 2020 has been cancelled for this year. Our Artistic Director, Beverley Harris, is working with the artists to secure dates for 2020. More news to come when there is news to share!

Hope you are all staying safe and finding new and interesting creative outlets during a rather challenging time.

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***

Our July 4 concert will be post-poned until July 29 at 7:15 PM. If you currently have tickets for this concert, please get in touch with Elena at [email protected].

Otherwise, for those of you waiting to purchase tickets, you have more time! Check out www.watersidemusic.ca to purchase tickets. If you'd like to purchase the entire season, there's still more time! We will honour the 10% discount if you purchase the entire season up until our first concert on July 13.

Waterside Summer Series Waterside Summer Series Music Festival (aka "Waterside") is a registered, not-for-profit charitable corporation with a mission to present excellent, primarily classical, music entertainment in the intimate setting of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island. Although "Waterside" originated a...

Don't miss this great opportunity to hear and see classical performances right here on Amherst Island. Tickets are still available for all of the wonderful concerts.

Waterside Summer Series Waterside Summer Series Music Festival (aka "Waterside") is a registered, not-for-profit charitable corporation with a mission to present excellent, primarily classical, music entertainment in the intimate setting of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island. Although "Waterside" originated a...

Tonight is the AGM at the Neilson Museum. Everyone is welcome (and encouraged!) to attend. We'll get started at 7:00 PM and hope to see you there!

Hello, Classical Music Lovers! The 2019 season is now released and tickets are available for purchase. Check out www.watersidemusic.ca for more info!

Waterside Summer Series Waterside Summer Series Music Festival (aka "Waterside") is a registered, not-for-profit charitable corporation with a mission to present excellent, primarily classical, music entertainment in the intimate setting of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island. Although "Waterside" originated a...

Our 25th Season line-up has been announced!

Check out our revamped website for artists and dates:

Waterside Summer Series Waterside Summer Series Music Festival (aka "Waterside") is a registered, not-for-profit charitable corporation with a mission to present excellent, primarily classical, music entertainment in the intimate setting of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island. Although "Waterside" originated a...

There are still tickets available for our final two concerts this season. Enjoy beautiful piano by Serouj Kradjian on August 17 and the Cheng Duo on August 26. Check out www.watersidemusic.ca for more information on our performers and how to purchase tickets. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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