Source: Brandon University
http://www.brandonu.ca/news/article.asp?A_ID=1138 Join is for the launch of the BU School of Music Standing Ovation Fundraising CampaignOctober 25, 2006 Join us on Wednesday, November 1 from 2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as we launch the Brandon University School of Music "Standing Ovation" Fundraising Campaign in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, located in the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building on the BU Campus. Brandon University is known internationally for its School of Music. Graduates hold positions with opera companies and major orchestras from coast to coast, and as private, school and college/university music teachers all over the world. Brandon University is also home to one of the finest Conservatories in Canada, which caters to the needs of the wider Manitoba community. The "Standing Ovation" Campaign is the School of Music's first major fundraising initiative and celebrates 100 years of excellence in training and performance at Brandon University. Rather than striving toward a monetary goal, this campaign will seek to satisfy the specific needs of the School of Music by focusing on four priority areas: Musical Instruments, Outreach, Scholarships and Bursaries, and Teaching Support. The campaign will be considered a success once the goals under these four areas are met. The campaign kick-off will feature remarks from Dean of the School of Music Dr. Glen Carruthers, BU President Dr. Louis P. Visentin, and from internationally renowned violinist Dr. James Ehnes (Honourary Campaign Chair) who will also give a special musical performance. l’Ensemble vocal de l’Université de Poitiers, a choral group visiting BU from France as part of a music student exchange program, will also perform. When:
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where:
Lorne Watson Recital Hall
Queen Elizabeth II Music Building
Brandon University
270 18th Street, Brandon, MB Who:
Dr. Glen Carruthers, Dean of the School of Music, Brandon University Dr. Louis P. Visentin, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brandon University Dr. James Ehnes, Honourary Campaign Chair, Standing Ovation campaign Campaign Cabinet, Members of the "Standing Ovation" Campaign Cabinet l’Ensemble vocal de l’Université de Poitiers, Music student exchange guests from France For more information, please contact: Kelly Stifora
Communications Officer
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727-9762
Email: communications@brandonu.ca - 30 -
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