About Us
The Peninsula 0rchestra
was established as a branch of the Peninsula Music Club
in 1978. The Club was an "umbrella" organization for
amateur music making which originally comprised of a
Concert Orchestra, Country-and-Western group, and Recorder
consort. Over time, the Country and Western and Recorder
groups disbanded, with only the Orchestra remaining
stable and functioning effectively. In 1993 the name
of the group was officially changed to the present "Peninsula
Orchestra".
We draw our membership from different
communities within the Niagara Peninsula. We are all
non-paid volunteers who want to keep up with our instruments
for the love of it. The 0rchestra has approximately
40 members. There are people young and old, from all
walks of life, including doctors, lawyers, teachers,
electricians, welders and students. Some of us are still
working or about to work and others are retired...but
we are all serious amateurs wanting to participate in
the lifelong love and discipline of music.
We rehearse every Monday evening from
7:30pm until 9:30pm at Holy
Trinity Church in Fonthill. Our season
starts mid-September and ends in June. We perform throughout
the year with our busiest seasons being Christmas and
Spring. We regularly perform in churches, seniors' residences
and parks, including the bandshell at Queenston Heights.
Competent amateur players of standard orchestral instruments
are most welcome. There are no auditions required, nor
restrictions as to age.
Membership fees are $55 per year for
adults and $25 for students.
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Conductor
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Peninsula Orchestra welcomed
George
Cleland as conductor for the 2007 season. Violinist/violist George Cleland is the Music Coordinator for the Niagara Suzuki Association and the viola coach for the Niagara Youth Orchestra. He has been an instructor for Brock University since 2004. A performer, teacher, and conductor, George is a founding member of the Luthien Ensemble, and he performs frequently as a chamber and orchestral musician with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and the Niagara International Chamber Music Festival. Prior to moving to the Niagara region, George was a violin instructor for the Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music and Dance, and the conductor of the Medicine Hat Junior String Orchestra and the founder and director for the Medicine Hat Community Orchestra.
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Our Current Schedule |
We usually have 2 Christmas concerts and 2 Spring concerts!
Our concerts are held in churches, seniors homes and parks throughout the Niagara Region. Schedule and programme information can be obtained from our Orchestra Secretary.
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| DATE |
PROGRAMME |
LOCATION |
CITY/TOWN |
TIME |
Monday
Dec. 8
2008
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Christmas Concert |
Foyer Richelieu
665 Tanquay Ave
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Welland |
6:30 pm |
Sunday
Dec. 7
2008
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Christmas Concert |
Scott St. Mennonite Church
339 Scott St.
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St. Catharines |
4:00 pm |
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Our Previous Highlights
2004-2006
Click Venue Name To View Pogramme Details
| DATE |
PROGRAMME |
LOCATION |
CITY/TOWN |
TIME |
Saturday
Feb 14
2004
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St. Valentine's Evening
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St. Anns Community Church
off RR
#69
Dessert, Music and Conversation
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7 pm |
Saturday
Dec 4
2004
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Chamber Music
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Shaw
Foyer
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NOTL |
6 pm |
Monday
Dec 13
2004
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6271
Glengate St. |
Niagara Falls |
7 pm |
Monday
Dec 20
2004
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Christmas Concert
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600
Lake St. |
St.
Catharines |
7 pm |
| Friday
Dec 24
2004
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The Glory of the Lord
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St. Anns Community Church
off RR
#69
Everybody is Welcome !
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7 pm |
Saturday
Apr 29
2006
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Fonthill
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Fonthill |
4 pm |
Monday
May 1
2006
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600
Lake St. |
St.
Catharines |
7 pm |
Sunday
May 7
2006
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67
Church St. |
St.
Catharines |
4 pm |
Musicians Welcome
There are at present vacancies for additional players of Trombone, French Horn, and second Clarinet; interested players should contact one of our Executive members.
Executive
The Peninsula Orchestra has a slate of
elected officers comprised of President, Past President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Librarian. Our Appointed Officers include an
Archivist...and of course, the "Refreshment Officer", in charge of our coffee
breaks!
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President/
Librarian: |
Mark Healey |
St. Catharines |
562-0291 |
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Vice-President: |
Bruce Murray |
St. Catharines |
937-8820 |
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Past
President: |
Gisele Masanto |
Welland |
735-3927 |
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Secretary: |
Peter Lamb |
St. Catharines |
684-6096 |
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Treasurer: |
Nina Brune |
St. Catharines |
934-1431 |
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