Symphony orchestra to audition new musicians
Area musicians who would like to join the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) for the 2017/18 concert season are invited to audition on Thursday for PSO Music Director and Conductor, Michael Newnham. Pre-scheduled auditions will be held at the PSO office in Peterborough, 159 King St., beginning at 7:30 p.m. In order to audition, musicians must reserve a timeslot by calling the PSO at 705-742-1992 or emailing info@ thepso.org. Musicians will receive further details about what to prepare for the auditions at the time of reservation.
Auditioning musicians should be capable of performing at a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 7, and be available during the performance season to practice their individual part, attend rehearsals, and to present a series of concerts that will run from November 2017 through May 2018. Currently the PSO is comprised of 40 volunteer musicians and professional string section leaders. Members of the PSO enjoy the camaraderie of the group, the chance to develop their musical talents in an ensemble atmosphere, and the challenge and thrill of playing music together on the Peterborough stage. For more information on the PSO, please visit www.thepso.org.
Family Film Series
The Ben Van Veen Summer Family Film Series returns with the first film of the season, Beauty and the Beast (2017, rated PG), on Friday in Millennium Park. The movie starts at dusk and attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Family Film Series continues throughout the summer and features Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on July 21 and Moana on Aug. 25. For more information, visit the Ben Van Veen Summer Family Film Series Facebook page.
Canada Day Parade
The annual Canada Day Parade takes place on Saturday with the theme Canada’s 150th Birthday.
Pre parade ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. at City Hall and Confederation Park and includes entertainment by the Dixie Cats Band, Northern Roads Band and Peterborough Pops Ensemble; free pancake breakfast; face painting; children’s activities and birthday cake.
Dignitary speeches are scheduled from 11:30 to 11:50 p.m. and will conclude with a signing of O Canada to start the parade. The parade begins at 12 p.m. and runs down George St from City Hall to Morrow Park.
Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to ride their decorated bikes in the parade; parents of younger children will be asked to join their child(ren) on the parade route. Judging of decorated bicycles take place in Confederation Park beginning at 11 a.m. Peterborough Green UP and B!KE will be on hand with a repair stand for bicycles.
Canada Day Worship
Congregations of several Peterborough United Churches including Emmanuel, St, James, Mark Street and Northminster United Churches– will be gathering at Trinity United Church for a joint Canada Day Worship service, Sunday at 10 a.m. Music during the worship will have a Canadian feel and will feature singers from many of the congregations.
Following the service, a light lunch will be served. Trinity United church is located at 360 Reid St.
For more information, please phone 705-743-3301 or email trinitychurch@cogeco.net.