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Most of the members remain in the choir for several years. During this time they may change schools or neighbourhoods, their parents may break up or older siblings may move away. The choir becomes the constant in their lives. It is a community where they experience rites of passage, share traditions and rituals, and form strong friendships that will last throughout their lives. The concerts connect the choir members with the larger musical community, which, in van Wyck's opinion, includes the audiences. "Music, to be complete, needs its listeners as well as its performers." EXcepTicmaL p r o g r a m m i n g f o r 3RTIST5 ano oesicjNers incLUOing Book Arts Movement in the Visual Arts Public Art Practices Ceramics for Practising Ceramists Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro Introduction to Ecological Design Practices Transition to the Arts Program Part-time Certificate programs in fine art & design Design Essentials Certificate program (in partnership with BCIT) C O N T I N U I N G STUDIES After 14 years with the BC Boys Choir, van Wyck has decided to pass on the baton. He has left his mark on the choir and wants to give this opportunity to someone else. The new conductor, Tony Araujo has been assisting van Wyck and shares his passion for music and working with children. Van Wyck is confident that Araujo will bring something new and exciting to the choir. In the meantime, van Wyck wants to work more with orchestras and longer more intricate pieces of music. He hopes to join up with an existing orchestra or form one of his own. For the past few years, he has assembled a group of musicians of like spirit for two annual concerts. To prepare himself for this work, he has been shadowing other conductors and attending conducting workshops. Van Wyck himself facilitates seminars and workshops for choir directors. Van Wyck will continue to teach at VCC and work at the West Vancouver United Church where he conducts not only the church choir, but also a larger community group called the Pacific Spirit Choir, an extension of the original choir. Ultimately he would love to combine his passion for voices and orchestral music and work in the realm of opera. "I like living dangerously. I like the risk that's always inherent in opera." Echoes of the Ancestors 604 844 3810 Emily csinfo@eciad.ca http://cs.edad.( Carr Institute of A R T + D E s I G aTCH T H I S spac SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER EVENTS September 12 - October 19, 2003 CityScape Community Art Space This exhibition features a new series of paintings by David Neel that give a vivid and contemporary interpretation to traditional oral legends. Also included are student works from North Vancouver school children. Art in Public Places District Hall of North Vancouver September 4 - October 2, 2003 - Ethel Gray-Grant and Jacqueline Robins October 2 - October 30, 2003 - Selected juried pieces from FANS open call Christie House Arts and Heritage Centre Christie House is open and is offering Fall programs in visual, performing and literary arts. For course information contact the N V C A C . Art Rental Exchange Days 12 - 4 pm September 4 , 5 . 6 , 2003 12 - 4 pm October 2. 3. 4, 2003 Members in good standing may rent pieces starting at 58 a month. Spellbound - Wednesday September 24, 2003 - 7 pm Whale Rider - Wednesday October 15. 2003 - 7 pm Call the N V C A C for tickets. North Shore International Film Series As this years FANS recipient, van Wyck will be honoured at the annual event on Saturday, October 4th at District Hall, 355 Queens Road in North Vancouver. For more information and to reserve tickets, please call the Arts & Culture Commission of North Vancouver at 604.980.3559. North Vancouver Community Arts Council & CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3 T: 604-988-6844 F: 604-988-2787 Email: nvartscouncil@telus.net September | October