Check out what one of last year's students thought about her experience:

"Jules is a happy guy, but I don't know if Jules has ever before been this happy and enthusiastic about a musical experience or an educational program.  He is radiating joy, confidence, and delight after PRISMA.  We are so pleased to have given him this gift as his college graduation present.  Thanks for making all of the arrangements and doing so much.  And please pass on my congratulations to the musical staff and director, of course.  Jules has only positive reports about every aspect of his experience with you all. Bravi tutti!" 

--Louise K. Stein

Professor, Musicology

University of Michigan

At this event, PRISMA students and guest artists will perform a preview of symphonic and chamber music from the festival. Enjoy a variety of food while perusing displays of art to the euphonic sounds of local musical acts. Bring your own chair or blanket as there is very limited seating to enjoy the culture and scenery at the beautiful Willingdon Beach.

So far, here are the confirmed performers, artists and food vendors:

Performers: 

Powell River Idol winner Jasper Snow Sassaman

The Powell River Community Band

Felicia Joseph

Spirit Singers

Artists:

Ursula Medley

Amanda Martinson

Lila Smith

Food Vendors:

The Little Hut Curry

Rob n Lindaz Wood Fired Pizza

Shusma Dass Indian Food

Mayra Funes Indonesian BBQ

and many more!

Gordon Cherry performed as the Principal Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony and C.B.C. Vancouver Radio Orchestra from 1974 to 2009. Previously, he performed in the same capacity with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Gordon studied Trombone with the late Emory B. Remington, graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 1971 with a Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance. In 2000, Mr. Cherry began Cherry Classics Music, which now has over 350 works in its catalog including the well known "Complete Collection of Low Brass Orchestral Music."

Mr. Cherry lives in Vancouver and is married to his lovely wife Joyce, a Pianist and music teacher. They are often heard in recital together.

Trombone students at PRISMA 2014 will be working with this world class returning PRISMA guest artist in masterclasses, sectional rehearsals and even private lessons for the two weeks of PRISMA.

Paul Beauchesne has been with the Victoria Symphony as Principal Tuba since 2004. He is a founding member of the Beacon Hill Brass Quintet and serves on the faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Prior to moving to Victoria, he performed across Canada and the United States with the Calgary based Foothill Brass Quintet. His first orchestral position was with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban, South Africa. Additionally, he has performed with various ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Paul has played on numerous recordings and is active as a clinician and adjudicator.

Tuba students at PRISMA 2014 will be working with this world class returning PRISMA guest artist in masterclasses, sectional rehearsals and even private lessons for the two weeks of PRISMA.