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"Concerts For A Common Cause," a series of fundraising concerts hosted by St. George's United Church since 2023, will kick off the new year with a February concert & dance featuring The Georgia Strait Big Band.The Band is continuing the legacy of Big Band Music in the Valley that dates back to the 1940's. For the past 17 years, The Georgia Strait Big Band has been professionally conducted by Greg Bush, Professor of Jazz Studies. Band personnel are a very dedicated group of local musicians ranging in age from 17 to 83.
Conductor Greg Bush commented , "This afternoon performance will offer something for everyone with concert style seating and a dance floor to enjoy a wonderful two-set performance featuring some of your favourite songs assembled from the band's 300 -song repertoire."
The Georgia Strait Band has chosen the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre as the non-profit partner to share in the proceeds with St. George's United Church, which donated more than $40,000 to area non-profits in 2023 and more in 2024.
CYMC was founded in the Valley in 1966 as a non-profit to help youth explore and develop skills in jazz and classical music, as well as other genres; it also hosts camps and workshops for musical theater and choral performances.
Tix are $20 in advance on Eventbrite or at Laughing Oyster Bookstore or $25 at the door.
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505 6th St, Courtenay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9N 1M5
