Visual and Performing Arts

It has been another amazing year for all the District Choirs. Each and every group of these young people became more skilled and confident performers over the course of the year through their hard work, practice and commitment.

I would like to publically thank the wonderfully dedicated and passionate group of teachers who volunteer their time to support these young people. I am continually wowed by their professionalism, skill and boundless energy. Thank-you Ms Miniciello, Ms Bell and Ms Kyle for sharing your passion for English Hanndbells with us! Thank-you  to Ms Loo and Ms. Pritchard for being such a great support to the directors. Mr Phelps and Ms Little for your great communication skills and ability to coral 65 little ones with such a sense of humour! Finally thank-you to Ms Fierro and Ms Fletcher for reminding all of us how powerful the human voice can be. You all truly inspire me.

The Artstarts Gallery, the only student gallery in British Columbia,  has just opened a new exhibition called, The Kingsway Project. Free group tours are available. Please click here for more information.

Alpha Secondary’s Music program under the direction of Visual and Performing Arts Department Head Paul Dudley, has won the first ever MusiCounts Roland Jam Pak, presented by SiriusXM. The new initiative will fill the school’s music room with a jam-band collection of instruments worth over $12,000. The pack will include a drum kit, digital piano, synthesizer, amps, and a number of other great accessories to add to the school’s instrument collection and music program.

The Vancouver Art Gallery recently updated their programs for the spring semester. Click here to see an updated list of hands-on on student programs and teacher professional development opportunities.

There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than watching young people perform. Over 100 concerts and public events are taking place all over the district over the next few weeks. The events listed showcase only our public community events. For information about a particular school’s seasonal celebration plans, please contact the school. Click here to see our list of public concerts.

People are invited to come hear several of our district hand bell and vocal choirs perform at Nikkei Place (6688 Southoaks Crescent) in  Burnaby. This concert will highlight a number of seasonal selections.

This concert is unique as performers range in age from 7 to over 65! It’s truly a treat to watch everyone perform.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

On November 25th at 7:00 pm is a very special performance by Canadian Composer, singer/songwriter Chris Velan.  Chris is a Montreal-based musician and former lawyer, who decided that music is his true passion.  In conjunction with the Alpha PAC, and the Music Department, Chris has been booked to perform at Alpha Secondary for our school community.  Chris is a truly talented musician, and we are very fortunate to have him perform for us while he is touring Vancouver.
TICKETS:  Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students.  Proceeds, arranged by PAC, will go to school scholarships and the music department. 

Tickets:  Visit alpha.sd41.bc.ca to buy your tickets online.