Upcoming events
We are thrilled to showcase our students' talents and achievements through a variety of events. Check out our upcoming schedule to see where we’ll be performing next, and join us in celebrating our talented musicians! Your support makes all the difference!
masterclass with Dr. Matthew ming li
Dr. Matthew Li is an acclaimed concert pianist and educator, praised by CBC Radio as “beautiful” and “magnificent.” Based in Vancouver, he has performed worldwide, from Canada to the United States, Europe, and Asia. He made his orchestral debut with China’s Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra and has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Grand Prize at the Vancouver Westcoast Music Society Scholarship Competition.
A passionate educator, Dr. Li holds advanced degrees in music, including a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Toronto and an Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School. He has also studied with renowned teachers such as Emile Naoumoff and Sara Davis Buechner.
In addition to his teaching and performing, Dr. Li is also a music arranger, having recently completed a unique arrangement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 for two pianos, which he premiered with his wife. Dr. Li’s dedication to both classical and contemporary music makes him an inspiring musician and teacher.
Masterclass: Ian Parker
Join us for a wonderful evening with the renowned Ian Parker, a world-class pianist and conductor!
December Recital
Join us for the last event before the Christmas break! Let’s come together—students, parents, and friends—to celebrate all the hard work and achievements of the past few months!
A Classical Piano Showcase: SHOKO INoue
Shoko Inoue has lived in Victoria, BC, Canada since 2010 when she temporarily replaced the head of the piano department (Arthur Rowe) at the University of Victoria. She brings a considerable background of performance and teaching. She was a prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, first prize winner of the New York Chopin Competition and Contemporary music prize recipient of the Frinna Awerbuch Piano Competition in New York, where she made Carnegie Hall debut. Among her past notable appearances were at the Shostakovich Festival directed by Valery Gargiev at St. Cecilia’s Hall in Rome, a solo piano concert presented by the Embassy of Japan at the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, many broadcasted concerts at the Glenn Gould studio in Toronto. She has performed Prokofiev Concerto #2 with Oshawa Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marco Parisotti, Schnitke Piano Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, Schumann Piano Concerto with Oakville Symphony Orchestra, Bartok 3rd Piano Concerto with Scarborough Symphony, Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto with Civic Orchestra of Victoria, Mozart Piano Concerto with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Bach Piano Concerto in F Minor conducted by Mark Skazinestsky. She also performed a trio concert in Florida with Pinchas Zuckerman and Amanda Forsyth. She has held solo recitals at Cambridge University in England, and has performed as a soloist at the Royal Theatre with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra performing Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto #2. She has also sought innovative ways to share her music through performances at shelters, jails, hospitals, etc, as well as through experimental film and other creative projects and tours. She holds an Artist Diploma and Certification (Cleveland Institute of Music) as well as a Masters degree in Performance from the University of Montreal. She studied with Sergei Babayan, John Perry and Mark Durand.
Shoko loves communicating with the animal and natural world.
Tickets are also available for purchase in person!
Piano Extravaganza
Experience an unforgettable evening at our Piano Extravaganza, featuring young, gifted students performing alongside the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Witness the extraordinary talent and passion of tomorrow’s musical stars. Join us for a night of enchanting melodies and inspiring performances that will leave you in awe. Don’t miss this spectacular event!
Paula DeWit, Music Director
Calvin Dyck, Concertmaster
Ian Parker, Guest Conductor
Clinton Denoni, Co-Producer and Artist
Piano Extravaganza
Experience an unforgettable evening at our Piano Extravaganza, featuring young, gifted students performing alongside the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Witness the extraordinary talent and passion of tomorrow’s musical stars. Join us for a night of enchanting melodies and inspiring performances that will leave you in awe. Don’t miss this spectacular event!
Paula DeWit, Music Director
Calvin Dyck, Concertmaster
Ian Parker, Guest Conductor
Clinton Denoni, Co-Producer and Artist
Shoko Inoue, Guest Performer
Masterclass with Shoko Inoue
“My musical journey has been always guided from life’s experience. The flower is beautiful because, by miraculous coincidence, it grows in a bed of myriads of debris. What ultimately turns into the flower is that essential recognition of the gift received. My desire as a musician is to be fully aware of the deep richness of that soil.”-Shoko Inoue
Shoko Inoue has lived in Victoria, BC, Canada since 2010 when she temporarily replaced the head of the piano department (Arthur Rowe) at the University of Victoria. She brings a considerable background of performance and teaching. She was a prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, first prize winner of the New York Chopin Competition and Contemporary music prize recipient of the Frinna Awerbuch Piano Competition in New York, where she made Carnegie Hall debut. Among her past notable appearances were at the Shostakovich Festival directed by Valery Gargiev at St. Cecilia’s Hall in Rome, a solo piano concert presented by the Embassy of Japan at the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, many broadcasted concerts at the Glenn Gould studio in Toronto. She has performed Prokofiev Concerto #2 with Oshawa Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marco Parisotti, Schnitke Piano Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, Schumann Piano Concerto with Oakville Symphony Orchestra, Bartok 3rd Piano Concerto with Scarborough Symphony, Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto with Civic Orchestra of Victoria, Mozart Piano Concerto with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Bach Piano Concerto in F Minor conducted by Mark Skazinestsky. She also performed a trio concert in Florida with Pinchas Zuckerman and Amanda Forsyth. She has held solo recitals at Cambridge University in England, and has performed as a soloist at the Royal Theatre with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra performing Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto #2. She has also sought innovative ways to share her music through performances at shelters, jails, hospitals, etc, as well as through experimental film and other creative projects and tours. She holds an Artist Diploma and Certification (Cleveland Institute of Music) as well as a Masters degree in Performance from the University of Montreal. She studied with Sergei Babayan, John Perry and Mark Durand. Shoko loves communicating with the animal and natural world.
June Recital
Join us for our Year-End Recital, the perfect celebration before summer! Let’s come together—students, parents, and friends—to showcase the hard work and progress made throughout the year!
Auditions: Chilliwack
Auditions for The CSO Piano Extravaganza 2025 will be held at the Cultural Centre in Chilliwack.
In the Choral Studio!
Auditions: Vancouver
Auditions for the CSO Piano Extravaganza 2025 will be held at the Vancouver Academy of Music in Studio 41.
To apply click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexHdiV_O2sylVLrb__CYxHkMiuGZBHVCqIx-bra2OCwMgSKg/viewform
LESSONS BEGIN
Back to Lessons!
It’s time to dive back into lessons! Let’s work hard and make this year truly count. We’re excited to see all the progress and achievements ahead!
piano extravaganza 2025
Performance Opportunity with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra
This is an unmissable opportunity to showcase our incredible students! Selected through auditions from hundreds of applicants, these talented musicians will perform alongside the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. It’s a remarkable chance for them to shine and experience the excitement of playing with a professional ensemble. Join us for this extraordinary concert—come support our young musicians as they take the stage and create unforgettable memories! You won’t want to miss it!
FEATURING:
Paula DeWit, Music Director
Calvin Dyck, Concertmaster
Ian Parker, Guest Conductor
Clinton Denoni, Co-Producer and Artist
Take the Next Step!
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your talent and advance your musical journey. Apply for auditions today
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