Kamloops Symphony

BOOKS – Semi-annual Barb’s book and music sale returns November 12 to 26

November 1, 2022 // 1 Comment

Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual fundraiser Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is returning for the Fall 2022 edition, celebrating the 25th year of operation. The sale [Continue]

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – KSO concert designed to calm our frazzled nerves

November 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops Symphony’s next performance, Solemn Contemplation, promises to be a therapeutic experience, says the symphony. Featuring both old and new works, the music of [Continue]

THE ARTS – Barb’s used book and music sale set for mid-November

October 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual fundraiser is back. After a smaller scale pop-up version in August in lieu of the spring sale, Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Shutdown of Sagebrush Theatre raises the PAC issue again

February 19, 2019 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WESTERN CANADA THEATRE is trying to put the best possible face on the shutdown of Sagebrush Theatre for roof repairs, characterizing the [Continue]

MUSIC – Tribute to the Beatles backed by Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

November 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Beatles take the stage at Sagebrush Theatre this weekend or, at least, their music does. The Classical Mystery Tour – The Music of the Beatles will be backed by the [Continue]

ARTS – ‘Russian Innovators’ wraps up season for Kamloops Symphony

May 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops Symphony’s final concert of the 2017/18 season is Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Sagebrush Theatre. Russian Innovators presents the lyricism, harmonies, [Continue]

ARTS – Kamloops Symphony names its new music director – Dina Gilbert

June 21, 2017 // 3 Comments

The Kamloops Symphony has a new music director. The symphony announced today (June 21, 2017) the search for a successor to the recently retired Bruce Dunn has been [Continue]

ARTS – Bruce Dunn retires as Kamloops Symphony music director after 27 years

May 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

The Kamloops Symphony’s 40th anniversary season ended on Saturday, May 13, 2017 and with it came the end of an era. The performance was the last in Bruce Dunn’s [Continue]

THE ARTS – Alex Cuba joints Kamloops symphony orchestra for Pops concerts

April 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Latin Grammy and JUNO award winner Alex Cuba brings his music to the Sagebrush Theatre stage with the Kamloops Symphony for two nights, tonight (Friday, April 21) and [Continue]

THE ARTS – Guest conductor, rising pianist conclude symphony season

April 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops Symphony continues its new music director search and concludes the 2016/17 season with Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the [Continue]

Bringing circus to the music hall

April 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

ARTS — Kamloops Symphony’s final performance of the season will be an adaptation bringing the magic of the circus to the music hall May 8 and 9 at Sagebrush Theatre. [Continue]

Program features music from the heart

February 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

ARTS — Kamloops Symphony‘s next performance Soul Music will feature music from the heart on Saturday, March 7 at Sagebrush Theatre, with guest soloist Nicolo Eugelmi. [Continue]

String quartet performs Feb. 21

February 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT — The Sycamore String Quartet is set to perform at TRU Alumni Theatre for the Kamloops Symphony’s third Chamber Music Series performance. The [Continue]

Kamloops Symphony celebrates Christmas

December 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT — The Kamloops Symphony will be joined by 16-year-old Julien Haynes for Christmas with the KSO. Haynes is the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts [Continue]