“Snewíyalh tl’a Stakw -Teachings of the Water” Concert
|
Our spring concert is an exploration of water teachings in British Columbia’s First Nations cultures. Similar traditions are found among the Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people. The original project was a three-year collaboration with First Nations communities, conceived by ethnomusicologist Dr. Jeanette Gallant.
The music was commissioned from Métis-Canadian composer T. Patrick Carrabré. The lyrics are in the Squamish language. Cathy Warner’s and Elizabeth Berndt’s photographs show the interconnectedness of water, song, and Indigenous cultures. The project aims to bridge cultural understanding and build community through art, focusing on the importance of water as a source of life and focusing the role of women as water protectors in Coast Salish communities. The project is particularly relevant in a time when water protection is a pressing issue. "Teachings of the Water" is unlike any concert you've ever heard and seen! Please join us on Saturday, May 24th at 3:00 pm and Sunday, May 25th at 3:00 pm. No advance tickets required. Donations appreciated to ensure we continue to bring culture, entertainment and fine arts to the community. |
Women of Note Mission Statement
|
Women of Note is a community chorus organized and operated exclusively for public music education and dedicated to performance, community service, and leadership in the arts. Our mission is to teach and perform choral works to interested persons of all ages, to participate in community service activities, and to develop and maintain public interest in vocal arts in the Western Washington region.
Sometimes I think the choosing of a year’s repertoire is the best part of the whole season, but when I get to the first rehearsal, I realize it’s the people of Women of Note who are the best of everything, and they bring joy to each rehearsal and beauty to every song. |
|
|
|
