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GMSM Chair Awarded Honourary Doctorate
Gros Morne Summer Music Chairperson, Gary Graham was awarded an honourary Doctorate of Laws from Memorial University today. We all know what a treasure Gary is, and evidently so does the entire province. Congratulations Gary! You deserve it.
GMSM Announces its 2013 Season
It is with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm that we announce our 2013 Season! As you know, this festival has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years thanks to significant partnerships with the Town of Woody Point and the City of Corner Brook.
GMSM's 2013 Winter Gala and Silent Auction
It's not Christmas until the GMSM Winter Gala and Silent Auction! We can't wait to see you there!
Gros Morne Summer Music's annual Christmas Gala and Silent Auction returns this year to close out GMSM's 10th Anniversary Season. This even has sold out every year, so don't delay in getting your tickets; there are only 200 tickets printed!
Tickets are $30 and go on sale Monday, December 3rd, at 11am at Brewed Awakening, Brewed on Bernard, and More for Less Foods.
The Gala Performance will feature Acabella, Gary Graham and the Corale, Yvette Coleman, David Maggs, Gary's Angels, Lou MacDonald and Jim Parsons.
And, thanks to our generous donors, the Silent Auction will feature the most interesting products in town including work by notable artists and craftspeople, piano lessons with Gary Graham, elaborate meals, weekend getaway packages and more.
Doors open at 7pm, December 22nd.
Rowdyman Rescheduled, Again - September 28, 2012
Rowdyman Rescheduled
Incliment weather cancelled last Friday's screening of The Rowdyman.
However, due to popular demand, we have rescheduled the screening to Friday, August 24 at 8pm in the place of our final movie.
Read more...GMSM's Final Week
With August coming to an end, so does this year's Gros Morne Summer Music Festival. This is the final chance for Corner Brook audiences to see the three weeknight shows plus the anticipated premier of Trolley Car, a highbrid performance of music and theatre that tells a story of love and indicision set in Paris during the Nazi occupation. There will be no performances of Daniel Payne nor Sherlock Holmes in Woody Point this week due to Writers at Woody Point. Closing the season with a bang, the final events are as follows:
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Rowdyman Cancelled
We're sorry to say that this evening's 'Margaret's Movies' presentation of THE ROWDYMAN has been CANCELLED on account of incliment weather.
Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, and we'll let you know about a possible rescheduling of this Newfoundland classic.
Read more...Gros Morne Summer Music Presents Acabella And Carmen
This week Gros Morne Summer Music presents two great performances for the price of one! The evening commences with a brand new set from Corner Brook's favourtie all-female vocal ensemble, Acabella. With new moves and new songs, they return to Gros Morne Summer Music to open up the fourth week of programming.
Then, the ladies of Acabella join the Gros Morne Summer Music ensemble in a reimagining of Bizet's Carmen. In this performance Taiwanese violinist Mintze Wu and soprano Yvette Coleman share the role of Carmen and give the audience a new insight into her character. This is not your traditional classical music show. Come see the GMSM ensemble push the envelope of theatricality and music in a performance accessible to the whole family.
Read more...Gros Morne Summer Music Presents Guitar on Fire
In 2010, Gros Morne Summer Music comissioned California-based composer Jason Nett to create the music for Splash!, a water-ballet set on Glynmill Inn Pond. Then, in 2011 he returned with Cab Fare which pushed the boundaries of a classical ensemble and shaped the future of the Gros Morne Summer Music Festival. Now, in 2012, Jason has returned to western Newfoundland and to his favourite instrument, the guitar. In Guitar on Fire, Jason takes the audience on a musical journey that breaks down the process of composing a piece from trio, to duo, to solo guitar.
In a piece titled Inspirations Jason improvises a solo guitar performance just like he would do while composing something in his own studio. Then, with help from the Gros Morne Summer Music ensemble, Jason gives two well-know guitar standards new life by arranging them for a seven-piece orchestra. He knows how to bring classical music to a new audience, and as Natalie Hoffman points out in his local paper The Napa Valley Register, “Jason Nett of Napa is perhaps the hippest classical musician and composer you’ll ever meet.”
Margaret's Movies
Who want's to be stuck inside watching Netflix with all the wonderful weather we've be having in Corner Brook this summer? Why not enjoy some of your favourite classic movies, free of charge, outdoors in Margaret Bowater Park? Presented by Gros Morne Summer Music and The City of Corner Brook, Margaret's Movies is an opportunity to do just that! On Fridays, August 10, 17, and 21 at 8pm, bring family and friends along to watch some classic movies on a big screen in the heart of your community.
The series kicks off on August 10 with The Princess Bride, followed on August 17 by The Rowdyman (scenes of which were filmed in Margaret Bowater Park), and finishes up on August 21 with Grease where the audience will be invited to sing along with their favourite musical numbers.
Screenings are weather permitting for rain and wind and a call regarding the weather for each movie will be made by 5:30 on the day of. Updates will be posted at ww.gmsm.ca
Read more...GMSM Bowling Party!
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, come join the GMSM team for a bowling party!
Play on a team with your favourite musician or representing your favourite country. Eat pizza, win GMSM prizes and show off your bowling skilz!
Where? Corner Brook Centre Bowl
When? August 7th, 8-10pm
Tickets are $20 for individuals, or $100 for a team (3-6 people)
E-mail info@gmsm to reserve your spot today!
Read more...Elliot BROOD and The Once in Corner Brook Today!
Yes it's that time of year, folks!
We're kicking off our 2012 season in fine style with the foot-stompin, soul-movin' tunes of both The Once and Elliot Brood tonight at 7pm, First United Church Lawn. This is a FREE show and will be taking place RAIN OR SHINE! Hope to see you there.
Read more...Elliott BROOD and The Once in Woody Point
Spread the word! Tickets are limited for Elliott Brood and The Once and season passes are not eligible for these shows. Book tickets now through the Arts and Culture Centre web site...
Tickets for The Once on July 19th, 2012 at the Heritage Theatre in Woody Point
Tickets for Elliott BROOD on July 20th, 2012 at the Heritage Theatre in Woody Point
Gros Morne Summer Music Announces 2012 Season
Gros Morne Summer Music (GMSM) celebrates its 10th anniversary season by taking residence at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre and the Woody Point Heritage Theatre to provide world-class entertainment in the region every night of the week!
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