The Brandon University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Wendy McCallum.

With guest artists Marcus Mosely, Malcolm Aiken, Paul Baron & Marty Berinbaum, Gene Ramsbottom, & The Delisle Vocal Project.

The Brandon University Symphonic Band:

“The Symphonic Band provides opportunities for musicians at Brandon University to perform quality wind literature in a large ensemble setting. Through the rehearsal and performance of diverse repertoire, students are exposed to a wide variety of compositional techniques, musical forms, rehearsal processes and expressive possibilities that challenge each student to develop their individual musicianship.

The ensemble regularly shares the stage with a variety of ensembles on Brandon University’s campus and travels across the Prairies for performances and workshops with high school programs.  The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Wendy McCallum, performed as the featured ensemble at the 2009 Atlantic Band Festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is honored to appear at the 2013 Con Brio Whistler Festival.”

For more information Please visit the Brandon University School of Music

The Delisle Vocal Project:

Specializing in a dynamic soulful sound, the Delisle Vocal Project enjoys being stylistically versatile. With seasoned professionals – Lonnie Delisle, Leora Cashe, Dawn Pemberton, Jacqueline Welsh, Roland Borzel, Maureen Kiselbach, Diane Liesch and Brent Schroeder – the DVP is able to flow from pop/rock to gospel to classical to jazz with ease producing a big sound of musical excellence.

One of the fastest rising stars on the Vancouver music scene, Malcolm Aiken has assembled a versatile group of musicians to create this ensemble. He is involved in an eclectic mix of innovative projects, performs in a variety of musical settings and leads several ensembles under his own name. His many influences can be heard as the musicians blend elements of Jazz, Afro-Cuban and Classical music into their sound.

The Malcolm Aiken Ensemble electrifies audiences with its combination of original music and unique interpretations of popular charts. Malcolm and many of the musicians featured in the Ensemble are long standing faculty and staff of Con Brio Festivals.

For more information, please visit malcolmaiken.com

Two Shows: Saturday April 27th. 7pm and 9pm - Whistler Conference Centre

Tickets are available at the door for non-festival participants: $20