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Performances and Concerts:
Wiith over 20 mandolins complemented by flutes, violins, and accordions
and other ethnic musical instruments, the Regina Mandolin Orchestra
can perform many types of concerts. Concerts feature not only the
Orchestra as a whole, but individual sections of the orchestra, individual
musicians from the group, or special invited guests. Each concert
may showcase new pieces composed or arranged by Gary
Robertson, or new arrangements by other orchestra members. The
orchestra always enjoys the challenge of playing new repertoire and
performing in public.
The
RMO’s broad range of musical styles and variety of instruments have made
it an annual favorite at local festivals, senior’s homes, and Multicultural Council
sponsored tours to smaller communities.
The RMO has performed at many functions and venues. Some notable appearances have been at: the Opening of the Legislature Formal Banquet; Cabinet Minister's Formal Receptions; Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages Conference; Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Moose Jaw Folk Festival, Fort Qu’Appelle Mid-summer Arts Festival; Mid-Winter Celidh; University of Regina Cougar Lobster Feed; Air Force Association of Canada Conference; War Brides Conferences; The Irish Pavilion at Mosaic in Regina; performances in communities around the province, and at many hospitals and seniors lodges. Several concerts have been filmed by Access Communications and featured on cable television.
The Regina Mandolin Orchestra provides a variety of concert formats including::
· CAROUSEL, Music From Around the World
· The CELTIC FESTIVAL Concert
· CELEBRATION of Canadian Fiddle Music
· Christmas Programs and Medieval Music