Howe Sound Performing Arts Association

Passionate about the arts in Squamish? Looking for creative volunteer experiences and conversation with nice people? The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is looking for new members with such energy and enthusiasm to join our wonderful board! (We are very nice people!)

Countdown time! We are just 8 days away from our 2021 Howe Sound Music Festival and are so excited to be able to provide presentation and workshop opportunities... for our participants! The Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and community. Today, we’d like to thank one our biggest supporters and a Silver Sponsor this year - the Rotary Club of Squamish. The motto of Rotary is service above self and Youth Service is one of their foundations, recognizing the importance of empowering youth. This year, we have members of the Howe Sound Secondary Interact Club participating in our festival. Interact is one of Rotary’s youth leadership development programs and another example of the tremendous support that Rotary provides young people in our community. Visit squamishrotary.com to get involved! See more

The Countdown Continues! Only 6 more days! We are grateful for the support of local businesses. Businesses that support the arts recognize the important contibu...tion that the arts play in building healthy communities. Today, we’d like to thank one of our returning sponsors: Sea to Sky Technology Services. Based in Squamish, Sea To Sky Technology Services is proud to offer top-notch IT services throughout Western Canada, and beyond. The company has a proven track record, growing organically through word of mouth recommendations since 2004. The company is owned and operated by IT Specialist Chris Ferris. Chris and his team strive to make sure that your organization’s technology is running at peak efficiency. You can focus on what matters to you most- your business and your life! Thank you!

Tomorrow, Jan. 27, is Mozart’s birthday. This week is Literacy Week in Canada. Every day is a great day to make music and read books! Enjoy this treat from Carol Grolman, played by Erik Musseau PS Having the book is even better as it has delightful illustrations and informative footnotes of the musical terms used in the song!

Squamish was fortunate to have Angus and Michelle perform here in Fall 2019. Their Christmas album is just $10, with half of the proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital. Classically trained pianist Angus Kellett and acclaimed musical theatre singer Michelle Bardach have teamed up to create some Christmas songs this 2020 holiday season. What better time to produce music than during the second Covid lockdown?

Still looking for that unique gift? Mouzart is the answer! Mouzart is a delightful book with colourful illustrations about the mouse who moved into Carol Grolman’s grand piano. Being nocturnal and full of creative musical ideas, he kept Carol awake at night while running up and down the keys? How did Carol finally come to terms with it? Mouzart is more than a rhyming book. It is actually a song, turned into a fun experience that children and adults can share. With clever... use of musical terms (explained on the pages) the listener will also learn the meanings in ways that will be remembered. Listen at www.carolcreates.com. Even more fun when you are flipping through the pages. But be carefulthe tune is so catchy, it just might keep you awake all night! Books are available at The Squamish Adventure Centre, Armchair Books in Whistler, from Carol at www.carolcreates.com as well as Amazon, Friesen Press Bookstore, Barnes and Noble. Also available as an eBook. Free delivery in Squamish. Will post to any destination for a handling fee. See more

We’re looking forward to BST’s A Christmas Carol radio play! Listen for the vocal talents of our 2020 Howe Sound Music Festival Junior Musical Theatre Delegate, Katie Moran and Intermediate Musical Theatre Alternate, Sonoma Brawley!

We have NEW items!! Including work from artists and artisans - scroll all the way to the end of the photos for the new additions! We are already at $2900 thanks to our generous supporters! The auction is open until noon on Thursday, December 17.

Please check out this amazing auction featuring donations from our fantastic local businesses! All proceeds go to ensuring financial sustainability of our annual keystone project, the Howe Sound Music Festival.

HOLIDAY SILENT AUCTION IS OPEN! Shop local for the holidays while supporting the Howe Sound Music Festival!