Wentworth Music Education Centre
#106-1634 Harvey Ave V1Y 6G2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Thank you Castanet. Were so proud of everyone who played a part in helping our community!

Fun Fact Friday: Lora Wentworth once played with Paul Janz

The team of Wentworth Music, Interior Savings and K96.3 Kelownas Classic Rock are proud to share that they have raised an astonishing quarter of a million dollars to help children and their families through the Kelowna General Hospital. But heres the kicker, it was all done through Rock concerts put on by the students of Wentworth Music. From the MCs, backstage help, students, teachers, notable veteran Artists like Darby Mills, Prism, Nancy Nash and Andrew Johns and conce...rt sponsors, everyone has taken their time to make a difference for youth who need a helping hand. To know that weve made an impact like this through Music is the most amazing feeling in the world! exclaims Noel Wentworth, Vice President of Education at Wentworth Music. Im so grateful for the support everyone has shown us over the years. Since beginning their concert fundraising efforts in 2008, all proceeds have gone towards notable projects such as the creation of the Foundry to help youth with Mental health as well as the construction of Joe Annas House, a home away from home for Families with youth undergoing treatment at the Kelowna General Hospital. But the majority of the money raised has gone towards helping children and their families at the Kelowna General Hospitals Paediatric ward. To see the sacrifice and support parents give their children in a time of need is life changing. explains Wentworth. Weve all done our best to find ways to help. Money raised from their most recent production went towards providing several new Sleeper Chairs to be put in patients rooms. The chairs, similar to a Lazy Boy recliner, provide a welcome solution for parents to be at their childs side through the night instead of potentially having to sleep on a stretcher. Although the pandemic may prevent a full scale, in person concert from happening in the near future, the Wentworth team is working on some innovative ideas to keep their tradition alive. Streaming live or prerecorded footage of our students performing in groups may be the solution moving forward. explains Wentworth. Like everything, you just have to find ways to remove the obstacles.

Well that's a nice way to start the day Voted Top 3 Music schools in Kelowna for the past 4 years. Wentworth Music is listed as #1

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Exciting teacher announcement! This fall we have David Barber joining our teacher team. David teaches Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin and Banjo. Actually, you might just recognize his Banjo playing on Coleman Hell's Two Heads. https://youtu.be/gAeWAwdZf9I David has spent the last 15 years being a sideman and has toured with artists including Colin James, The Chieftains, Barney Bentall, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Prichett, Aaron Goodvin and many more!... If you're looking for a young seasoned Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin or Banjo teacher, give us a call 250-860-2251

It's been nearly 5 months since our Colour concert (Feb 28) but today was finally the day for our cheque presentation to the KGH Foundation. $,. to help sick children and their families! Thank you Interior Savings, K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock, all the Students and Instructors at Wentworth Music for making a difference in the lives of children undergoing treatment at the Kelowna General Hospital. This latest amount will go towards the badly needed Sleeper Chairs in... Paediatrics so parents can be at their children's side instead of sleeping on stretchers. Music can and has made a difference.

? Why not take the time learning a new instrument like Piano? Wentworth Music offers Piano lesson...s on Pop, Classical, Chording, Technique, Improvisation either in person or online with Piano teachers from Wentworth Music! -- https://wmec.ca/piano-lessons-kelowna/ Looking forward to seeing you in person or online!

Today would have been our EPIC year end concert to help our community and give our students the opportunity to see how amazing it is to be appreciated for a job... well done in front of a sold out audience. We will miss seeing all of you today but will hold onto the memories and applause. #Onwards #MagicalTimes #LetsDoItAgain

The Wentworth Music Education Centre is now accepting resumes for a Singing instructor for this Fall. Send to [email protected]

Now's the time to reserve your lesson time slots for this Fall. Pre registration is now up https://wmec.ca/pre-registration-form/

Staying closer to home this summer? Why not take some piano lessons? You or your child will feel a sense of pride with each song that they learn. Give Wentworth Music a shout 250-860-2251 or visit our website https://new.wmec.ca Online and in person lessons

Piano Instructor wanted.

Great News! Wentworth Music is officially opening their retail as of Tuesday, May 19. We're still doing curb side pick up and over the phone sales but now putting a Hand Sanitizer Station at the door and letting one family in at a time for shopping. Thank you for being patient!

There is nothing like the goal of a performance or an exam to keep someone motivated. That's why many of our Instructors love to use the Rockschool Curriculum. Exams and musical study using Contemporary Music! Now with Video exams available, Students don't have to wait til a certain time of year to take an exam and receive certification.... Rockschool is Recognized by the BC Ministry of Education for Grades 4,5 and 6 (equivalent to RCM Grade 6,7,8) for external high school credit! https://www.rslawards.com/rockschool/ Vocal, Piano and Keyboard, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele and more! Check it out!

When things start looking a bit more normal, we have a big announcement to make 13 years of work, community and Music. Wentworth Music Interior Savings K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock #GoodNewsStory #Kelowna #MusicMakesADifference #SomethingToBelieveIn #AllInThisTogether

Its been an amazing week! If youre bored or wanting to keep busy with a new activity, consider the option of learning an instrument or improve your voice. https://new.wmec.ca

Rockschool Exams are now happening VIA Video! Read more below

They're Up! Colour Concert pictures are now available. http://dcreative.photoshelter.com//Colour/C0000xFKTVQfs5WY Steve is offering a deal for $5. Check it out!

Doing our part Dear parents and students of the Wentworth Music Education Centre. Due to the social distancing measures in effect to keep everyone safe from the spread of COVID-19, Wentworth Music has made the decision to temporarily suspend in-person lessons. BUT! We are excited to announce that we will be shifting lesson instruction online, with our teachers offering fun and exciting lessons through Zoom, Skype, Video or other solutions!... Please be patient as we work though the details. Your instructor will contact you shortly to line up your lessons. And not to worry, when the COVID-19 social distancing measures come to an end, your original time slot will be available for you. Its important right now to understand that although we need to go through this pivotal time, that it wont be forever, and we will get back to one-on-one lessons as soon as possible. Looking ahead, we are still planning on doing future recitals, exams, and our world class year end show. But just in case they are postponed, weve come up with some exciting and creative online options! Stay tuned! The importance of music is significant now more than ever. Lets continue with the goals, consistency, and creativity that music brings to our lives! Sincerely, Wentworth Music

Still basking in the glow from 7 months of work to make Interior Savings and Wentworth Musics Colour Concert happen for these students. Thank you so much K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock and Rickie Tyler for making everything come together. #Grateful #Community #Kelowna

2pms coming up quick! Get the family dressed and come out to an amazing 2 rock concert at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Tickets $18 https://eventbrite.ca Interior Savings and Wentworth Music Colour Concert. Sponsored by K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock

Todays the day! 2pm matinee and 7pm shows for Interior Savings and Wentworth Music Colour Concert. Tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca $18. Come celebrate over a quarter of a million dollars raised to help children locally, in a 2 hour rock concert filled with great music! Thank you so much K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock you've all been such an awesome community team!... See you there :-) See more

Load up, Set up and Sound Check today Interior Savings and Wentworth Music's Colour Concert at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Still a few tickets left for the 7pm show. 2pm is half sold out. Tickets $18 https://www.eventbrite.ca . Thank you so much K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock for all the support! After this concert, we'll have raised over $250,000 to help children locally through these shows!

Sigh...I guess Ill need both then. A close second would be coming out to Interior Savings and Wentworth Music s Colour Concert this Saturday at the Kelowna Co...mmunity Theatre. Tickets $18 https://www.eventbrite.ca . All proceeds to help kids staying at the Kelowna General Hospital Have you heard the Ads on K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock .Pure awesomeness

Deadline is this Friday :-)

The weather is warming up just in time for the Colour Concert this weekend! Saturday Feb 29, Interior Savings and @WentworthMusic present a concert featuring ba...nds and songs with colours in the titles. Tickets are going fast $18 per person at https://www.Eventbrite.ca listen for the Ads on @K96.3 #rockconcert #coolestmusicschoolever #coolestmusicschoolaround #makeadifference #kghfoundationkelowna #kidshelpingkids See more

This Saturday, Feb 29, @interiorSavings and @WentwortMusic present the Colour Concert at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Tickets $18 on https://www.eventbrite.ca. Listen for the Ads on @K96.3 #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com

Haywires Black and Blue. Interior Savings and @WentworthMusics Colour Concert Saturday, Feb 29 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Thank you Rickie Tyler and K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock for all the support! This will be the concert where weve raised over $250,000 to help children through the Kelowna General Hospital! Tickets $18 https://www.eventbrite.ca 2pm and 7pm shows.

Have you got your tickets? We are on our way to a sold out 7pm show. And half sold out for the 2pm. Interior Savings @wentworthmusiceducationcentre @k96.3KelownasClassicarock present The colour Concert at the Kelowna Community Theatre Saturday, Feb 29. https://www.Eventbrite.ca $18/seat. #futurerockstars #helpingourcommunity #quarterofamilliondollarsraisedsofar #coolestmusicschoolever #coolestmusicschoolaround #talent #hardworkgetnoticed #dreamcometrue #wentworthmusic #interiorsavings

The BC Touring Council presents On the Road Okanagan A Touring Workshop for Young, Aspiring Emerging Performing Artists, Agents, Managers and Administrators Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15, 2020 | Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, Penticton This workshop is presented by the BC Touring Council in partnership with the BC Arts Council and Province of BC, as part of the Aspiring Emerging Associates Touring & Training Initiative.... Sessions are led by an accomplished group of artists, agents and presenters on topics such as: Pre-tour planning and prep Touring to different markets Tour finances, funding and management Applying to showcase, attending Contact/Industry Events Negotiating with presenters; performance fees Marketing, engaging audiences and more https://bit.ly/38MXIN7 See more

They were all Yellow Great first rehearsal everyone! Practice hard and well see you next Sunday! Interior Savings and @WentworthMusic Colour Concert Saturday, Feb 29 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Listen for the ADs on K96.3 - Kelowna's Classic Rock tickets on sale at https://www.eventbrite.ca $18 per seat.

1st rehearsal for the Colour Concert is tomorrow Sunday, Feb 16. Here is the schedule https://new.wmec.ca/2019/10/31/the-colour-concert/

Must see concert Date of Event: February 5th 2020, at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm) Title: Eugene Chadbourne - Experimental Music Series Location: Affinity Hall - 204, 1405 St. Paul Street... Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93219322503 Guitar/Banjo Virtuoso Eugene Chadbourne Brings Zany Irreverence to Kelowna World celebrated guitar wizard and master improviser Eugene Chadbourne will be appearing in the Okanagan for the very first time with a special concert performance on February 24th at the Affinity Hall in Kelowna. This concert is the thirty-seventh installment of the Skin And Bones Music Series. Now in its sixth year of production, Skin And Bones is an Okanagan Arts Award nominated concert series dedicated to the presentation of experimental music in the Okanagan. The Groucho Marx of the guitar, skronkabilly alien Eugene Chadbourne deals solely in slapstickery, sly punchlines, and exaggerated eccentricities. As if his implode-on-a-dime freakouts werent enough, hes perhaps the quickest guitarist alive to exploit the parts of the instrument beyond the fretboard and beyond sanity, pounding, tweaking, scraping, and hammering away not to mention playing a rake like the worlds meanest axe. (C.W., Spin Magazine) For 45 years Eugene Chadbourne has been cutting a swathe through the traditions of jazz, country, folk, and pop with his virtuosic and sometimes-irreverent improvisational stylings on guitar, banjo, and (on occasion) electric rake. Named one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Spin Magazine, Chadbourne has a vast discography that spans hundreds of releases including collaborations with John Zorn, Camper Van Beethoven, Dead Kennedys Jello Biafra, Violent Femmes, Anthony Braxton, Frank Zappa drummer Jimmy Carl Black, and many, many others. Appearing with Chadbourne will be Kelownas own sublime and subversive saxophonist Darren Williams and madcap drummer Björn van Haalen. Eugene Chadbourne performs at Affinity Hall as part of the Skin and Bones Music Series on February 24th. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the concert will begin at 8:00 pm sharp. Affinity Hall is located at 1405 St. Paul Street, second floor, Suite 204, in downtown Kelowna. Admission at the door is $20 or $15 for students. Advance tickets can be purchased online at Event Brite. This concert is made possible through the collaboration with Affinity Hall/Okanagan CoLab which aims to bring together musicians, artists, promoters, and enthusiasts by supporting the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual well being of Kelowna citizens and visitors.