Oceanside Classical Concerts Society

03/18/2026

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Are you or, do you know of a senior in high school in the Oceanside area that is applying to a recognized university program or private performing arts conservatory music program in 2026? If so you may qualify for our annual $3500 scholarship. Go to this link to find out more about the selection criteria. Application deadline is April 30th.
https://oceansideclassicalconcerts.ca/community-outreach-program/scholarship-program/

03/15/2026

Oceanside Classical Concerts Society and Knox are pleased to announce a special performance by the National Youth Choir of Canada at Knox United Church, Parksville, Tuesday May 12, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30).

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03/13/2026

Before Bartolomeo Cristofori, music couldn't whisper and then roar from the same keyboard. His groundbreaking invention around 1700 introduced hammers that struck strings, allowing for a dynamic range of 'soft and loud' that forever changed musical expression.

03/07/2026

Happy International Women's Day - March 8th.
Many female classical composers broke significant barriers in a field long dominated by men. Some challenged social expectations in their time, while others gained recognition only decades—or centuries—later. Here are several influential composers who helped break the glass ceiling.

Singer, lutenist, poet and teacher, Caccini was the daughter of the great Renaissance composer, Giulio Caccini. She became one of the most influential female European composers but very little of her music survives. Her stage work, 'La liberazione di Ruggiero', is considered to be the first opera by...

03/02/2026

To a full and enthusiastic house, Oceanside Classical Concerts welcomed Kevin Chen back for an unforgettable fundraising performance last evening.

03/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the poet of the piano, Frédéric Chopin.
From the haunting beauty of the Nocturnes to the fire of the Ballades — Chopin didn’t just write for the piano.
He reinvented it.

02/11/2026

On Wednesday February 4, the Oceanside Classical Concerts Music for Youth outreach program presented the music duo ‘Piano Heist’ in three shows at two schools – two shows at Qualicum Beach Elementary School and one show at Arrowview Elementary School.

01/22/2026

Do you love Chamber Music?
Then you won't want to miss this...

Three celebrated musicians: Ian Parker (piano), Calvin Dyck (violin), and Oliver de Clercq (horn) come together on Friday, February 27th at 7pm for a delightful and intimate house concert at the home of master violin maker Hermann Janzen (in Mission BC).

This special evening promises to be a celebration of some of the most beloved chamber music repertoire, featuring the iconic Brahms Horn Trio alongside César Franck’s monumental and deeply moving Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano.

There are only 50 seats available.
​Ticket price: $30 + tax/fees (General Admission).
Tickets at https://eaglepeakconcertFeb2026.eventbrite.ca

01/14/2026

This sounds exciting!

Join the AYO and their special guests "Infinitus Trio" for a fun concert of innovative music from many genres. Admission by donation!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Oceanside Classical Concerts Society. From our President Pam May-Straka, "Best wishes for a very happy, healthy, and music-filled New Year."