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The Indian River Festival Association
In the 1970's and '80's, the St. Mary's Church, now home to the Indian River Festival, was in serious disrepair. At that time, suggestions were made to tear down the Church as the parish alone could not afford to undertake the expensive renovations. Instead the "Save St. Mary's" campaign was launched in 1987. Due to an overwhelming response from area churches, businesses, individuals, families and other groups, the necessary renovations were paid for and completed within 3 years. One of the campaign initiatives was the "Sundays in the Summer" concert series which proved to be extremely popular and a successful source of revenue. However the volunteer core behind the series became stretched to the limit and in order to evolve to the next level into a separate entity and formal event, a dedicated focus was required.
Consequently, in 1996 the Indian River Festival Association Inc. was formed as an incorporated non-profit body for the presentation of fine music appropriate to the Church and to aid in the continuing upkeep and restoration of St. Mary's.
The Board and Staff 2011
Artistic Director
Robert Kortgaard
Board of Directors and Festival Organizers
Chair - René Hurtubise
Vice Chair - Patricia Hobbs
Treasurer - Derek Huestis
Directors
John Drinkwater
Senator Libbe Hubley
Michel LeChasseur
Leonard MacLellan
Marie Salamoun-Dunne
Staff Members
Executive Director - Christine Anderson Gallant
Office Manager - Jana Peters
Advertising Sales - Diane Moxness
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Featured Concerts
Welcome to the Indian River Festival and some of our featured concerts from the 2011 season.
The Spinney Brothers in Concert!
Friday, October 7
The cornerstone of the Spinney Brothers musical identity is the sound of traditional, southern-flavoured bluegrass music.
Meaghan Blanchard
Sunday, August 28
With Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher
Midsummer Magic
Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31
Our Midsummer Magic weekend promises to enchant and inspire with three evenings of sparkling music featuring soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, mezzo soprano, Laura Tucker, Robert Kortgaard and Peter Tiefenbach
Ron Hynes
Friday, August 12
Legendary singer-songwriter Ron Hynes appears at the Festival.
Cantabile
Sunday, August 14
Come and see the London Quartet (Cantabile) who have been delighting audiences since 1982 with their amazing range of programmes
Raylene Rankin, Cindy Church, and Susan Crowe
Sunday, August 21
Friends and colleagues Raylene Rankin, Cindy Church, and Susan Crowe, all award winning recording artists, will bring their varied musical signatures to the stage
Rebecca Caine
Sunday, September 11
Soprano Rebecca Caine, cherished by legions of Canadian theatre fans for her luminous portrayal of Christine in the long-running Toronto production of Phantom of the Opera, and Cosette in the world premiere of Les Misérables. |
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