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14-The Canadian Champion, Fniday, March 19, 2004 AL . i à, 4W (%wi ivh Vý à 1 Worlks of art Gall Inglis strois down the aisies of the Fine Art Society of Multon's recent show, 'From Heart ta Hand' at the Milton Sports Centre. Here, she looks at the watercolour works of artist June Gerum. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE FUF >%your 1ourfley tOo!lr Be Creativel Raise Money to fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy! Register or donate today Call 1-877-290-3500) 24-Hour Hotline Vusit www.jessesjourney.com This message brought ta you by: R1IÂUI9G[UPM ST & FWUSIIRW MV OUfll MMlI &W Canittsan ms Stratton to lead course exploring classical music By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion Maestro Kerry Stratton thinks Miltonians deserve the best. After ail, they do make up his favounite crowd to perform for. So when in came time to offer a series of music appreciatios semi- nars, he decided no leave bis CDs an home and inatead bring with him real performers - a string quartet, a woodwmnd quinnen, a soprano singer... to namne a few. "Live music - nhats the differ- ence between my course and somne- where else where they spin a CD," said Mr. Stranton. Beginning March 30, Mr. Stratton will bring 'A Little Night Music' - a guided tour of classical musie - to St. Paul's United Church, 123 Main St. E. The programn will include six weekly sessions fromn 7:30 no 9:30 p.m. - each exploring a différent aspect of classical music -plus a drens rehearsal for the Toronto Philharnnonia, of which Mr. Stranton is conductor and music direcnor. The course costs $149. Its designed to give participants a deeper appreciation of music. "The more you know about the art form, the more you can enjoy it. We wouldn't take someone to a basebaîl game without telling them the miles of the gamne. But we do that with concerts,: Mr. Stratton said. "You've got to know the mIles and objectives." Maestro Kerry Stratton l9 nlo stranger ta Mliton. In fact, the conductor and music director says the town i8 his favourite place to perform. Each of the sessions will feature informaI discussions, givmng partic- ipants a chance to ask whanever questions are on their mindi. It's a chat format for the first hour," Mr. Stratton said, adding the bigger picture that will be explored throughout the course is 'What makes music workT The second hour will feature live performances by musicians. 'Me first evenmng wiIl explore mood and melody in classical music. There tu illustrate the theme will be a brass ensemble. The sec- ond evening will feature the Madawaaka String Quartet, which will demonstrate musie's ability nu speak toi the humain condition, Mr. Stranton explained. Also there nu, perfonin will be the Toronto Philharmonia woodwind qumntet, a baritone, a soprano and a harpist - 21 musicians in total. "Most of the music that's con- sumed is second or third-hand,"Mr. Stratton said. "No matter how much someone spends on a stereo, ifs not (the saine as) live." Most of the performers are mem- bers of the Toronto Philharmonia. Mr. Stratton said he chooses musi- cians he knows enjoy teaching peo- ple about music. The Toronto Phitharmonia dress rehearsal an the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts will be a high- Iight of the course, Mr. Stranton said. M. Stranton is no newcomner to, Milton. He performis several times each year with the Toronto Philharmonia an St. Paul's United Church as part of Milton Concert Prsentations' concert series. In doesn't take long no, unleash bis * see COURSE on page 15 D& Sven Bacchus ,Certfied Orthodontwe Speciaist NOW OPEN! 311 Commercial Street-Suite 209.Milton Tel-905.875-2995 Smiles D'Ustruuro i1~~#J~,,j new patients welcome flexible payment plans tUU1' last a :no referral necessary c ail to book your consultation a octor on duty on Saturdays & Mondays officeriI open Mon., WdFiSt Lifet m e -ree consultations Proudly Preaent& A Spoky musical Book tyrcs by john Gardiner Music by Aodrew Parr under The Directon of kin Belvedere rrduced by chfistine houle Musical Diretor/Conductor Darryn de Sooza J ýdou&ena Meadorevae ihleatre, 6315 Monteàido d Box Offce Ilours: Monday - Satnrday 12 - 4p.m. Tel: 90564720