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Aaron Clubine, a graduate of Stouflville District Secondary School attending York University, will be honoured at his alma mater next week during the 16th annual Student Music Scholarship concert. Seven schools will take part. Franchise Opportunities available at COMING SOON 'I'O MABKIIIM ANO 'I'IIOIINIIIll : rmontone©bigcityconcepts.com PHOTO/JIM THOMAS Mr. Thomas has been involved in many causes during his decades in Stoufl‘ville. “The concert is the most rewarding volunteer event with which I've been associated," he said. “The co-operan'on received from elementary and If the town's other three schools are to take part, a second night would have to be added. This year, SDSS and Summitview Will bye joined by St. Mark, Whitchurch Highlands, St Brigid, Stoutfville Christian and Ballantrae. Admission is $5 for adults. Funds raised are divided between the schools. That’s totalled $57,000 to date. “I asked him if the Shmmitview school choir and bell-ringers could head up a student musical at the high school,” said Sun-Tribune columnist Jim Thom- as, one of the Olganizers. “He suggested the invita- tion be extended to include all Whitchurch-Stoufiville schools It was, with four schools accepting," Thank then-Summitview Pvublic School principal Doug nger for the mum-school show. The 16th Student Music Scholarship concert will fill Stouflville District Secondary School with sweet sounds Nov]. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Seven Wtchurch-Stouflvflle schbols will send bangs and( or chain to the stage. Student concert a town tradition BY HM MASON Staff Writer A suggestion from a Stoufiville principal 15 years ago has turned into a town tradition. CMIN G A look ahead in Whitchurch-Stoufiville Saturday, November 22, 11 am - 3 pm Free Family Art Day Join Tina at the gallery! Drop in during these hours to see the exhibition oi Tina's art and then take part in a workshop with Tina and take home your own creation. Fun Iorthe whole family! all at The Latcham Gallery 6240 Main Street, Stouffville (905) 640-8954 www.latchamgallery.ca Sunday, November 9, 1 - 5 pm Adult Workshop with Tina Newlove Tina will give a talk about her art in the exhibition space, give a demonstration creating a new painting and then lead participants in a workshop in which they create their own painting. $10 - spaces limited - registration required AHWOItkShops Thursday, vaember 20, 4 â€" 6:30 pm in conjunction with her solo exhibition Protection on at the Latcham Gallery until 1 November 29. EDITOR ’S PICK ONIAIIO ARTS COUNCIL CONSEll DES ARTS DE l'ON‘IAIIO Teen Art Workshop Mark making to music! led by Tina Newlove by donation with Tina Newlove “I'm not surprised at the concerts acceptance, not only by parents who always enjoy seeing their sons and daughters perform on stage, but by the general public who appreciate the benefits of vibrant vocal and instrumental music programs in our schools, programs that can lead to rewarding careers," Mr. Thomas said. An example? Jocelyn McDowell, 22, is in her fourth and final year of a bachelor of music degree course at McGill University in Montreal. She has accepted roles with the McGill Opera Company this fall. Mr. Thomas and other committee members, Gayle Atkinson, Stewart McElroy and Jim Paterson, select one student each year to receive a $200 scholarship provided by the ooncert’s host, St James Presbyterian Church. This year’s recipient will be Aaron Clubine, a graduate of SDSS attending York University. He'll join a proud list of récipients who Have studied music and go_ne on to play in bands and musicals. “Most importantly, the concert showcases and the vocal, instrumental and dance talents of young people from kindergarten through Grade 12.” Local businesseé, service cluBs and Mayor Wayne Emmerson’s charity fund have been the largest spon- sors. secondary school band and choir directors has been tremendous. For more information. call St James (905-640-3151) Stoufflille Sun-Tribune. Thursday, ()a. 30, 2008 "WCII'ICI-"Ol'mll’l’l