What’s Happening
January 10, 2025 Coffeehouse
Join us for a night of music with our local talents!
Seumas Gagne, Celtic Harp – Sunday, Jan 19, 2025
An afternoon of heartfelt Celtic instrumentals and traditional songs with Seumas Gagne, violinist Christine Traxler, and cellist Eli Weinberger.
John Reischman and the Jaybirds – Sunday, February 2, 2025
Banish the February ‘blahs’ with John Reischman and the Jaybirds!
Piano Heist – A Day of Music for All Ages – Sunday, March 30, 2025, 10:30am & 2:00pm
Lifelong friends and colleagues, Nico Rhodes (we know him!) and Patrick Courtin deliver everything from classical to bombastic boogie on two keyboards and a synthesizer.
Duo Beija-Flor – Sunday, April 27, 2025
The unique duo of guitarist Charles Hobson and flautist Marie-Noelle Choquette hail from Montreal and have a stellar international reputation.
Cameron Crozman and Meagan Milatz – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Young Canadians, multi-award winners, sought-after soloists and chamber musicians!
About Pender Harbour
Pender Harbour is the collective name for a cluster of communities that surround one of the best natural harbours on BC’s lower coast. It is located northwest of Vancouver, only a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay and a one-hour drive from the Langdale ferry terminal.
The above is an interactive map, click on “+” or “-” to zoom in/out.
2023-2024 Memberships
We welcome renewals and new memberships for the period June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. Please see our Membership page for details and payment options (now including online and e-transfer choices). Thank you for your continued support!
Supporting PHMS
DONATIONS – Friends of Pender Harbour Music
You can now donate online (click here). We also have a table at all of our events to receive donations. Any amount will be gratefully received, and amounts over $20 will be issued a tax receipt. These donations aid us in presenting all of our events and activities at the School of Music.
SPONSORSHIPS
Individuals or organizations may sponsor a particular concert in our series. Sponsorship donations begin at $250 and tax receipts are issued. Sponsors are recognized in our PR, including our brochure, ads and posters. They also receive 2 complimentary tickets to their chosen concert and are thanked from the stage by the MC. The sponsorships are vital in our ability to continue to present world class live music on the Sunshine Coast!
VOLUNTEERS
We have opportunities for community members to help with the following: gardening, poster distribution from Egmont to Gibsons, setup and takedown at concerts and Coffee House.
Please contact us via this website if interested in donating or volunteering.
School of Music current Covid Plan
The PHMS is very concerned about keeping all users of our historic music school safe. Masking is not required but highly recommended in our intimate venue. We have enhanced cleaning protocols in place.
We ask that users/renters develop their own Covid Plans tailored to their groups’ needs and safety.
Book the Music School for your event!
The Music School is available to our community as a venue for various types of events. Many local groups use the hall for seminars, conferences, music concerts by local performers, music classes, to name a few. Contact Marg Skelley at 604.883.6808 for bookings.
School of Music Coffee House
The Coffee House provides a venue for local performing artists to showcase their talents at a terrific venue, complete with stage, lights, and sound. Each program presents two to four acts, who have the use of the facility plus the expertise of a light/sound technician. Admission is by donation (suggested $10) at the door. Watch our latest news section for dates and line-up of performers.