SOUTH SURREY — A pair of concerts will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Semiahmoo Strings Youth Orchestra.
The ensemble, led by music director Carla Birston, will perform Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17 at Earl Marriott Secondary's Wheelhouse Theatre, starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly.
Guest performers include noted local violinist Lucy Wang; as well, the youth orchestra will be augmented by 18 of the Lower Mainland's finest professional wind and brass musicians, along with orchestra alumni. Works to be performed include Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto," Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7" and the debut of Harold Birston's "Four Seasons."
Concert tickets range from $12 (seniors/students) to $20 at Tapestry Music and via 604-538-1460.