Hamilton concerts at:
The First Unitarian Church
170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON, L8P4K3
General admission
Free parking, wheelchair accessible
www.5atthefirst.com
5atthefirst@gmail.com
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The First Unitarian Church
170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON, L8P4K3
General admission
Free parking, wheelchair accessible
www.5atthefirst.com
5atthefirst@gmail.com
Founded in 2010 by Michele Corbeil and Rachel Mercer, 5 at the First Chamber Music Series was created to bring music, musicians and the community together in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The opening season included musicians from Canada alongside guests from Germany, Israel and Mexico, string, wind and piano players, and music from all over the world including one world premiere Canadian composition. The comfortable and inviting venue with a Steinway grand piano (thanks to June Caskey) has proven to be a perfect setting for the audience to enjoy the sounds and meet eachother and the performers. Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, and a host of wonderful volunteers.
OUR AUDIENCE SAYS....
"such a gift to the community"
"awesome musicianship"
"I always go home carrying lovely memories"
"wonderful music - may the series continue!"
Michele Corbeil, Executive Director
As our season begins, first and foremost, thank you to the many people and businesses who have supported our series, the 5 at the First Chamber Music Series, over the past years and who have made it possible for us to bring to the stage, and to Hamilton, gorgeous, life-giving music in an intimate, beautiful and peaceful setting. Your support has made this a reality and we offer our thanks, our gratitude and our commitment to bring five, plus a benefit concert, to you, our audience.
Our dream to create an inter-generational, family-friendly community of music lovers, the young and the young at heart, the absolute beginner and the seasoned professional, and the curious and the certain - experiencing a shared love of life-giving, life-changing music, is alive and thriving and we are delighted to welcome you to 5 at the First. See you at the music!
Our dream to create an inter-generational, family-friendly community of music lovers, the young and the young at heart, the absolute beginner and the seasoned professional, and the curious and the certain - experiencing a shared love of life-giving, life-changing music, is alive and thriving and we are delighted to welcome you to 5 at the First. See you at the music!
With heartfelt thanks to...
Bill Mercer Geological Consulting for ongoing season support
Special thanks to June Caskey for the use of her Steinway grand piano
The Ontario Arts Council for support of the world premiere of "Crossings" for cello and piano by Abigail Richardson-Schulte in the 2010 series, plus ongoing support for many seasons.
Our sponsors over the years
Bill Mercer Geological Consulting
Carlos Markyna & June Caskey-Markyna
Daphne Payne
Diane Hinshelwood
Doreen Knol
François and Katherine Verschaeve
Illumination Coaching - Gail Rappolt
Kamran Inc. - Uri & Gisela Wittenberg
Marilyn Waters
Pat and Roy Dickinson
The June Caskey School of Music - June Caskey
Our donors
Anita Peng
Carlene Mercer
Michele Corbeil
Yehonatan Berick
Gail Rappolt
Our volunteers
Angel Polisena
Bailey Duff
Carlene Mercer
Cindy Carey
Crystal Sue Broussseau
Daphne Payne
David Corbeil
Diane Hinshelwood
Donna Yates
Doreen Knol
Gail Rappolt
Josh McIntyre
Judith Caldwell
Kate Drinan
Marilyn Waters
Mary Ann Forbes
Mary Scott
Monica Bennett
Pat and Roy Dickinson
Steve Johnston
June Caskey's piano is tuned by Ross Johnson.
Bill Mercer Geological Consulting for ongoing season support
Special thanks to June Caskey for the use of her Steinway grand piano
The Ontario Arts Council for support of the world premiere of "Crossings" for cello and piano by Abigail Richardson-Schulte in the 2010 series, plus ongoing support for many seasons.
Our sponsors over the years
Bill Mercer Geological Consulting
Carlos Markyna & June Caskey-Markyna
Daphne Payne
Diane Hinshelwood
Doreen Knol
François and Katherine Verschaeve
Illumination Coaching - Gail Rappolt
Kamran Inc. - Uri & Gisela Wittenberg
Marilyn Waters
Pat and Roy Dickinson
The June Caskey School of Music - June Caskey
Our donors
Anita Peng
Carlene Mercer
Michele Corbeil
Yehonatan Berick
Gail Rappolt
Our volunteers
Angel Polisena
Bailey Duff
Carlene Mercer
Cindy Carey
Crystal Sue Broussseau
Daphne Payne
David Corbeil
Diane Hinshelwood
Donna Yates
Doreen Knol
Gail Rappolt
Josh McIntyre
Judith Caldwell
Kate Drinan
Marilyn Waters
Mary Ann Forbes
Mary Scott
Monica Bennett
Pat and Roy Dickinson
Steve Johnston
June Caskey's piano is tuned by Ross Johnson.
