Georgia has been studying speech arts for 5 years at the Academy. She is now 11 years old, and has really developed some great skills. She was presented with two medals this week for her outstanding accomplishments. One medal was for a Distinction mark on her Royal Conservatory Level 4 Speech and Drama Practical Examination – taken ‘remotely’ via Zoom …
Our first Musical Valentine Greeting Card fundraiser was a huge success! We raised close to $1,000 and sent out nearly 100 emails on Valentine’s Day, featuring your love notes and our faculty’s musical messages. Thank you to everyone who participated, including our extraordinary teachers – Mia Harris, Maiya Robbie, Olivia Walsh, Kirby Barber, Sandra Wilmot, Sam McNally, Tanya Westby, and …
Want to give your valentine something unique? Complete this form and, for a suggested donation of $10, we’ll send a customized musical valentine greeting to your loved one, featuring the talented faculty of the Penticton Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, playing a selection of romantic pieces. Your special valentine’s greeting will be emailed to your loved one on Sunday, …
In this fun and interactive NEW online class with instructor Carole Fitsell, young children ages 3 to 5 (and their parents) will learn music through songs, stories, instruments, and visual clues. Families will put together a homemade instrument box using items commonly found around the household, and each week will make different characters for a song. Zoom orientation session available. …
David Barber has spent the last 15 years being a sideman and has toured with artists including Colin James, The Chieftains, Barney Bentall, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Prichett, Aaron Goodvin and many more! He also played banjo on the 4x Platinum hit, Two Heads, by Coleman Hell. David has also had the honour of being nominated for Juno Awards, …
The Penticton Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (PAMDA) has enlisted the support of a national musical leader to help deliver music education to the community during the restrictions imposed by the current health crisis and into the future. “I am extremely excited to join PAMDA as an advisor during this phase of creativity and adaptation,” says Rosemary Thomson. “Running …
Dear Friends, It’s been a wild year and we have a lot to be grateful for. We hope you will join us at the AGM to learn about our successes, challenges, and plans for the upcoming year. However, due to the unusual circumstances of Covid-19, and to ensure the health and safety of our community, the Penticton Academy of Music …
Penticton Academy of Music Society (doing business as Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS OPEN The Penticton Academy of Music Society (PAMS) is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors. These volunteers are from diverse professional backgrounds, who are elected for two-year terms to manage the affairs of PAMDA in …
The Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts is proud to host the annual Norm Looney Scholarship Competition. This event aims to recognize the accomplishments of our talented students and offers them recognition for their hard work. To participate in this competition: Students must be under the age of 18 and studying at a Grade 5 level or above. Student’s lesson payments must be …
We are working hard to develop proper protocols and procedures that will allow us to once again offer in-person lessons in a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. And while we do not know yet what the Fall Term will look like, we do know that we will continue to bring teachers and students together. We’ll open up registration for …
