November 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the Pleasant Mountain Music Newsletter – November Edition. Although the time didn't change in BC, the weather is definitely starting to turn. We're setting our sights now on cozy season, making sure we stay dry with an atmospheric river on the way. Umbrellas for borrowing are at the top of the stairs in the studio, and we encourage our students and parents to start making use of the complimentary slippers with soggier days ahead!

Please note we ARE OPEN and lessons are scheduled for Remembrance Day – November 11, and Boxing Day – December 26. Pleasant Mountain Music is also open throughout winter break, so please be sure to connect with your teacher sooner rather than later about your planned absences for the holiday break; this will avoid possible short-notice cancellation penalties. We are, however closed on Friday December 25 AND Friday January 1, 2027. All lessons on those 2 dates are cancelled.

Recitals

🎵 All Ages Recital🎵

• Sunday, Dec 13th

• Cambrian Hall – 215 E 17th Ave (at Main St)

• 3 Showtimes: 2:30-3:45, 4:00-5:15, 5:30-6:45

🎵 Adult Wine and Cheese Recital 🎵

• Friday, Dec 18th

• Soundhouse Studios – 33 W 8th Ave

• 3 Showtimes: Doors at 6:30, sets at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00. Open mic / Karaoke until 10:30

• We're finally moving the Adult Wine and Cheese to a larger venue! Join us this year at the fabulous (and close by) Soundhouse Studios and bring lots of friends since there will be space for them this time! Additionally, because of licensing etc…we must sell beer and wine at the venue, so bring some pocket money for drinks, and plan a safe ride home!

Upcoming Drop-Ins

🎸Beginner Guitar Drop-In

• Saturday Nov 14, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• Monday Nov 16, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
• Friday Nov 27, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• Monday Nov 30, 7:30pm – 8:30pm

🌈 Queer Choir – Saturdays Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19 at 3:30pm

🎺Drop-in Brass Ensemble – Sundays Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6 at 4:00pm

🎻Fiddling Fun for Adults – Sundays, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 at 12:30pm

Upcoming Events

🎵 Lam Jam Open Mic Night 🎵

• Friday Nov 27th
• Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 7:30pm
• Message @eddielammusic on Instagram to reserve a spot
• Beginner-friendly, all ages
• Pay What You Can

🎵 Sing-Along Night 🎵

• Saturday Dec 12
• Doors at 7:00pm, singing starts at 7:30pm
• Bring an instrument and/or your voice.
• Pick from a huge list of songs including a couple of "blue" Christmas songs
• Pay What You Can
  
  

See our full Calendar of events here!

Brand New Classes – Coming 2027

🎭Acting Through Song 🎭

Acting Through Song helps singers transform technically prepared songs into truthful, specific scenes with music. Through lyric analysis, character work, individual coaching, and performance practice, students will learn to communicate a clear story while maintaining confident, healthy singing.

• Ages: 13 to 19
• Mondays @ 6:00pm-7:30pm
• Winter 2027: Jan 18th – March 15th
• $30/class, billed monthly

🎭Audition Academy 🎬

Audition Academy replaces audition guesswork with a practical preparation, performance, redirect, and reflection process. Students will learn how to select and organize age-appropriate material, create effective song cuts, prepare monologues and sides, communicate clearly in the room, work with readers and accompanists, recover from mistakes, and make fast but specific acting choices.

• All Ages
• Mondays @ 7:30pm-9:00pm
• Winter 2027: Jan 18th – March 15th
• $30/class, billed monthly

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