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We recently caught up with our SweetWater friend, cellist Julie Hereish! We're looking forward to welcoming Julie back in May for our Spring concerts.
We recently caught up with our SweetWater friend JUNO-award winning pianist, Philip Chiu, back this May to perform with us in Thornbury and Leith. Here's what he's been up to lately and why he's excited to return!
Sweet Strings is the new community string ensemble, being launched under the umbrella of the acclaimed Sweetwater Music Festival, a festival that has been bringing outstanding music to the region for over 22 years.
A unique program of the annual SweetWater Music Festival aims to both provide experience for young artists and build the classical music community in the area.
There’s always some excitement around the start of a new semester. But it’s no match for the excitement around the start of a week-long music festival, and his excitement for what’s in store for this area come September is evident.
Songs & Serenades is the theme for this year’s SweetWater Music Festival, the 21st season for the event. The Festival takes place from September 11 to 15 in various locations across Owen Sound, Meaford and Leith in the Grey Bruce region of Ontario.
L. Murray Cathcart passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27th at home with his family by his side. He is grieved by his wife of 69 years, B. Ruth Cathcart ne Chennells; his 4 children—Colin, Scott, Jane, and Cameron; his 9 grandchildren—Eva, Anna, Emily, Alice, Johnny, Jenna, Maddie, Davis, and Corinne; and 7 great grandchildren—William, Maclaren, Jack, Luna, Alice, and Murray.
Read an article submitted By Jen Burak, published in The Meaford Independent May 22, 2023 in which SweetWater receives a glowing review for our Springtime Live Concert.
Every third week in September, exceptional musicians from across Canada, America and Europe assemble in Owen Sound to perform classical, jazz and contemporary music concerts at the SweetWater Music Festival. Concerts take place over five days at a variety of venues, from the historic Leith Church to the funky Heartwood Concert Hall. Read Gail Gallant’s full article.