Welcome Educators!

This year’s music education concert is Puck & Nature’s Orchestra. This new production is written by VIS Assistant Principal Cellist, Alexandra Lee and arranged by Principal Trombonist, Scott MacInnes. The music featured throughout the concert is from the orchestral work “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Felix Mendelssohn.  

Puck & Nature’s Orchestra

Puck & Nature’s Orchestra was inspired by the children’s book by David Suzuki “Nature in the Home” (ISBN 9780773755864). This book looks at the familiar world around the house and helps children discover that all their “things” come from materials found in nature. The production connects the orchestra to nature: animal parts, wood, grasses, metals and alloys are required to make even today’s instruments. Attendees will learn about what materials go into making orchestral instruments and how natural elements are found everywhere in our everyday lives.

This 45-minute concert is designed for students in Gr. 4. It showcases all the sections of the orchestra with 19 orchestra musicians, 1 actor and the VIS Noteworthy Kids Choir.

Learning Components

Educational resources will be available soon through this website.

Concert Dates

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – Sid Williams
Theatre for Comox Valley School district 71

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 – Port Theatre for Nanaimo-Ladysmith School district 68

All schools in the above school districts will attend one of the performances. If your school does not fall within this system and you have students at the Gr. 4 level, your students and educators may be able to attend. Please contact Development & Outreach Manager Rebecca Woytiuk to book seats by email or call 250.754.0177.