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December 1 & 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm | Port TheatreCONCERTS SOLD OUT!

Celebrate the season with the return of The Celtic Tenors for two Christmas concerts with the Vancouver Island Symphony. These two concerts will be their only performances this year on Vancouver Island!

CONDUCTOR: Calvin Dyck
GUEST ARTIST: The Celtic Tenors

This evening’s programme will be announced at the concert.

The Vancouver Island Symphony is delighted to have members
of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra joining us onstage
We invite you to make memories with friends in the lobby.
Have your photo taken at the lobby photo booth.

Visit our sponsors’ tables.

Buy a CD (or two) by the VIS, our musicians and The Celtic Tenors.

Stick around after the show to enjoy some cheer, have your
CDs signed by The Celtic Tenors and meet the musicians.
The lobby bar will be open. (not host bar)

READ: An Interview with the Celtic Tenors Here>>

The Celtic Tenors
The 8th Note Series – James Nelson

Calvin Dyck

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DECEMBER 1 - SOLD OUT
DECEMBER 2 -SOLD OUT
Join us for our free pre-concert talks. One hour prior to the concert in the theatre lobby.

What to wear? Be comfortable. Dress in a way that works for you. If you feel like dressing up, do it and you won’t be the only one, we promise. If you prefer to be more casual you will fit right in as well.

Beverages served prior to concert and during intermission. You can pre-order your beverage before the concert.


Mobile phones are allowed to be on but must be set to silent.


We weclome you to clap when you like what you hear.

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Calvin Dyck
Vancouver Island Symphony Concertmaster

Calvin Dyck has been concertmaster for the Vancouver Island Symphony in Nanaimo since 2000, and is also the director for the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra.  Calvin has played concerts in over 15 countries, and is in demand as a producer, teacher, conductor and adjudicator.  Although a college aptitude test recommended a career as a tug boat captain, Calvin finished a DMA in Violin Performance as USC with minors in choral conducting, and music history. He currently has about 25 students.  Some of his former students are currently studying at universities across Canada, and several have played with the Vancouver Island Symphony. Calvin was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to the community.  He has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities by Trinity Western University.  In these unusual times he is grateful to have some musical opportunities along with part-time employment as a farmer and a delivery driver.

The Celtic Tenors

The only tenor group with a truly global audience, The Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. Whether playing a neighbourhood cathedral or major concert halls in international cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, you are assured of a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humoured performance. They genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs, exhilarating classics, a capellas and popular contemporary songs..

The Celtic Tenors, you’ll get more than a performance by world-class artists. You’ll enjoy an evening to savour and a night with tenors who despite their incredible success don’t take themselves too seriously!

READ MORE HERE>>