Thad Bailey

Ashley Seward

Greg Parth

Joanne Na

Julian Franco

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

### Event Description: Jean Coulthard Readings - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM

**Venue:**  
Annex Theatre

**Admission:**  
Free Event (Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 9:30 AM.)

**Event Overview:**  
Named in honor of one of British Columbia’s most beloved composers, the Jean Coulthard Readings and Mentorship Program offers emerging BC composers a unique opportunity to develop their orchestral writing skills. Under the guidance of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and mentorship from VSO JCR Mentor Edward Top, these composers have spent the past ten months honing their craft.

**Featured Composers and Works:**
- **Ashley Seward:** *Fusion*
- **Greg Parth:** *Sinfonietta*
- **Julian Franco:** *Elephant's Foot*
- **Joanne Na:** *Moonlight, Summer Moonlight*
- **Thad Bailey:** *Picture and Frame*
- **Sophia Myles:** *Woodland Fairytale*

**Event Duration:**  
Approximately 3 hours

**Special Notes:**  
This event is a celebration of the hard work and creativity of six emerging composers who have collaborated with guest composers and VSO orchestra members. Attendees will have the chance to hear their compositions performed by a professional orchestra.

**Artists:**
- **David Bui:** RBC Assistant Conductor
- **Ashley Seward:** JCRMP Composer
- **Greg Parth:** JCRMP Composer
- **Julian Franco:** JCRMP Composer
- **Joanne Na:** JCRMP Composer
- **Thad Bailey:** JCRMP Composer
- **Sophia Myles:** JCRMP Composer

Join us for a morning of inspiring new music and support the next generation of composers at the Jean Coulthard Readings.