The Vancouver Dorfmusik was founded in 1983 by 3 members of the Vancouver Swiss Community to perform Swiss and European style music similar to small village bands. An inspiration was the Seldwyler Dorfmusik in Zurich that was quite popular at the time.
Presently, the Vancouver Dorfmusik has about 20 players and keeps close ties with the Swiss community. However, the Dorfmusik is becoming increasingly a group of accomplished Canadian players with a variety of ethnic backgrounds who enjoy the European style ‘Blaskapellen’ playing.
“The term ‘Blaskapelle’ needs a bit of elaboration. In Europe most villages and cities have bands ranging from small groups, brass bands to large concert bands. The Blaskapelle is a separate group and usually has not more than about 20 players. Very often, these groups are formed by assembling the good players from several villages or cities. Today there is quite a ‘Blaskapellen’ movement through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic with several top Kapellen being in the Bohemian and Moravian region of the Czech Republic.”
Refreshments will be available during intermission.
Admission $20 adults and $5 for children under 10.