The Tribune

FREEPORT, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society presents their first event of 2012 and their 4th annual chamber music concert with a TrioCollage to be held in Grand Bahama at 8pm Saturday at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club on Midshipman Drive. The concert will not only feature some extremely talented musical artists, but while the group of four are on island for the weekend, they will also give of their time to inspire music students from various schools. Returning pianist Tannis Gibson said: "We are all looking forward to the upcoming school concerts where we bring some of the finest chamber musicians into the school setting. We intend to bring the students close enough to the music-making so as to feel the direct impact of this wonderful classical music. Our informal concert will encourage interaction and active listening, and we plan to have fun and hope the students and teachers do as well." Two school sessions for primary students (grades four through six) and middle school students (grades seven through nine) will take place at the Bishop Michael Eldon School Auditorium on Friday, January 20th, when students will be treated to a free concert by these world class musicians. For more information, call Gloria McGlone at 727-9198 or 373-2887. Completing the concert ensemble is Janna Lower, violinist; Mark Tanner, cellist; and guest flautist Judith Pearce. The GBPAS' new baby grand piano has recently found a new home at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club's 'Club House'. "We are pleased and so grateful to the Yacht Club for a most suitable home for our baby grand," said Dalia Feldman, President/ Founder, GBPAS. "The venue is also a wonderful place to hold a concert, and we hope members of the community will come out and enjoy the evening while supporting students of the arts," she said. "We also wish to thank our members and sponsors who make what we do possible. The list is long, but our gratitude is never ending. Special thanks must be given to Karen Clarke and John Gehr of Thayer's Natural Remedies, who have once again joined us as Platinum Sponsors for 2012. And, of course, our corporate sponsors who donate their invaluable services for our cause: Pelican Bay Hotel, The Bahamas Weekly, Keen i Media and Mackey Media."