Orchestra North Smithers

An unparalleled summer musical experience

Music meets the natural beauty of British Columbia

Since 2013, Orchestra North Smithers has been a place for musicians of all ages and abilities to spend a week learning from world class teaching artists while engaging in workshops, chamber music, and orchestra. In partnership with the Spirit of the North Classical Music festival the program includes performances in and access to a variety of recitals and concerts in Smithers, BC. Director Roxi Dykstra (pictured right) has produced the Orchestra North Smithers program for over 7 years in various formats, each year cultivating an unforgettable summer experience for all involved.

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Introducing the Orchestra North Academy Residency

Set in the mountains in beautiful Smithers BC, the Orchestra North Academy residency welcomes a small number of select musicians from August 3-14 to hone and share their craft. With a focus on peer-to-peer mentorship, residents will participate in regular group masterclasses, workshops, rehearsals, and performances of several distinct programs in the Spirit of the North Festival. The 2022 academy residency presents old and new faces with Simon MacDonald, Roxi Dykstra, Judith Souman, Nicholas Denton-Protsack, Jordan Daviel, and Ekaterina Daviel.

For more information about this year’s performances, visit the Spirit of the North Classical Music Festival website.

Past Program Offerings

Mass Orchestra

Led by Rose Thomson, Music Director and conductor of the Okanagan Symphony, the "Mass Orchestra" rehearses once per day and provides an opportunity for all ages, skill levels, and instruments to come together for a unique playing opportunity of some of the world's greatest masterworks.

Fiddling Class

Roxi Dykstra leads a workshop learning traditional fiddle tunes by ear, a fun and exciting challenge to available to all instruments!

Chamber Music

A hallmark of the Orchestra North Smithers program, chamber music remains at the heart of our programming. Participants are encouraged to form their own chamber ensembles with traditional or non-traditional instrumentation. Our esteemed guest artists serve as coaches.