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Past and present students and instructors with the Kelowna Community Music School are putting on a show to help raise money for a new home.
Last December, KCMS sold the house on DeHart Avenue that had been used for music lessons for more than 30 years.
The music school has leased back the space for the time being, but that agreement expires in July 2024, so the clock is ticking to find a new location.
“Time is moving fast. We're very aware of that,” said Lucy Benwell, KCMS executive director. “It’s already June, so in the blink of an eye since selling the building it’s passing by.”
The school is hosting a showcase concert on Saturday, June 25 to kick start fundraising for a new facility.
“We do have the proceeds of the sale of the building. Until we’ve done the first phase with the architects, which is the stakeholder consultant work, pre-design, we really can’t be accurate about the construction budget. But an estimated $5 million has been suggested,” said Benwell.
She adds that a site has not been chosen, but they are consulting with commercial realtors.
Saturday’s concert at St. Michael’s Cathedral will feature collaborations involving students, instructors and alumni of the Kelowna Community Music School. The music will span from the 17th Century to 2022, with performances of Handel to Imagine Dragons.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
