In the Beginning

St. Michael's Presents was established as a non-profit society to present concerts in St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church, by its then musical directors, Rachel Perkyns and Dwight Siemens.

They had a vision of a concert series that would bring music-lovers of the Chemainus area, and talented musical artists to this delightful venue. They recruited volunteers, gave early concerts themselves, and started enlisting musicians. The piano available, fine for church use in conjunction with the organ, was not adequate for the demands of these performers. So fundraising to acquire a new Yamaha C1 grand piano was begun.

Rachel Perkyns and Dwight Seimens

To quote Rachel, "Dwight and I did not start the concert series to pay for the piano. We started it as a means of providing opportunities to established and up and coming performers alike, and realized we would not get the caliber of artist we wanted unless we had a great instrument for their use."

The piano they found was indeed great --- every pianist using it has praised it. But it's not paid for yet - a portion of each concert's ticket sales goes towards payments for the piano.

The Current Board

NEWS! The Society's latest AGM was held Feb. 7th, 2009 and elected were the following Board of Directors:

President - Lyn Oldale; Vice President - Neil Burn; Secretary - Alice Sinclair; Treasurer - Mary Dancy; Artistic Director - Ann Mendenhall;

2009 Board of Directors, including left to right, Alice Sinclair, acting Treasurer Joanelle Swan, Neil Burn, Lyn Oldale, Ann Mendenhall

Committee Chairs: Concert - Hilary Findlay; Reception Ann Hyggen; Promotions - Andrea Kross; Programs - Pauline Truesdale; Memberships - Joanelle Swan; ticket - Eleanor Montour

Truus Meijer Drees has responsibility for special projects, and Marilyn Rummel produces the printed materials and website.

Thanks to the outgoing board for their work over the past year!

You can Help!

The society gratefully accepts donations and is a Registered Charity enabling it to issue donation receipts. Please contact President Lyn Oldale for more information about making a donation, or volunteering for St. Michael's Presents. Please click here to see the list of donors to date!

Become a Member

Your support of St. Michael's Presents is appreciated. Please consider becoming a member of the Society - have a vote at the AGM, receive a copy of our Members newsletter, and email notices of concerts and special events.

E-mail Neil Burn, acting President, to purchase a membership in the St. Michael's Presents Society.

Thanks for your support !!