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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 52 Maestro for Oakville Symphony celebrates 20 years with orchestra Oakville Symphony's maestro recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with the local orchestra. With a special reception held at the Oakville Club, the event highlighted the accomplishments of conductor and music director Roberto De Clara, who was given his very-own bobblehead in recognition. The evening, which saw symphony alumni and Town officials in attendance, also acted as a fundraiser for the Oakville Symphony's youth programs, including its outreach program -- an initiative begun by De Clara. The program offers a series of free halfhour mini-concerts for young children to have fun while learning about the distinct sounds, history and inner workings of orchestral instruments -- participants also get to try them out. Oakville Symphony musicians also visit local schools and other locations throughout town to share their love of classical music. Active in both symphonic and operatic conducting, De Clara has been the music director and principal conductor of the Oakville Symphony since 1997. In addition to the success of the Main Series subscription concerts, his tenure at the Oakville Symphony has been marked by several initiatives, such as family Christmas and educational concerts, a series of post-concert chats and a new behind the scenes look at orchestral life and music, titled nOt juSt the Score. Before coming to the Oakville Symphony, De Clara was the music director of the Prince George and York symphony orchestras and artistic director of the Etobicoke Philharmonic. Guest conductor across Canada, world He has been a guest conductor for orchestras across Canada and the globe, such as the Winnipeg Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, Orchestra London, Stratford Symphony, the Vienna Pro Arte Orchestra and the orchestra of the National Theatre in Prague. De Clara has been the recipient of numerous awards including: first prize in the Austrian-Television Radio (O.R.F .) Salzburg Conducting Competition, the Heinz Unger Conducting Award in Toronto and scholarships from the Canada Council and the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation. The Oakville Symphony was founded in 1967 with the mission to "make music for the pleasure of its members and the enjoyment of its audience." At top left, Conductor and Music Director Robert De Clara (left) was honoured earlier this month for his 20 years of work with the Oakville Symphony. He was presented with a bobblehead doll of himself and was all smiles with son Anthony. At bottom left, musicians David Gowing (from left), Anthony De Clara, Leslie Ashworth, Alannah Constable and Stephanie Khurano were at the reception for De Clara, held at the Oakville Club. For more photos, visit oakvillebeaver.com. | Jayson Mills photos BIGGER, BETTER, NCH! WEBSITE LAUOVER ALL NEW General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 ShowtimeS for october 21 - 27 NewthiSweek: keePiNG UPwiththe JoNeSeS, JAck reAcher: NeVer Go bAck The Accountant (14A) $ 10,000 IN GIVEA GIVEAWAYS! WAYS! Fri - Thu: 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30 The Girl on the Train (14A) CHANCE TO WIN! Fri - Thu: 1:00, 3:40, 7:15, 9:45 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40 Keeping Up With the Joneses (14A) Fri - Thu: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (PG) Creative Connections Join Oakville Arts Council and Town of Oakville at Creative Connections free arts networking event Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 1-2 p.m. Artists and cultural workers from all disciplines invited. Speaker: Don Pangman and Gemma Hagerman of ArtHouse. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Meet at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. Visit www. oakvillearts.com/events. nOt juSt the Score The Oakville Symphony presents nOt juSt the Score on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Oakville Club Dining Room, 56 Water St. Conductor Maestro Roberto De Clara provides a behind-the-scenes look at the role of the conductor and how they interpret the music for both the audience and the musicians. Free admission. No reservations. Call 905-338-1462. In the Arts... WITH PURCHASE! DON'T MISS SEE SITE FOR DETAILS! FREE GIFT Fri: 3:20, 8:30 Sat - Sun: 4:10, 8:30 Mon - Wed: 3:20, 8:30 Thu: 3:20, 9:45 Storks (G) OUT! Fri: 1:10, 6:40 Sat - Sun: 12:30, 2:20, 6:40 Mon - Wed: 1:10, 6:40 Thu: 1:10 BADBOY.CA 171 Speers Road, Oakville (at Kerr St.) 905-338-6397 (MEWS) www.film.ca