Cadeaux Christmas shopping fundraiser supports NWSS music program

New Westminster, B.C. – (November 28, 2011) — It’s being called the Christmas Shopping Spectacular! But, in the spirit of the season of giving, local New Westminster retailer Rose Ternes and her gift shop Cadeaux are giving back to the community.

 

The night of entertainment and musical merry making Cadeaux has planned is designed not just to help customers with their holiday shopping needs, but to support New Westminster Secondary School music students at a national level.

 

“We’re delighted to help NWSS music students perform and compete on a national stage,” said Ternes. “They’ve worked hard to earn this opportunity – and the support of our community.”

 

The Spectacular is being held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5pm to 9pm – and Cadeaux is donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to the Music Program of New Westminster Secondary School, to help up-and-coming student musicians with their trip to the national, invitation-only MusicFest Canada festival in Ottawa this spring.

 

Over the last few years the NWSS music program bands have received many awards and accolades, even receiving a Best Senior Choral Jazz award as well as capturing 5 more awards and 3 individual scholarships in the 2011 Envision Jazz Festival held in Surrey. From their high standing in the music performance community, NWSS has received invitations for six of their bands and ensembles to perform at MusicFest.

 

“This is an unparalleled opportunity for our high school students to perform, participate in clinics and workshops with professional musicians, attend concerts, and network with other young Canadian musicians,” said Ternes, adding that students will also be able to connect with recruiters from post-secondary institutions and compete for scholarship and bursaries.

 

During Cadeaux's evening event, shoppers will be treated to live jazz and carols performed by a number of New Westminster's finest young musicians, many of who have performed in and around the city for the past few years. From opening the 2011 Hyack festival, to performing at the Arts Council's YamJam and Artists on the River this past summer, these student musicians have been headlining and lending their talents to making New Westminster a powerhouse for the performing arts.

 

So if you are trying to find that perfect gift this holiday season, there's no better place to start – or perhaps even finish – than at the Cadeaux shopping event! Whether it’s a smart Secret Santa gift, a simple stocking stuffer or something stupendous for that special someone, Cadeaux's friendly staff and festive environment aim to make shopping this holiday season the least of your worries – so you can make the most of the season of giving… and perhaps even spare a moment to visit with Santa Claus.

 

Related websites:

NWSS Music Department - www.nwssmusic.com

MusicFest Canada - www.musicfest.ca

 

For more information, visit www.cadeaux-gifts.ca or contact:

Rose Ternes

Owner, Cadeaux Gifts and Home Embellishments

Phone: 604-521-5269

Email: shop@cadeaux-gifts.ca