About Oceanside Music
What Is Oceanside Music?
Our Organization
Oceanside Music is brought to you by the Parksville & District Musical Association (PDMA), a registered not-for-profit association that was founded in 1966. The object of the PDMA is to promote, develop, foster, and encourage instrumental and vocal music in the oceanside communities of District 69 and other neighbouring districts on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Governed by its Constitution, the PDMA has actively pursued its object by supporting various children’s and adult vocal groups, bands and orchestras that have provided audiences with diverse offerings of music styles and genres enjoyed at large and small-scale concerts throughout the Oceanside community.
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Meet The Team
Elected Board Members
Providing vision and oversight to Oceanside Music, the Board of Directors consists of elected board members, Past President, and one nominated representative from each musical group. The Board meets regularly to conceptualize, administer, direct, and manage the Association’s affairs, while overseeing the execution and support of Oceanside Music’s objectives and activities. Through their dedication and leadership, the Board fosters a vibrant and inclusive musical community, enriching the lives of performers and audiences alike. For inquiries or more information, please visit our contact page.
Nominated Musical Group Representatives
Providing talent, (remove comma after talent) and experience to Oceanside
Music, the Musical Directors are integral to the success and vibrancy of our
organization. Each Director is responsible for one or more of our five musical
groups, bringing their expertise and passion to lead, inspire, and cultivate
excellence within their ensemble. The Directors conceptualize, administer, and
direct, and manage their group’s activities, ensuring alignment with Oceanside
Music’s objectives and overall mission. Through their dedication and leadership,
the Musical Directors foster a vibrant and inclusive musical community, enriching
the lives of performers and audiences alike. For inquiries or more information,
please visit our contact page.
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Meet Our Musical Directors
Providing talent, and experience to Oceanside Music, the Musical Directors are integral to the success and vibrancy of our organization. Each director is responsible for one or more of our five musical groups, bringing their expertise and passion to lead, inspire, and cultivate excellence within their ensemble. The directors conceptualize, administer, direct, and manage their group’s activities, ensuring alignment with Oceanside Music’s objectives and overall mission. Through their dedication and leadership, the Musical Directors foster a vibrant and inclusive musical community, enriching the lives of performers and audiences alike. For inquiries or more information, please visit our contact page.
Ann Barber Becqué
Ann grew up in a musical family studying piano, violin, guitar, and voice. She earned her Teacher’s Associateship in piano (Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto) and Bachelor and Master of Music Education from the University of Victoria. Ann has taught various music subjects and directed and performed with many vocal and instrumental groups. Today, Ann is the Musical Director for Oceanside Music’s Concert Choir and Consort A Capella Singers.
Ann Barber Becqué, MEd
Musical Director, Concert Choir
Musical Director, Consort Singers
Dave Fullerton
Dave Fullerton, a UBC graduate with a Bachelor of Music, taught secondary school music for 37 years, notably at Semiahmoo Secondary. Renowned for his concert and jazz bands, he has also directed choirs and ensembles. Now in Nanoose Bay, he directs the Oceanside Big Band and plays lead tenor sax.
Dave Fullerton
Musical Director, Big Band
Dr. Paul Rathke
Dr. Paul Rathke
Musical Director, Concert Band
Ed Dumas
Ed Dumas, M.A.Ed., is a retired music educator and band conductor with over 40 years of experience. He has taught in Maple Ridge, BC, and conducted multiple bands, including the Maple Ridge Concert Band. Ed now lives in Parksville, BC, where he continues to conduct and play trumpet.
Ed Dumas
Musical Director, Adult Beginner Concert Band
PArksville & District Musical Association
The History of the PDMA
The Parksville & District Musical Association (PDMA) was founded and incorporated as a not-for-profit society in 1966 to support music throughout District 69 and other surrounding districts on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Governed by its Constitution, the Association has actively pursued its object by supporting various children’s and adult vocal groups, bands and orchestras that have provided Oceanside communities a diverse offering of music styles and genres enjoyed at large and small-scale concerts throughout the Oceanside area.
Oceanside Music in 2024
A New Era for the PDMA
In 2024 the PDMA was re-branded as Oceanside Music, which currently supports five musical groups. Each group has varying degrees of vocal and instrumental skill and experience. Members are from Nanaimo and Oceanside communities from Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay and beyond. Weekly rehearsals take place in preparation for concerts scheduled throughout the year where audiences can enjoy quality vocal, instrumental, and beautifully synergized performances of skillfully curated music from a variety of eras and genres.
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Annual General Meetings
Every May, Oceanside Music Members can attend the Annual General Meeting, where the Board presents a comprehensive overview of the past fiscal year’s activities and budget. Members learn about the vision for the next fiscal year, new elected Board Members, and share their perspectives on the Association’s future.
Oceanside Music Membership
Oceanside Music’s membership includes Members and Associate Members. Both types of Members pay an annual fee determined by the Board of Directors. This fee is in support of concerts, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. The Board reviews these fees annually to meet the organization’s needs.
Acknowledgments
Oceanside Music would like to acknowledge past and current Board Members, performers, members, Musical Directors, sponsors, volunteers, audiences, businesses, and the many community partnerships that have served, shaped, and supported the Association, enabling it to flourish and evolve to where it is today. Thank you.
Sylvia Paish Memorial Bursary
Sylvia Paish was a former President and Member of the PDMA, and a long-time contributor to music and education in the Oceanside community. After her death in 2014, the Sylvia Paish Memorial Bursary was established in her honor, supporting young musicians and vocalists at Ballenas and Kwalicum Secondary Schools.
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A Special Thanks
The Oceanside Music logo was deisgned by Stew Jung of a&g creative group. This eye-catching logo won an international award.
Special Thanks as well to Don Emerson for the amazing photography he contributed to this website.
