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Terry Riley's In C

 

A free outdoor community performance

 

July 30, 2026 at 6pm

Centennial Park Gazebo

Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Free admission

Join Of Sound Minds for a free outdoor performance of Terry Riley's In C, one of the most influential and beloved works of contemporary music.

 

Written in 1964, In C is unlike any traditional concert piece. Built from 53 short musical phrases, the work invites each performer to move through the music independently —guided by a steady pulse — while listening closely to those around them. The result is a constantly shifting soundscape that is never performed the same way twice.

This special performance brings together 25+ musicians from Salt Spring Island and Victoria, representing a remarkable range of musical traditions including classical, jazz, folk, baroque, improvisation, and beyond. United by curiosity, collaboration, and attentive listening, they will create a musical experience that is as much about community as it is about the music.

In C offers an accessible and immersive introduction to one of the landmark works of minimalist music.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy the atmosphere of the park, and experience this unique, mesmerizing and fun musical event.

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Contact: OSM[at]ofsoundminds[dot]ca

Of Sound Minds foregrounds the act of listening, including the importance of listening, learning and unlearning in the practice of Reconciliation. We are grateful to gather on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the SENĆOŦEN and HUL’Q’UMI’NUM speaking peoples.

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