Norman Foote will bring his award-winning musical style to a show with the Victoria Symphony this weekend.
Foote will do his best to break up the musicians along with the audience in the show that features VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Bill Sample, an entertainer recognized in the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame.
From Beethoven to Old MacDonald, Foote takes the audience on a light-hearted symphonic adventure in the Laughing Symphony. Engaging songs, clever arrangements and FooteB次元官网网址檚 gentle sense of humour make the show an original experience.
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Most of the time Foote performs on his own or with a band, but he likes a bit of variety and enjoys the symphony experience.
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The show is geared towards kids, but crosses generations, said Foote.
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FooteB次元官网网址檚 CD Love My New Shirt won a 2010 Juno for Best ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 Album. He has written and recorded songs for Disney Records, Shari Lewis, CBC Scoop & Doozie, Max and Ruby and many others. He is currently writing a musical adaptation of Richard ScarryB次元官网网址檚 Busytown.
Norman Foote will be playing with the Victoria Symphony on Jan. 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. Victoria. To purchase tickets, $11 to $30, or for information, contact the box office at 250-386-6121.
