Whistler Performance Weekend
Sept. 22-24, 2000

The Hills are Alive With the Sounds of Delta

Roland Selby (Tenor Saxophone)

 Whistler, to most skiers, is a name that conjures up visions of long, fast ski runs and the best accommodation, equipment shops, artsy boutiques and après-ski social life in North America. And justifiably so - International ski magazines regularly declare this to be the case.

However, what does the name Whistler mean on a sunny weekend in late September when there is no snow on the slopes?

Well, for starters, all of the amenities are still there, so the setting, under clear blue early-autumn skies is a perfect place to relax and enjoy life - and - for music in the Village Square.

About forty Delta Music Makers and as many family and friends – “band aides” as they are affectionately known – traveled to Whistler on Friday, September 22^nd to perform concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 

The Whistler Village Inn + Suites was an excellent host to the entire group and provided much help in providing chairs and manpower for the venue set-up.

One highlight of the weekend was the Saturday night “pot luck” supper, which was held in a conference room supplied by the hotel. Each band member brought a menu item and the buffet was a gourmand’s delight. The occasion also turned out to be a party to celebrate Jhandi Jantzen’s birthday (no numbers, please!) – complete with cake and candles.

Perfect warm sunny weather made for ideal conditions (and some sunburned faces) for the concerts and ensured large crowds of obviously happy listeners.

I am sure everyone who was there looks forward to doing this again and those who were not able to attend will be planning for next time.