
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Painting by Bert Weir, 001876, oil on canvas 36" x 36" 2009
Friday June 20th 2025
Rosseau Waterfront
Celebrate Summer Solstice with Whispering River Music in Cultural workshops
and a respectful outdoor Gathering honouring the sacred traditions of
the Ojibwe, Métis, and Settlers from all parts of the world.
1:30pm to 3:30pm - CULTURAL WORKSHOPS
All ages and musical levels welcome from complete beginners to advanced players! Once you've registered, you can attend to any of these workshops. Full workshop schedule to come.
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Métis Fiddling
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Métis Jigging
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Ojibwe Teachings
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Beginner Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass (instruments included)
4pm - SUMMER SOLSTICE CONCERT
WRM Community Outdoor Stage at Rosseau Waterfront
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Whispering River Orchestra
welcomes
Jacinthe Trudeau, Métis Fiddle
Traditional Drum
PROGRAM
Details to follow
Franz Schubert, Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" Whispering River Orchestra
Clare Pellerin (Canadian Composer), Journey Whispering River Orchestra (Bert Weir Memorial Commission Winner of 2023, Based on the 1998 "Journey" series of paintings by Bert Weir)
Métis Fiddle Songs Jacinthe Trudeau - Jiggers are invited to participate!
The Grandmother Songs Music composed and performed by students of Humphrey Public School and École publique aux Quatre-Vents
6pm - FREE Seguin Township Family Fun Night
BBQ, Games, and More! Visit https://calendar.seguin.ca/default/Detail/2025-06-20-1700-Seguin-Family-Fun-Night for full details
About our Guests

Jacinthe Trudeau and Jeff Wiseman
Jacinthe Trudeau's love affair with music began the very first time a small violin was placed in her hands. She was six years old at the time. Being a warm, honest, positive, sweet, uncomplicated person, she became a masterful musician with a thorough understanding of her instrument. There doesn’t seem to be a musical style with which Jacinthe doesn’t feel at home. She currently resides in Sudbury where she juggles a busy schedule as a studio musician, performer and teacher. She runs her fully bilingual music studio teaching students of all ages. She is the 1996 Canadian Junior Fiddle Champion and the 1998 Canadian Fiddler Entertainer of the Year. She also has a B.Sc. specialised in Mathematics and a teachable in Music from the Laurentian University. Her first CD entitled “ECHO” won her the 2000 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Folk Album. Jacinthe performs cutting edge original music and arrangements with virtuosity and passion. She brings her fresh and invigorating instrumental style to the stage and genuinely connects with audiences of all ages. From her soulful and expressive playing, to her own feisty compositions, Jacinthe’s love of fiddle music is evident in her playing.
Whispering River Orchestra
Artistic Director Brenda Margaret Muller
Details to follow
A glance of our previous Solstice Celebrations






A Special Thank You to

For providing accommodation for our musicians
and
Linda Gibson and our volunteers
for their continual support through our Beer Cans and Bottle Drive!