Many a tune to hear in June

Whatever your budget or artistic preference, you'll hear music in the air this June.For parents, of course, there are the omnipresent end-of-term school concerts and piano recitals. But that's not all that's on the symphonic smorgasbord this month.Next week kicks off with the Lynn Valley Black Bear Band's tribute to music of stage and screen on Monday, June 11.  Come out to the Lynn Valley United Church venue to listen to some tunes from your favourite flicks and support your very own community band. Admission is by donation, and the fun kicks off at 7:30.You'll be treated to a free evening recital at Lynn Valley Library on Wednesday, June 13, when the Chamber West Woodwind Quintet - including oboe-playing Lynn Valley native Lisa Jensen! - comes to perform works by Ravel and others. Start time is 7 p.m; visit here for more details.Wrap up your week up at the Lynn Valley Legion, which is featuring blues singer Taylor James and her band on Saturday the 16th.Taylor has played all over Europe and the U.S, and she's opened for performers such as Jeff Healy, Colin James and Chilliwack. She recently travelled with other musicians to sing for the Canadian Forces based in Greece, Sarajevo, Egypt and the Persian Gulf.Tickets are $15 and available at the Legion to adults over 19. Doors open at 7, music starts at 8!