B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association Victoria Branch

Summer Newsletter June 2010 bcrmtavictoria.webs.com Phone 250.370.2551

President’s Message Congratulations to the Victoria Branch of the BCRMTA for a very successful 2009-2010. We started in the Fall with awarding Winifred Scott Wood the Hugheen Ferguson Distinguished Teacher Award – well deserved and a great way to start the year. The Costume Capers was a howling success filled with ghoulish fun. Canada Music Week was amazing with Nicholas Fairbank as the featured composer.

Pedagogy has given us interesting speakers and wonderful Masterclasses. Scholarships have been donated and appreciated and very high quality Newsletters have been distributed. Publicity lets the community know about our organization. The Gala Luncheon was phenomenal with 59 attending. Please thank your Executive for the great work they do!!!!

Have the best summer ever... rest, vacation and keep the Music going!!!!

Looking forward to an even better year for 2010-2011...there are many exciting plans in the making!!!

Yours in Music, Lynda Simms McCliggott

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING When: September 15, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Long & McQuade Educational Centre, 2822 Nanaimo Street

Speaker: Robert Fraser Remember to bring your name tag and your coffee cup!

MADELEINE TILL AWARDS

Geraldine McLean

Student Teacher Auxiliary Award:

1. Applicants for this award must currently be a member of the Student Teachers’ Auxiliary. Student teachers must have established membership for a minimum of six months prior to the application deadline of September 30, 2010.

2. Applicants must submit a detailed resume of musical accomplishments for the year preceding the application deadline, including exam results (practical and written), competitions, concerts, and any other pertinent information.

3. Students who have previously won this award are no longer eligible.

Application forms for this award are available on the branch website or from Geraldine McLean: 250-744-4087 roboldf@telus.net

HELEN GIBSON AWARD

Louise Holland The Helen Gibson Award is open to students preparing for an ARCT examination in any discipline. Applicants must be studying with a Registered Music Teacher.

An application form and requirements are available on the branch website. The application deadline is October 15, 2010.

For further information, contact Louise Holland: 250-727-0796 or bandlholland@shaw.ca

STUDENT CONCERTS

Rafael Oei

Thank you for another fabulous season of Student Concerts! You made the 2009/10 season such a wonderful success, with a good mix of talent at every concert.

Date: 10 April 2010 Participants: 29 On the programme

29 Present 0 Absent

Collected: $187.00

It was a marvellous afternoon of music, with Kirsten Grove-White starting off the concert with two lovely songs, by Handel and Mahler. Congratulations to the following students who also received their Certificate of Participation at the concert.

Wendy Maggiora with Theresa & Cecilia Blakeslee, Emily Tsao, Chantal Smith & Nubia de la Torre

Asha Stewart, Chelsea MacBean & Danielle Tsao with Pat Williamson

The following students also received their Certificate of Participation:

Shanna Fong Angela Tam Sean Oei Eddie Wang

Date: 8 May 2010 Participants: 31 On the programme

28 Present 3 Absent

Collected: $185.10 Date: 5 June 2010 Participants: 31 On the programme

28 Present 3 Absent

Collected: $211.00

Thank you so very much for your generosity. It was a most enjoyable and relaxed concert, with the sun shining brightly outside, and most of the performers dressed in their summer best. Our student concert season ended with light pieces interspersed with the usual RCM fare. Emily Tsao provided a break from pianoforte pieces with lovely renditions of Gariboldi’s Allegro Moderato and Drouet’s Adagio on the flute, and Chantelle Ko performed Handel’s Sonatina in F on her violin. Congratulations to the following students who received their Certificate of Participation and grateful thanks to Linda Low who graciously agreed to present the certificates.

Tessa Buttemer Misha Roesli Martin Roesli

Misha Roseli & Martin Roesli with Linda Low

Lastly, congratulations to the following who performed at 6 concerts:

Sadie Karlsson Asha Stewart

And the following who performed at 3 concerts:

Katerina Morozov Jenny Yu The dates for the coming season are: Oct 30, ’10 7pm Maggie Smith Costume

Capers Nov 20, ‘10 3pm Canada Music Week Feb 19, ‘11 3pm Student Concert (adjudicated) Mar 26, ‘11 3pm Student Concert May 7, ‘11 3pm Student Concert Jun 4, ‘11 3pm Student Concert - For the 2010-11 season, teachers are

reminded to keep within the 10 minute (full members) and 5 minute (student teacher auxiliaries) limit per studio.

- One piece per student to provide performance experience, and to demonstrate their ability. A maximum of two short pieces, if the student is of a lower grade. You may also submit one piece and one duet per student.

- We request that late-comers, as a sign of respect, please wait outside the door until the performer has completed their performance. As a courtesy to other performers and their families, please also remind your students to attend the concert from the beginning and stay until the end.

- While it is not insisted upon at the door, it is very much appreciated when our own members support our association’s student concerts by contributing as well.

- The concert fees again are: $10 for families & $5 for individuals.

Do have a marvellous summer and we’ll see you in October for a ghoulish Halloween evening of terrifying music.

Until then, be safe and have a great summer! In harmony, Rafael Oei

CANADA MUSIC WEEK

Rafael Oei

Dr. David Duke will be our Featured Composer for Canada Music Week and Adjudicator for the Murray Adaskin Composition Competition this year. Teachers and their students are encouraged to perform works by our featured composer at the CMW concert. The Canada Music Week Concert will be held on Saturday, 20 November 2009, at 3pm. Murray Adaskin Composition Competition: This year, the prizes for the Murray Adaskin Composition Competition will be sponsored by Tom Lee Music.

Senior $100 Gift Card Intermediate $ 50 Gift Card Junior $ 25 Gift Card

We thank Tom Lee Music and Simon Phillips for their generous contribution.

Deadline for composition submissions: Friday 1 October 2010

Registration fees:

Junior (10 and under) $ 8 Intermediate (16 and under) $10 Senior (17 and over) $12

Cheques are to be made payable to BCRMTA. Please submit all entries to: Rafael Oei 1591 Cedarglen Rd. V8N 2B1 The entry form is available on the branch website. If your students are inspired over the summer, encourage them to put it down on paper and compose for the Murray Adaskin Composition Competition!

MEMBERSHIP

Lorna Bjorklund

We welcome two new members:

Landy Tseng (Piano) 2728 Cavendish Avenue, V8R 2G8 phone: 250-598-8356 email: lan_tseng0511@hotmail.com Janet Bazett (Piano) 4516 Eva Avenue, V8N 3J9 phone: 250-721-3747 email: jebazett@shaw.ca

The membership stands as follows:

125 Members 12 Associates 7 Student Teachers 2 BCRMTA Friends

SUMMER SCHOOL BURSARIES

Charlotte Hale

We received six applications and are pleased to be able to assist the following students with their 2010 Summer School fees:

Emily Jordon, Katrina Ngan, Cindy Ngan, Arianne O’Hara, Kaleigh Johnson, and Esther-Ruth Teel. An overall total of $1000 was given..

The recipients are from the studios of Susan de Burgh, Michael Redshaw, Wendy Maggiora, Susan Kadatz, Linda Stobbe and Deborah Baynes.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Emily Tsao, flute student of Evelyne Deschenes Godbold, who won the “Outstanding Junior” award and the “Provincial Nominee” award in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. Ann Schau’s new CD was recently reviewed by Robbie Thomas in the prestigious English Dance & Song magazine. (eds.efdss.org) Robbie writes: “…Live from Dan’s Hall is a most enjoyable CD that captures the Dancehall Players at the top of their game and is

doubtless destined to become a favourite of ECD enthusiasts worldwide.” Congratulations Ann! Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Syer and Linda Low. The VCM Board of Governors has approved the creation of the new position, Dean of Music. Dr. Jamie Syer DMA (Yale), MMA (Yale), MMus (Yale), BMus (Calgary), who has been the Head of the VCM Keyboard Department for the past five years, has accepted this position. Jamie will continue to lead the Collegium program at the VCM. Linda Low, currently one of VCM’s keyboard instructors, and the keyboard department coordinator for the past several years, will assume the position of Acting Head of the Keyboard Department. Congratulations to all Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival award winners. We were pleased to donate $1,100 again this year in festival awards.

Robin Wood Memorial award winner Jennifer Mitchell

& Lynda Simms McCliggott

GALA LUNCHEON

Susan Kadatz

On May 28, 2010 sixty RMT members and their families met to commemorate the 19th Annual Gala Luncheon and Awards Concert at Beklens Restaurant (Thanks to Jan Horwood

for previously arranging the venue). Historically, Victoria BC music teachers had been meeting annually for lunch prior to 1975.

The day’s events began with a selection of jazz and classical piano music by one of the festival award winners, Jared Richardson. Tom Lee Music donated the use of a beautiful 7’ Steinway piano and Jim Anderson provided his excellent tuning services.

Jared Richardson

President Lynda Simms McCliggott presided over a short General Meeting and presented Margaret Anderson with a 25 year pin. Congratulations to Margaret! Prior to the Concert, we had a raffle with door prizes from sponsors: Acoustic Pianocraft (Jim Anderson), Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, National Geographic IMAX Theatre, PJ Music Studios, Pacific Opera Victoria, The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society, Tom Lee Music and The Victoria Symphony.

The Awards Winners Concert began shortly after 1pm. Thanks to Pat Williamson for coordinating the award-winning students: Ryan Cui (piano), Nichole Lavallee (piano), Nelson Moneo (violin), Paul Moon (piano), Jessica Pickersgill (viola), Jared Richardson (piano), Victor Shang (piano), Emily Tsao (flute) and Kelly Van Strien (flute).

Each student was presented with a beautifully wrapped presentation rose donated by Thrifty Foods. Our appreciation also goes to Treasurer Jenny Anderson for taking care of the payments and receipts. If you weren't able to attend this year’s Gala Luncheon, I hope that you will be able to set aside time next year to be a part of this wonderful atmosphere of community amongst fellow teachers.

PEDAGOGY

Patricia Kerridge

On Saturday March 27th 2010, a Senior Master Class was held with Bruce Vogt as clinician. The class was held in Room B037 of the MacLaurin Building at UVIC where we were fortunate to have two grand pianos available. This proved to be a very efficient system, since Bruce was able to use the second piano to demonstrate his suggestions immediately, thus creating an extremely effective interaction between clinician and performer. Although seven students had originally registered for the class, two of them were unable to come due to illness. As a result of this, Bruce was able to spend more time with each student than originally planned. Since the repertoire was quite challenging, ranging from RCM Grades 7 to ARCT, students certainly were able to benefit from the extra time. Bruce provided such fascinating insight into so many of the technical and expressive aspects of the works, and all students and teachers felt privileged to be able to benefit from his vast knowledge. I want to thank Bruce Vogt so much for giving this Master Class. We are very fortunate that he was able to find time in his busy schedule to come and share his knowledge of this demanding repertoire with some of our more advanced performers.

HAPPENINGS POW! – A Pipe Organ Workshop for Young Keyboard Players

Who: Keyboard players aged 12 – 18 (no previous experience on the organ is necessary) When: Saturday, July 17 9:30 am – 5:00pm Where: St. John’s Church, 1611 Quadra St. (use N. side entrance off garden) Cost: $25. All participants must pre-register at the Victoria Conservatory by calling 250-386-5311. Space is limited so register early. Registration deadline July 14.

This Pipe Organ Workshop (POW!) is a one-day event in which intermediate to advanced keyboard students will be introduced to the splendour and majesty of the organ, its music, and its musical contexts. A multi-media presentation will open the session, introducing the participants to the colours and timbres of some of the world’s most celebrated organs, while also showcasing the historic and modern uses of the pipe organ, both sacred and secular. Group sessions, private lessons, and practice time at the organ will follow, allowing every participant to take their first steps at this royal instrument! Summer Piano Academy

Comparative Listening with David Clenman will be a fascinating class. Of interest to all, the course will explore style and interpretation through a guided comparison of different recorded piano performances. Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to try a variety of keyboard instruments. Classes will be held at the University of Victoria and the fee is $140.

Piano Pedagogy with Winifred Scott Wood returns this year July 5-9, 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The course fee is $360.

For teachers with any level of experience, this class focuses on teaching effectively in the standard repertoire. As part of their registration, students may also attend events offered as part of the other Summer Academies.

Full information on all VCM Summer Academies is at: www.vcm.bc.ca

Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition is happy to announce the next e-Piano Junior Competition. It is open to young pianists of all nationalities, ages 17 and younger, and will take ;lace July 1-8, 2011 in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The winners will receive $19,000 (US Dollars) in prizes. For more information visit: www.ecompetition.org A Song and Dance Story Diane Berry (flute) & Charlotte Ridgway (piano) will present “A Song and Dance Story” on Saturday, June 19, 7:30pm at Gordon Head United Church on Tyndall Avenue. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors.

EXECUTIVE 2010

PRESIDENT: Lynda Simms McCliggott 250-479-1633 VICE-PRESIDENT: Charlotte Hale 250-658-3333 PAST PRESIDENT: Louise Holland 250-727-0796 TREASURER: Jenny Anderson 250-592-7721 SECRETARY: Janet Leffek 250-658-1329

Members - at - Large

MEMBERSHIP: Lorna Bjorklund 250-386-9336 PUBLICITY: Pam Smirl 250-474-4455 PEDAGOGY: Patricia Kerridge 250-370-2278 CONCERTS & CANADA MUSIC WEEK: Rafael Oei 250-383-1523 SOCIAL: Susan Kadatz 250-744-1944

Office Telephone: Jennifer Rebner 250-370-2551 Investments, Archivist, Mary Adamson Young Artist Award: Wendy Maggiora 250-479-5090 Madeleine Till Award: Geraldine McLean 250-744-4087 Telephone Committee: Marilyn French 250-478-9162 Newsletter, Scholarships: Charlotte Hale 250-658-3333 Royal Conservatory Alumni Awards: Louise Holland 250-727-0796 Provincial Delegates: Wendy Maggiora, Eva Roman, Pam Smirl, Linda Stobbe

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