B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association Victoria Branch

Summer Newsletter June 2013 bcrmtavictoria.webs.com Phone 250.370.2551

President’s Message Many of you teach alone in private studios located in private residences. A feeling of isolation can become an accepted part of our teaching life. Take steps to help combat this feeling by getting involved in assisting some part of the association. It isn’t necessary to take on a huge position, but you could follow the example of Lisa Guthrie who helped with the luncheon registration, and Susan Kadatz who took photos at the luncheon. Each of the executive members would like an assistant from time to time, and one way to help both yourself and your association is to be willing to donate some time whether it is collecting money at the door for a student concert, mailing membership lists, or sharing your knowledge with less experienced teachers in an informal setting. Take some time during the summer to think how you can increase your participation in the day-to-day workings of the Victoria Branch of the BCRMTA and enjoy contact with other teachers in return.

Pat Williamson

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Would you be able to help on occasion? With concerts? With social events? With ….? Please contact stellabarbon@shaw.ca to volunteer your time.

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING

When: September 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Where: Tom Lee Music – Millstream Village, 2401 Millstream Road Speaker: Linda Gould

Topic: Linda will speak about her chord method called “Play Piano Today”. There will be keyboards set up so that we can all participate. We hope to see you there!

MADELEINE TILL AWARDS

Geraldine Pugh

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, 2013.

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 Pugh: 250-744-4087 roboldf@telus.net

STUDENT CONCERTS

Tatiana Harrison

Our sixth and last student concert of the season, held on 1 June at Gordon Head United Church, was a successful one. Thirteen studios submitted their entries and 34 performers arrived on a sunny afternoon.

The concert opened with the presentation of awards to four students for their support during the past season. These were: Evan Woo, Jasmine Zhang, Jenny Yu, and Nathan Salvador, who performed at least four times during the concert season. They were given their Participation Certificates, gift cards from Tom Lee Music, and boxes of chocolates provided by anonymous donors. These students are to be congratulated for their dedication to the concerts. Our president, Pat Williamson, presented the certificates and Tatiana Harrison assisted with gifts. A group photo was arranged and taken by Wendy Maggiora.

The programme started with five young players giving their debut performance on the stage, followed by more experienced players from the Junior division. It was nice to see an adult couple, David and Grace, appearing on the stage. David played the saxophone and performed Danny Boy.

The second part included performers from Grade 7 to Grade 10. Works by Mendelssohn, Chopin, Field, Piazzolla, Bartok, Haydn, and Beethoven were performed enthusiastically by the young musicians.

Thank you to Mike Harrison for his kind preparations of the stage, greetings in the lobby, and indeed for making such wonderful programmes.

The concert was attended by 75 people and donations at the door amounted to $141.

Here are the dates for the next season 2013 - 2014:

26 Oct ’13 7pm Maggie Smith Costume

Capers 23 Nov ‘13 7pm Canada Music Week 22 Feb ‘14 3pm Student Concert 5 Apr ‘14 3pm Student Concert 3 May ‘14 3pm Student Concert 7 Jun ‘14 3pm Student Concert

CANADA MUSIC WEEK

Sylvia Rickard

The Canada Music Week Concert this year will be held on Saturday 23 November, at 7pm.

Diane Berry will adjudicate the Murray Adaskin Composition Competition and be our featured composer this year. Thank you, Diane! Teachers are encouraged to have their students perform the Featured Composer’s works at the concert. A list is available on the branch website, or by contacting Diane directly: meander@shaw.ca or 250-472-2590

Deadline for composition submissions: Tuesday 1 October 2013

Please note: Late and incomplete entries will not be accepted – no exceptions.

Complete entries will include: - all fees correctly written on the cheque,

and cheque clearly made out to “BCRMTA Victoria”

- entry forms clearly filled out, especially phone numbers and email addresses

- compositions WITHOUT the composer’s name on the composition, must be packed neatly in an appropriate sized envelope with the fee(s) and the official entry form

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. The entry form is available on the branch website. Please submit all entries to:

Pat Williamson 1752 Adanac Street V8R 2C5

MEMBERSHIP

Lorna Bjorklund

We were saddened by the death of Linda Stobbe, an active teacher and former member of the executive. She will be greatly missed in the branch.

There are a few changes for your membership lists. Jennifer McGregor has transferred to the Chilliwack branch.

Kathleen Keple has a new address and phone number: 202C – 540 A1 Wilson Grove Duncan, BC V9L 5H3 250-597-3138

Ellen Hepso-Boston has a new weekend phone number: 250.390.8127

MARY ADAMSON COMPETITION

Wendy Maggiora A reminder for members with post-ARCT piano students that the Mary Adamson Piano Competition will take place in January 2014. This competition determines our representative for entry in the Provincial competition.

If you have a possible entry, contact Wendy Maggiora: wendy_maggiora@telus.net

FOR SALE

Piano and Voice teacher on the retirement side of private teaching is downsizing her music collection. Books will be sold for 25% of their original purchase price. There are many International Publishing vocal collections, with duplicate copies of most books. Assorted piano books include old RCM series and a variety of collections by composers.

If you have something you are looking for - something for yourself or for your students for the fall, please contact Cheryl Tradewell: tradewellac@shaw.ca or 778-352-3311. Further deals can be had if you are looking for a larger quantity of music.

GALA LUNCHEON

Susan Kadatz, Janet Leffek & Pat Williamson

As the guests gathered, Linda Gould and Dave Paulson played an enjoyable light programme of piano duets and duos, using a beautiful Steinway grand the Tom Lee Music had generously provided for the occasion, and a digital keyboard.

Members, like Armande Morton, were able to view the Memoriam collection. Thanks to Wendy Maggiora for her continuing diligence.

Everyone registered with Lisa Guthrie.

Cindy Taylor, President of BCRMTA, presented an award to Paul Winkelmans, who achieved one of the highest marks in B.C. in this year’s Associateship examinations. Paul received a monetary award and a year’s free membership in BCRMTA.

Cindy Taylor presented 25 year pins to Stella Barbon and Pam Smirl. Congratulations!

(Congratulations also to Susan de Burgh and Bruce Vogt, both unable to attend, who will be presented with theirs at a later date.)

Tatiana Harrison, Jim Anderson & Trisha House.

Our efficient and faithful secretary Janet Leffek with husband Ken.

Our performers!

Special thanks for the success of this special event to Tom Lee Music and Simon Phillips for the use of a Steinway grand piano; to Jim Anderson of Acoustic Pianocraft for tuning the piano; to Susan Kadatz for the photos and arranging the lovely programmes; to Stella Barbon for arranging the student performances; and to the staff of the Embassy Inn for their efficient service and good food.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to members Colleen Ball and Arlene Overman on the first successful season of their SING VICTORIA children and youth choirs! Their choirs offer homeschooled children between the ages of 6 – 18 an opportunity to make music together and share the love of singing. For more information, visit their website. www.singvictoria.com

Congratulations to all Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival award winners. We were pleased to donate $1,100 again this year in festival awards. Congratulations to Summer Bursary recipients. A total of $1,000 was given. Congratulations to Sylvia Rickard on release of the CD 7 New Works, which includes her work Clarion Calls for bass clarinet and string orchestra. It was commissioned by Gord Clements and conducted by Timothy Vernon. The CD is now available online at: www.gordclements.com Also, Sylvia's Song for the Earth was performed at the Heads and Hands benefit concert on 11 April 2013 by Tyr Jami (cello) and Graeme Wilkinson (piano) at Cafe L'Artere in Montreal. ‘

HAPPENINGS Theory and Ear-Training Pedagogy

Location: Victoria Conservatory of Music

Cost per class: $160 + $30 registration fee

Theory and Ear-Training Pedagogy 1 Integrating Rudiments and Musicianship Instructor: Brenda Braaten Dates: July 2 & 3, 2013 Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Theory and Ear-Training Pedagogy 2 Introductory Harmony and Musicianship Instructor: Crystal Wiksyk Dates: July 4 & 5, 2013 Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

For more information, visit the VCM website www.vcm.bc.ca/theory-academy or email Crystal Wiksyk at soundadvice@telus.net. Sidney Classical Orchestra Young Soloists Concert - The Sidney Classical Orchestra presents the fourth and final concert of its 20th season.

J. S. Bach, Piano Concerto in G minor, mvt 1 Sandra Zhou - piano

G. F. Handel, Two Arias from Solomon Emma Hannan - soprano

C. Stamitz, Flute Concerto in G major, mvt 1 Jenessa Johnston - flute

M. Bruch, Romance for Viola Jacob van der Sloot - viola

G. P. Telemann, Concerto for Two Violas in G major Bronwyn Kure & Rae Gallimore - viola

Gillian Harper - Patterns for String Orchestra - Premiere

Tartini-Jacob, Clarinet Concertino Leo Yang - clarinet

F. Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, mvts 2 & 3 Eric Manning – piano 7:30 pm, Friday, June 21, 2013 St Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC Tickets: Tanner’s Books, Russell Nursery, City Scribe, VCM, and Long & McQuade Single Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Student, Age 19 and under - free ‘

DELEGATE REPORT

Wendy Maggiora Delegates from the BCRMTA branches met on 21 April 2013 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel. Registrar's report: Member must sign a waiver if they are an uninsured non-teaching member.

Deadline for the next Community Service Awards (issued twice a year) will be May 1st. A reminder that the form is available on the Provincial website. Members, please check the Provincial website branch roster to make sure your information is correct. As of 1 March 2013, the Provincial membership, not counting student auxiliary, stands at 966. Work continues toward online membership registration. Heritage Fund: Funds will be spent this year on advertising twice during the year in various magazines such as Island Parent, BC Parent, and others to be determined. The estimated cost is $5,500. Canada Music Week: 30 entries were submitted to this year's judge, Martha Hill Duncan. BC Piano Competition 2014: Susan Schleppe announced that the North Shore branch will host the competition. Abbotsford Convention 2012: The profit of $1,303 will be shared between the Provincial Council and the Abbotsford branch. CFMTA Halifax Convention 2013: The BC entry for the Vocal Competition will be Saige Carlson from Oliver, BC. The CFMTA 2015 Convention will be hosted by BCRMTA and the venue will be the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. The BCRMTA Convention in September of 2016 will be hosted by the Vancouver branch. Associate Teacher Award: There are two winners this year - Paul Winkelmans from the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and Ron Bencze from the Royal Conservatory of Music. They will receive a complimentary one year membership in the BCRMTA. Elections: We have a new President and she is from Vancouver Island - Cindy Taylor. Outgoing President, Carol Schlosar, was presented with a farewell gift and heartfelt applause for her successful term.

EXECUTIVE 2013

PRESIDENT: Pat Williamson pwilliamson@shaw.ca VICE-PRESIDENT: Stella Barbon sbarbon@shaw.ca TREASURER:Jenny Anderson jennysmusicstudio@shaw.ca SECRETARY: Janet Leffek janleffek@uniserve.com PAST PRESIDENT: Louise Holland bandlholland@shaw.ca

Members - at – Large

MEMBERSHIP: Lorna Bjorklund lornabj@hotmail.com PUBLICITY: Pam Smirl pjmusic@shaw.ca PEDAGOGY: Anne Mackey bamackey07@gmail.com CANADA MUSIC WEEK: Sylvia Rickard sylviarickard@shaw.ca CONCERTS: Tatiana Harrison

harrisontatiana@gmail.com Office Telephone: Jennifer Rebner ejrebner@shaw.ca Investments, Archivist, Mary Adamson Young Artist Award: Wendy Maggiora wendy_maggiora@telus.net Madeleine Till Award: Geraldine Pugh roboldf@telus.net Telephone Committee: Marilyn French 250-478-9162 Branch Notices: Beth Goh bgoh@islandnet.com Newsletter, Website: Charlotte Hale halec@uvic.ca Scholarships: Pat Williamson pwilliamson@shaw.ca Royal Conservatory Alumni Awards: Louise Holland bandlholland@shaw.ca Provincial Delegates: Wendy Maggiora, Pat Kerridge, Pam Smirl, Susan Kadatz, Pat Williamson

BRANCH WEBSITE: www.bcrmtavictoria.webs.com

PROVINCIAL WEBSITE: www.bcrmta.bc.ca Member login: myrmta Password: 1947a

CFMTA WEBSITE: www.cfmta.org Member login: member Password: 1935