From the President's Desk Marilyn King
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@ Wh^*lJ The Canadian Music Tbacher oo/ot LE PROFESSEURDE MUSIQUE CANADIEN c)t \4trslc ll.{cHfR.s, - \\0LR\tl()\ . '' '1e54ir/.r.zn c,:ixorx* CFMTA CFMTA 'z FCAPM -* 1b' o',n,.,,^,|, :* *Px. -. "*r,s(f WINTER EDITION 2000 - 2001 FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK MARILYN KING Dear Colleagues, The Canadian Music It's hard to believe that the first year of this millennium Tbacher is near completion! Let's take time to ref'lect on the following inventory of this year as it moves fbrward into LE PROFESSEUR DE MUSIQUE the up-comingNewYear: CANADIEN C - elebrate our positive accomplishments! OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION Comrnunicate in cooperation with each other OF MT-ISIC TEACHERS' to maintain our national ASSOCIATIONS po F - essionalprofile and standard of excellence vol.53. NO.2 M - usical motivation to inspire students CIRCULATION 35OO maintain respect for our colleagues T - eachers: our identity is visible in our cornrrruni- ties A - chieve common goals and objectives appreciate CFMTA's prof-essional and personal support. On a scale of 1 - 10, how does CFMTA rate? One of CFMTA s accomplishments that is visible in our communities is the "Young Artist Tour" designed to provide the opporfunity for aspiring yourlg artists to experi- ence the reality of becoming a concert artist. Our Western Young Artist, Shane Adverti sing rates...42 Executive Directory...38 Piano Competition application...28 AGM 2000...3s Financial statement...37 Piano Cornpetition regulations...27 AGM 2001...9 Hands across the border...33 Provincial reports...-l Insidgooo. Alvin & Alan Chow...3O Marek .lablonski...32 Publication infbrrnation...3.2 I Code of Ethics...34 Memorial Pedagogy Scholarship...34 Publication revier,r's... I 6 Contemporary Showcase..3 I Memoriam...l7 Standing Rules...35 Convention 2001...24 Missed lessons...l5 Upcoming edition dctails...2 I E-mail directory...40 PEI 5'h anniversary...l2 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited New Examination Muslc from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Selected Piano Examination Pieces 2001-2002 r New syllabus . One album per grade, Grades 1 to 8 . Each album contains nine pieces from the syllabus for Grades 1 to 7, and twelve pieces for Grade 8 Teaching Notes on Piano Examination Pieces 2001-2002 Clara Taylor and Anthony Williams r Detailed information on each piece in the syllabul grades 1 to 7 o Encourages a fresh and imaginative approach to playing rl,l Selected Violin Examination Pieces 2001-2004 r New syllabus -r(y,I' . One album per grade, Grades 'l to 7 . 2 Each album contains nine pieces from the syllabus To order these publications in Canada contact: Ward Long & McQuade Music 412 West Hastings Street, Vancouver British Columbia V6B 113 Tel (604) 682 5288 Fax (604) 682 2051 Email [email protected] www.wardmusic.com Strad Various Royal Conservatory Music and Book Store Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 Tel (al6) 597 9809 Fax (416) 597 981 1 www.remenyi.com tor further information on Associated Board examinations in Canada contact: lnternational Department the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Tel +44 20 7636 5400 Fax +44207637 0234 Email [email protected] ABRSM (Publishing) Ltd 24 Portland Place London WIB t LU United Kingdom Email [email protected] wwwabrsmpublishing.co.uk President ... cortt'd front page I randon, Manitoba has completed his tour cycle in Manitoba and Saskatchewan presenting high calibre PUBLICATION performances. A bouquet is extended to teachers who encourage, INFORMATION prepare and present such professional standards through their students. The Canadian Music Teacher Canada Music Week rM provides another opportunity for commu- publishes three editions yearly nity imprint. Does this create a positive learning experience that in turn is shared in your locale? 1. Winter Edition Musical creativity can be challenged by CFMTA s melody writing Publication - December l5 competition. Is this incorporated into your teaching as a worthwhile Deadlines: learning erperience? Congratulations to students and teachers who Camera ready advertising & become involr.ed in and support this learning adventure. displays - November 15 The oppornrniry for motivation, i.e. re-charging our own musical All other materials - November I batteries can come through collegiality in our branch and provincial organizations as rvell as by attending music conventions tailor-made 2. Spring Edition to suit our needs. Such an event is soon to be. It will be worthwhile to Publication - April l5 save your shekels and mark your calendar to attend.: Deadlines: Camera ready advertising & A MUSICAL ODYSSEY - July 4 - 7 ,2001 in Kelowna, BC. displays - March 15 More information about this event can be found in this Newsletter. I All other materials - March I look forw'ard to meeting you in Kelowna! "We live in a world of increasing awareness and interdependence, Send material to: and I believe that music can act as a magnet to draw people Susan Wilson, editor together...Only be sure not to let cynicism get in the way, promise?" The Canadian Music kacher (cellistYoYo Ma, Octobea 2000). 517 Estate Drive Let us remember the key factors: Sherwood Park AB T8B 1M2 Communication + working together + honesty + professionalism: phone )d'l,l (780) 449-4s08 ,\. harmony. fax "ln music there is no fonn without logic, there is no logic without (240) 266-5369 (Note: this is an ( Arnold Schoenber-e 3 unity." ) eFax number; hence the unusal May the y'ear 2001 be CFMTA's best year ...ever! area code) Sincerely, Marill'n King [email protected] 3. Canada Music WeekrM PrA\ro=sx Edition Publication - September 15 Deadline: August I Send material to: F Lore Ruschiensky, co-ordinator "a teffific gift to small communities Canada Music WeekrM which will inspire and motivate 94 Green Meadow Road for years to come" Regina SK S4V 0A8 phone /oan PasseSt, Manttoba Registered Music Teachers (306) 78e-8414 Find out mof€: 519-662-3499 fax (306) 7sl-4883 lore_rusch@accesscomm. ca How dedicated are YOU ?!? Here's a partial checklist for the really seriousmusic teacher... ADVERTISING See Rate Card and Order ... Your favorite pickup line is. "What's your favorite augmented sixth chord?" Form,page 42rfor ... You abbreviate your shopping list in figured bass. specifications, costs and ... You enjoy the tang of a tritone whenever you can. ... You love to quote Walter Piston. contact information ... You long for the good old days of moveable C-clefs. ... You dream in four parts. ... You train your pets to jump through a flaming circle of fifths. Greetings from across the CountrY '''. l:u' :.::: . - BRITISH COLUMBIA Branch are alreadY bus1. $J:.a 2002 pr.-\i:s'>: -:.=. :: En,vsr Scuuaom preparing for the to be CrrmmUnl:\. BCRMTA's Young Artists' Provincial Convention Salutatitn: .::- :-: -- -- Competition was held at the held inNanaimo. former pror inciai .r'i:::::,---=.- -:. Terry Fox Theatre in Port The Video Library, chaired Sharlie Adams. s h11 h's Coquitlam on SaturdaY, by Gloria Venning, continues to add new titles to its recently relocated tt-r British September 16, 2000. The "glue" The Professional Columbia. She u'as the adjudicator was Peter Turner inventory. of our organization fbr man\' and seven branches were Development Committee' by Karin Andrews, will years and will be sadlY missed. represented: chaired The city of Edmonton u.as Victoria, StePhen Runge; assist branches in outlYing with the travel expense proud to host the International South Fraser, Lisa Tahara; East areas clinicians. Carol Society of Music Educators Kootenay, Tim J. Plait; Prince of workshop (ISME) Music of the SPheres George, Susu Robin; Schlosar of the Salmon Arm to u'ork on 2000 Conference and Vancouver, Edison Shieh; Branch continues which features Festival.This conference was Richmond, Nina Jeon; and our web site items of interest. well attended with over 1200 Coquitlam/TvlaPle Ridge, King- many provincial association delegates from around the Hong Leung. StePhen Runge Our concerned u'ith the world, including a great number was the first winner and is very Place of CFMTA members. What a received $800, King-Hong possibility of a law suite and of smorgasbord of events! ! ,\,1 Leung placed second and will look into the PossibilitY Directors Insurance. Almost all of the branches received $450, and LisaTahara obtaining -*d,\- Needless to s&Y, Carol are actively Presenting was the third Place winner and and her committee scholarships to their received 5250. The awards were Shinkewski 4 working commendable students and are provided by our association are the hardest our finding creative means to from its Award Fund. StePhen members of Provincial The CFMTA raising such funds. Lethbridge Runge will rePresent BCRMTA association. alone, to at the National Piano National Convention Program distributed $1420.00 and all venttes their students. Some unique Competition during A Musical is completed Ogopogo has been tundraising ideas have been Odyssey in Kelowna in 2001. booked, make an appearance "U sed-Music Sales", "Practice- Our thanks to EIY Chan, his asked to between JulY 4 and A Thons", benefit concerts, committee, and the members of sometime recitals and the sort. A fer,l' the Coquitlam/MaPle Ridge 7, sunshine and a temPerature 85 degrees have outstanding donations (raised Branch for hosting the event. of a pleasant b1' their respective branches) Our branches continue to been ordered and the cherries just Corne and u'ent towards various present clinicians in a varietY will be Perfect. Musical cornmunity groups such as the of workshops, hold numerous enjoy 2001: A Regional Theater recitals, sponsor music Odyssey-don't rniss it! Lloydminster Foundation, The Children's festivals, etc. As alwaYs, Festival, the Galt Museum (a branches sPecial ALBERTA Presented special antique piano exhibitl other events during Axunrn Potrum-BniDLEI' recitals and and local Kiwanis Music Canada Music Week.