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summer 2007, volume 11 www.queensu.ca/music award winning teaching Frank Knox Teaching Award New – School of Music Teaching Award Dr. Olga E. Malyshko has been awarded the 2006/07 Frank Knox Mr. Greg Runions has been awarded the first School of Music’s Teaching Award. Presented by the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was presented by University, the award honours two professors (one for the fall term Maggie Ho, B.Mus.’07, who was representing the School's Depart- and one for the winter term) who have demonstrated an outstanding mental Student Council, on April 4, 2007, in Grant Hall during the commitment to the education of students at Queen’s University Queen’s Symphony Orchestra concert. through their teaching excellence. The award is the highest honour In describing Mr. Runions’ contributions to the School of Music, given to instructors at Queen’s by students. During the announce- the DSC noted the following: “Throughout his time at Queen’s ment, the Alma Mater Society referred to many glowing letters that University, Mr. Runions has been eager to share his enthusiasm and they received from students in support of Dr. Malyshko’s nomination. expertise with students and has established an excellent rapport with In an article that appeared in the Queen’s Journal (April 5, 2007), every student that crosses his path. Through the use of diverse teach- Dr. Malyshko, said that she prefers to use the tried-and-true methods ing methods, this teacher instills in his students the desire to learn. His of teaching, focusing on heavy personal interaction with her students. dedication, sense of humour and friendly demeanor have been the “Professors mould young minds, and that is one hell of a job,” she cornerstones of his success in the classroom and with his ensembles.” was quoted as saying. The award was officially presented to Dr. In the January, 2007 Director’s Report to the School of Music, Malyshko at the Bachelor of Music Convocation Ceremonies in Jock Dr. Burge thanked this year’s DSC for taking the initiative to create Harty Arena on May 31, 2007. a School of Music Teaching Award. He wrote, “I know that we have School of Music Alumni will have a chance to see the award and some wonderful professors and instructors and it will be great to be congratulate Dr. able to formally rec- Malyshko in per- ognize their expert- son during the ise and excellence.” 2007 Homecoming As their graduating Weekend. On Sat- class gift, the 2007 urday morning, BMus class pro- October 13th, at vided the School 10:00 in the Harri- of Music with a son-LeCaine Hall plaque that will lobby, there will be list the winners an informal Col- of the School’s legium Musicum Teaching Award. reunion with per- The plaque is formances by cur- mounted in the rent and past lobby with Greg’s students. Coffee, name written in juice and muffins the top, left-hand Photo by Shirley Roth Photo by Shirley Roth Dr. Olga E. Malyshko will be provided. corner. Greg Runions name that tune Congratulations to Andrea Lawn, B.Mus.’83, who named Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie. She thanked us for including a jazz tune – much appreciated by sax players! Don’t forget our new contest – entries are due September 1, 2007. Contest entries should be e-mailed to [email protected] homecoming – 2006 homecoming – 2007 Friday, October 12th, Saturday, October 13th, Sunday, October 14th Dr. Rudi Schnitzler and Dr. Olga E. Malyskho will make contribu- tions, while Dr. John Burge, the School’s Director, will be oversee- ing events. (Special Years: 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002) Alumni contact: 1972 – 1985 Dr. Rudi Schnitzler would be more than happy to hear from you, and would like to encourage those celebrating special years. E-mail [email protected] Alumni contact: 1986 – Present Dr. John Burge would be more than happy to hear from you, and would also like to encourage those celebrating special years. E-mail [email protected] School of Music – General Information E-mail [email protected] friday events 12:30 pm – Lecture (Rm. # 124) Kevin Hamlin (B.Mus.’85, B.Ed.’86, Med.’95) will present a Collo- quium on his experiences as a high school music teacher. Kevin is Arts Leader at Collingwood Collegiate Institute and has taught there for the last 20 years. John Burge visited the CCI last February and can attest that they run a fabulous music program. Also on staff at the high school is Queen’s grad, Mark Spencer (B.Mus.’86). For further information, the Ontario Music Educators' Association Jour- nal, the recorder, recently published an article by Kevin entitled, “And by the Way, I Also Teach Music” (Winter 2007). 7 pm – Queen’s Student Opera Company – Performance When the QSOC was asked if they would be interested in organiz- ing a concert for the Friday evening of Homecoming, they jumped at such a wonderful performance opportunity. Additionally, we would like to encourage B.Mus. alumni to also volunteer to per- form an aria on the Friday evening. Just bring your music. saturday events 10 am - 12 noon – (REUNION: The Collegium Musicium) Dr. Olga E. Malyshko, recipient of the prestigious Frank Knox Teaching Award for 2006/07 would be ecstatic if those students, who performed in The Collegium Musicum over the years, would like to perform again with a Reunion Collegium Musicum Choir on Saturday morning. We plan to have our new custom-built Kater Harpsichord moved to the foyer of Harrison-LeCaine Hall, for everyone to rediscover the baroque period together. 12 noon – Official Alumni Photo Photos by Shirley Roth homecoming 2006 – a special Messiah-Sing-A-Long was directed 7 pm – Dinner at Megalos by Brad Mills, B.Mus.’79, accompanied by Director Dr. John Burge Please contact Linda Craig, B.Mus.’92 at [email protected], to let her and peformed by enthusiastic students and volunteers. Our sincere know if you will be attending. thanks to Brad Mills for volunteering his time and energy! Delia’s Hereafter Society School of Music and the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University. The musical was written by Jennifer Bennett, who received her Queen’s Polyhymnia, directed by Dr. B.Mus. with distinction from Queen’s in 2004. Jennifer, founder of Aurora Dokken presented a touch- the Frontenac Women’s Chorus, has had music published by Treble ing and sometimes irreverent tale Clef Press and Yelton Rhodes. She has also had works performed by of a women’s bereavement support several Kingston choirs including: Polyhymnia, Aurora and Melos. group called “Delia’s Hereafter It was Ms. Bennett’s experience with a bereavement support Society”. It was performed by an group that spurred this insightful creation. The four female charac- audacious troupe of thirty-six young ters, all of whom have lost a significant other, meet in a rustic cot- women in Grant Hall on March 21, tage where they are visited by some unusual companions. For two 2007, and the production was made days in the cottage the women grapple with each other and their Photo by Shirley Roth Left: Dr. Aurora Dokken possible by a grant from the Vice emotions, and within that time, also provide each other and the Right: Jennifer Bennett Principal’s office, funding from the audience with moments that are both touching and hilarious. 2 Queen’s Music faculty recital series – winter, 2008 Queen’s Performing Arts Office and the School of Music will present a Faculty Recital Series in the Winter term of 2008. Although we can’t make any promises about the weather, we can promise some very exciting faculty performances. marjan mozetich 60 –BirthdayCelebration Saturday, January 12, 2008 – Grant Hall In addition to providing instruction to composition students at Queen’s, Marjan Mozetich is known as one of Canada’s most highly decorated composers. In fact critics marvel at his ability to blend the musical styles of the traditional with the modern, in a pristine and expressive manner. In 2002 and 2006 Marjan Mozetich received socan’s Jan Matejcek Award which is presented annually to the Canadian composer of concert music who receives the largest royalty payments in that year. This implies that Marjan was the most broadcast and performed composer in Canada in 2002 and in 2006. In recognition of this celebrated Canadian composer, we at Queen’s are proud and hon- oured to present a 60th-Birthday Celebration for him on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Grant Hall – complete with Birthday Cake! This special event will feature performances of his works by a dozen faculty artists from within the School of Music. Ireneus Zuk and sister Luba Zuk: Saturday, February 9, 2008 – Dunning Hall Auditorium Enjoy this concert in Dunning Auditorium featuring music for two pianos, performed by Ireneus Zuk, former Director of Queen’s School of Music and his sister Luba Zuk (McGill University). Together they have performed in Canada, the USA, Europe and the Far East, most recently in China. Current Queen’s students and alumni will be able to enjoy the duo’s return engagement at Queen’s. Potsdam Brass Quintet: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – St. George’s Cathedral Queen’s trumpet professor, Dan Tremblay, also teaches trumpet at Potsdam University in upper state New York. Dan and Chantelle Brunette, our trombone instructor will be joining the Potsdam Brass Quintet for an evening of sonorous music for brass. Bruce Kelly and Dina Namer: Sunday, March 16, 2008 – Dunning Hall Auditorium Bruce Kelly teaches voice at Queen’s, and in addition to volunteering his talent and time to our A Night In Vienna fundraisers, he has appeared as guest soloist with several symphonies across Canada, including the Calgary Opera, Opera Lyra Ottawa, Toronto Operetetta Theatre and the Kingston Symphony Orchestra.