Chordial Notes
October 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Now that the new year is in full swing we have a number of events to tell you about and a few interesting things that you might want to sign up for. You can also follow our latest news at www.nanaimoconservatoryofmusic.blogspot.com.
CALENDAR
New dates have been added since the last newsletter, so please make sure to update your calendars.
October 2 Suzuki Parent Info Session
October 12 Thanksgiving – Office Closed
November 7 Fiddle Workshop and Concert
November 14 Mark Djokic Masterclass
November 14 Mark Djokic at the Port Theatre
November 17 Annual General Meeting
November 26 Suzuki Piano Recital
December 17 Adult Orchestra Concert
December 18 Choir Concert
Dec 24 – Jan 3 Winter Break
January 30 Winter Recital
February 27 Suzuki Piano Workshop
March 12 Fiddle Camp starts
March 14 (evening) Janina Fialkowska in Concert
March 15 (morning) Janina Fialkowska Masterclass
May 2 (2 PM) Showcase 2010
May 20 Suzuki Piano Recital
June 5 Spring Recital
NEW OFFICE HOURS
As of the beginning of October our office hours will be as follows:
Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
BE A MUSICAL FRIEND!
We are pleased to announce some exciting new activities to raise money and awareness for the Conservatory. Our goal is to create a warm, musical community of friends. For volunteer opportunities and to become a musical friend, contact our coordinator, Kathy Grabher at kgrabher@shaw.ca, or call us at 250 754 4611, and soon you can check out the volunteer bulletin board in the lobby at the Conservatory to see what’s coming up!
KUDOS TO THE RENOVATION TEAM
If you have been at the Conservatory lately, you may have noticed that we have two more studios that are renovated. The Facilities Committee – James Duthie, Bert Wolfe, Garry McKevitt and Ken Lyall, along with Donna Laing laid floor, painted and generally made sure that Studios 1 and 8 were ready for lessons by the first week of September. Thank you very much!
CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Conservatory is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. The NCM Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month. Nominations must be received by October 30th and must include the signatures of two members (all students/parents are members). Elections will take place at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday November 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
SUZUKI PARENT INFORMATION SESSION – FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2009
7:00 – 8:15 pm at 375 Selby Street
"The Pleasures and Perils of Practice"
A FREE session for all current, new, and prospective Suzuki parents of students studying Piano, Violin, Flute, Cello, and other instruments, including:
Overview of Suzuki philosophy and recommendations; The how, why, when and where of practice; Timely tips for productive practice; Questions and Answer session; Parent discussion (share your experiences!)
Suzuki Education Begins with You!
With Karl Rainer, Nicole Arendt, and Cindy Speelman
FIDDLE CAMP FUNDRAISING CONCERT and WORKSHOPS
Patti Lamoureux and Geoff Horrocks
In Concert Saturday, November 7, 2009
7:30 pm Nanaimo Centre Stage, 25 Victoria Road, Tickets $15/$10
Fiddle and Piano Workshops
Saturday, November 7, 2009
1pm to 4pm, Nanaimo Conservatory of Music $10 per class
Often referred to as one the smoothest fiddle players in North America, Patti Lamoureux is known for her effortless delivery of some of the best traditional Canadian fiddle music of all time. Her list of accomplishments is long: she was 6 time Manitoba Champion, 3 time Grand North American Champion, and in 1994, 1995 and again in 1996, Patti won the prestigious Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship in Ottawa, ON. Patti was the first woman in the history of Canada to ever win and was the very first person from Western Canada to attain the crown. Geoff Horrocks (piano, vocals) is fast becoming known as one of the best traditional pianists in the country. He has played shows with some of Canada's great musicians including Mark Sullivan, Gordon Stobbe, Calvin Vollrath, Shane Cook, Jacinthe Trudeau, Kelli Trottier and numerous other gifted, inspiring and talented players. Geoff is also a talented singer, performing a wide variety of songs from the big band and early country traditions. He is involved in several recording projects and teaches seasonally at fiddle camps across the country and privately at his home in Ottawa. Register now for workshops, as space is limited.
MARK DJOKIC VIOLIN CONCERT AND MASTERCLASS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Marc Djokic has received critical acclaim. “Djokic dazzles…there is a kind of recklessness in his playing that is exciting to hear....” Chronicle Herald Halifax. The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is a Community Partner for this event with the Port Theatre and will host a Masterclass at 1:00 PM in the Ensemble Room. Please call to register, limited space. Participant Fee $25, observers $10.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
All of our Fiddle Groups (directed by Trish Clair-Peck) received First Place in the Folk Fiddle Ensemble Category at the Upper Island Music Festival in 2009. Way to go!
Teresa Borek’s students have been busy! Jessica Sadlemeyer (Grade7 – piano) received 1st class honours and Jennifer Zhang (Intermediate Theory) – received 1st class honours with distinction in their RCM exams. Also: Carolina Mahecha and Jessica Salemeyer performed at the Conservatory’s Open House, as well as four Stachow sisters (the most musical family ensemble) Andrea (flute), Angela (violin) Laura and Cassidy (piano – 4 hands) who played “Sand Dunes” arranged by Teresa Borek.
NCM FACULTY NEWS
Wind instrument ensembles with Cindy Speelman at the Conservatory:
Children's Flute ensemble (ages 6-16) - bi-weekly Fridays from 3:15-4:45
Beginner's Flute ensemble (all ages, including adults) - Mondays from 5-6 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Flute ensemble (all ages, including adult) Mondays from 6-7p.m.
Recorder ensemble – Intermediate/Advanced level (all ages welcome) Mondays from 1-2 p.m.
For more information about these groups, please contact the Conservatory office.
Suzuki Flute with Cindy Speelman - a great way to start your musical endeavours playing a wind instrument that is small enough even for 4 year olds.
Music at Midday with Organist Peter Orme
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Wednesday October 7, 2009 @ 12:15, FREE Admission
Music of Cesar Franck (1822-1890)
Please note: Peter Orme is accepting students though the Conservatory for organ lessons
Sonora String Quartet
Random Acts at the Port Theatre
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
Featuring: Trish Clair-Peck, James Mark, Karl Rainer and Hannah Wilson
Songs of Seduction
Sunday, October 18 at 3 pm
100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo
Tickets at the door: Adults $15 Seniors/Students $12.
Featuring the lovely mezzo-soprano, Martina Govednik, and her talented accompanist, Donna Falconer. The program offers operatic selections from the French repertoire including Debussy, Ravel, Saint-Saans, Offenbach, Massenet, and Bizet, and will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in downtown Nanaimo. Local soprano, Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Voice Instructor, and family friend, Christine McMahon, will make a cameo appearance in duets with Ms. Govednik.
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
Beautiful Yamaha P202 upright piano with bench, walnut. Piano made in 1981 in Michigan for North American market. Serial # U145234. Excellent condition. $2800 kirkhope@mannkirk.com
32 String Folk Harp made on Cowichan including tuner, it is a beautiful harp.$5000 Veronica McMullen, 669 Barclay Cr. N., Parksville, BC V9P 1X9
½ size violin with two bows in case. Violin in very good condition, excellent sound. Asking $160.
Contact 250 753 8612 or email heidiwang2003@shaw.ca
1964 Chorale (Kawai) upright piano. Well maintained. Moving, must sell. $1300 OBO. 250-753-6521.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Karl Rainer – Suzuki Violin
Hannah Wilson – Suzuki Cello
CORRECTION – Hannah and Karl were trained as children in the Suzuki method, not the Kodaly method…and that’s great because they are now taking students for Suzuki Cello and Violin.
Piano Recital – Saturday October 3, 2009
Music of Bach, Beethoven, Hayden, Debussy, Chopin and Szymaniowski
Featuring: Fusako Constable and Sayuri Kubota
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo
Admission by donation, all proceeds benefit the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
