tag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2024-01-18T23:08:03-08:00Cowichan Musicfalsetag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/73365962024-01-18T23:08:03-08:002024-01-18T23:08:03-08:00Cowichan Music Festival starts in 2 Weeks<p>The full schedule will be up on www.cowichanmusicfestival.com shortly; the piano section can be <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/1267479/Festival%20piano%20section%20program" data-link-type="file" data-link-label="Festival piano section program">downloaded here.</a> There will be no audience programs printed this year - save paper and download it to your phone. </p><p>If anyone needs anything printed, please email <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:marilyn@harpcanada.com">marilyn@harpcanada.com</a> and she can help you.</p><p> </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/72836292023-10-05T22:51:33-07:002023-11-24T20:56:42-08:00Canada Music Week is Coming Soon <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/220949/8593efe7fbfc26f22f294b545cf0b8ee9af907f1/original/hd-mediaitemid24082-6979.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Canada Music is a week to celebrate Canadian music - especially composers and arrangers. The CVMTA is celebrating with two student concerts for youth and adults, Sat. November 18 at 1:30 and 3 pm. Students and teachers take note and if you know what you're playing <a class="no-pjax" href="/canada-music-week-entry" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Canada Music week entry"><strong>PLEASE fill out this form </strong></a>so Ann can put the concerts together. We need you to make it a success!! </p><p>Composers come in all ages and stages, and students are welcome to compose and perform their own pieces as well. Duets and ensemble pieces are welcome, provided the composer or arranger is Canadian.</p><p>There are lots of Canadian composers in the RCM books, and we have plenty of composers in Cowichan as well. Let's celebrate!</p><p> </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/72422002023-07-14T16:37:35-07:002023-07-14T16:37:35-07:00Sascha Luchkov wow us all!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/220949/ea83dc424f582bdade2c08ab49f10740d1d95b29/original/sasha-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Sascha Luchkov, a young Ukrainian pianist, was studying at Shawnigan Lake School this spring, and before he left, he played a number of concerts for us here in the valley and in Victoria, organized by the Cowichan Music Teachers association. These were powerful and amazing, and the music teachers and music lovers looked around at each other with dropped jaws when they were over. Now you can see for yourself. Marilyn recorded these for him, and now we're sharing with you. Enjoy!!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/842576370/ba9ee16417?share=copy" data-link-type="url">Beethoven Sonata No. 7 </a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/838912075/b619fb552f?share=copy" data-link-type="url">Chopin Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/838551519/e786ca628a?share=copy" data-link-type="url">Chopin Nocturn C# minor OP 27</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/838546521/51f348d142?share=copy" data-link-type="url">Schumann etudes</a></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/71590832023-02-22T21:55:40-08:002023-06-02T13:16:08-07:00A Snow-white festival!<p>The Festival will go on as scheduled but if you can't make it please email <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:marilyn@harpcanada.com">marilyn@harpcanada.com</a> and I'll try to reschedule you!! See you there! </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/71546222023-02-15T15:06:03-08:002023-06-02T13:16:08-07:00Piano to give away <p>I have an upright Nordheimer piano that has been tuned and need to donate to a worthy cause. I am moving and looking for a home for this piano.</p><p>The cost is free and you look after the moving.<br>Wayne 250-888-5067</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/71546202023-02-15T15:04:16-08:002023-11-24T20:56:42-08:00Arbutus ridge music club<p><span style="color:rgb(13,18,28);">The Arbutus Ridge Music Club is seeking a choral director for our choir. Our long-term director was Sue Doughty, who put us through our paces for 13 years, but has decided to retire from this position. Do you have anyone, or have someone who knows someone who might be interested in helping us. Our choir of 25-30 members who like to sing in 3- or 4-part harmony, sings from the end of August to the first week of December, meeting with the director once a week on Tuesday afternoons, then has two concerts in the first week of December. I hope you can help us. Looking forward to hearing from you. Contact: wendy.bryan1950@shaw.ca</span></p><figure class="table" style="width:872px;"><table><tbody><tr><td style="padding:1rem 0.5rem;vertical-align:top;" data-label="Value"><div style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--cp-nav-height) + 1em);"><p><br> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/71424662023-01-23T19:39:50-08:002023-01-23T19:39:50-08:00Adult Students Wine and Chocolate event rescheduled<p>The even has been rescheduled to April 15th at the St. Peter's hall. All adult studetns are welcome to come and share their music with other adult music learners in the community. It's always and wonderful night, and now back after a pandemic hiatus. If you want to play, and don't know about this, please talk to your teacher, or send a note in the contact section.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/71424652023-01-23T19:37:22-08:002023-01-23T19:37:22-08:00Cowichan Music Festival 2023<p>The programs for the 2023 edition will be printed these week, but you may see the piano section<a contents=" here" data-link-label="CMF23" data-link-type="page" href="/cmf23"> here</a>. Students - keep practicing! We have a great adjudicator who has lots to teach. Everyone else, please come along to the various venues and support your fellow musicians and students. All session are open to the public. </p>
<p>Piano is three days - Thursday, Feb. 23 - Sat. February 25, all at the Duncan United Church. Hope to see you there!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/69939642022-06-14T14:51:40-07:002022-09-12T02:28:41-07:00Cowichan Music Festival AGM June 21<p>The Annual General meeting of the Cowichan Music Festival is June 21, 2022 at 7 pm at Duncan United Church. All are most welcome to attend. Board members present reports and elections will be held then as well. </p>
<p>Come and support your music Festival!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/68168752021-11-20T23:25:59-08:002022-09-12T02:28:41-07:00Canadian Composers Concert Contest Completion Competition!<p>Here are the questions - find the answers and fill in the form on the link below for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate!</p>
<p>1. Name two composers with Juno nominations</p>
<p>2. Who was drafted in WWII?</p>
<p>3.Name a composer whose main work was in Saskatchewan</p>
<p>4. Who was the trio of Canadian composers who all died in 2000?</p>
<p>5. Who played the double bass as their main instrument?</p>
<p>5. Submit a youtube link of this Vancouver harpist composer</p>
<p>6. Name a composer who lives and works in Victoria</p>
<p>7. Whose birth name was Jason Charles Beck?</p>
<p>8. Who said to play her piece "as if intoxicated by the scent of a thousand blossoms"?</p>
<p>9. Who wrote the popular piece that was played in both concerts?</p>
<p>10. Who was your favourite composer today? In 10 words or less - Why?</p>
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<p><a contents="Here's the link to submit your answers" data-link-label="Canadian composers" data-link-type="page" href="/canadian-composers">Here's the link to submit your answers</a>... Just fill in the answers with the question number.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/68156962021-11-19T14:17:27-08:002022-07-26T00:39:07-07:00Registrations now open for the Cowichan Music Festival, 2022<p>More info is at the Cowichanmusicfestival.com website, where you can download your syllabus by discipline (sections)</p>
<p>All registration will be on-line this year. In order to create an entry, you must first be registered in the system by creating a profile. This will give you a profile number that you need for registration. If you are a teacher, you'll need to have made a profile so your students can find you on the registration software, and if you are a student you need your teacher's name or number to complete your registration. </p>
<p>Once you've consulted the syllabus and found your class, and made a profile, you're ready to register.</p>
<p>The button on the right (or perhaps above or below if you're reading this on a tablet) will get you to the website</p>
<p>Registration closes Dec. 15</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/67951502021-11-02T10:42:51-07:002022-03-26T03:15:42-07:00Canada Music Week Concert Nov 20, 2021 - info and tickets!<p>Yes - we're playing live! There will be 2 concerts - 1:30 and 3:00 pm, both featuring short pieces by Canadian composers, played or sung by Cowichan music students. Don't miss it!</p>
<p>Teachers are registering their students to play, but if you want to attend to listen, you need to reserve your seats, including the seat for your family performer. Tickets are limited, since we will be keeping distance between family bubbles. </p>
<p>To reserve your<strong> FREE tickets for the 1:30 pm performance <a contents="click here" data-link-label="Reserve your seat" data-link-type="page" href="/reserve-your-seat">click here</a></strong></p>
<p>To reserve your <strong>FREE tickets for the 3:00 pm performance <a contents="click here" data-link-label="reserve for 3 pm" data-link-type="page" href="/reserve-for-3-pm">click here</a> </strong></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/67950932021-11-02T10:32:00-07:002021-11-23T10:43:50-08:00Cowichan Music Festival 2022<p>It's up and running - by that we mean the festival itself, and a new on-line registration system. We hope that it will be easy and trouble-free, but there are some steps to go through to register for the site. Once that is done, it will be there for subsequent years.</p>
<p>The link to register is: <a contents="cmfest/musicfestivalesuite.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cmfest/musicfestivalsuite.com">www.cmfest/MusicFestivalSuite.com</a></p>
<p>Entries open Nov. 15th and will close Dec. 15th. You are welcome to do the registration in advance, and in the case of teachers it is necessary in order that students can register with the teacher's number. </p>
<p>More details are attached in this PDF from Music Festival Suite who is providing this software.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/64995972020-12-14T21:42:12-08:002022-02-06T03:51:49-08:00Some amazing on line concerts<p>Against the Grain Theatre and Toronto Symphony produced an absolutely fantastic production of Messiah, call Messiah/Complex, featuring soloists of First Nations, Inuit and Metis descent. Some of in languages other than English. Just beautiful singing, recorded from wherever the soloists were. Truly amazing, and what you want to listen to. I loved it - should say am loving it it - taking forever because I have to rewind some of the solos because they are so beautiful! </p>
<p><a contents="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5noVWnVp9fU&amp;feature=youtu.be" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5noVWnVp9fU&feature=youtu.be">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5noVWnVp9fU&feature=youtu.be</a></p>
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<p><a contents="Angela Hewitt -&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nrPDbglNaDY">Angela Hewitt - </a></p>
<p>Highly recommended by Ann and Christine - that will be my next one.</p>
<p>Please use the comments below to add any others! Christmas relaxing!!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/64203202020-08-29T13:51:55-07:002022-05-25T04:59:46-07:00gearing up part 1 -basics<p>This is a short series of articles, with lots of info about how to prepare for distance lessons, either as a teacher or a student. It was originally published on Marilyn Rummel's harpcanadastudio.com webstie, and copied here from more info for teachers, parents, and students. While practically anything will "do", as we look to perhaps another year of this, it may be time to invest in the equipment to make your teaching and learning a success and a pleasure while connecting by computer. Along the way I'll share some stories about what I've learned over the past 5 years of Zoom sporadically and over the past 4 months of Zoom all day! But I'll talk about other software as well - Zoom is certainly not the only choice. </p>
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<p><strong>The device, the connection to the internet and the software </strong></p>
<p>You need a device - a cellphone, a laptop, a tablet, a computer. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. </p>
<p><strong>Cellphones</strong> - usually really good microphones for good sound transmitted. Incoming can be good as well, but headphones are almost a necessity. The big con is the size of the screen, so if you rely on looking at your teacher, it is good for once in a while, maybe not perfect for weekly. But it does work. Bit small for teaching - hard to see what people are doing, but for closeups it is fine. </p>
<p><strong>Tablets</strong> are great because they have larger screens, the mics range from terrible to good, but there are features of most of the software applications that are not available on phones or tablets. They can be even cheaper than phones, and one that is fairly new will work well. They do tend to last a while, and if you have one that is 8 years old, it is time for a new one for your lessons. You can still use the old one to take notes on or record your lessons! I've used a tablet (either an ipad or a surface pro 3) for the past few years for distance lessons, but rapidly switched over to a new laptop when it became hours a day. </p>
<p>Another advantage of tablets is that they may be easier to position so that the hands may be seen. Kind of important in music lessons. </p>
<p><strong>Laptops</strong> - by good fortune, I had replaced an ancient laptop with a new Surface 3 laptop last fall. But I was mostly using it to take notes for the students and myself, and using the tablet for the actual lesson. I also used both laptop and tablet when I wanted to have two sessions going so I could have 2 cameras. That worked when I was travelling between studios, but once I was only in my home studio, it was time to look for a more elegant solution to that problem. I'll talk about it later. </p>
<p>A laptop is a great solution if you type during the lesson, (you can have your lesson session taking up most of the screen, while having a little chunk left for writing). Depending on what you're playing or teaching or learning, it can be awkward to both see the screen and have the camera see you. </p>
<p><strong>Desktop computers</strong> - newer and powerful ones are fantastic. They are usually wired by an ethernet cable to your internet router, so wifi is never a problem. They don't usually have microphones or cameras, so these must be added to make the system work. But if your computer is where you'll be doing the lesson, and you can position it so you can see what is usually a much larger screen, and then position an independent camera to show what your hands or body are doing, it can be just terrific. Good speakers are often connected, and many people (or is it just me?) have more than one monitor connected. This means you can expend your display in your app. Can be a great solution if your instrument or your desk are mobile. </p>
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<p><strong>Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Discord, Microsoft Teams </strong></p>
<p>I have been using Zoom for about 5 years, after cycling through all the options, it was clearly the best at the time. I'm not sure it is now, as I have not tested many of the others recently, but it is certainly a fine solution. I also like Discord a lot for the lack of latency, but they don't have a two camera setup/share screen setup, and it is best for one to one. I've heard that Microsoft Teams is excellent, but I have no subscription and no experience. So Zoom it is for me. </p>
<p>If you are a teacher, I highly recommend the two camera route, which I'll talk about in a later post. If you're a student, one is fine. Of course you need to change the settings to deal better with instrument sounds rather that speaking voices, but it is all easy to do. And groups are handled well, though the restraints of only one person being heard at a time can be frustrating. </p>
<p>If you are a student, a second camera can also be useful, because the view that you need to have on the screen to see your teacher is not necessarily the one the teacher needs of you. </p>
<p>A late update from my tech consultant-(some of you know him :) "Teams is now free for use, although you need to sign up with a Microsoft account. Most PC people have Microsoft accounts, as you typically get one set up when you buy a laptop with Windows on it. - Teams does have some of the best sound quality of all the collaboration apps I've used, so it may be a good option for some people". </p>
<p>And the buzz is that Zoom is about to release a new feature to improve sound quality for musicians. That will be great!</p>
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<p><strong>The internet</strong> - the fastest speed connection your circumstances of location and budget allows! The software is getting better at reducing demands for slower bandwidth, but in this case, the faster the better. Especially important is upload speeds. Telus is almost always better than Shaw Cable for this, as Shaw emphasizes download to deliver you your tv or movies. But teaching, or playing for your teacher, means sending out the signal - the upload. I just checked the Telus page and if your studio is in the "pure fibre" territory, you can get very high speed (gigabit) rates at the same price as people were paying for much less a few years ago. So if you haven't called them lately, you may get a pleasant surprise when you do. Here's where I checked - If you are not in BC, there are similar options for your provider. (more info now in comments below) </p>
<p>You may wish to think about how old your router is - if you get an upgraded internet connection, you'll likely get a new one for free, but it is worth asking if your wifi signal could be improved in speed or power by a new router. </p>
<p>At very high speeds, you wifi will be the limiting factor so a ethernet cable connection will get the maximum value out of those high speed, high cost connections to the internet.</p>
<p>I have been using Zoom for about 5 years, after cycling through all the options, it was clearly the best. I'm not sure it is now, as I have not tested many of the others recently, but it is certainly a fine solution. I also like Discord a lot for the lack of latency, but they don't have a two camera setup/share screen setup, and it is best for one to one. I've heard that Microsoft Teams is excellent, but I have no subscription and no experience. So Zoom it is for me. </p>
<p>If you are a teacher, I highly recommend the two camera route, which I'll talk about in a later post. If you're a student, one is fine. Of course you need to change the settings to deal better with instrument sounds rather that speaking voices, but it is all easy to do. And groups are handled well, though the restraints of only one person being heard at a time can be frustrating. </p>
<p>a late update from my tech consultant-(some of you know him :) "Teams is now free for use, although you need to sign up with a Microsoft account. Most PC people have Microsoft accounts, as you typically get one set up when you buy a laptop with Windows on it. - Teams does have some of the best sound quality of all the collaboration apps I've used, so it may be a good option for some people". On the strength of that I plan to work with it a bit over the summer and report back. </p>
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<p>The internet - the fastest speed connection your circumstances of location and budget allows! The software is getting better at reducing demands for slower bandwidth, but in this case, the faster the better. Especially important is upload speeds. Telus is almost always better than Shaw Cable for this, as Shaw emphasizes download to deliver you your tv or movies. But teaching, or playing for your teacher, means sending out the signal - the upload. I just checked the Telus page and if your studio is in the "pure fibre" territory, you can get very high speed (gigabit) rates at the same price as people were paying for much less a few years ago. So if you haven't called them lately, you may get a pleasant surprise when you do. Here's where I checked - If you are not in BC, there are similar options for your provider. (more info now in comments below) </p>
<p>You may wish to think about how old your router is - if you get an upgraded internet connection, you'll likely get a new one for free, but it is worth asking if your wifi signal could be improved in speed or power by a new router. </p>
<p>At very high speeds, you wifi will be the limiting factor so a ethernet cable connection will get the maximum value out of those high speed, high cost connections to the internet.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/64203192020-08-29T13:51:40-07:002021-08-31T14:47:40-07:00Gearing up - part 2 - headphones and mics<p>This and part 3 and 4 deal with extra things that make it all better for you and the students. That is, they don't change the "performance" but they really change the experience. I want to offer what you can do to make on-line teaching or learning a better experience, which leads to less stress, and more comfort at both ends of the connection. We all know that we learn best in a comfortable, stress free, "happy" environment, so it's worth taking into consideration. </p>
<p>So you can do without all these things, but we want distance teaching/learning to be sustainable, and these things have all really gone a long way towards that goal for me and my students. </p>
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<p>Headphones - I'm going to likely disagree with many other posts by other people on a similar topic - just my experience. </p>
<p>I was a long time resister of headphones and ear buds - I've never liked the sound; it always seems wrong and artificial. My voice sounds odd with my ears covered, and I can't play properly without hearing the nuances of my harp. But listening to students all day on laptop speakers is not good for the ears and head either. </p>
<p>To the rescue - open back headphones! These are just beautiful, and saved me from going mad teaching all day. Open back headphones are just what you think - instead of your ears being blocked, the backs (the part over your ears) have a grill on them that lets sound in very well. And somehow the sound through them seems to come from the room instead of the middle of your head (not a sensation I like!) They are the polar opposite to sound cancelling headphones and I love them. The ear cup is large and rests on your head around your ears, not on them. Very comfy. </p>
<p>This means you can play, talk and listen, and everything is at its normal volume. The ones I use are Sennheiser 599, but the there are other comparable brands. There are no cheap open-back headphones, just a bit expensive and more expensive. I recommend the corded version with a good long cord, because every bit of latency bugs me. </p>
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<p>I see many people recommending mics, but my experience has not been so positive. I have an older Blue snowball USB, and now a fancy Blue desk mic, and one in each of the webcams. However, what sounds the best to those on the receiving end of the Zoom call has consistently been the mic or array of mics in the laptop. So happily, I don't need one more thing on the table/desk. If I was streaming a larger group, I would use the Blue, or my Zoom video recorder with its very excellent mics. If you use a newer cellphone it might have an excellent mic. Tablets vary from terrible to middling, and older laptops are often terrible, so you need to ask what other folks are hearing. Don't forget to adjust your audio settings on Zoom, to eliminate the focus on speech frequencies. If it is not clear to others, then a USB mic is what is needed. </p>
<p>Small caveat - if you have an external audio processor for your computer (like a Scarlett solo, or one of the many excellent Roland products) you can use a regular 1/4" or XLR jack microphone. If you have those already, no need to buy more, and the sound will be excellent. Better than USB I think.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/64203182020-08-29T13:51:14-07:002021-08-31T14:48:02-07:00Gearing up - Part 3 - cameras and displays<p>The display - </p>
<p>If you are a teacher and you want to keep doing this distance teaching for days on end, you'll soon want to see what your students are doing without squinting at a tiny screen. It's probably tiny because you need to have something portable to to show what you're doing with your hands and that means you can barely see what the students are doing. </p>
<p>This also applies to students, as the teacher is asking to get a good look at something, which often means you can barely see the teacher. That could be alright, but it might not be. </p>
<p>The answer, especially for teachers, is a second monitor, mostly because you can manage with anything for an hour a day, but 5 or 6 hours means eyestrain and backaches. A bigger one will let you see the students more easily, and if you teach group classes, they are indispensable. </p>
<p>You have choices - a big monitor, or a TV. Almost all new TV's can function as a computer monitor; if you are re-purposing an older one, you might need to check on its having an HDMI in port. </p>
<p>I bit the bullet and have a very large TV on my wall, that I can see from a distance, and shows me what students are doing. If you are using a windows device it is easy to set up a 2nd monitor. (In part 4 I'm talking about cables and hubs, which is how you connect the two) When I have a group class I can see 12 students at a time and it is beautiful! I don't know how easy that is from other platforms. I'd be happy to have an iOS person weigh in in the comments. </p>
<p>Depending on the setup in your studio, you may need a smaller monitor, and a means to mount it. Also in part 4 is a bit about stands - there are stands made that you move around, have wheels, and hold monitors. And of course there are wall mounts which let you angle and tilt your monitor for the best viewing angle. </p>
<p>Another work-around is logging in as second person in Zoom if you have a spare tablet, but this takes twice the bandwidth, and is prone to problems. </p>
<p>If you are a student with a laptop or a newer cellphone and a TV, you might consider connecting to your TV to see your lessons on, if your harp can be in the same room. I'd do this if I had kids doing home schooling as well. It might also work for some teachers. </p>
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<p>cameras - webcams - I've been through many versions, but now have the best set up I can imagine. I use Zoom with the share screen enabled. You can share anything - a video, a whiteboard to write on or a 2nd camera. I use it mostly in the 2nd camera mode. </p>
<p>That camera is perched on a stand and close to my harp so my hands are big and clearly seen by students. Zoom knows you want to focus on whatever you're sharing, so it makes that picture nice and big, and insets a little frame of the original camera. It's a logitech with a mic, The mic is not good for musicala instruments, but you don't need to use that part of it. The camera is great and has its own autofocus system. Logitech C920 webcam. </p>
<p>The original camera can be your laptop/tablet/phone, and that will be adequate for many uses, but you can also use another stand-alone camera as your original. I used the first version of that for the past few months, using my surface laptop as the primary camera and the little logitech webcam as the share-your-screen one. </p>
<p>But things have changed for the ($$$ alert) better. I'm now using the Logitech meetup camera. It sits below the big screen on the wall and therefore is a lot further away from me than a laptop or tablet would be. This has a big advantage of letting me show things with my waving hands for rhythm or solfege or whatever. And it is much more relaxing to not have the camera right up my nostrils. I don't have to see myself in such a big way, and the stress is therefore lowered. If I need to stand to demonstrate something I can zoom out and all of me can be seen. It also has a speaker which I would use instead of headphones if there was more than one listener, and it also has a mic, which I'm not using. If you teach dance or movement it would be excellent. You control it with a very well designed remote control which lets you zoom in and out and has presets. </p>
<p>Using these cameras is a little finicky at first. I was confused by the fact that Zoom does its own choosing of cameras and mics, not Windows, but that is a big benefit, as you can custom make your best solution for Zoom that way. Once I found all the controls, life was good.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/64203172020-08-29T13:50:26-07:002022-05-12T03:28:57-07:00Gearing up - part 4 - cables coneecctions and nice-to-haves<p>stands, recorders, and cables and hubs! </p>
<p>I'll start with cables - how to get all the bits you've assembled connected. If you have a laptop or a tablet, you'll likely need to have an extension hub to get everything plugged in if you've gone for any of the additional equipment listed in the previous 2 articles. Modern laptops and tablets tend to have only one USB port or none at all, and in many cases you'll find only a type C (or lightning connection if it is an IOS) </p>
<p>You many need a headphone jack, or two USB ports and you only have one, or you need an HDMI connection for your second screen and you don't have one. </p>
<p>The answer is a "hub" or an extension to your computer. This is a small device that plugs into a port, and multiplies it. Magic. </p>
<p>If you need three USB ports and you only have one, you can buy a hub to plug into the USB that has room on it to plug in two or four or more USB cables. Something to watch out for: make sure they are USB 3, not USB 2. They'll be coloured blue on the inside if they are USB 3. You want this because they are much faster the USB 2 which means less lag between devices. </p>
<p>They come in two versions - ones that get their power from the computer to which it is plugged, and ones that need to be plugged into a regular AC plug-in (a powered hub) There are limits to the amount of power that a computer powered version can put out, so if you are setting up a semi-permanent studio and can plug in, it is better to get that kind. Depending on what you are plugging in to it - mics, webcams, monitors, you may only be able to run 2 or 3 things without that external pwoer. But if you have two periferals only and you need to move your gear around, go for one powered by the computer. </p>
<p>These are also called "docks" especially ones that plug into your USB type C port and give you a bunch of other options. </p>
<p>You'll also need cables to connect the peripherals to the hub or dock. Get good ones - USB 3, not 2. Gold end connectors for HDMI is often an indication of upgrade. worth it. </p>
<p>Name names, I hear you say. I had a bunch of cheaper things kicking around from old projects but have now two from Anker, and I'm really impressed. They are small, mostly metal not plastic, they have beautiful smooth connectors, and they work. One is a 5-in-1 USB C Ethernet hub. It goes into the C port on the computer and has a connection for an ethernet cable if I don't want to use wi-fi as well as an HDMI cable and 3 USB 3 ports. The other is a plug in power version that has USB connectors which I use for my cameras, and also to charge my tablet. </p>
<p>And so many cables. Braided cables from whomever are nicer... </p>
<p>You may be happy with the "tech look" of many cables strewn across your floor, but cable management is a thing. I have some rolls of velcro made just for that purpose - they have the hooks on one side of the tape and the gripper on the other side so you can cut a strip and wrap around and voila! This is a big improvement on the green masking tape I was using... You can also use this to secure your bundle of cables to the leg of the desk, or the stand, or to bury under a carpet. </p>
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<p>Stands - you'll need a music stand, obviously, and a stand or something to put an external camera on if you're using one. You can get cool ones with feet that roll around, or microphone boom ones, or clamp-on, or whatever. Hard to recommend, as every set up will need something different. I'm currently using a roll around stand with a goose neck that I bought to hold a tablet in position when I was still using a tablet for lessons. It is a bit of overkill for a tiny camera, but still handy because I can move it so easily without getting up from my chair. If you are using a tablet, it would be worth it. </p>
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<p>Recorders - I used to use a Zoom video recorder for some classes (not related to the Zoom on-line company). That or a DSLR or point and shoot camera could also be used as a second camera if they have HDMI connection. </p>
<p>You may be able to record the lessons at the same time, so you can play it back later if you are a student, or share it if you are a teacher. But videos take a lot of storage space, so you have to consider that. You can also record your lessons on Zoom, or allow others to do so. I've always encouraged students to record their lessons for study and practice, so this was a no-brainer for me. However the subject is complicated worth another whole article. Ask me if you want to know more and I"ll write it up! </p>
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<p>A curtain/backdrop. Depending on what you're teaching it may be advantageous to have a curtain behind you. I've had one over the shelves and door in my studio for many years for this purpose, and it's practically the only thing that hasn't changed. It's perfect, and easy to tie back when I need the door. For the purposes of the camera, a dark colour is helpful to show the detail in the foreground. For the same reason, it is better to not position yourself in front of a window, unless you have a dark curtain on it to eliminate the halo effect. Even a small portable one can improve things - one of my students uses a piece of cloth over something (don't know what) just behind her harp - makes it easy on the teacher. Pianos provide their own backdrop, and other instruments may or may not need something. </p>
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<p>That's it for now, but I'm happy to write more if you have questions - just ask in the comments.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/62443122020-03-10T14:37:16-07:002021-11-09T02:51:52-08:00Feldenkrais for Musicians<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/c027411b16222d575c36d35b5417b5697853784b/original/feldenkrais-march-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/59711162019-11-23T21:35:26-08:002022-05-04T03:32:47-07:00The Canada Music Week Composers Contest<p>The contest is ended, and we'll announce the winner on Friday - thanks to all who entered! Here are the questions they answered:</p>
<ol> <li>Who got his face on a postage stamp?</li> <li>Name 2 composers who taught at University of British Columbia</li> <li>Who was born in Russia</li> <li>Who made over 200 recordings?</li> <li>Who is the oldest on the list?</li> <li>Name 2 composers who studied in Paris</li> <li>Name 2 who received the order of Canada</li> <li>Who was on Mr. Dress-up?</li> <li>Name 2 composers from Nova Scotia</li> <li>Name 3 composers who have lived in the Cowichan Valley</li>
</ol>
<p>Do your research - the answers are on the yellow sheet. Prizes include a Long and McQuade gift certificate to the first entry drawn that has all the correct answers. (or at least the most if no one has them all!) And we have other prizes for all who complete the challenge correctly!!!! </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/59408452019-10-27T17:20:01-07:002021-11-02T22:43:23-07:00pop-up Children's choir<p>Eve Daniell is organizing a pop-up Children’s Christmas choir. Any children between the ages of 5 and 12 are welcome. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings November 7th to December 5th from 5:15 to 6pm, with a performance on Sunday December 8th. Rehearsals and performance will be at Sylvan United Church. Contact Eve at evedaniell@gmail.com for more detail.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/59408432019-10-27T17:19:07-07:002021-06-15T05:03:53-07:00Exam dates<p>dates for Theory exams are Dec. 13, 2019. Next practical exam is Jan. 21, 2020</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/59408232019-10-27T17:06:17-07:002022-04-15T10:39:41-07:00Canada Music Week Concerts - Nov. 23<p>Students from across the valley will gather to present and celebrate music by Canadian composers Sat., Nov 23. There will be two concerts, at 2 and 3:30 pm with presentation of the theory awards, and a cookies and tea intermission between. You are welcome to come for one or both concerts. With many short pieces by our younger students, and longer ones by the more advanced, it is a chance to hear a huge variety of Canadian music composers' works.</p>
<p>At Sylvan United Church - FREE!!!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/59408222019-10-27T17:02:59-07:002021-01-19T20:25:05-08:00Pianofest set for 2020<p>Robert Holliston is coming to adjudicate and the practicing has begun!! Ruth has set the dates for May 7 - 9 in Duncan. Registration is through a CVMTA member teacher and will open in March. But you're welcome to start your planning now!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/57312352019-04-24T16:43:18-07:002019-04-24T16:49:39-07:00pianofest schedule<p>here's the <a contents="schedule for this year's pianofest!" data-link-label="pianofest-program-2019-1.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/390175/pianofest-program-2019-1.pdf">schedule for this year's pianofest!</a></p>
<p>And a welcome and some <a contents="reminders for teachers, parents and performers" data-link-label="pianofest-welcome-2019.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/390176/pianofest-welcome-2019.pdf">reminders for teachers, parents and performers</a></p>
<p> </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/56677772019-03-03T17:54:36-08:002022-05-29T04:01:08-07:00It's time to think about registering for Pianofest!<p>This wonderful piano event happens yearly, this year with adjudicator Roger Buksa. Students can register with their CVMTA teacher, and have a chance to play one or two pieces and then receive feedback and assistance from a helpful and knowledgeable mentor. A great way to prepare for end of season exams or recitals, and it is open to all to come and listen and learn.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/55890662019-01-09T19:09:52-08:002022-05-10T13:17:22-07:00wine and Chocolate Evening<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/2eb42494d1f4ef493730496d264de2e5b08ca2b3/original/wine-and-chocolate.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/52049772018-04-26T21:49:08-07:002022-05-11T08:35:17-07:00Pianofest Program 2018<p>Here <a contents="is this year's pianofest program " data-link-label="pianofest-2018-program.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/333422/pianofest-2018-program.pdf" target="_blank">is this year's pianofest program </a>for you to view or print - Enjoy your time everyone!!!</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/49581942017-12-01T10:57:49-08:002021-08-10T02:04:03-07:00Concenti Concert this Sunday, Dec. 3<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/f8ee544cd6457140867a9dc03f4807b329c6d0d6/original/xmas-poster-final-1.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/49480182017-11-24T16:48:55-08:002022-07-24T09:37:46-07:00November Newsletter<p> </p>
<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/6c8907b3a4498bb3a4213f95da77a8e6b3ced0a6/original/halloween-moonrise-2-2.jpg?1509563172" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />Happy November! Hasn't this been a glorious fall? We call this photo (taken last night from our porch) "Halloween Moonrise."</p>
<p>November promises many exciting musical events. </p>
<p>On Saturday the 18th, our eagerly anticipated Canada Music Week Student Concerts will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Road, in Duncan. Starting at 2 pm and 3:30 pm, with refreshments in between, these concerts will feature music by Canadian composers and arrangers, performed by Canadian students on piano, voice, harp, violin and cello. The CVMTA Theory Awards will also be presented to the students receiving highest marks on their RCM theory exams. Admission is free - don't miss it!</p>
<p> <br><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/8df6ee140a9b4b6b043e3626621005b72591dea7/medium/november-19-2017.jpg?1509563270" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></p>
<p>That weekend will be a busy one! The very next day, <a contents="Chemainus Classical Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Chemainus'>http://www.chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca">Chemainus Classical Concerts</a> invites you to hear acclaimed pianist <a contents="Luke Welch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Luke'>https://www.lukewelch.ca/">Luke Welch</a> performing music by Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin and others. Come Sunday, November 19 at 2 pm - and stay for the "Meet the Artist" reception afterwards. And, following the reception, you are welcome to attend the Chemainus Classical Concerts AGM. Ticket information <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="here.%C2%A0</p><p>mailto:esmontour72@gmail.com">here</a>.</p>
<p>November 19th is also the application deadline for the <a contents="Cowichan Consort" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Cowichan'>http://www.cowichanconsort.ca">Cowichan Consort</a> Concerto Competition for Young Musicians 26 and Under! Auditions will follow one week later, on the 26th, and winners will play their entire concerto with the Cowichan Consort Orchestra on March 3, 2018. More info <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="here.%C2%A0</p><p>mailto:birdrobison@telus.net">here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/ae34d42e63cbdc8b204edd22440530f1d72386cd/small/tuba.jpg?1509560613" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/7e505b72c908cf3f1157c68e595577e68ad4b424/small/cello-and-bow.jpg?1509560933" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />Saturday, November 25, at 7:30, is the second appearance of the <a contents="Victoria Symphony" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Victoria'>https://victoriasymphony.ca/">Victoria Symphony</a> this season. Led by their popular new conductor, Christian Kluxen, these consummate performers will bring to life music by Carl Nielsen, Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams. We will hear two concerti: one for tuba and one for cello! And don't forget the pre-concert talk at 6:30 in the Board Room: sip wine while expanding your enjoyment of the music by learning more about it beforehand.</p>
<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/1210eaed28a18d2c03dd5218f81ef11055b5b12e/small/bergmann-piano-duo.jpg?1509561067" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />Last but not least, Monday the 27th at 10:30 is another charming Morning Musicale. Join the <a contents="Bergmann Piano Duo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Bergmann'>https://www.facebook.com/bergmannpianoduo">Bergmann Piano Duo</a> and Clarinetist <a contents="François&nbsp;Houle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Fran%C3%A7oishttps://www.francoishoule.ca/about/">François</a><a contents="François&nbsp;Houle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="%C2%A0Houlehttps://www.francoishoule.ca/about/"> Houle</a> playing a "Classical Cuban Creative" concert. If you have not yet enjoyed one of these concerts, trust me: it is worth rearranging your work schedule to take one in!</p>
<p>A reminder to music students 18 and under: Applications for bursaries for the spring months may be made on or before December 1st. For more information, please click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="here.%C2%A0</p><p>http://cvperformingarts.ca/">here</a>.</p>
<p>As November begins, we lucky denizens of the Cowichan Valley still have the beauty of exceptional fall colours to enjoy! I leave you with a photo to cheer you as we begin our descent into the colder, darker time of year. </p>
<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/b2798d273af96ab78227e124bde950db28a013fa/original/fall-glory-4.jpg?1509562948" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />Warmest musical wishes, Ann Mendenhall, President, <a contents="CVMTA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="CVMTAhttp://www.cowichanmusic.com">CVMTA</a></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/49039362017-10-23T22:25:06-07:002017-10-23T22:25:06-07:00Cowichan Consort Concerto Competition for young musicians<p>Cowichan Consort Concerto Competition for Young Musicans 26 and Under </p>
<ul> <li>open to all instruments including voice </li> <li>application deadline: Nov. 19/17 </li> <li>audition requirement: Nov. 26/17: one movement of chosen concerto </li> <li>at Robert Mari's Shawnigan Lake studio </li> <li>candidate must bring arrange for and bring own accompanist </li>
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<p>performance: Mar. 3/18: entire concerto performed with Cowichan Consort Orchestra <br>candidate [with teacher's help] must ensure concerto's orchestral score is available for orchestra <br>if applications warrant, a junior 14 and under, and a senior 15 and up performer will be selected to perform at the Mar. 3 concert </p>
<p>application forms available online: www.cowichanconsort.ca <br>or contact: Wendy Robison, competition co-ordinator <br>at 250 748-0286; birdrobison@telus.net</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/46838192017-04-24T21:25:00-07:002017-04-29T14:37:20-07:00Pianofest Program is hereTeachers and students please note: The <a contents="pianofest 2017 program" data-link-label="pianofest-2017-program.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/287910/pianofest-2017-program.pdf">pianofest 2017 program</a> is complete and may be viewed or printed.Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/46162442017-03-03T22:55:46-08:002017-03-03T23:00:18-08:00Piano Fest Registrations now openIf you are a piano student or the parent of one, your teacher may have already told you about Pianofest. This event is held every year, and provides a wonderful chance for any piano student to play for an adjudicator, and receive valuable feedback. <br><br>We engage the finest adjudicators - this year we're delighted to announce that Barbara Seimans of Vancvouer will be here.<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/5af5a0d8e3413367c7ac4412b4bad4d4f990bc76/original/barbara-siemens-1.jpg?1488610537" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="145" style="width: 154px;" /></p>
<p>Barbara M. Siemens is an active contributor to the musical community. Since 1986, she has worked with piano students of all levels and ages, gaining considerable experience and insight in the process. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Historical Musicology, a Bachelor of Music, an A.R.C.T. Performer’s Diploma and an A.R.C.T. Teacher’ Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. She is a senior examiner for RCM Examinations.<br><br><a contents="More info on the Pianofest page" data-link-label="Pianofest" data-link-type="page" href="/pianofest">More info on the Pianofest page</a></p>
<p> </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/46162082017-03-03T22:16:39-08:002019-02-26T19:02:36-08:00Cowichan Symphony Society<p>Cowichan Consort Orchestra • Chr. Ref. Church 930 Trunk Road <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/f26a5319f496c89c130d4fc3de7c9d2ac2c892ba/original/featuring-our-youth-poster-mar-11-2017.jpeg?1488063944" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="211" style="width: 161px;" /></p>
<p>The Orchestra's Featuring Our Youth Concert will take place March 11th at 7:30 pm. Come hear Felipe Jiang , junior concerto winner play Mozart's Concerto # 8 K246 and the Senior winners who tied : Gillian Newburn and Thomas Bauer play Doppler's Concerto for 2 Flutes. The Consort will also perform 4 movements of The Planets by Holst. Tickets at the door or from Volume One Bookstore on Kenneth st. Adults $15 and Students 17 & under $10.</p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/46162072017-03-03T22:16:15-08:002022-05-22T22:06:23-07:00Victoria Symphony Concert Sat. Mar 4Who wouldn't want to hear the glories and ecstacy of choir and orchestra - and be there early to here Cowichan Music teachers Ann Mendenhall and Judit Kabbath present the the pre-concert tlak. See you there!Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/45871992017-02-20T14:55:00-08:002019-10-02T05:35:30-07:0039 Days of Summer - Talent Contest<p><a href="mailto:Logevityjohn@shaw.ca">Logevityjohn@shaw.ca</a> has reminded everyone about the Duncan's Got Talent event in the summer. Not too early to be prepared. Here's what he said"<br><br><em>the 39 Days of July also hosts the Duncan Has Talent in conjunction with the Sassy Lion division of the Lions Club of Duncan ...they have graciously offered up $500 / $250 / $100 prizes in 3 categories Dance / Cover-show tunes / instrumental with an extra category for original song with another sponsor being set up. <br>if you have students interested in joining up, we use a mentorship approach to judging and it does become very beneficial for any student particpating. <br>If you know of any students that might be interested please let me know</em></p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/45869962017-02-12T11:50:22-08:002021-11-08T06:08:50-08:00The CVMTA salutes Pink Shirt Day<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/5137dc58aaf19f95c2c7a4b1adcb19b73d30d489/original/suzuki-violin-kids.jpg?1486839955" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span class="font_large">“Teaching music is not my main purpose. Beautiful tone, beautiful heart. Perhaps it is music that will save the world.” ~ Shinichi Suzuki, Japanese music educator </span><br> </p>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/45556402017-01-18T21:38:08-08:002022-03-28T03:51:26-07:00Wine & Choc & Music RESCHEDULED - Feb. 18, 2017Due to Cariboo weather having been imported to the island, we needed to RESCHEDULE the Wine and Chocolate - now set for Sat. Feb 18th at 7 pm!!! Please let your teacher know if you can't come that night, or if you can, now that the date has changed. See you there!<br><br>This is a night to celebrate all the amazing Adult music students of the Cowichan Valley. These brave students will perform for us, raising money for the CVMTA Bursary and Scholarship Fund. And we'll all enjoy the wine and the chocolate, and the music, from very beginners to very accomplished. There will be a silent auction and many laughs guaranteed. A donation gets you in the door and gets you a ticket for a glass of wine. Come and support your fellow musicians! Saturday, Feb. 4th, 7 pm. <a contents=" St. Peter Quamichan Anglican Church Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/St+Peter's+Anglican+Church/@48.782153,-123.6667433,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xda7589f5dce7560d!8m2!3d48.782153!4d-123.6667433" target="_blank"> St. Peter Quamichan Anglican Church Hall</a>.<br><br>The silent auction is shaping up to be pretty amazing with a donation of musical instruments last week, and lots of music related things. There will be a table with music by donation, and a draw for a free lesson with an instrument of your choice!<br><br>Many students are in need of financial support to assist with their studies - this event help those families who find it difficult to pay for lessons. Some of the funds are also used for scholarships and prizes awarded at the local music festival, and for Theory awards.Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/44551822016-11-06T22:43:45-08:002022-01-20T11:59:51-08:00RCM Gold Medal WinnersThe winners of medals for the highest mark in each level and discipline in the province have been announced, and a few of them have gone to Cowichan Music teachers' students!<p>Gold medals – highest in BC </p>
<ul> <li>Grade 9 voice – Holly Collis Handford (Iris Cooke Chislett) </li> <li>Grade 10 harp - Hayley Farenholtz (marilyn Rummel)</li> <li>Grade 2 harp – Lesley Hartford (Marilyn Rummel)</li> <li>Grade 2 harp Susan Hoefer (Manitoba) (Marilyn Rummel</li>
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<p><br>Theory marks have also been announced with the highest marks in theory for Cowichan Valley awarded to:</p>
<ul> <li>Basic rudiments - Maia Copley (Carol Jarvie) </li> <li>Intermediate rudiments - Jonah Chua (Ruth Williams) </li> <li>Advanced rudiments - Madeleine Thompson (Catharina De Beer) </li> <li>History 2 - Holly Collis Handford (Trisha Daniell)</li>
</ul>Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/44008632016-10-02T18:17:00-07:002022-05-23T03:33:04-07:00Bursaries for music lessonsThe Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association has long offered bursaries to deserving students for study with our member teachers. This year, as last, we are happy to be partnering with the Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Association who will be awarding the funds. If you study with a member teacher (you'll find them on the <a contents="Teachers " data-link-label="Teachers" data-link-type="page" href="/teachers"><strong>Teachers</strong> </a>page) you may make an application to the fund.<br><br>There is a special deadline for this award set - Nov. 1. to apply see <a contents="cvperformingarts.ca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cvperformingarts.ca">cvperformingarts.ca</a> We're always raising money for this fund. The next event will be the adult students' Wine and Chocolate night, with performances, wine, and a great silent auction. Feb. 4 - save the date!!Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/43777002016-09-17T18:51:44-07:002021-12-02T23:22:17-08:00One World FestivalNow that was a nice day! Such a great feeling of community, so many beautful costumes. Bravo to the Cowichan Intercultural Committee for all your work. Here's a photo at the booth<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/220949/c58281102ecfcc574af4d57b66eccf7ac18fb0f3/original/tent-img-3935.jpg?1474163471" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="317" style="width: 378px;" /><br><br>We had a harp, a guitar and a piano available to play. Visitors entered a draw for a free music lesson, won by Bryan Li. Enjoy your lesson, Bryan!Cowichan Musictag:www.cowichanmusic.com,2005:Post/43428272016-08-25T23:34:49-07:002016-08-27T13:09:35-07:00Music - Our Universal Language<p><strong>One World Festival at VIU this September</strong> - This is a chance to share with the wider community our commitment to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's often-quoted sentiment. The CVMTA will have a booth there with an electric piano, a couple of harps, and any other instruments that come along. Students and teachers are invited to come to be in the booth, and offer either a tune for the visitors or a chance for them to be the players. And I'm especially on the lookout for a Turkish or Kurdish percussionist to take lessons from, so help me find him or her! Please come by if you can, and if you can stay for an hour, just email <a contents="Ann" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:am-pm@shaw.ca" style="">Ann</a> and tell her when!</p>Cowichan Music