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…
Read moreNov 2 2021
Nov 2 2021
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…
Read moreDec 14 2020
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…
Read moreAug 29 2020
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…
Read moreAug 29 2020
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…
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The display -
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…
Read moreAug 29 2020
stands, recorders, and cables and hubs!
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…
Read moreMar 10 2020
Nov 23 2019
The contest is ended, and we'll announce the winner on Friday - thanks to all who entered! Here are the questions they answered:
Oct 27 2019
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…
Read moreOct 27 2019
dates for Theory exams are Dec. 13, 2019. Next practical exam is Jan. 21, 2020
Oct 27 2019
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…
Read moreOct 27 2019
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…
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