Cowichan Music

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…

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…

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…

The contest is ended, and we'll announce the winner on Friday - thanks to all who entered!   Here are the questions they answered:

1. Who got his face on a postage stamp?
2. Name 2 composers who taught at University of…

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…

dates for Theory exams are Dec. 13, 2019. Next practical exam is Jan. 21, 2020

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…

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…

here's the schedule for this year's pianofest!

And a welcome and some reminders for teachers, parents and performers

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…