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This year, the Vancouver/Burnaby Branch is celebrating is centennial, 1920-2020! In honour of the occasion, we would like to invite you and your students to join us for our Canada Music Week celebration which this year will take the form of a composers’ forum with guests Christine Donkin, Alexina Louie and David McIntyre. Visit https://festivals-recitals.bcrmta.org/node/12 to register and feel free to forward the attached poster to your students and colleagues. Registration is open until November 19 or when all spaces are full, maximum capacity is 100.
Thanks to Jarred Dunn (https://www.jarredunn.com/)for visiting us virtually and giving such a wonderful presentation. We are looking forward to seeing him again in December for his second session with us. This is one of the unexpected perks of our most necessary shut-down.
Great opportunity this fall to celebrate Canadian music!
All the programs and initiatives offered by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations are available to BCRMTA members and their students.
<3 Saying goodbye to a celebrated Canadian composer and a dear friend of the Richmond Branch. Linda Niamath passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020 in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 81. She is will be sadly missed by her husband of 55 years, Kent, daughters Wendy and Cheryl, and son-in-law Paul Lesack. Linda was born and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. When she was five years old, she begged her parents for a piano, and started composing with the encouragement of ...her first piano teacher. At the age of sixteen, she composed the score for a ballet, Stanley Park Sketches, which was performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. After earning her ARCT in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia, she taught elementary school in Vancouver as a music specialist. Linda was a kind and compassionate person with a wonderful sense of humour, and the best mother anyone could hope to have. She had many strong and enduring friendships and took great pleasure in connecting with others. She and Kent always had fun together, no matter what they were doing, but Linda especially enjoyed gardening, travelling, cooking, reading (and underlining the important parts!), listening to music, and visiting with friends and family. Linda was a highly-regarded composer and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Conservatory of Music; several generations of children around the world have learned to play her wonderful and expressive pieces at their piano lessons. She is best known for her eleven albums of piano music for the young pianisther legacy for future generations. No service or celebration of life is currently planned. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to your favourite charity. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kearneyfs.com.
so proud of our young composers getting well deserved recognition. Congratulations William Lin
Here is the latest information about the Winter RCM exam session. We encourage you to visit the Winter Remote Exams page on the RCM Music
An invitation from the Vancouver/Burnaby Branch - This is a free session for ALL BCRMTA members, not just the Vancouver/Burnaby branch ~ our 1st special online event celebrating the branchs 100th birthday! Attention to teachers in all BCRMTA branches The Vancouver/Burnaby Branch is hosting a workshop this coming Monday with Jon Kimora Parker: an Pedagogy Q&A session! Date: Monday - September 14, 2020 Time: 10am ... Location: Zoom Sign up: send us a personal message for the sign up link! Space is extremely limited. https://www.facebook.com//a.41969425474/3556488927729234/ See more
CONGRATULATIONS to William Lin, student of Lillian Chan, who received First Place in the CFMTA 2020 Student Composer Competition - Division D. His piano piece is entitled "Elegy".
Good morning Richmond! Back to School time. We are how you find an OUTSTANDING music teacher
Our Branch member teachers rock!!! Marie Chan: Congratulations Emma Chow for receiving the RCM Level 2 piano Gold Medal in BC & Yukon region! Rebecca Chan: Congratulations Maxwell Gao for receiving the RCM Level 9 piano Gold Medal in BC & Yukon region! Queenie Yang: Congratulations Zitong for receiving the RCM Prep A piano GOLD Medal in BC & Yukon Region.
A Letter from the President of the Royal Conservatory of Music Dear Valued Teachers, As you prepare for another year of music lessons in a much-altered environment, I wanted to speak to a few positive developments that give us reasons for optimism and hope in the year ahead. The first relates to the recent announcement of a proposed new Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). As you may recall The Royal Conservatory conducted an online survey in April about the negative impact of C...Continue reading
Frontline Workers, Vancouver Symphony and Dan Mangan Cover The Beatles "All You Need Is Love"
so proud of our dedicated professional teachers who are working hard to keep the world safe, healthy, and full of music
William Lin, student of Lillian Chan, was awarded 1st place in Division D of the 2020 BCRMTA-CFMTA Student Composer Competition with the composition, "Elegy". Congratulations
Important information from the RCM for this week. If your students exam has not been confirmed: For those students who have requested their exam to take place by June 21, the exam date will appear in My Upcoming Exams the week of June 15. An email confirmation (with Program Form link) is typically sent no later than 5 days before the exam.
RCM Remote Exams have been launched, marking a new era in music education. As Dr. Peter Simon, President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music explained to CTVs Your Morning show, "We believe it is really essential for music study and music making to continue, we want the children that are at home to have avenues for self-expression and to have some fun!". You can watch the whole interview below.
Angie Tran, student of Lillian Chan, received 3rd place in Division D of the 2020 BCRMTA-CFMTA Student Composer Competition with the composition, "Missing You". Congratulations, Angie!
Dr. Peter Simon, president of the RCM. "I was asked to address the Standing Committee on Finance of the House of Commons of Canada. This gave me a platform to inform the MPs on the Committee about the importance of music education in communities across the nation, and about the significant impact the crisis is having on music teachers practice and income....You can watch my comments to the Committee on this topic here. "
in the Richmond News this week - featuring Online Lessons during this times of COVID-19. Like and share!!
Celebrating together - even as we are safely apart. Congratulations to our Highest Mark Medal Winners for the January RCM examinations. Well done!
A gift from our friend Anita Perry. Enjoy and share
Endorse the Call to Action on Arts Education This call to action is issued in sympathy with the provisions of the Frankfurt Declaration for Arts Education (World Alliance for Arts Education, November 2019) and is closely aligned with several of the goals and targets of UNESCOs 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (UNESCO 2015).
***Important Announcement for Teachers & Exam Students*** All Zoom users will be required to upgrade their version to Zoom 5.0 by May 30th, 2020. This upgrade provides greater security when using the platform. It is important that you and your students do this in advance to avoid any issues during your lessons or their Remote Practical Exam. - The RCM Certificate Program
NEWS TO SHARE ABOUT NEW ONGOING REMOTE EXAM OPPORTUNITIES Remote Exams are a convenient and flexible way to attain a comprehensive RCM Certificate. Here are the top 3 things you need to know to prepare your student for their next exam. 1. Equivalent Assessment Calibre One of the hallmarks of the RCM Certificate Program is that it is a global standardized curriculum and assessment system. Students who opt for a practical Remote Exam are assessed on the same criteria by the... RCM College of Examiners as they would be with an in-person exam. Similarly, online theory exams are developed in conjunction with the RCMs Academic Office and College of Examiners to provide the same assessment in person or online. Whether you complete your exam at home or at an exam centre, you can rest assured you are earning the same RCM recognition. 2. Exams on Your Schedule With Remote Exams, students no longer have to wait for an available exam session. From the moment you feel your student is ready, they can complete a practical Remote Exam within a two-week period, pending availability. For online theory exams, they can start their exam as soon as you think they are ready. The exam is available when they purchase the accompanying online course materials. Keep in mind that registration for a practical Remote Exam starts June 2, 2020. 3. Device Agnostic With Remote Exams all you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with internet access. So whatever side of the Android vs. iOS debate you fall on, were not judging and we can definitely help your student earn their certificate. As always, if you are looking for more resources, please visit the Teacher Portal at RCMusic.com See more
BCRMTA COVID-19 BULLETIN #4 Message from the President During the past several weeks, as British Columbians and Canadians, we have all been working hard to do our part in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Dr. Bonnie Henry, Minister Adrian Dix and Premier John Horgan announced the plan for the reopening of the BC economy and what that would mean for BC residents. The most salient point was, that although we have flattened the curve, we are not yet o...ut of the woods. However, there were glimmers of hope for the extending of our contacts in the coming days. Having said that, the requirement to maintain physical distancing is still in place. In March, BCRMTA recommended that all member teachers consider immediately ceasing face to face lessons. To our knowledge, teachers have made monumental efforts to move their teaching online and have worked really hard to maintain contact with students and their families. In light of the information provided by the BC Government last week, BCRMTA is suggesting that all member teachers continue to avoid face to face teaching. If circumstances allow in person lessons, it is strongly advised that Government guidelines are strictly enforced.
most up to date information about re-scheduling April and May-June practical exams up to level 8.
Spring 2020 Exams Update for Teachers: Students registered in the May Theory session for Levels 5-8 and History 9-ARCT will have access to their exams on Monday, May 18, 2020. The accompanying resources for Level 5-8 and History 9-10 will also be available on this date. All Theory exams for these levels must be completed by June 30, 2020 11:59PM PT. ... Students will be able to access their respective exam in two of the following ways: 1. My RCM Exams will be available in students accounts and can be accessed by signing into their MyRCM account. The exam will not be available before May 18, 2020. 2. URL Link By May 18, students will receive a confirmation email of their enrollment in the course and will be able to access the exam materials through the link provided. The exam will not be available before May 18, 2020.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT RE: COVID-19 The Federal Government has initiated the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to help workers and businesses. Essentially, many our CFMTA/FCAPM music teachers would benefit from the CERB initiative, since we are self-employed individuals. Some pertinent facts: The CERB will apply to wage earners, as well as contract workers and self-employed individuals who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI). ...The portal for accessing the CERB will be available in early April. Canadians should begin to receive their CERB payments within 10 days of application. The CERB is to be paid every four weeks until October 3, 2020. The link to take you to this and more information is: https://www.canada.ca//economic-/covid19-individuals.html Remember too, that your own Member of Parliament is there for you and is able to provide assistance as well. See more
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Workplace Wellness: COVID-19 Resources for the Music Community
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Its true we cant go to New York right now so New York is coming to us <3 Welcome to NY Phil Plays On, a new portal for free digital content to provide comfort and connection to millions of classical music fans worldwide. Many more hours of digital content, including performance footage both past and new, will be released.
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