Thoughts and writings; “Artists Don’t Need Money”
I wandered across this poem today by American composer Linda Robbins Coleman. It is a classic, and sums up how I think most artists in British Columbia feel these days Continue Reading →
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CBC News – Music – Free youth orchestra debuts in Moncton
A group of 45 Moncton children is participating in an after-school orchestral program fashioned after Venezuela’s internationally renowned El Sistema initiative.The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra’s pilot program aimed at teaching Continue Reading →
HELP: the Human Early Learning Partnership
It is sometimes difficult to get a clear picture of changing demographics of the communities we serve. One such tool that maybe useful for community music schools is the data Continue Reading →
The Tyee — Fill Your Opening Ceremony with Arts, then Cut Them
From “The Tyee” article by Mark Lieren-Young. An excellent opinion piece about the current state-of-affairs. As k.d. lang mesmerized the world with her magical rendition of “Hallelujah,” I couldn’t shake the image Continue Reading →
Mastering the Art of Interveiwing
For those of us in the world of Non-profit management, here is an interesting article from BC Business magazine about the fine art of interviewing canditates for your job postings. Continue Reading →
The Fatal X: Unquiet Thoughts :
From the League of Orchestras’ Audience Demographic Research Review, an alarming graph that shows a comprehensive downward trend in generational participation in classical music. It uses data from the National Endowment Continue Reading →
Elementary school band in Japan
What can be possible. Here is a glimpse of what a top elementary school band can look like in Japan.
How Many Activities should your Child be In?
I am sure this story rings true with many of us in the teaching profession. There is a small segment of our students that always seem to be over programmed Continue Reading →
VWMS 2010 Scholarship Competition for Voice
DEADLINE for ALL applications – Friday, February 5th – don’t delay!————————————————————————–VWMS 2010 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION FOR VOICE Applications must be received by Friday, February 5thThe first 20 eligible applicants are automatically Continue Reading →
RCM Exam Accreditation Information
Did you know that students taking Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations can get high school credits for completing their exam requirements? In this way students can get high school credits Continue Reading →