September 2024 - MPS-Instructors - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Zita Bernstein Competition Information Letter
by Music General Office 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Tracy Dahl, Instructor, Desautels Faculty of Music Dear voice faculty and students, For students new to the faculty, there is an annual German Lieder competition for our undergraduate students. Mark and Zita Bernstein created the Zita Bernstein Lieder Competition because of their passion for German Lieder, accompanied by their strong desire to promote the studying of and performing opportunities for students. Undergraduate voice students this competition is for you alone. For those who participated in last year's competition we are following the same timing with the preliminaries in December and the finals in January, but we have a new twist; the finals will be held in the new Desautels Concert Hall. This is a big departure from being in the VAR or in Eva Clare Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity to sing on the concert hall stage. A time has been set for the finalist teams to have a rehearsal in the space before the competition to ensure that everyone feels supported and comfortable. That dress rehearsal day is on the Thursday, January 16th, 2025. We are pleased to announce that one of Canada's finest collaborative pianists Steven Philcox will be heading our panel of adjudicators for the Zita Bernstein Lieder competition. Some of you may recall Steven was to have been with us last year but had a family emergency and had to cancel days before the event. We are thrilled that Steven has committed to coming this year. We will gain from his expertise with a masterclass and individual coaching with him while he is here after the competition is completed. Steven Philcox is Associate professor and head of Collaborative piano studies at the University of Toronto. He was a celebrated member of the music staff at the Canadian Opera Company. He is known for recitals and his partnerships with Canada's elite singers. He has garnered praise for curating unique concerts and his non-traditional approaches to performance. His teaching has taken him across Canada, the United States and Europe. Steven is the co-founder of the Canadian Art Song project where they have 6 recordings of Canadian art song, a Juno nomination and encourage and support the writing of new vocal works. Along with this announcement we are attaching your application form<https://umanitoba.ca/music/sites/music/files/2024-09/zita-bernstein-competi…>. Please read the attached form carefully and discuss your choices with your instructor before submitting. The requirements are specified on the application form. If you have questions, please address them to your MPS instructor. Note: we require your music when you submit your application for the preliminaries. Translations will only be required for the final round for the program note. The deadline for applications is Tuesday November 12th, 2024, please send your application to music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca> or drop them off at the Front Office T319 during working hours. Preliminaries are on December 5th, 2024, starting at 3:30 PM at T2-266. The preliminaries happen during the masterclass slot. We will divide the number of applicants into two or three groups, depending on the number of applicants, and continue as long as is necessary. Attendance is required until 5pm end of masterclass slot then you are welcome to stay. Think of it as a wonderful way to hear new repertoire. Finals are on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at 2 PM at the Desautels Concert Hall. Have fun selecting music. We look forward to receiving your applications. Don't wait until the deadline, if you know what you are doing send in your application early. All the best to everyone Tracy Dahl, C.M.

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Lawrence Genser Scholarship Competition
by Music General Office 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Dear Undergrad Music students, This is a gentle reminder that applications are open for the Lawrence Genser Scholarship Competition 2024. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, October 4, 2024 - 4:30 p.m. Any Bachelor of Music students enrolled in Major Practical Study for the 2024-2025 academic year are invited to apply. Attached you will find the application form. Please note these important dates: Preliminary Round Saturday, November 9, 2024 Final Round Saturday, November 23, 2024 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca>. Regards, Liza [cid:image001.jpg@01DB0E90.C7AC5100] Liza Isakov (she/her) B. of Fine Arts Front Office Assistant Desautels Faculty of Music 319 Tache Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙ Canada Tel. 204-474-9310 liza.isakov(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:liza.isakov@umanitoba.ca> music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca>

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Collaborative Piano Assignments
by Liza Isakov 17 Sep '24

17 Sep '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Professor Judy Kehler Siebert Dear Colleagues, We are continuing the Collaborative Piano assignment program this year, in which B. Mus Performance Majors, Post Bacc, Pre-Masters, and Masters students in the Classical Stream can request 8 hours/term with a collaborative piano student, to rehearse and perform. Our expectation is that these hours will be spread evenly throughout the term. We are eager for our collaborative students to explore varied repertoire with instrumentalists and singers from the Desautels Faculty of Music. Through these assignments, pianists participate in rehearsals, lessons, and/or master classes. If the soloist requires additional hours or the pianist's participation in a performance, it is their responsibility to make financial arrangements with the collaborative pianist. To encourage musical growth throughout the year, we recommend that collaborative pianists attend the soloists' lessons at least once a month. We also recommend that soloists come to the collaborative pianists' lessons and/or Studio Classes periodically. We are both available to team-coach with you if schedules permit. We have created a Request Form for students/instructors to fill (attached to this e-mail). The deadline is Wednesday, September 25 at 4:30 pm. All assignments will be made by Judy and Laura. Please scan this form to both of us or drop it in the envelopes posted outside our offices. Please feel free to contact either of us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to your responses. judith.kehlersiebert(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:judith.kehlersiebert@umanitoba.ca> 204-797-8857 T-227 Laura.Loewen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.Loewen@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-9291 T-230 -- Judy Kehler Siebert, DMA (she/her) Professor of Collaborative and Solo Piano Area Head, Collaborative Piano Coordinator, Small Chamber Music Ensembles Desautels Faculty of Music 150 Dafoe Road-Rm 227 Taché Arts Complex University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Cell: 204-797-8857

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Update for MPS syllabi (B. Mus, B. Jazz Studies)
by Music General Office 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Dr. Laura Loewen, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs HI everyone, In creating the new Attendance policy for the DFOM, we may have created a situation where instructors removed the information about Masterclass attendance from their MPS syllabi. If you chose to not include the full text of the attendance policy for MPS lessons in your syllabus, please add this paragraph in: Attendance at Masterclasses and Studio Classes is an important part of your studies. Other more specific attendance requirements will be set by each instrument/voice area, as will regulations about collaborative musicians. Your attendance and preparation for Masterclasses and Studio Classes may be reflected in your Major Practical Study grade.  Thanks so much! Please let me know if you have any questions. Laura Loewen, DMA (she, her, hers) Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) Professor, Collaborative Piano/Vocal Coach Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba 150 Dafoe Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 474-9547 Laura.loewen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.loewen@umanitoba.ca>

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Competitions Dates 2024-2025
by Liza Isakov 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Hi all, I wanted to give you all a heads up that we have the dates for the Zita Bernstein, Concerto, and Genser Competitions dates. Additional information, plus applications will be sent out soon! Genser Competition: Submissions - Friday, October 4 Prelims - Saturday, November 9 Finals - Saturday, November 23 Zita Bernstein Competition: Submissions - Tuesday, November 12 Prelims - Thursday, December 5 Finals - Sunday, January 19, 2025 Concerto Competition: Submissions - Friday, January 31, 2025 Prelims - Saturday, March 1, 2025 Finals - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you and have a great day, Liza [cid:image001.jpg@01DB0438.5BF71240] Liza Isakov (she/her) B. of Fine Arts Front Office Assistant Desautels Faculty of Music 319 Tache Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙ Canada Tel. 204-474-9310 liza.isakov(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:liza.isakov@umanitoba.ca> music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca>

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Updated wording for B. Mus course outlines (Recitals, MPS)
by Music General Office 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Dr. Laura Loewen, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Hi everyone, At our Faculty council meeting last week, we voted on a rubric to be used by panels in B. Mus juries and recitals in the Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, String, Voice, and Piano areas. Catherine Robbins suggested updated wording for the holistic rubric, which has been incorporated into the attached documents. Attached, please find updated sections for the syllabus templates for MUSC 3550 ( but not for 3550 Composition), MUSC 4560, MPS Assessment section - B. Mus Recitals - MUSC 3550, 4560 Jury Examination section - B. Mus MPS Please let me know if you have any questions. Laura Loewen, DMA (she/her/hers) Associate Dean (Undergraduate) Professor of Collaborative Piano/Vocal Coach Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba (204) 474.9291 Laura.loewen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.loewen@umanitoba.ca>

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