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September 2025

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Collaborative Piano Assignment Program
by Music General Office 23 Sep '25

23 Sep '25

This message is being sent on behalf of Laura Loewen and Judy Kehler Siebert, as Co-directors of Collab Piano Dear MPS Teachers, This email is going out to all your BMus Performance, Post Bac, Pre-Masters, and Masters students. Dear Students, We are pleased to let you know that the Collaborative Piano Assignment Program will continue this year. Through this program, B. Mus Performance Majors, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and Masters students in the Classical Stream may request up to 8 hours per term to rehearse and/or perform with a collaborative piano student. This initiative allows collaborative piano students to explore varied repertoire while working with instrumentalists and singers from across the Desautels Faculty of Music. Assignments may include participation in rehearsals, lessons, and/or studio classes. Please note: if you require additional hours, or if you are asking your pianist to play for a performance, it is your responsibility to make financial arrangements directly with the collaborative pianist. Expectations: * The 8 hours should be spread evenly throughout the term. * Soloists must contact their assigned collaborative pianist within one week of receiving their assignment letter to establish the repertoire they plan to begin with, and a rehearsal schedule. Soloists may forfeit their place in this program if they do not contact the assigned collaborative pianist within one week. * To foster musical growth, we recommend that: * Collaborative pianists attend their partners’ lessons at least once per month. * Soloists periodically attend their collaborative pianists’ lessons and/or studio classes. How to Apply: * Please complete the request form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uHe…> (students or instructors may submit). * Submit your completed form by Monday, September 29 at 4:30 p.m. * You will receive confirmation of your assignment by Monday, October 6. We look forward to another year of meaningful collaborations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to either of us with any questions or concerns. 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> 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 University of Manitoba 204-797-8857 Judith.kehlersiebert(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Judith.kehlersiebert@umanitoba.ca>

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IT’S A HANG! Classical 2nd (small) Chamber Ensembles
by Music General Office 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

This message is being sent on behalf of Judy Kehler Siebert, Coordinator, 2nd Small Chamber Music Ensembles, Desautels Faculty of Music. IT’S A HANG ! FOR WHO? * YOU- if you are an MPS student! Because you are involved in Ensembles. (Check below for exceptions) * For all Instrumental Classical 2nd (small) Chamber Ensembles; * DOES NOT include voice/percussion/composition or jazz; or if your 2nd Ensemble is another Large Ensemble WHEN / WHERE ? * Wednesday Sept 17 - 2:30 PM * Room T2-166 WHAT? * IMPORTANT Introductions! * A Brief meeting to define Protocol for 2nd (small) Chamber Ensembles 2025-2026 * Meet the students and coaches in your ensemble * Saves you organizing a time to get everyone together to plan WHY? * It’s easy to be successful when expectations are clear * Other benefits: ensuring correct registration * Getting questions answered that you don’t yet know you need to ask? -- 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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