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St. John’s College/Desautels Faculty of Music Ensemble Competition 2026
by Music General Office 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '26

This message is being sent on behalf of Jody Stark, Associate Dean (Undergrad Programs), Desautels Faculty of Music. Dear Desautels community, You are invited to participate in the annual St. John’s College/Desautels Faculty of Music Ensemble Competition. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The application form is attached. This competition was initiated in 2020, a counterpart to the Annual Art competition held at St. John’s College. The Preliminary Round will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, adjudicated by a jury panel of Desautels faculty members. The audience will vote on an Audience Choice award at the Final Round; there is no jury at the Finals. The Final Round will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:30-1:20 pm, in the St. John’s College Chapel and is part of the final event of their annual Art Competition. Apart from limitations on the size of ensembles listed below, there are no restrictions on the type of ensemble or repertoire. This competition is open to all students in the B. Music, B. Jazz Studies, Post-Bacc, and M. Music. There are three categories: 1) Instrumental Ensemble (2-6 instrumentalists) 2) Singer with Instrumental Ensemble (1 singer, 2-6 instrumentalists) 3) Vocal Ensemble (2-6 singers with or without collaborating musicians) At the Preliminary Round, the jurors will choose one winning ensemble from each category. These groups will each receive a prize of $300, to be split evenly between the members of the ensemble. The three winning ensembles will perform at the Final Round on March 20, 2026, the culmination of the annual St. John’s College’s Art Competition. An audience prize of $300 will be awarded to one of the three ensembles, to be split evenly between the members of the ensemble. If your ensemble requires accommodation to perform, please inform us when sending your application. Regards, Jody Stark, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor (Music Education) Desautels Faculty of Music T215 Taché Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙Canada Tel. 204∙474∙6194

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Concerto Competition 2026
by Music General Office 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Dear DFOM Students, We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the annual Concerto Competition. The winner(s) will have the opportunity to perform a concerto or comparable larger work with the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra or the University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble during the following academic year (2026-2027). You will find more information about the requirements and regulations on the application form, which is attached. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Please note the following important dates: Application deadline Friday, February 13, 2026 - 4:30 PM Preliminary Round Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00-12:00 in T2-266: Piano/String applicants * 1:00-4:00 in T2-266: Voice applicants * 1:00-4:00 in T2-145: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion applicants Final Round Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 PM If you require accommodations to participate, please let us know when submitting your application. Best wishes, Helena Quintas Ramaldes Front Office Assistant Desautels Faculty of Music - Main Office 319 Tache Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba · R3T 2N2 · Canada Tel. 204·474·9310 helena.quintasramaldes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:helena.quintasramaldes@umanitoba.ca> music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca> Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Monday to Friday (close 12-1 pm) [cid:a3e9fa9e-ba65-4dff-90e0-b08d857d20f8]

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Practice room sign-ups - Jan 12 to 15
by Music General Office 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

This message is being sent on behalf of Jody Stark, Associate Dean (Undergraduate), Desautels Faculty of Music Hi everyone, The Desautels Faculty has 40 spacious practice rooms, all located on the 4th floor of our building. Each practice room features a piano - usually a Yamaha or Kawai - and has acoustic panelling for optimum sound quality. Two designated jazz ensemble rooms are equipped with a piano and full drum kit. All Music students have access to the 4th floor practice rooms, which are accessible with the use of your swipe card. However, only Music students registered in Major Practical study and/or Credit Recital are allowed to reserve time in practice rooms. Until the practice room schedule is finalized, you are free to use any open practice room. After the schedule is finalized and posted, if a practice room is empty please feel free to use it. However, if another student arrives and has booked the room, please respect their booking and let them use the room. Attached, please find a map of the 4th floor and a list of the instruments housed in each practice room. The sign-up process for practice rooms will begin on January 12, 2026. Sign-up sheets will be located outside the General Office, T-319, Desautels Faculty of Music. Practice Room Sign Up Procedure: 1. During the first full week of Fall and Winter term students will sign up for practice rooms. 2. January 12: only Piano majors can sign up for practice room use: a. From 8:30 am – 1 pm Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up. b. From 1 – 4:30 pm first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up. 3. January 13: all Post-Baccalaureate, Masters, and Pre-Masters students can sign up. 4. January 14: all third- and fourth-year students can sign up. 5. January 15: all first- and second-year students can sign up. 6. The Facilities and Events Coordinator will review these sign up sheets to ensure all DFOM policies have been adhered to. Allotted Time (Bachelor of Jazz Students) Fourth year 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 AND Recital 2 Fourth year 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 OR Recital 2 Third year 1.5 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 3 AND Recital 1 Third Year 1 hour/day if registered in Major Practical Study 3 OR Recital 1 Second & First Year 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study Allotted Time (Bachelor of Music students) (Performance) Fourth year Performance 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 AND Recital 2 Fourth year Performance 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 OR Recital 2 Third year Performance 1.5 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 3 AND Recital 1 Third Year Performance 1 hour/day if registered in Major Practical Study 3 OR Recital 1 (Music Ed, General, Composition, History) All years 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study Allotted Time (Graduate and Post Baccalaureate) Graduate students 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 1 OR 2 Post-Baccalaureate 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study AND Recital Post-Baccalaureate 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study OR Recital Jody Stark, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor (Music Education) Desautels Faculty of Music T215 Taché Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙Canada Tel. 204∙474∙6194 [Outlook-zkfieglw.png] The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I am grateful to live and work in Treaty 1, and I recognize that the Treaties signed on this land are a lifelong, enduring relationship. I am personally dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent, and I commit to actively engaging in Reconciliation, meaningful change, respect and reciprocity with Indigenous communities, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive.

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Practice room sign-ups
by Music General Office 16 Dec '25

16 Dec '25

This message is being sent on behalf of Laura Loewen, Associate Dean (Undergraduate), Desautels Faculty of Music Hi everyone, The Desautels Faculty has 40 spacious practice rooms, all located on the 4th floor of our building. Each practice room features a piano - usually a Yamaha or Kawai - and has acoustic panelling for optimum sound quality. Two designated jazz ensemble rooms are equipped with a piano and full drum kit. All Music students have access to the 4th floor practice rooms, which are accessible with the use of your swipe card. However, only Music students registered in Major Practical study and/or Credit Recital are allowed to reserve time in practice rooms. Until the practice room schedule is finalized, you are free to use any open practice room. After the schedule is finalized and posted, if a practice room is empty please feel free to use it. However, if another student arrives and has booked the room, please respect their booking and let them use the room. Attached, please find a map of the 4th floor and a list of the instruments housed in each practice room. The sign-up process for practice rooms will begin on January 12, 2026. Sign-up sheets will be located outside the General Office, T-319, Desautels Faculty of Music. Practice Room Sign Up Procedure: 1. During the first full week of Fall and Winter term students will sign up for practice rooms. 2. January 12: only Piano majors can sign up for practice room use: a. From 8:30 am – 1 pm Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up. b. From 1 – 4:30 pm first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up. 3. January 13: all Post-Baccalaureate, Masters, and Pre-Masters students can sign up. 4. January 14: all third- and fourth-year students can sign up. 5. January 15: all first- and second-year students can sign up. 6. The Facilities and Events Coordinator will review these sign up sheets to ensure all DFOM policies have been adhered to. Allotted Time (Bachelor of Jazz Students) Fourth year 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 AND Recital 2 Fourth year 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 OR Recital 2 Third year 1.5 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 3 AND Recital 1 Third Year 1 hour/day if registered in Major Practical Study 3 OR Recital 1 Second & First Year 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study Allotted Time (Bachelor of Music students) (Performance) Fourth year Performance 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 AND Recital 2 Fourth year Performance 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study 4 OR Recital 2 Third year Performance 1.5 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 3 AND Recital 1 Third Year Performance 1 hour/day if registered in Major Practical Study 3 OR Recital 1 (Music Ed, General, Composition, History) All years 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study Allotted Time (Graduate and Post Baccalaureate) Graduate students 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study 1 OR 2 Post-Baccalaureate 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study AND Recital Post-Baccalaureate 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study OR Recital Laura Loewen, DMA (she, her) 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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Optional half-juries in December
by Music General Office 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

This message is being sent on behalf of Professor Allen Harrington, Recital/Jury Coordinator (Classical), Desautels Faculty of Music Dear Bachelor of Music Undergraduate students and MPS teachers, For Undergraduate students registered in MPS in the Bachelor of Music (classical area), you have the option of performing a half-jury in December. Here’s what you need to know: 1. The half-jury is optional. If choosing this option, the student must perform 2 half-juries (1 in December and 1 in April) that are each half the length of the normal full jury. 2. The half-juries will take place in the December 9 to 12 range of dates. 3. This option is not available for those students who intend to audition for the Performance Concentration. Those students must perform a full jury in April. 4. Consult with your MPS teacher if you are interested and email your jury coordinator Allen Harrington allen.harrington(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:allen.harrington@umanitoba.ca> by end of day Friday November 21 if you wish to choose the half-jury option. 5. If you wish to perform a full jury in April, no action is necessary at this time 6. You can find more information about juries in the undergraduate student handbook: https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/bachelor-of-music-student-han… 7. Questions? Please consult with your MPS teacher, or email Allen Harrington Allen Harrington Professor (Saxophone, Bassoon, Woodwind Area Chair, Recital/Jury Coordinator (Classical)) Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba 150 Dafoe Road - Tache Arts Complex Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (204)474-7359

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Clearwater Open Rehearsal Today: 2:30-4:30pm
by Sarah Rout 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MUSIC DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE CLEARWATER ENSEMBLE PRESENT AN OPEN REHEARSAL Monday, November 3, 2025 2:30-4:30 PM Large Ensemble Room T2-145, 150 Dafoe Road Repertoire Alexander Borodin: Unfinished Trio for 2 violins and cello (score available on IMSLP) https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Trio_in_G_major_(Borodin%2C_Aleksandr) Luigi Boccherini: Trio for 2 violins and cello, no. 5 (parts available on IMSLP) https://vmirror.imslp.org/files/imglnks/usimg/e/e9/IMSLP658456-PMLP1056251-… Sophie Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté: Duo for Two Violins (score not available publicly) MIDDAY CONCERT PERFORMANCE Friday, November 28, 2025 12:30-1:20 PM Eva Clare Hall, 65 Dafoe Road Program details TBA Gwen Hoebig, violin Karl Stobbe, violin Yuri Hooker, violincello -- 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 (204) 797. 8857 judith.kehlersiebert(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:judith.kehlersiebert@umanitoba.ca>

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Re: Recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall
by Stephen Runge 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

Hello Students and MPS Instructors - Please see the attached file which outlines the procedure for booking recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall this academic year. Best wishes, Stephen Runge, D.Mus. Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music Director, School of Art 307 Taché Arts Complex / 326 ARTlab 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada Tel. 431-588-2932 stephen.runge(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephen.runge@umanitoba.ca> [A close-up of a logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.] ________________________________ From: Stephen Runge <Stephen.Runge(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 16:00 Cc: Laura Loewen <Laura.Loewen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Susan Stone Scott <Sue.StoneScott(a)umanitoba.ca>; Colette Simonot-Maiello <Colette.Simonot-Maiello(a)umanitoba.ca>; Karly Epp <Karly.Epp(a)umanitoba.ca>; Allen Harrington <Allen.Harrington(a)umanitoba.ca>; Amanda Wiebe <Amanda.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Re: Recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall Hello all - Thank you to everyone who has already reached out to Karly, Allen, and Amanda regarding your intention to perform your recital in the Desautels Concert Hall. If you have not already, please do so by this Friday (Sept. 12) at noon. This will be very helpful for planning purposes. Thank you for your attention to this matter, -- SR Stephen Runge, D.Mus. Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music Director, School of Art 307 Taché Arts Complex / 326 ARTlab 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada Tel. 431-588-2932 stephen.runge(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephen.runge@umanitoba.ca> [A close-up of a logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.] ________________________________ From: Stephen Runge <Stephen.Runge(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 14:59 Cc: Laura Loewen <Laura.Loewen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Susan Stone Scott <Sue.StoneScott(a)umanitoba.ca>; Colette Simonot-Maiello <Colette.Simonot-Maiello(a)umanitoba.ca>; Karly Epp <Karly.Epp(a)umanitoba.ca>; Allen Harrington <Allen.Harrington(a)umanitoba.ca>; Amanda Wiebe <Amanda.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall Dear 4th Year B.Mus. Performance and B. Jazz Students, Post-Bacc Students, and M.Mus. Students - I am very pleased to announce that beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, all 4th year undergraduate (BMus and B.Jazz), post-baccalaureate, and graduate performance recitals are able to take place in the Desautels Concert Hall. No venue rental fee will be charged for the use of the concert hall beyond the usual $100 recital fee. Note that there is limited availability in the hall, though a selection of dates in March, April, and May have been reserved for student recitals and a procedure for booking dates will be communicated with you in the coming weeks. Available spring dates will be released in October; jazz students should have thought through their instrumentation by October, so that personnel is known in time for booking recital dates. There will likely be multiple recitals scheduled on a single date to accommodate everyone. Graduate students and all others needing to present a recital outside the March-May period will be able to do so in the Concert Hall as well, scheduled dependent on hall availability. Students continue to have the option of performing in other on-campus venues should you wish, as in previous years. To assist us with planning, please send a quick email ASAP to Karly Epp<mailto:Karly.Epp@umanitoba.ca> (B.Jazz students), Allen Harrington<mailto:Allen.Harrington@umanitoba.ca> (B.Mus students), or Amanda Wiebe<mailto:Amanda.Wiebe@umanitoba.ca> (Post-Bacc and Master's students) to indicate in which venue you intend to perform. We will be back in touch with further details in the coming weeks. I look forward to your performances over the course of the upcoming academic year, and hope that many of you will take advantage of the experience of performing in the Desautels Concert Hall. Best wishes for the year ahead, Stephen Runge, D.Mus. Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music Director, School of Art 307 Taché Arts Complex / 326 ARTlab 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada Tel. 431-588-2932 stephen.runge(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephen.runge@umanitoba.ca> [A close-up of a logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.]

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Zita Bernstein German Lieder Competition 2025-26
by Music General Office 16 Oct '25

16 Oct '25

This message is being sent on behalf of Tracy Dahl, Instructor, Desautels Faculty of Music Dear Voice Music students, The applications are open for the Zita Bernstein German Lieder Competition 2025-26. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, November 7th - 4:30 p.m. Any Full-time Music student in Undergraduate voice program are invited to apply. Attached you will find the application form. Application form must be signed by Major Practical Study instructor. Our adjudicators for the preliminaries will be faculty members, Dr. Laura Loewen, and Katherine Twaddle who will be joined by Sara Schabas. We are so pleased that Sara Schabas can join us and lend her expertise in the field of German Lied with our students with her written comments. Please see Sara’s bio to learn more about this new member of our musical community. The finals will take place on January 18th at 2 p.m. in DCH. Michael McMahon, C.M. will be our guest instructor and head panelist for the finals. We are just thrilled that Canada’s expert on Lied is going to be with us. As we have had in years past Michael will be doing masterclasses over two classes after the competition as well as adjudicating. Joining Michael on the panel will be Andriana Chuchman and Rob Herriot. Rob Herriot, stage director, actor, and singer has been one of our panel for many years who will by flying back from Vancouver where he is directing Cosi Fan Tutti. Andriana Chuchman, who has in recent years adjudicated our preliminary rounds will be part of our panel for the finals. This is an exciting and diverse team for the students for the preliminaries and for the finals. All guest bios are attached, please take a moment to read about our panelists. Please note these important dates: Preliminary Round December 4th, in the VAR T2-266 at 4 p.m. Final Round January 18th, 2026 in DCH starting at 2 p.m. Guest masterclasses Masterclasses with Michael McMahon will happen on Monday and Tuesday, January 19th and 20th - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please read the form carefully. You are now required to include the timing of your Lieder set. You are allowed up to 15 minutes but your set may not be that long and for calculating the competition we need the timing of your set. The preliminary round will take place during the masterclass slot and continue past the 5:30 p.m. class time. Attendance will be taken. You are encouraged to stay as long as you are able and listen and support your colleagues. Finally, if you or your collaborative pianist have a conflict on the day of the preliminaries please let me know at Tracy.Dahl(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tracy.Dahl@umanitoba.ca> . We understand that many of you have choir jobs in the evening on Thursday and will do our best to accommodate your request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact music(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:music@umanitoba.ca>. Sincerely, Tracy Dahl

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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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