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Practice room sign-up, January 2025
by Music General Office 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Dr. Laura Loewen, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs 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, 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 13. Sign-up sheets will be located outside the General Office, T-319, Desautels Faculty of Music. Practice Room Sign Up Procedure: 1. During the second week of Fall and Winter term, students will sign up for practice rooms. 2. On January 13, only Piano majors can sign up for practice room use: * From 8:30 am - 1 pm Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up. * From 1 - 4:30 pm first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up. 1. On January 14, all Post-Baccalaureate, Masters, and Pre-Masters students can sign up. 2. On January 15, all third- and fourth-year students can sign up. 3. On January 16, all first- and second-year students can signup. 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 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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Optional half-juries in December
by Music General Office 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

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 11 to 13 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 our jury coordinator Allen Harrington allen.harrington(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:allen.harrington@umanitoba.ca> by end of day Friday November 22 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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Scheduling Issues
by Music General Office 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

This message is being sent on behalf of Dr. Laura Loewen, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Hi everyone, I hope the year has gotten off to a good start! I'm writing to let you know that scheduling issues have arisen this year - some students are arriving late for other classes because their MPS lessons are scheduled right before the class. Please talk to your students to make sure their MPS lessons are not scheduled right before other classes. If they do have these scheduling issues, please work to adapt their lesson time to avoid the double-booking. If there are situations where you cannot do this, please contact me so we can work towards a different solution. Thanks so much! As always, feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. 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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Reminder - Lawrence Genser Scholarship Competition
by Music General Office 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Dear MPS Instructors, This is a gentle reminder that applications are open for the Lawrence Genser Scholarship Competition 2024<https://umanitoba.ca/music/financial-aid-awards-and-competitions>. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, October 4, 2024 - 4:30 p.m. Please encourage your students to apply - any Bachelor of Music students enrolled in Major Practical Study for the 2024-2025 academic year are eligible. Attached you will find the application form. Please note these important dates: Preliminary Round Saturday, November 9, 2024, T2-266 Final Round Saturday, November 23, 2024, Desautels Concert Hall 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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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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