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 (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@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@umanitoba.ca