The Gloucester Music Teachers' Association (GMTA)

TEACHERS: Join the Gloucester Music Teachers Association. Download an application form here. Please submit the form to Jennifer Messer.

Coming Activities for the 2011-2012 Season

(See previous activities)

Teachers Performance Group:
was cancelled. Rose is wondering about whether the group should continue.
Contact Rose Hay at 613-837-9565 if you would like to keep the group going.

Gloucester Music Club:
 Gloucester Music Club GMC Year end Gala May 26
at Orleans United Church
http://www.gloucestermusicclub.ca for application forms and general information.

The First Class Honours Recital
 Date: February 26, 2012; 7:00 pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Check GMTA facebook for photos of Feb 26 First Class Honours recital
Download Application Form
Lori Lynn Penny and Heather Norian are co-convenors.
Auditions will be held February 12, 2012.

Jenny Regehr masterclass had been postponed. Watch for the new date.

Jenny has great experience with both young students and highly accomplished performers of the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. She is also an experienced Masterclass teacher, an RCM examiner, and an adjudicator at festivals and competitions in North America, Europe and Asia. She is a very understanding and respectful Masterclass Teacher who, while suggesting useful techniques, points of view etc, is careful to put the student performer at ease.

May Meeting
 Monday, May 14
9:30 am
At the home of Joan Vincent
Refreshments provided by Nicole Soucie-Martin
The Sounding Board topic is "Fostering Creativity"

June Luncheon
 June 8, location TBA


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Previous Activities for the 2011-2012 Season

September Meeting
Monday, September 19
9:30 am
At the home of President Jennifer Messer, 515 Kerria Walk
Ann Babin and Anne Cure have offered to provide refreshments.

ORMTA workshop Friday October 21 9:30-1:00
Rideau Park United Church
"Building a World Class Music Studio"
Admission $20.00 general, $15.00 ORMTA members, $10.00 students.
Contact Amy Boyes for more info or to register.

Gloucester Music Club:
 The first recitals of the Gloucester Music Club will take place November 25-26 at Orleans United Church, with auditions November 11. Application deadline is October 28. http://www.gloucestermusicclub.ca for application forms and general information.

Canadian Music Showcase:
 Canadian Music Showcase takes place November 18 at Rideau Park United Church (voice) and November 19-20 (piano, strings) at Perez Building, University of Ottawa. Contact Ann Babin or CMS website for application forms and more information.

November Meeting
Monday, November 21
9:30 am
At the home of Jennifer Messer, 515 Kerria Walk
Refreshments provided by Jackie Madill and Diana Pelletier.
The Sounding Board topic is "Should GMTA have a Facebook page?"

Adult Music Salon:
 The first adult student recital of the 2011-2012 season will take place November 28
at the home of Tom Sloat, 1925 Marquis St., 613-744-3648
Adult students of all levels are welcome. Contact Joan Klenavic for more information.

January Meeting
 Monday, January 23, 2012
9:30 am
At the home of Jackie Madill
Refreshments provided by Joan Klenavic and Joan Vincent
The Sounding Board topic is "New Year's Teaching Resolutions.

Adult Music Salon:
 The next adult student recital of the 2011-2012 season will take place February 29
at the home of Tom Sloat, 1925 Marquis St., 613-744-3648
Adult students of all levels are welcome. Contact Joan Klenavic for more information.

March Meeting
 Monday, March 19
9:30 am
At the home of Jenny Regehr
Refreshments provided by Beverley Heard and Priscilla Gruver
The Sounding Board topic is "Fostering Creativity"

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GMTA General Information
List of Members
"LIKE" the Gloucester Music Teachers Association on Facebook

For information on becoming a member, please contact Jennifer Messer at 613 834 3874. Download an application form here.