CMC Notes Newsletter – December 2025 - Classical Music Conservatory

CMC Notes Newsletter - December 2025

In this issue

1. Important Upcoming Dates

2. CMC Winter Recitals

3. Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations

4. Give the Gift of Music!

5. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases

6. Featured Teacher

Important Upcoming Dates

Sunday, December 7th: piano recitals (see below for details)
Saturday, December 13th: Last Musical Preludes classes before the winter break
Sunday, December 14th: instrumental, vocal and adult recitals (see below for details)
Saturday, December 20th: Last day of lessons before the winter break!
December 21 – January 4th, 2026: Winter Break – Happy Holidays!
Monday, January 5th, 2026: First day back for lessons in the New Year!
Saturday, January 10th, 2026: First day back for Musical Preludes classes in the New Year!

Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar!

Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar!

CMC Winter Recitals

Our winter recital sign up is now closed! Students who signed up will have received an email with recital details. If you signed up and did not receive an email, please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

ONLINE via Zoom

10am: all instruments & voice for any teacher

IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church:

1pm: piano recital
2pm: piano recital
4pm: piano recital
5pm: piano recital

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church:
12:30pm: cello recital (students of all cello teachers)
2pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers)
3pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers)
4pm: voice/winds recital (students of all voice & wind teachers)
5pm: adult recital (all instruments & voice for students 18+)
6pm: guitar/ukulele/bass/drum recital (students of all guitar/ukulele/bass/teachers)

Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations

During the month of December, CMC collects food and essential items to donate to the Parkdale Community Food Bank.

“Since 2007, we have been ensuring access to barrier-free food for all. Embracing the belief that joy is fundamental to nourishment, our mission is to create a hunger-free community. Through barrier-free access to diverse food options, every person who walks through our doors has a place at our table. We believe that access to high quality, healthy food is a human right. We are able to feed over 10,000 families every month thanks to the generous support of our partners and friends in the Parkdale community.”

Please consider bringing items to CMC to donate (for our in-person students) or, if you can, donate directly to the Parkdale Community Food Bank by clicking below.

https://www.pcfb.ca/donate

Give the Gift of Music!

Give the gift of music this holiday season by sending your loved ones a CMC egift card!

A CMC egift card can go towards music books or music lessons and makes a great birthday or holiday gift!

Click below to purchase a CMC egift card!

Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases

Alex

Alex has an upcoming show:

Garden of Forking Paths #4: Triio @ Sellers and Newell, Dec. 11, 8-10pm

Enjoy!!!

Featured Teacher!

Emma Dunbar (Viola, Violin, Piano)

1. How old were you when you first started music?

5 years old.

2. Why did you want to make music your career?

I loved being part of a supportive community.

3. Which groups are you currently playing with, if any?

Royal Conservatory Orchestra (RCO)

4. What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I love helping students learn in a step by step way, and seeing their excitement at new concepts!

5. Some students have challenges with consistent practicing. What advice would you give them?

Start small! Even 10-15 minutes a day, can produce great results over time 🙂 Try pairing your regular practice time with another activity in your routinue…like before or after a meal!!

6. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Outdoor walks, old movie sitcoms, and socializing with friends & family

7. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Iceland & Scotland

8. Anything else you want to add?

Thrilled to be part of the CMC community! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season 😃

If you are interested in being featured in our CMC Notes, please email us at cmc@cmccanada.com!

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