CMC Notes Newsletter – January 2025 - Classical Music Conservatory

CMC Notes Newsletter - January 2024

In this issue

1. Important Upcoming Dates

2. Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations

3. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases!

4. Featured Student

5. Featured Teacher

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, January 1st: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Monday, January 6th: First day back of private lessons after the winter break

Tuesday, January 7th: First day back of Suzuki Cello Group class after the winter break

Saturday, January 11th: First day back of Musical Preludes after the winter break

Click HERE for our private lesson 2024-2024 CMC School Year Calendar!

Click HERE for our Musical Preludes Schedule!

Click HERE for our Suzuki Cello Group Class Schedule!

Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations - Thank You!

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.”

Thank you so much to our CMC community for all the food and hygiene items collected for the Parkdale Community Food Bank! They were much appreciated!

Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases!

Emmett

CMC teacher Emmett will be playing with The Emmett Hodgins Trio at the Jazz Bistro January 21st, 8:30-11:00pm! Gonna be a very fun night!

Emmett Hodgins – Piano
Chris Parnis – Bass
Aaron Blewett – Drums

Chris

CMC teacher Chris will be playing with his wife Tara Kannangara on January 11th at the Garrison! It will be very fun!

https://exclaim.ca/music/article/exclaim-presents-the-class-of-2025-concert-series

Enjoy!

Featured Student!

Miles (Piano)

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

I started piano lessons when I was 6.

2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play?

I like the sound and feel of piano and there are so many genres that you can play with it.

3. What do you like most about your music teacher?

He has a good sense of humour and explains things in a fun way.

4. Do you have a favourite piece to play?

I don’t really have a favourite piece to play but I enjoy playing Minecraft pieces (from the video game). And currently I like to do mash-ups of Minecraft songs with pieces like Fur Elise.

5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be?

Electric bass – because I like the heavy feel of the low beats.

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

I’m on a competitive hockey team; me and my friends made a band called the Electric Woodchucks (we play heavy rock music); I like to play Fortnite, and I like to read.

7. Who are some of your musical inspirations?

C418 (composer for Minecraft); the composer Scott Joplin; GoGo Penguin (jazz band), and Black Sabbath!

8. What do you like most about CMC?

They have good teachers and friendly staff. And they sometimes have cookies!

9. Anything else you want to add?

Electric Woodchucks, check us out. First song coming out soon on Spotify!

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Featured Teacher!

Brenton Chan (Cello)

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

9 years old.

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

As cheesy as it may sound, the camaraderie and community fostered by music and the arts are what stoked the fire. I hope it continues to burn for many more years to come.

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

Richard Clayderman’s Canadian Touring Ensemble, l’Orchestre symphonique régional de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra.

4. What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I enjoy seeing people grow into their own skin. If I am able to make a friend for life, the pleasure is all mine.

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

This is always a tough one as everyone is different. It is like asking, “How long is a piece of string?”

My recommendation is to listen to as much music as possible, of all different genres. Then try to figure out how to play / to sing a new found gem or a favourite of yours. As long as you are moving, you are not stagnating. From there, you may be able to develop a new routine.

Another tip is to practice by committee. Find a friend or colleague and schedule some practice dates. It matters not if you are playing / singing different songs. You are attacking as a team now! If your juices run low, their energy may give you a second wind.

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

I enjoy tinkering on bicycles, planning new routes to ride with friends, chopping firewood, and dreaming about having more spare time.

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

Italy never gets old, but Bermuda is currently front and centre.

8. Anything else you want to add?

Always happy to talk about food!

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