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Creston Valley Music Teachers' Association is a network of vocal, piano, instrumental, and music theory teachers in Creston, British Columbia. These music teachers sponsor workshops, student recitals, music concerts. We provide scholarships for deserving music students. And we promote music education and appreciation throughout the Creston, B.C. area.
President's Report 2017/18
The CVMTA has had another successful year. Thanks to all the participating teachers, we have fulfilled our objectives. This past fiscal year we have worked together to provide supportive opportunities for our students to perform, learn and appreciate music. This has also facilitated public understanding and appreciation of the talent of the youth in our valley.
The Teachers’ Concert in October was wonderful. Thanks to all the participating teachers. We did raise some funds for our bursaries and scholarships. This annual concert is always a favourite for our students and concert goers alike. It also brings the teachers together and fosters the cohesive group that we are.
It is an honour for a student to be asked to play in the Canada Music Week Concert in November. The students went above and beyond in their performances. A true joy to be part of. Thanks to all students, parents and teachers for making this a success. We are also proud to announce the awards winners for the practical and theory examinations. A yearly tradition at this concert. Congratulations to:
2017 Intermediate Theory - Ashley Mottl
2017 Intermediate Practical - Grade 4 cello - Taija Bibby
2017 Advanced Theory - Megan Bibby
2017 Advanced Piano - Emma Penner
February’s Valentine Concert is always a fun recital. This is especially great for the students intimidated by the big stage and therefore a valuable part of our concert schedule. The bonus here is the participation of friends and families in the performances. And of course the cookie buffet!
For the students that want to learn more about their music studies, we have partnered up with the Creston Festival of the Arts. This is a wonderful opportunity for learning and performance experience. This year’s festival was no exception. There were excellent adjudicators and many educational moments. Students enjoyed encouragement and learning from these fine professionals. Congratulations to the students who were invited to perform at the provincial festival. Alec Hammond will perform in the piano competition, Megan Bibby will perform in the strings competition, Cory Hammond will perform in the Strings competition as well as the vocal competition. Emma Penner will be travelling to White Rock in September as the East Kootenay representative in the Piano Competition.There was also an excellent showcase concert featuring all the award winners of the festival. For more information, please visit the website www.crestonfestivalofthearts.ca
This year was a very successful year for our musicians. A special fundraising concert was held May 17th, 2018 to raise funds for our musicians to participate in the provincial festival which will be held in Victoria. There are a lot of extra expenses for these families. Thank you to all who attended and donated towards this worthy cause. We are truly blessed to have these musicians in our valley.
CVMTA teachers are instrumental in the production of the Focus on Youth festival. This is a festival for all students from the very young beginners enjoying their first performances to the advanced student honing their performance skills. This was a highlight of the year for all performers and audience members. A chance to perform for a sold-out audience.
The Creston-Kootenay Foundation is the fund manager for the Monte Anderson Scholarship. This year’s recipient is Taija Bibby. There have been some well deserved scholarships given out and we look forward to more in the future. We will also welcome any donations to this fund. These can be made at the Canada Helps website, or by contacting Anita Stushnoff anitastushnoff@icloud.com.
Through our activities our association has earned the appreciation and respect from the community, parents and students alike. A priceless gift to all. Thanks you to all the teachers that make this possible. We are looking forward to another successful year 2018-2019.
Laura From
President CVMTA
www.cvmta.ca
The Teachers’ Concert in October was wonderful. Thanks to all the participating teachers. We did raise some funds for our bursaries and scholarships. This annual concert is always a favourite for our students and concert goers alike. It also brings the teachers together and fosters the cohesive group that we are.
It is an honour for a student to be asked to play in the Canada Music Week Concert in November. The students went above and beyond in their performances. A true joy to be part of. Thanks to all students, parents and teachers for making this a success. We are also proud to announce the awards winners for the practical and theory examinations. A yearly tradition at this concert. Congratulations to:
2017 Intermediate Theory - Ashley Mottl
2017 Intermediate Practical - Grade 4 cello - Taija Bibby
2017 Advanced Theory - Megan Bibby
2017 Advanced Piano - Emma Penner
February’s Valentine Concert is always a fun recital. This is especially great for the students intimidated by the big stage and therefore a valuable part of our concert schedule. The bonus here is the participation of friends and families in the performances. And of course the cookie buffet!
For the students that want to learn more about their music studies, we have partnered up with the Creston Festival of the Arts. This is a wonderful opportunity for learning and performance experience. This year’s festival was no exception. There were excellent adjudicators and many educational moments. Students enjoyed encouragement and learning from these fine professionals. Congratulations to the students who were invited to perform at the provincial festival. Alec Hammond will perform in the piano competition, Megan Bibby will perform in the strings competition, Cory Hammond will perform in the Strings competition as well as the vocal competition. Emma Penner will be travelling to White Rock in September as the East Kootenay representative in the Piano Competition.There was also an excellent showcase concert featuring all the award winners of the festival. For more information, please visit the website www.crestonfestivalofthearts.ca
This year was a very successful year for our musicians. A special fundraising concert was held May 17th, 2018 to raise funds for our musicians to participate in the provincial festival which will be held in Victoria. There are a lot of extra expenses for these families. Thank you to all who attended and donated towards this worthy cause. We are truly blessed to have these musicians in our valley.
CVMTA teachers are instrumental in the production of the Focus on Youth festival. This is a festival for all students from the very young beginners enjoying their first performances to the advanced student honing their performance skills. This was a highlight of the year for all performers and audience members. A chance to perform for a sold-out audience.
The Creston-Kootenay Foundation is the fund manager for the Monte Anderson Scholarship. This year’s recipient is Taija Bibby. There have been some well deserved scholarships given out and we look forward to more in the future. We will also welcome any donations to this fund. These can be made at the Canada Helps website, or by contacting Anita Stushnoff anitastushnoff@icloud.com.
Through our activities our association has earned the appreciation and respect from the community, parents and students alike. A priceless gift to all. Thanks you to all the teachers that make this possible. We are looking forward to another successful year 2018-2019.
Laura From
President CVMTA
www.cvmta.ca
