2008
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January 27 |
Stephen
Chatman presented a workshop on his piano music entitled “Approaches
to Composition and Related Performance Practice”
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| February
17 |
The
STA joined the parent branch at Marienne Uszler’s
workshop. |
| March
30 |
Comprehensive
tour of the Canadian Music Centre with Colin Miles
and an informal recital of Canadian music played by members of the STA on
Murray Adaskin’s piano. The
STA made a donation to the CMC in gratitude for Colin Miles’ immense
generosity of his time and expertise. |
| May
4 |
“Teaching
Piano to Adults” presented by Dr. Carla Dodek |
| June
26 |
STA
members met at the new Long and McQuade conference
room to critique beginner method books. An
informal dinner followed at a restaurant to discuss ideas further. |
| September
21 |
our
first meeting after the summer break when the year’s events were
planned. We welcomed one new
member. |
| October
19 |
Ailsa Zaenker
presented a workshop on collaborative piano. |
| November
16 |
Anne-Elise Keefer
presented a workshop on
the Suzuki Method. |
| December
21 |
Sasha
Starcevich was scheduled to speak on
teaching different styles (i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic).
This meeting was cancelled due to snow and is rescheduled for
February 8. |