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THE CANADIAN MUSIC TEACHER
LE PROFESSEUR DE MUSIQUE CANADIEN
VOLUME 65 - NUMBER/NUMÉRO 2 - JANUARY/JANVIER 2015
CANADIAN FEDERATION
OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS
DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
a semaine de la musique canadienne
November 16- 22, 2014
Celebrating the best of Canadian
music, culture and creativity.
Live performances and events across the country.
Visit www.cfmta.org for details.
Providing Leadership in Music Education across Canada
Chef de file de l’éducation musicale au Canada
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PROUD SUPPORTER OF
CANADIAN FEDERATION
OF MUSIC TEACHERS’
ASSOCIATIONS
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE
DES PROFESSEURS
DE MUSIQUE
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS DES PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
CFMTA/FCAPM Vancouver 2015 National Conference
Pathways to . . . Collaboration - Performance - Wellness
July 8 - 11, 2015 Vancouver B.C. Canada
Welcoming all members to Vancouver
Sara Davis Buechner James Parker Janet Scott Hoyt
Early Bird Deadline is January 31, 2015
www.cfmtavancouver2015.com
WHAT’S INSIDE . . . PUBLICATION INFORMATION
Official Journal of the CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC
TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS / FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE
DES ASSOCIATIONS DES PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
6 Greetings from CFMTA/FCAPM President
CIRCULATION approx. 3500 - FOUNDED IN 1935
8 Hello from the Editor
UPCOMING EDITIONS OF
The Canadian Music Teacher/ Le professeur de musique canadien
9 The CFMTA Certificate of Recogntion for
Professional Achievement Spring (Printemps) Edition 2015
• Publication: May 2015
• Submission Deadline: April 1, 2015
10 Call for Compositions
Fall (Automne) - Canada Music Week® Edition 2015
11 Attention Branch and Provincial Executives! • Publication: September 2015
• Submission Deadline: August 15, 2015
12 CFMTA/FCAPM Vancouver 2015 Conference Winter (Hiver) Edition 2016
• Publication: January 2016
14 William Andrews Canada Music Week® Awards • Submission Deadline: December 1, 2015
North Shore - BC
Barrie - Ontario SEND ALL MATERIALS FOR EDITIONS TO:
Dina Pollock
Phone 604.614.3298
17 Canada Music Week® - Coast to Coast Fax 604.859.9855
editor@cfmta.org
26 Branching Out in 2014 - 2015
ADVERTISING
Send all advertising inquiries and orders to:
28 CFMTA/FCAPM National Essay Competition Dina Pollock
Phone 604.614.3298
29 Mark your Calendar Fax 604.859.9855
editor@cfmta.org
31 Tribute to Mr. Udo Kasemets The official journal of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’
Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations des professeurs
34 Using Recordings to Enhance the Study of Repertoire de musique is published three times a year. Its purpose is to inform
The DREAM Website music teachers about the Association’s activities, provide a forum for
discussion and supply information of topical interest.
Inclusion of items in this journal does not imply endorsement or
35 What's New at the Conservatories?
approval by the CFMTA/FCAPM.
All opinions are those of the authors and may differ from those of
38 Review of Publications CFMTA/FCAPM.
44 Delegates and Officers Directory
SUBSCRIPTIONS
46 Please Support our Advertisers
Non-members may receive a subscription
by submitting an annual fee to:
Natasha Frid Finlay, Secretary / Treasurer
21 Allen Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 1T5
The fee for Canadian residents is $ 20.00 per year,
and $ 30.00 for non-residents.
Make cheque payable to CFMTA/FCAPM.
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GREETINGS FROM CFMTA PRESIDENT
SALUTATIONS DE LA PRÉSIDENTE DE LA FCAPM
Charline Farrell
Happy New Year!
New beginnings are always exciting. We hope that our students enjoy many obligations of providing an instrument
We welcome new activities, new ideas, opportunities during the year, such as and a quiet place in the home to
and are filled with hope for the year recitals, festivals, student workshops, practice, help the student organize time
ahead. master classes and musical social events. for quality practice, pay for books and
It is becoming increasingly evident that lessons, and provide transportation. The
We hope that our students continue to our Ministries of Education see less and student has but one obligation in this
progress, and we hope they will practise! less value in music education for every trio….practise, practise, practise!
Our branch colleagues are always there student. This is a discussion for another
with ideas to help motivate student day, but in the meantime, let’s give our Have a wonderful, and musical, 2015!
practice. Attending meetings gives us students every opportunity to enjoy We hope to see many of you at our
valuable professional development. music as a social activity. A large part National Conference in July 2015 in
Every branch has teachers who stand of the enjoyment of music is sharing it Beautiful British Columbia!
out as wise pedagogues, and we owe with others.
them our respect. They, in turn, give us Blessings,
advice of the most practical nature. We We hope that parents will realize the Charline Farrell, President
can become increasingly better teachers importance of music education for CFMTA/FCAPM
because these connections provide us their children. We can facilitate this
with free continuing education. knowledge by having ongoing contact
with the parents of our students.
We hope that we have opportunities There are three people involved in
to network with our fellow teachers music lessons. The job of the teacher
at workshops, master classes, festivals, is to share his/her knowledge, suggest
concerts/recitals and Provincial and repertoire choices that are best suited
National Conferences. Our profession, to a particular student, find ways to
while satisfying, can be somewhat motivate when a plateau is reached,
“lonely”, so the opportunities for always find positive ways to suggest
networking are not only rewarding, but improvement, and keep the parent
necessary. We all are blessed because of informed. The parent has the practical
our association with fellow teachers.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL MEETING 2015
Take notice that the Annual Meeting of the members of the
Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations will be held in
Vancouver, British Columbia - July 8th & 9th, 2015
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel - 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Business to be conducted includes:
Complete the business of the current year
Transact business as it is brought before the meeting
Appoint Auditors.
By order of Charline Farrell, President - Natasha Frid Finlay, Secretary/Treasurer
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 15th day of August, 2014
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Bonne et heureuse année à toutes et à tous !
Les nouveaux commencements sont provinciaux. Même si notre profession Le professeur a pour fonction de
toujours excitants. Nous accueillons de est satisfaisante, elle est toutefois partager ses connaissances, de suggérer
nouvelles activités, de nouvelles idées solitaire et les possibilités d’échanges du répertoire qui sera bénéfique pour
toutes deux remplies d’espoir devant la ne sont pas seulement gratifiantes mais un élève en particulier, de trouver des
nouvelle année qui s’offre à nous. nécessaires. Nous sommes privilégiés moyens de motivation lors de moments
Nous espérons que vos élèves de faire partie d’une association qui difficiles, de suggérer des améliorations
continuent leur progression et qu’ils favorise tout cela. de façon positive et de tenir les parents
vont pratiquer ! Nos collègues sont Nous espérons que nos élèves informés de la progression. Les parents
toujours présents auprès de leurs jeunes apprécieront tout au long de l’année les ont des obligations plus pratiques en
étudiants pour les aider et les motiver à occasions d’aller encore plus loin dans procurant un instrument adéquat qui
travailler. Par contre, les jeunes ne sont leur apprentissage par le biais de récitals, sera placé dans un endroit propice à la
pas les seuls à cheminer dans leur art festivals, classe de maitre et divers pratique, aider son enfant à organiser un
puisque les réunions de nos différents événements musicaux. Il est de plus en temps de pratique de qualité, payer pour
comités nous permettent à nous aussi plus évident que notre gouvernement les leçons et les livres et lui permettre
d’avancer et d’améliorer notre expertise se préoccupe de moins en moins de de se rendre à son cours d’instrument.
professionnelle. Dans toutes nos la valeur que peut avoir l’éducation L’élève a seulement une obligation dans
régions, nous avons des professeurs se musicale pour tous. Comme il s’agit ce trio….pratiquer, pratiquer, pratiquer !
démarquant par leur pédagogie aiguisée ici d’un long débat, concentrons-nous Que l’année 2015 vous apporte joie
que nous respectons au plus au point. sur les opportunités que nous pouvons et musique ! Nous espérons vous
Ils nous donnent des avis qui s’avèrent offrir à nos jeunes élèves afin qu’ils rencontrer en grand nombre lors de
des plus pratiques pour notre propre puissent trouver plaisir à faire de la notre « National Conference » en juillet
évolution. Nous pouvons ainsi devenir musique une activité sociale. Une large prochain dans la si belle Colombie-
de meilleurs professeurs puisque ces part de ce plaisir est certes le partage de Britannique !
échanges nous permettent de profiter la musique avec les autres. Amicalement,
d’une formation continue. Nous espérons que les parents Charline Farrell, Présidente
Nous espérons que nous aurons réaliseront l’importance de l’éducation CFMTA/FCAPM
l’opportunité de partager nos musicale pour leurs enfants. Nous
connaissances avec nos collègues de pouvons faciliter cette réalité en
partout à travers le pays grâce aux développant les contacts avec les parents
ateliers, classes de maitre, festivals, de nos élèves. Il y a trois personnages
concerts, récitals et congrès national et impliqués dans les leçons de musique.
ANNONCE DE L'ASSEMBLÉE ANNUELLE DE 2015
Veuillez prendre note que l'Assemblée annuelle des membres de la
Fédération canadienne des associations de professeurs de musique aura lieu à
Vancouver, British Columbia - 8 et 9 juillet 2015
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel - 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Voici les points qui seront abordés :
Compléter les affaires de l'année en cours
Traiter des sujets qui seront soumis avant la rencontre
Procéder à la nomination d'un vérificateur.
Par ordre de la présidente, Charline Farrell - Natasha Frid Finlay, secrétaire-trésorière
En date du 15e jour du mois d'août 2014 à Toronto, en Ontario.
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HELLO FROM THE EDITOR
MOT DE L'ÉDITRICE
Dina Pollock
New Brunswick
- more info on page 24
Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
British Columbia
Everytime I start a new layout I am impressed - more info on page 14
by all the programs that we have available to
our members and to our students. I hope I do
include sufficient information on them for you. Ontario
- more info on page 16
Lots of great information in this issue, program deadlines, information
about the upcoming Conference in Vancouver (looking forward to
seeing everyone) and Canada Music Week® reports.
CANADIAN FEDERATION
OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS
DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
I am really pleased about the reviews that are included. We have
Canada Music Week Poster
reviews for methods, supplemental material, reference books, a new la semaine de la musique canadienne
Counterpoint method and something new - reviews on APPS (all November 16- 22, 2014
Celebrating the best of Canadian
music, culture and creativity.
platforms - iPad,Android, Windows and Mac). Thank you to BJ, Jean,
Live performances and events across the country.
Visit www.cfmta.org for details.
Joyce, Judith, Laureen, Laurel, Nancy, Peter and Sarah for all your
Ontario
time and skills at getting these done for us.
- more info on page 21
I hope you enjoy this issue - Dina
Saskatchewan
- more info on page 20
THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
We are a national organization that provides leadership in music education across Canada.
We promote and support high standards of teaching among our provincial and territorial members.
But what does being a member of CFMTA really mean?
• Communication with colleagues and a pedagogical network across the nation.
• Local and provincial acknowledgement at the national level through provincial representation.
• A unified body to support, promote and mentor music educators and music education at the
provincial, national and international level.
• Biennial conventions that create opportunities for learning, inspiration, competition and fellowship.
• A national magazine published three times per year, including articles, reviews and new developments
in our musical landscape.
• Access to national scholarships for students in the areas of performance and composition.
• Access to national awards for teachers and branches.
• Liability insurance, optional home and auto insurance.
As independent music teachers our members have access to a national organization that provides an
invaluable opportunity to impact, and be impacted by, the rest of the nation.
8 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015
THE CFMTA CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNTION FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
LE CERTIFICAT DE RECONNAISSANCE DE RÉUSSITE PROFESSIONNELLE DE LA FCAPM
CFMTA/FCAPM is a professional The Canadian Federation of Music in advertising. Please note that this
organization of music educators Teachers’ Associations has set up a is a voluntary program for individual
throughout Canada. In order to program in which those who show members and is in no way part of the
promote continued professional growth professional development/practice membership process, which is handled
by our members, we are offering throughout the year be rewarded by our provincial organizations. For
The CFMTA/FCAPM Certificate with a certificate. The certificate is more information, go to our website,
of Recognition for Professional renewable every two years. A fee of www.cfmta.org, click on professional
Achievement $10.00 to cover the administrative cost, development. Here you will find the
certificate and postage must accompany form which can be downloaded and
presented by CFMTA/FCAPM, the application form. These high completed electronically. Certificates
to encourage members to grow as quality certificates could be displayed will be mailed once all the information
musicians, educators and mentors. in studios and the recognition used is received via regular mail.
www.cfmta.org
Professional Development • Perfectionnement professionnel
CFMTA Certificate of Achievement • Certificat d'accrèditation FCAPM
Page down to Appication form • Bas de page à la forme Appication
LA FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
Nous sommes un organisme national chef de file en éducation musicale à travers le Canada.
Nous encourageons et appuyons des standards d' éducation élevés chez nos membres provinciaux et territoriaux.
Que signifie devenir membre de la FCAPM?
• Une communication entre collègues et un réseau pédagogique à travers le pays.
• Une reconnaissance régionale et provinciale au niveau national grâce à une représentation provinciale.
• Un organe unifié qui soutient et conseille les professeurs de musique, et qui encourage et fait la promotion
de l'enseignement musical aux niveaux provincial, national et international.
• Des congrès bisannuels qui offrent l'opportunité d'apprendre, d'être inspiré, de participer à des concours et
d'échanger entre collègues.
• Un magazine national publié trois fois l'an qui comprend des articles, des critiques et les nouveaux
développements qui prennent place dans notre paysage musical.
• Un accès aux bourses nationales pour les élèves dans les domaines de l'interprétation et de la composition.
• Un accès aux distinctions et prix nationaux pour les professeurs et les associations régionales.
• Une assurance responsabilité, et des assurances auto et habitation optionnelles.
En tant que professeurs de musique indépendants, nos membres ont accès à une association nationale qui leur
offre la possibilité d'avoir un impact national et d'être influencé par le reste du pays.
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CALL FOR COMPOSITIONS
APPEL DE COMPOSITIONS
• deadline March 1, 2015
For performance during Canada Music Week® November 16 – 22, 2015
Seront jouées lors de la Semaine de la musique canadienneMD du 16 au 22 novembre 2015
One Piano Solo: Grades 3 – 4 Un solo pour piano : 3e-4e années
One Piano Solo: Grades 5 – 6 Un solo pour piano : 5e-6e années
One Junior Choral Work Une œuvre pour chœur de niveau junior
Deadline Date: March 1, 2015 Entry fee: None Date limite : 1er mars 2015 Frais d’inscription : Aucun
CFMTA holds a Call for Compositions each year to Chaque année, la FCAPM lance un appel à compositions afin
celebrate Canada Music Week®. The Call is open to de célébrer la Semaine de la musique canadienne. Ce concours
Canadian composers and invites submissions of new, est ouvert à tous les compositeurs canadiens et il les invite à
unpublished piano solos and junior choral works. soumettre leurs œuvres inédites pour piano solo et chœurs
Selected compositions are available to be downloaded juniors. Les compositions sélectionnées peuvent ensuite être
for all to enjoy at www.cfmta.org. téléchargées sur le site www.cfmta.org pour que tous puissent
en bénéficier.
Please direct submissions and questions to: Pour envoyer une œuvre ou obtenir de plus amples informations :
Po Yeh Po Yeh
Canada Music Week Chairperson Présidente du comité Semaine de la musique canadienne
yehp@shaw.ca yehp@shaw.ca
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
CALL FOR COMPOSITIONS APPEL DE COMPOSITIONS
FOR PERFORMANCE DURING CANADA MUSIC WEEK® SERONT JOUÉES LORS DE LA SEMAINE DE LA MUSIQUE CANADIENNEMD
NOVEMBER 22-28 2015 DU 22 AU 28 NOVEMBRE 2015
One Piano Solo: Grades 3 – 4 Un solo pour piano : 3e-4e années
One Piano Solo: Grades 5 – 6 Un solo pour piano : 5e-6e années
Deadline Date: March 1, 2015 Entry fee: None Date limite : 1er mars 2015 Frais d’inscription : Aucun
The competition is open to any Canadian resident. La compétition est ouverte à tous les résidents canadiens. Il doit
Submissions must be new, unpublished pieces, not previously s’agir d’œuvres inédites n’ayant jamais été enregistrées, peu
recorded in any form. One submission per composer per importe le format.
category. Solos pour piano : Les pièces doivent pouvoir être jouées par les
Piano Solos: For performance by students studying at the élèves du niveau de conservatoire spécifié. Un sujet ou un thème
specified conservatory grade level. A Canadian topic or theme canadien est suggéré.
is suggested. La composition sera choisie par un comité de sélection dont les
The composition will be chosen by a selection committee from membres proviennent des quatre coins du Canada. Des honoraires
across Canada. An honorarium will be awarded to each seront remis à tous les compositeurs sélectionnés. Le
successful composer. The chosen composition will be compositeur conservera les droits d’auteur rattachés à sa
published on the CFMTA/FCAPM website until composition.
November 30, 2015. La composition sélectionnée sera publiée et pourra être
téléchargée par le public directement sur le site de la
For information contact:
CFMTA/FCAPM jusqu’au 30 novembre 2015.
canadamusicweek@cfmta.org
Pour envoyer une œuvre ou obtenir de plus amples
informations : canadamusicweek@cfmta.org
www.cfmta.org
Progams & Competitions • Progammes et concours
Call for Compositions • appel à compositions
Page down for full information • Page vers le bas pour une information complète
10 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015ATTENTION BRANCH AND PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVES!
AVIS À TOUS LES RESPONSABLES D'ASSOCIATIONS RÉGIONALES ET PROVINCIALES!
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
Did you know that CFMTA/FCAPM has a wide selection of resources to make
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
Branching Out IN SUPPORT OF
your job of planning local and provincial events and competitions easier? Canadian Music
We have:
Posters
Press Releases [pre and post-event] STUDENT
COMPOSER
Certificate templates COMPETITION
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 15
Providing leadership in music education across Canada
Available for the provincial and national rounds of all CFMTA/FCAPM
The NBRMTA Student Composer Competition
invites submissions in the following categories:
8 years and under
11 years and under
15 years and under
projects and competitions: CLASS 1 - To write an original composition for solo instrument
or any combination of instruments
CLASS 2 - To write an original composition for voice,
with or without accompaniment
Piano Competition
19 Years and Under; and Open Category
CANADIAN FEDERATION
OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
CLASS 1 - To write an original composition for any instrument or any combination
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ASSOCIATIONS
DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE of instruments, or voice(s) or combination of voice(s) and instruments with
accompaniment when accompaniment is necessary for the performance.
Student Composer Competition
Prizes awarded in each class. Recommended submissions will advance
to the CFMTA National Student Composer Competition.
For more information please visit www.nbrmta.com BCRMTA
Provincial
or contact Irma Mulherin cmw@nbrmta.com
Canada Music Week® Piano
NEW BRUNSWICK REGISTERED
MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS L’ASSOCIATION DES PROFESSEURS DE
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE MUSIQUE DU NOUVEAU BRUNSWICK
Competition
Providing leadership in music education across Canada | C h e f d e f i l e d e l ’é d u c a t i o n m u s i c a l e a u C a n a d a
Branching Out IAN PARKER ADJUDICATOR
Essay Competition September 27, 2014
North Vancouver
Holiday Inn and Suites
Young Artists
700 Old Lillooet Rd.
la semaine de la musique canadienne Semi-Finals 2:30 pm
Finals 7:30 pm
November 16- 22, 2014
TICKETS:
Visit:
semi-final round - $20
final round - $20
both rounds - $35
20
Celebrating the best of Canadian Available at the door
http://cfmta.org/html/provincialresourcesen.html
music, culture and creativity. or contact valeriecook@shaw.ca
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF or 604-988-9313
Live performances and events across the country. MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES
PRESENTS/PRÉSENTE ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
Visit www.cfmta.org for details.
2014 ATLANTIC
[English]
LE CONCOURS
NATIONAL YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT TOUR
DE RÉDACTION
SÉRIE DE CONCERTS 2014 DES JEUNES ARTISTES DE L’ATLANTIQUE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF
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CF
MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
http://cfmta.org/html/provincialresourcesfr.html WILLEM
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES
ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE
FC BLOIS
PHOTO CREDIT - TRUDY MORSE
[French]
PIANO
MA
Sunday, September 28
3:00 pm
Margaret Norrie McCain Hall
St. Thomas University
TP
Fredericton, NB
Saturday, October 4
11:00 am
Cecelia’s Retreat
AM
Mahone Bay, NS
Tuesday, October 7
7:30 pm
Please email publicrelations@cfmta.org for assistance.
Dr. Steel Recital Hall
ESSAY
UPEI
Charlottetown, PEI
Dans le cadre du Concours national de rédaction de la
Wheelchair Accessible
FCAPM, vous êtes invités à soumettre une dissertation
sur un thème lié à l’enseignement de la musique, Sunday, October 19
la pédagogie ou la préparation au spectacle. 2:00 pm
Ce concours est gratuit et est ouvert à tous les Denton Auditorium
COMPETITION
résidents canadiens élèves d’écoles secondaires et aux
Acadia University
étudiants de premier et deuxième cycles.
Wolfville, NS
Prix commandités par Lorna Wanzel :
Monday, October 20
PREMIER ET DEUXIÈME CYCLES 8:00 pm
1er prix 1000$ chacun Brunton Auditorium
2e Prix 500$ chacun Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB
FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DES ÉCOLE SECONDAIRE
ASSOCIATIONS DE PROFESSEURS DE MUSIQUE Wednesday, October 22
1er prix 500$
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF
2e Prix 250$ 7:00 pm
MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS The Music Room
Date limite : 1er mai 2015 Halifax, NS
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, Saturday, November 29
consultez www.cfmta.org ou communiquez avec 6:30 pm
canadamusicweek@cfmta.org Suncor Hall
MUN School of Music
C h e f d e f i l e d e l ’é d u c a t i o n m u s i c a l e a u C a n a d a | Providing leadership in music education across Canada
St. John’s, Nfld
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CHRISTIAN CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC, CANADA
Setting the Standard in Christian Music Education
◆ Examinations in Traditional and Contemporary Christian Music
◆ Six Grade Levels ◆ Three Diplomas
◆ Syllabus available for FREE download through CCMC website
www.ccmcexaminations.org
Hiver 2015 - Le professeur de musique canadien 11July 8 - 11, 2015
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
7551 Westminster Hwy - Richmond, BC
604 - 273 - 7878
• Piano Competition • Workshops • Trade Show • Meals & Gala Banquet
Rooms starting at $ 149
Mention CFMTA/FCAPM Conference 2015 to get reduced rate
Take the pathway through the park to our other venue. . .
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road - Richmond, BC - Venue for our Opening Night Gala
CONFERENCE PRICES
Registration rates will be the same for members of CFMTA/FCAPM and MTNA
All full Conference packages include
3 breakfasts (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) - 1 lunch (Friday) and coffee breaks
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Hiver 2015 - Le professeur de musique canadien 13WILLIAM ANDREWS CANADA MUSIC WEEK®AWARDS
North Shore - British Columbia
Third William Andrews Canada Music Week® Award Win for North Shore Branch, BCRMTA
T
he North Shore Branch, BCRMTA, is
delighted to have been given one of the
“William Andrews CMW Award” for 2014
by the CFMTA/FCAPM. This is the third win for
the North Shore Branch under the leadership of
CMW Co-ordinator Dr. Carolyn R. Finlay; the
North Shore also won this national CFMTA award
in 2008 and 2013.
To celebrate our 10 years of commemorating
Canada Music Week® (2005-2014), CMW North
Shore organized events to reflect our increasingly
multi-cultural student community. Continuing
our 10 year long tradition of commissioning guest
composers both to write new works and to mentor
BACK ROW from L to R: Student composers Denise student composers, our CMW guest composer
Kerney, Annudesh Liyanage, Julia Tancon and Sarah 2014 was Mark Armanini, Artistic Director of
Haysom; Mark Armanini, CMW guest composer; JoAnn The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO),
Primeau, Dr. Carolyn R. Finlay.
producer of the BC Chinese Music Ensemble, and
SEATED from L to R: Musicians Charlie Lui - dizi currently on Faculty at Capilano University, North
and Song Yun - erhu.
Vancouver. With Mr. Armanini we also invited two
professional guest performers: Ms. Song Yun, erhu
(Chinese string instrument) and Charlie Lui, dizi
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14 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015(Chinese flute). VICO, founded in 2001 the Moon on Second Lake by Abing “The VICO Sounds Global Ensemble” and one of the first concert orchestras (1893-1950), a work now regarded as under the direction of Farshid of its kind in the world, specializes in a masterpiece of traditional Chinese Samandari, composer in residence, commissioning and performing new music. Ms. Song and Mr.Lui then gave VICO and BC Chinese Music inter-cultural music performed on the premiere performances of the four Association. Performances of six new both Western and an eclectic variety of duets for erhu and dizi written by the pieces by the adult student composers non-Western musical instruments. The student composers: who had participated in the “VICO in Georgia Straight newspaper writes that Morning Birds the Schools” programme with support VICO performs “music that sounds like by Sarah Haysom from Capilano University were given by Vancouver looks.” Reflections Lan Tung, erhu; Bic Hoang, dan bau; CMW/North Shore 2014 consisted of by Denise Kerney Saina Khaledi, santur; and Jonathan four interconnected events; the first was D Dorian Rhapsody Bernard, percussion. a demonstration recital in April 2014 by Annudesh Liyanage Our CMW 2014 Recital was a feast of with Mr. Armanini, Song Yun, erhu, Oriental Gardens sounds unlike anything we had ever and Charlie Lui, dizi. Ms. Song and by Julia Tancon. undertaken before and sought to reflect Mr. Lui demonstrated the performance This was followed by performances by the increasing global influences upon techniques of their respective student composers of works for solo Canadian music and our composers. instruments, and Mr. Armanini piano: Just as our neighbourhoods are explained the particular challenges of Planet X becoming increasingly multi-cultural, writing and notating music for them. by Martin Barnes so, too, is our music being enriched not Four student composers undertook to Sweet Trauma only by Western musical traditions, write their own erhu/dizi duets to be by Sasha Chudinsky. but by those of an ever-widening global performed by Song Yun and Charlie Congratulations to all of these cultural heritage. Lui at the CMW recital in November. student composers for writing works Submitted by Mr. Armanini, Song Yun and Charlie of remarkable accomplishment and Dr. Carolyn R. Finlay Lui met again with all the student musical imagination. Special thanks CMW Coordinator composers at two further composition to Mark Armanini for the thoughtful North Shore Branch - BCRMTA workshops held in June and October advice and encouragement which he 2014. Compositions-in-progress for gave to each of our students, and to both solo piano and for erhu/dizi duet the sensitive attention given to each were submitted to our guest composer composition by our guest performers. and performers in advance. Each The premiere performance of Red student’s composition went through the Leaves, commissioned by us for CMW process of revision and refinement in 2014 from guest composer Mark consultation with Mr. Armanini and Armanini, was given by Song Yun and the players who were to perform them. Charlie Lui. Mr. Armanini wrote this Our 10th Anniversary CMW Recital delicate and evocative erhu/dizi duet was held on Sunday, November 16, as a tribute to the season, and to the 2014, opening with students of RMT cultural links between Canadian and teachers performing works from the Chinese music. Canadian repertoire. Following these, Our CMW Recital 2014 concluded Song Yun, erhu, and Charlie Lui, dizi, with performances by special guests performed Er Quan, or Reflection of Hiver 2015 - Le professeur de musique canadien 15
WILLIAM ANDREWS CANADA MUSIC WEEK®AWARDS
Barrie - Ontario
Celebrate Canadian Music! - November 22, 2014
featuring Martha Hill Duncan and Red Leaf Pianoworks
T
his year the Barrie Branch The composition workshop was
of ORMTA put together a very engaging and seven students
wonderful afternoon to celebrate ranging in age from 8 to 18 took
the rich Canadian repertoire that is part. Martha had wonderful tips in
available to us and to nurture our own the masterclass as well. Overall it
budding composers. Our celebration was a great afternoon of Canadian
opened with a student recital featuring music! Our sincere thanks to
all Canadian compositions and CFMTA/FCAPM for selecting
students’ own compositions. We were us, and to William Andrews for
so pleased to have Martha Hill Duncan generously providing this award.
of Red Leaf Pianoworks joining us for We look forward to growing on
a composition workshop and piano the successes of this event in the
masterclass, as well as a showcase of years to come!
new piano compositions from all nine
composers of Red Leaf Pianoworks.
Our hope in including a workshop and
a masterclass rather than just a recital
this year was that the celebration of
Canadian music would be open to more
of our students, and would highlight
the joys of the composing and learning
process throughout our studios in
addition to the recital performances. As
teachers we also enjoyed learning from
the workshop and being introduced
to more great Canadian compositions
from Red Leaf Pianoworks.
Fifteen students shared pieces by
Anne Crosby, Nancy Telfer, Linda
Niamath, Ruth Watson Henderson,
Stephen Chatman, Janet Gieck, Tyler
Seidenberg, and Pamela Cioroch
performed her own composition as well.
Several students and teachers stayed
and enjoyed Martha’s presentation of
Red Leaf Pianoworks compositions and
bought books to use in their studios.
16 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015CANADA MUSIC WEEK®
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YUKON
Canada Music Week® was celebrated in the Premier from the Abbotsford Branch..
Yukon Territory with a Canadian music Remembrance by Kathleen Feenstra.
student concert, featuring students from Congratulations! To all of those students who
six to sixteen years old, playing and singing have now joined the ranks of our National
a variety of selections that included works Composers!
by Boris Berlin, Christine Donkin, Renee
Several Branches had accomplished Canadian
Christopher, Donna Rhodenizer, and Anne
Composers either in attendance, giving
Crosby. The effort made by teachers to expose
workshops, or premiering one of their own
their students and the public to Canadian
works! During the course of four events
composers and their music is greatly
spread throughout the year, the North Shore
appreciated.
Branch availed themselves of the expertise of
Submitted by Annie Avery 3 Mr Armanini, Song Yung, and Charlie Lui
in the art of playing two traditional Chinese
instruments – the ‘dizi’ (a Chinese flute) and
BRITISH COLUMBIA the ‘erhu’ (a Chinese stringed instrument).
This November, our beautiful Province Mark Armanini’s work ‘ Red Leaves ‘was
was most creative in its celebration of our premiered at the November Recital. The event
National culture through its music! Of our concluded with six performances of student
twenty Branches, fifteen reported delighting compositions by the VICO Sounds Global
audiences with a Canada Music Week® Ensemble under the direction of Farshid
Recital. Some Branches took this opportunity Samandari of the VICO and BC Chinese
to present student awards for excellence in Music Association.
both Theory as well as Practical exams. Most The South Okanagan Branch feted Ernst
were followed with a time of fellowship and Schneider with a milestone birthday cake.
refreshment. During the various Recitals His work Nocturne was premiered and well
across the province, six Branches featured over enjoyed on this occasion. In Vernon, Canadian
70 compositions by the students of Branch Composer, Imant Raminsch, attended the
members! recital where his Trio for violin, piano and
Seven of those compositions given special cello, Love Songs from Work Chants, was
mention were: performed to the delight of all. In Victoria,
Duets from the North Shore Branch written Nicholas Fairbank enthralled the audience with
for ‘erhu’ and ‘dizi’ a power-point presentation titled North of the
Morning Birds by Sarah Haysom Arctic Circle, Sept 28 - Oct 15, 2012, Svalbard
Reflections by Denise Kerney and the Creation of Isbjorn. As the featured
D Dorian Rhapsody by Annudesh Liyanage composition must be performed by multiple
Oriental Gardens by Julia Tancon choirs, it was enjoyed by means of a recording.
Solos from the North Shore Branch.... Ours is a culture well worth celebrating, and
Planet X by Martin Barnes the BC Branches were very dedicated and
Sweet Trauma by Sasha Chudinsky creative in this endeavour! Thank-you all!
Submitted by Sonia Hauser 3
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ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN
In Calgary on an April Sunday, community, and geared toward those Saskatoon’s Contemporary showcase
esteemed teacher and examiner, Linda who wanted to encourage student 2014 took place on Saturday, November
Kundert-Stoll, shared her favorite composers in their studios. The 14. The thirty-eight participants
Canadian music selections for students workshop was informative and well- involved played in classes from pre-
as early teacher preparation for Canada enjoyed by those in attendance. grade 1 to grade 10 level. It was a
Music Week®. very festive day with several door
The Calgary music community prizes, balloons and refreshments.
celebrated with Roberta Stephen, Several students were selected by the
ARMTA teacher, mentor, publisher adjudicator, Peggy L’Hoir, to participate
(Alberta Keys), and promoter of in the SRMTA’s CMW recital held the
Canadian composers, in a September next day in Convocation Hall on the U
recital featuring her former students of S campus.
and colleagues performing her The Battlefords Branch presented a
compositions. In addition, Roberta student recital at Logie Hall, Third Ave.
received the Alberta Music Education United Church, on Sunday, November
Foundation’s Recognition Award at Hosted by Innovations Music, 16. The recital was titled “Music in
Music Conference Alberta in October. Edmonton teachers gathered on Motion” with special guests “the Dance
As Roberta winds down her publishing November 1 to share favorite Canadian Connection Musical Theatre Ensemble”
career, Alberta Keys music will now be music to use with students, and under the direction of Virginia
carried by Palliser Music Publishing. concluded with a wine and cheese Winterhalt and Dianne Gryba. It was a
reception. Shelagh Scott played lovely afternoon of music with students
Christine Donkin, Deborah Gallant performing twenty-six piano and
played Janet Gieck, Joan Ritchie vocal selections. The musical theatre
played Martha Hill Duncan, Wuensch selections were Forget about the boy from
Canaduets were performed by Leslie Bai Thoroughly Modern Millie by Tesori
and Paulette Pelland, Leanne Regehr and Scanlan, and Matilda by Minchin.
played Jean Coulthard, and Janna Students of Sarah Clark Gregory and
Olson played David McIntyre. Kelly Stein of the Yorkton Branch
On November 22, Lethbridge celebrated CMW with a joint recital.
Calgary Branch was very pleased to combined the performance of Canadian Most of the students composed their
sponsor a workshop with Christine music with their annual awards own pieces which they performed, and
Donkin in association with Calgary recognition for top exam marks. others presented music by Canadian
Contemporary Showcase. A well-known Twenty-one students performed works composers.
Canadian composer whose work spans featuring Linda Niamath, Anne Crosby, The RMTs of Swift Current celebrated
many levels of student performance Nancy Telfer, Christine Donkin and CMW by hosting several events
on many instruments, Christine’s Pierre Gallant. Janelle Bykowski, Elani throughout the city. Both students and
presentation was entitled “Opening Bykowski and Anna Jeong received teachers participated in these events,
the Door to Creativity: Composition ARMTA Provincial Recognition Fund all of which were open and free to the
Activities for Music Students”. It was Awards. public. The week began with
open to all members of the teaching Submitted by Beth Olver 3
18 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015CANADA MUSIC WEEK®
SEMAINE DE LA MUSIQUE CANADIENNE
SASKATCHEWAN - cont.
free music classes at the public library to show
what fun music lessons can be. African drumming,
Music for Young Children – piano, and guitar for
beginners were presented. A series of noon hour
“listen @ lunch” performances by various music
Flex eExams teachers were also held at the library, which were
well attended. The popular Jazz and Java night
returned to the Urban Ground Coffee House on
Friday evening. Finally, the week concluded with a
student showcase recital on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the
Music without borders Art Gallery. Here, students were acknowledged for
awards and accomplishments from the past year.
CONSERVATORY CANADA™ has pushed the
The West Central Branch began their CMW week
frontiers of innovation and is employing a unique
end on Friday with an inspiring and informative
technology that enables us to reach out to music workshop with Cherith Alexander. She spoke on
students all over Canada. Not only can we developing creativity, musical form, and what
connect with students across the country, makes an inspiring teacher. A master class with two
but we are willing to connect with them intermediate students followed. Saturday produced
a showcase with forty entries from across west
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
central Sask., including piano, vocal and percussion
At CONSERVATORY CANADA™ we will enable students. Running concurrently in another area
were drum workshops with percussionist Helen
students to take exams whenever they are ready
Barkley. Students had great fun learning rhythms
with our new Flex eExams. To find out more, and composing sound scapes as a group.
contact our office.
Submitted by Dorothy Hamm 3
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MANITOBA ONTARIO
A grand celebration inspired to explore more Owen Sound Branch’s recital had
of thirty various Canadian works, in about twenty students performing
Canadian works took particular those from works by Canadian composers
place on the afternoon Manitoba!! (including local composer Debra
of Sunday November Thanks so much for the Wanless) and a fabulous audience
16th to kick off team effort, MRMTA turnout. Afterwards, there was a draw
Canada Music Week®. members, in particular: for two paintings, generously donated
The venue was Fort Laureen Reeds, Julianne by composer Rémi Bouchard. The
Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church Warkentin Dick, Eleanor Lwiwski, reception was a hit as always, due to the
in Fort Richmond where a lovely recital Tiffany Wilson, Vivian Klosse, Audrey enormous celebratory cake and take-
was followed by a reception, rewarding Belyea, Petra and Christina (singer and home Canadian souvenirs.
the young players and singers with volunteer!) Thanisch-Smith, and all
cake! those who attended and supported the
Two Manitoban composers, Remi event.
Bouchard, and Julianne Warkentin Submitted by Leanne Hiebert 3
Dick were in attendance, with Mr.
Bouchard’s nephew Edwin Todd
painting a beautiful and haunting
picture of his piano piece entitled
The Gray Wolf. Remi Bouchard’s Ottawa Region Branch’s recital
Variations on an Icelandic Air was included 39 young voice, harp, and
artfully played by Angela Ng and piano students. Included were original
two pieces of Julianne Warkentin compositions by Ottawa composers
Dick were performed (Black Panther Kelly-Marie Murphy, Colin Mack,
and Snow Stomp). Other composers Claudia Cashin-Mack, Anita Schlarb
from Manitoba whose works were and young composer Abbey Sugars-
represented included Maryanne Keen. To further their ONMC/
Rumancik (Fireworks), Dr. Kenneth ORMTA collaboration, pianist
Nichols (Helen’s Waltz), and Tiffany Catherine Donkin closed the concert
Prochera (Doodly Doo). with two pieces of Christine Donkin’s.
Participants received a certificate and
Four budding young composers also
“Obama” cookies!
shared their own compositions which
were all very unique and offered some
wonderful pop and jazz influences.
Thank you to the eleven teachers
from the MRMTA who prepared
their students so well and to the team
of volunteers that made this recital
a success! I think we all went home
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ONTARIO - cont.
Every year for Canada Music Week®, Kingston Branch’s Canada Music Central Toronto Branch hosted
the North York/York Region Branch Week® Festival included performances a Composition Master Class.
gives a special trophy for the highest on a Friday and Saturday. Adjudicator Eight composers, from teens to
mark of the performance of a Canadian Susan Griesdale offered encouraging adults, had their works (for various
composition during the Fall Auditions words to the students who participated, instrumentations) critiqued by Dr.
(which fall during Canada Music whose love and care for their music Roger Bergs. Dr. Bergs kept everyone
Week®). All levels are involved, and one showed that contemporary Canadian engaged as he gave advice on dealing
performer of each Junior, Intermediate music clearly resonates with our youth. with issues of form, phrasing, notation,
and Senior Piano and Voice will receive The finale concert on Sunday included a building energy,etc. There were
a special trophy. Thus six trophies are draw for tickets for Kingston Frontenacs participants and auditors from other
awarded. hockey games. branches, and one of the teenage
Students who received honour marks The Hanover-Walkerton Branch composers participated by Skype from
in examinations throughout the year started an innovative initiative called Thunder Bay!
were invited to perform at North Bay Patriotic Performance Partners. With Submitted by Alice Dearden 3
Branch’s Honour Recital. Students a large geographical area, the branch
who received the highest marks in felt that it was time to offer a way for
practical and theory examinations were students to share music in a supportive,
presented with certificates and awards. motivating environment. On a carefully
The Mayor presented a Proclamation, chosen website, students, matched
and the Supreme Ruler of the Elks by age, share videos of themselves
Lodge presented performing Canadian pieces. It’s hoped
the Grade Ten this initiative will continue
award to Gabriel throughout the year.
Lavoie, who At the Hamilton-Halton
also received the Branch’s annual recital,
ARCT Piano 20 vocalists (and only 10
and Advanced pianists!) performed music by
Theory awards. Canadian composers. Branch
Newmarket and Area Branch spread member Keisha Bell-Kovacs
their activities throughout the year. performed Place St. Henri by
At their branch luncheon in June, Oscar Peterson and several
branch members performed some of vocal students performed
their own piano works. A September songs written by their teacher,
workshop with Red Leaf Composers Linda Fletcher. The Spurrell
Susan Griesdale and Martha Hill Studio Choir and Training "How Well Do You Know Your Canadian Composers?"
board - Newmarket and Area
Duncan presented music by several Chorus gave a stunningly
contemporary Canadian composers. In beautiful performance of two
November, eighty students took part in pieces. Afterwards, a Canada Music
three recitals with piano, vocal, harp, Week® cake was devoured by all.
cello, and flute performances.
22 The Canadian Music Teacher - Winter 2015QUEBEC La semaine de la musique canadienne important afin d’assurer la vitalité de la The Gala concert featured the works à Montréal 2014 a enchanté une fois musique canadienne. Comme le prouve of several well-established Canadian de plus son fidèle public. Dimanche le les acclamations d’un public ravit, la composers, as well as compositions 16 Novembre, environ soixante jeunes semaine de la musique canadienne fut from composers that were attending the musiciens âgés de 5 à 17 ans ont exécuté une réussite. L’événement a encore une gala, Alexandra Delgado, Marybelle des œuvres pour piano, violon ainsi fois excellé dans sa mission à mettre Frappier and Mélina Claude. A que voix, lors de 3 récitals au Cégep de valeur la richesse de notre répertoire. special mention was made to Leo Saint-Laurent. Hormis les classiques de Mélina Claude, coordonnatrice, Purich who won a second place in the notre répertoire, certaines pièces ont été rapport- 2014 (Français) FCAPM music writing competition, entendues pour la première fois à cet in the solo instrument category, for événement et se sont avérées de belles his piece titled Konzertstucke op. 109. découvertes. Le juge Michel Fournier Our young musicians certainly were a sélectionné une trentaine d’élèves et true ambassadors and promoted with ceux-ci ont performé avec brio lors du brio the works of various Canadian concert gala du Samedi 22 Novembre. composers that evening. Ce concert gala fut vivement apprécié. The Quebec’s Canadian Music general 3 compositeurs dont les pièces furent director Sonia Paquet attended the interprétées étaient présentes, soit Gala. She was thrilled by the event and Alexandra Delgado, Marybelle Frappier spoke with heart-warming cheering et Mélina Claude. Une mention spéciale words to everyone involved. Many a été faite à l’attention de Léo Purich, thanks to her generosity, scores were qui s’est vu octroyer le second prix du presented to all thirty performers. concours de composition de la FCAPM The music is selected to appeal to the dans la catégorie instrument solo, avec students and they are all excited about sa pièce « Konzertstucke op.109 ». the idea of learning new Canadian Sonia Paquet, directrice générale du pieces for next year’s event. Each Centre de musique Canadienne à participant also received a small Montréal était présente et a chaudement scholarship offered by the QMTA. salué et encouragé tous les organisateurs The Canada Music Week® event this et participants. Grâce à sa générosité, year has succeeded in its mission to de superbes partitions de compositeurs support the greatness of Canadian canadiens ont été remises aux music. The motivation and talent of interprètes, qui avaient hâte de pouvoir our young musicians as well as the les interpréter. Ces partitions étaient The Canadian music week welcomed dedication of the teachers supporting jumelées à une petite bourse offerte par over sixty students to the event. them is still going strong. The cheering l’APMQ. Pianists, violinists and singers audience demonstrated once again Tout cela ne serait pas possible sans performed at three recitals on Sunday, eloquently, how much this music is very la motivation des étudiants ainsi que November 16. Approximately thirty much appreciated in Quebec. la dévouement de leurs professeurs. among them from several different Submitted by Mélina Claude 3 Comme il s’agit souvent des mêmes proud teachers were chosen by Judge professeurs, nous tenons à souligner Michel Fournier, to perform at the gala tout particulièrement leur belle recital held on Saturday, November 22. persévérance. Nous encourageons This took place at Cégep de St-Laurent, fortement tous les professeurs membres well reknown for its great music de l’apmq à participer. Votre apport est education program. Hiver 2015 - Le professeur de musique canadien 23
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