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​Canadian National Conservatory of Music

Registration for Winter 2021 Examination Now Open

9/25/2020

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Registration for winter 2021 practical & theory exams as well as Coaching Classes is now open:
  • ​Winter Exams
  • Coaching Classes
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​Summer Sizzle 2020 Postponement

5/30/2020

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It is with regret that Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music, in conjunction with the local organizing committee, has decided that Summer Sizzle 2020 in Biggar will be postponed due to public health concerns linked to the
​COVID-19 pandemic. The event will instead be scheduled for July 12 and 13, 2021 in Biggar, Saskatchewan.
 
While it is disappointing to have to make this decision, in doing so we have considered the health and safety of all those who come together to plan, participate in, and otherwise enjoy the unique experience of Summer Sizzle.  As well, it is our responsibility to support society’s efforts to tackle this global health challenge.
We would like to thank the many prospective participants – composers, teachers, students, families – for your understanding
of the unique challenges we are facing at this time. If you have already registered for the event, you will be hearing from us in
the coming days regarding refunds.
​
Thanks, and stay well everyone.  See you in Biggar in 2021!
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2018-2019 CNCM Silver Medalists

10/29/2019

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The Canadian National Conservatory of Music is pleased to announce the
2018-2019 
Silver Medalists from Pre-Performance to Grade 8. Congratulations to
​all of our Silver Medalists!
Grade
​PP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
Hannah Nitsui
Imogen Miller
Evan Raes
Jeansolle Kim
Luka Begovic
Juliana Ubongen
Angela Fetsch
Caleb Raes
Emily Milanovich
City
West Kelowna
Winnipeg
Deloraine
Keswick
St. Albert
Yorkton
Yorkton
Deloraine
Drayton
Teacher
Karen Emmond
Erin Galston
Tenley Dyck
Kathy Anderson
Joan Ritchie
Laurel Teichroeb
Laurel Teichroeb
Tenley Dyck
Cheryl Weber
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Rémi Bouchard

9/7/2019

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It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Rémi Bouchard, composer, music teacher, faithful friend and supporter of CNCM.

Rémi died Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 83.  A prolific composer from Neepawa, Manitoba, Rémi contributed to many volumes of both of CNCM's repertoire series Northern Lights and Making Tracks. Rémi was also a frequent guest composer at Summer Sizzle.  A composer entirely self-taught, he was strongly influenced by French and English composers. The core of his work has always been a concern for, and commitment to, his environment. In 2010, the Manitoba Foundation for the Arts Inc. presented Rémi with the "Above and Beyond Award for the Arts".  Both Conservatory Canada and the Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music recognized him with an Honorary Licentiate in 1999 and 2003 respectively.

Rémi will be greatly missed within the CNCM community and beyond.

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Summer Sizzle 2019 in Owen Sound was a resounding success!

7/19/2019

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CNCM would like to offer many thanks to all the participants who made Summer Sizzle 2019 in Owen Sound truly memorable: students, teachers, composers, clinicians, parents, grandparents, friends, and organizers and, volunteers! Look what a community coming together, blessed by music can do!

The following are words from Nancy Telfer (who holds an Honorary Licentiate from Northern Lights CNCM), read aloud at the Convocation Gala at SS:

Dear Friends,
If some day you should ever wonder about the who or what or why of your life, then remember this:
We are the music makers.
Our fortes thunder and we know the magic of how to get sweet whispers from a piano.
We are the people who count. We count beats and bars; we keep track of time. We understand the small details and the luxurious stretches of time.
We are the melody makers and with our melodies we can make eagles soar and lions roar.
We are the harmonizers. We can fill a room with such a richness of sound that it makes everyone feel bigger.
We are the movers and dancers. We participate in the flow of life; the slow, graceful rotation of the earth; the leaps; the whirls.
But, most of all, we are the dreamers. We imagine sounds so beautiful or so expressive that words can not describe them.
We are the music makers.

Please check out our Facebook page for pictures, updates and experiences from the event!


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Summer Sizzle 2019 Draft Schedule

6/19/2019

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We are pleased to announce the draft schedule for Summer Sizzle/Keyboard Kamp 2019 in Owen Sound.  This schedule is subject to change at anytime, so please check back for updates! (Includes schedule for Teacher's Symposium (left) and Keyboard Kamp (right).

​View the schedule below or download a PDF copy.
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CNCM 2017 - 2018 Silver Medalists

6/1/2019

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The Canadian National Conservatory of Music is pleased to announce the
2017-2018 
Silver Medalists from Pre-Performance to Grade 8. Congratulations to
​all of our Silver Medalists!
Grade
​PP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
​
Noah Christensen 
Antonio Geremia
​Johnathan Neufeld
Gabriel Forte
Owen Raes
​Nick Schoonbaert
​Lucas Motola
​N/A

Gavin Raes   ​
City
Wynyard, SK ​
​Welland, ON
​Boissevain, MB
​Fonthill, ON
​Deloraine, MB
​Deloraine, MB
​Fonthill, ON

​Deloraine, MB
Teacher
Linda Burns
Ted Ellis
​Tenley Dyck
​Ted Ellis
Tenley Dyck
​Tenley Dyck
​Ted Ellis

​Tenley Dyck
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Teaser for Summer Sizzle Pedagogy Sessions & Concerts

4/2/2019

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PEDAGOGY SESSIONS
​Session 1: 

Presenter: Ernst Schneider:
Overview of Romantic music, art, literature and
architecture. What was happening musically in Canada at this time?
​

Session 2:
Presenter: Ina Dykstra
Dance Portion Presenter: Adela Cleverley

The Waltz: roots and development through the Romantic Period, including Chopin's waltz style, general repertoire and even dancing! 
​

Session 3:
Presenter: Tenley Dyck
New Canadian piano works written in the Romantic Style. 

Session 4:
Presenter: Debra Wanless 
Developing student 'processing' 
to reach full potential and independence.

Session 5:
Presenter: Christopher Norton at the piano.


Session 6
Presenter: Lynette Sawatsky
Motivating Students in your Piano Studio: Lynette will look at key strategies for, benefits of and practical ways to motivate students in the studio.

CONCERTS
Monday evening:  Jen Smith Lanthier & Irene Enns,  2-piano recital


Monday evening:  Christopher Norton at the piano.

Tuesday evening: New Canadian works performed by students, teachers and composers.​
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Summer Sizzle 2018 -- What participants are saying

8/17/2018

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CNCM would like to thank all who came together to make Summer Sizzle in Biggar such a great event! To the students, teachers and parents; our many fantastic volunteers and supporters; our vendors and everyone else who made this the best event yet!
Here is what people are saying:

​From BC…
  • "We feel like we just met the family we didn’t know we had. These are connections for life."  
  • "We had such an incredible experience at our first summer sizzle! We hope it is just the first of many." 
From AB...
  • "A fun filled week at Summer Sizzle in Biggar! The kids worked with Canadian composers and composed a group composition with their group leader!"
From SK…
  • "It was a wonderful 2 days of teaching, concerts, opportunity to purchase new music, excellent food and visiting with friends!"​
  • "A truly wonderful opportunity for all involved. It was great to meet so many people giving of their time to students & their music."
  • "What a great way to network with teachers and composers from across Canada!"
  • "What an amazing opportunity for young musicians!" 
From MB… 
  • "Thank you to all the teachers and coaches who share their passions with children, to bring out the best in them.  It is experiences such as the one just held in Biggar, SK, at the CNCM Summer Sizzle, where I really see everything piano has given our children. It takes my breath away."
From ON… 
  • "We had an awesome time at SS!"​
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Ian Green On Summer Sizzle

7/11/2018

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Less than a month until Summer Sizzle 2018 in Biggar, Saskatchewan!
Watch composer, clinician, teacher and performer Ian Green talk a little about his experiences with Summer Sizzle!
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