Brainy Foodbank Challenge 2019

The Brainy Foodbank challenge has concluded for another year! Every year starting in November, Brainy the octopus runs a practicing challenge. Students are given a challenge – they must practice something eight times during the week. Challenges are chosen by teacher and student together. If they complete their challenge, they earn the Foodbank one dollar.… Continue reading Brainy Foodbank Challenge 2019

Spring wrap-up

It was a fun year in the studio!  We started the year with Composer Elections, and in December, we had a practicing challenge.  Brainy the octopus collected food for the food bank for every selection played 8 times during the week.  Students have taken part in the Saskatoon Music Festival, RCM examinations, and studio events.… Continue reading Spring wrap-up

Recent Performances

It’s been a fun few months for performing! In June, I had the pleasure of performing at Gustin House for their “Art and Artists of our Land” concert, featuring Canadian music.  I played a piece called Adagio by local composer Ewan Coxworth. The same evening, I performed at the Strata Festival.  The piece we played… Continue reading Recent Performances

The Galliard Foundation

The Galliard Foundation is a project I really enjoy being involved in.  This group organizes classical music concerts in Saskatoon.  All ages and skill levels are welcome to perform, which makes them a lot of fun.  It’s fun to see musicians from all over the musical community coming together. The next concert we’re organizing is… Continue reading The Galliard Foundation