Welcome to SMEA ENotz, email update for Saskatchewan Music Ed / SMEA Events.
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Congratulations!

The Saskatchewan Music Educators Association would like to thank the following recipients for their tremendous dedication to music education in the province of Saskatchewan.

SMEA Outstanding Achievement Award - Rhonda Baker
SMEA Honourary Life Membership - Gary Evjen
RJ Staples Memorial Scholarship - Kristin Hettinga
Frank Connell Memorial Schlorship - Jessica Riley
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University Of Victoria Music Department

The University of Victoria is starting a new cohert for their Summer Study Master in Music Education Degree. The first two courses of the master's program will be offered July 6-28, 2009 with the remainder being offered July and August of 2010 and 2011. For more information contact Dr. Mary Kennedy at makenn@uvic.ca

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Canadian Band Association

The Canadian Band Association is offering a FREE seven day trial visit of the online theory program Teacher's Kit. Visit http://www.canadianband.ca/ for details. A Teacher’s Kit adds many benefits to the theory program:
- no marking for the teacher - assignments and tests are marked automatically
- marks can be printed as a class spreadsheet and incorporated into school grades
- more time to rehearse, less time required to teach and grade music theory
- students may redo assignments to improve their score
- technical support is provided

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International Songwriting Competition

International Songwriting Competition has extended its submission deadline, so if you haven't already entered, you still have a chance. If you've already entered and want to submit additional songs, you still have the opportunity to do so. All entries must be posted on or before December 1, 2008. ISC will continue to take online entries, as well as entries through the mail; the online submission platform will be open until 11:59 p.m. EST, December 1.
For more information, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/

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The 9th Annual Ken Hamm "Guitar Clinic/Workshop Weekend"
Presented by Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre
February 7-8, 2009 at The George Ryga Centre, Summerland BC
This exceptional workshop is suitable for players of all levels - from beginners to advanced. Players will have the opportunity to improve their skills in finger-picking, slide-playing and open-tunings, working one-on-one with master acoustic Delta Blues guitarist Ken Hamm. There is limited registration. Interested participants should register immediately to avoid disappointment (this workshop fills up rapidly). To register please submit: a brief description of your level of playing plus a $30 registration fee (payable by cheque or M.O. to: The George Ryga Centre). Mail registration to: Guitar Workshop, c/o Ken Smedley, Box 323, Armstrong BC VOE 1BO. Full workshop weekend cost is $200.

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Composer Competition

Emerging Composer Competition: The Canadian Music Centre - Prairie Region invites emerging composers to enter this annual competition to be produced in 2009 with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. The Grand prize consistis of $1000, a performance of the winning work at a concert of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival, and automatic acceptance for a Tuition Scholarship for a Creative Residency at the Banff Centre of the Arts. Deadline is September 30. For eligibility and info visit www.musiccentre.ca/pra.cfm?subsection=ecc&pgname=gui

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National Youth Band Of Canada

The 2009 National Youth Band of Canada will meet in Saskatchewan from May 9-16. Encourage your 16-21 year old musicians to audition. The audition deadline is November 15. Visit http://www.canadianband.ca for audition information and an application form.

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Canadian Band Association
The Canadian Band Association announces the addition of a Teacher's Kit to it's free online theory program. A Teacher’s Kit adds many benefits to the online theory program:
- no marking for the teacher - assignments and tests are marked automatically
- marks can be printed as a class spreadsheet and incorporated into school grades
- more time to rehearse, less time required to teach and grade music theory
- students may redo assignments to improve their score
- technical support is provided

The annual administration fee for the Teacher's Kit is $165 for the first 50 students. Add $50 for every additional block of 50 students. For more information on the Teacher’s Kit and a FREE seven day trial visit http://www.canadianband.ca/

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Piano Workshop and Master Class

Friday, October 31 University Theatre Riddell Centre (REGINA) FREE ADMISSION

10:30 a.m.

"How To Achieve Optimal Performance and Perform Your Best"

This presentation will focus on the psychological, physiological and musical factors underlying optimal performance. Topics will include: performance anxiety prevention/intervention; an explanation of how the autonomic nervous system affects musical performance psychologically and physically; and, specific techniques to enhance performance on all levels. Strategies to strength memorization will also be discussed.

11:30 a.m.

Piano Masterclass with Dr. Heather Schmidt

Featuring performances by piano majors from the Department of Music, University of Regina

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CMEA News

The CANADIAN MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION/L'Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 National Student Essay Competitions.

KENNETH BRAY UNDERGRADUATE ESSAY COMPETITION

First place: CATHERINE GILLIS, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Essay title: "Multiculturalism in Canada: An Opportunity to Nurture and Develop the Individual Musical Identities of Students Within the Music Classroom."
Faculty advisor: DR. ANDREA ROSE

Second place: HEATHER DORIE, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Essay title: "The Relationship Between K-12 Music Education and Post-Secondary Music Education: A Critical Reflection."
Faculty advisor: DR. ANDREA ROSE

Third place: SHERI CORMIER, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Essay title: Voice Teaching in the 21st Century: A Constructivist Approach
Faculty advisor: DR. ANDREA ROSE

DR. FRANKLIN CHURCHLEY GRADUATE ESSAY COMPETITION

First place: COLLEEN WHIDDEN, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY.
Essay title: "Hearing the Voice of Non-Singers Through Narrative."
Faculty advisor: PROFESSOR MALCOLM EDWARDS

Congratulations to our winners! The information for the 2009 CMEA National Student Essay Competition is now available at http://www.cmea.ca/student_awards2.htm

CMEA/Acme respects the strong commitment that many of our undergraduate and graduate students are making to the music teaching profession and to professional organizations, including CMEA/Acme and our provincial affiliates.