Links
Canadian Music Educators' Association/L'Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs
Federation of Canadian Music Festivals/La Fédération canadienne des festivals de musique
Independent Music Teachers' Research Group
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CANADIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC COALITION [CCMC] revised June 15, 2010
Coalition Canadienne de la Musique Classique [CCMC]
Whereas classical music is an essential link to music in our present century and continues to provide a vital contribution to the soul of Canada;
And whereas Canada has a rich and vibrant classical music community of performers, composers, teachers, agents, critic-writers, administrators and presenters, serving a wide audience from coast to coast to coast;
And whereas classical music is an important part of the economy of the arts in Canada;
And whereas, in order to continue to flourish, classical music needs a powerful and persistent voice in the forums of present day arts discussion,
We the undersigned therefore establish ourselves as members of the Canadian Classical Music Coalition [CCMC] dedicated to the promotion of live classical music.
We shall collectively endeavour to achieve this goal by the following four initiatives:
(1) Establish an independent voice for classical music at Federal, Provincial, and Municipal arts
conferences.
(2) Promote the live performance and presentation of classical music on public stages as well
as through broadcast media.
(3) Promote music education in Canada
(4) Create a Canadian network within which performers, composers, teachers, agents,
critic-writers, administrators, and presenters can join with audience members for the
common advancement of classical music.
These are the sort of things the Coalition will be calling for:
- Restoration of all Federal and Provincial arts programmes to 2007 levels
- Establishment of classical music representation in all showcase selection processes
- Reinstatement of Foreign Affairs funding for International Touring by Canadian artists
- Increased participation by classical music presenters in Provincial and National conferences
- Building of classical audiences through funding emphasis on touring
- Return of CBC Radio to its role as public broadcaster of classical music
- Reintroduction of early learning and primary school music to Provincial curriculums
- Introduction of a tax credit system for volunteer service in the Arts
There are no dues, no membership fees. We simply invite your support. We want to present a large number of Canadians who are concerned for the future of classical music. Music Teachers are in the forefront, and we welcome and need your support.
We invite the additions of point of significance from your particular view point. Gradually from these and from your input we'll build a "platform" of issues on which we agree, and on which the Coalition will eventually be heard across the land. We will have a website up and running before the end of summer.
Meantime, If you are prepared to add your voice, and to join the coalition, please e-mail to gzuk@telus.net. Include any comments along with your mailing address, telephone and
e-mail.
Blogs
Canadian Piano Pedagogy Discussion Group
One of the advantages of 21st Century is that we have the opportunity to network with teachers from right across Canada. One of the disadvantages of being an independent music teacher is that often times we feel isolated in our profession.
Now teachers can network from coast to coast from their own home and remove the sense of isolation that is often felt. Canadian Piano Pedagogy discussion group was created to give teachers an opportunity to learn, share, and network with other piano teachers across Canada. Currently there are teachers from coast to coast who have subscribed to the discussion group who are sharing ideas. Topics of conversation have varied from quick recipe ideas for family preparation while teaching, to detailed discussion and interpretation of individual pieces, to musician injuries, to dealing with hostile parents, to finding teachers for students moving to another province, and the list goes on.
To join the Canadian Piano Pedagogy Discussion Group send an e-mail to:can-pno-ped-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Or if you need further assistance e-mail the list moderator: Greg ChaseDiscussion Group Moderator