classical music

  1. Royal Conservatory Violin Syllabi for Download

    Statue of an angel playing violin and smiling

    Download the 2013 and 2016 RCM Violin Syllabi Here

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  2. My Return to the Symphony

    Rhiannon holding sheet music from the mail

    Between Motherhood, work and relationship challenges it's easy to put our love of music last. Here's Rhiannon's story of how she returned to her beloved symphonic career and became a healthier, happier person for it.

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  3. Musical Chairs

    Assortment of various instruments hanging from a wall

    Growing up on a Varied Musical Diet

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  4. Rhiannon's List of Essential Recordings (2007)

    rows of CDs in a store

    A list of music recommendations has been carefully compiled from a large and diverse personal collection. I know there is so much more fantastic music I left out, but this list is a darn good start.

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  5. Please Compose Yourself

    Fluffy Ragdoll Siamese cat behind sheet music to the Hebredes Overture

    I encourage all my students to create their own music. Composition opens players' minds to whole new levels of musicianship, creativity and understanding of theory. Besides it's great fun and something the player can take personal pride in playing.

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  6. Fiddleheads' Owner Wins Classical Music Award: Best in Okanagan

    Rhiannon and Juno-winning gospel artist embrace as they hold their glass trophies

    Rhiannon won the prestigious award for "Classical Artist of the Year" at the 2006 Okanagan Music Awards held in Vernon, British Columbia on September 26, 2006. Pictured with her friend and colleague, Greg Szebel, who also won a Juno for Gospel Artist.

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  7. Busk or Bust

    Young Rhiannon and a child student busking outdoors in 2003

    A "street-wise" musician and teacher explains the world of busking and offers advice on making good tips as a busker. This article was cited during a CBC Radio Documentary about busking, in which Rhiannon was interviewed. She was later interviewed by Galo Magazine on the topic of women buskers.

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  8. The Muzak Code: Screaming for Silence

    Bearded man in front of a panel of elevator buttons covering his ears and shouting in pain

    A Musical Twist on Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"

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  9. Electric (Violin) Shock Treatment

    Rhiannon playing electric violin in a music college blues band at the Civic Bar in Nelson BC, 1997

    My Jazz College Years with an Electric Violin.

    Photo: Rhiannon (age 20) playing her 5-string electric violin in a blues band at the Civic Bar in Nelson, BC

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  10. Symphonies Need More Kidding Around

    Preschool girl sitting on her dad's shoulders and making glasses with her fingers while watching a concert

    The Okanagan Symphony Understands Engaging Younger Audiences is the Key to a Strong Future Audience

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