Kids Q The Music

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Teaching Composition Apr 02, 2022

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Student’s enrolled in the Claude Watson Secondary Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School have the unique opportunity to focus their studies on visual or performing arts. Those students who successfully audition as music majors, are taught by Deborah Pady. Deborah joins us this week to discuss how she teaches and inspires her students to compose and the program’s exciting partnership with local Toronto ensembles. She even inspires Zara to compose an opera about cheese that results in an exclusive, one-woman performance for our listeners.
Watch the full performance of Adrian Thornton-Mark’s Birth Certificate: https://youtu.be/EpQv6tqXSbM
Hear more of Adrian’s compositions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZDRzlzz8oTjQTCRzqjneg
Learn more about the Claude Watson Arts Program:
Website: http://www.claudewatson.ca/
Facebook: Claude Watson Arts Program – Earl Haig
Instagram: @ehclaudewatson

Zara Plays Piano Mar 26, 2022

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Zara has finally realized her greatest dream, playing the piano! After many Kids Q The Music guests advocated for playing both violin and piano, Rebecca won mom of the year but signing her young violinist up for piano lessons. They discuss what to expect at your first lesson, the difference between online and in-person lessons and what kind of piano to buy when you are just starting out. Check back later to see how practicing two instruments goes at the Lane household.
Want to try out piano lessons too? Book a free trial lesson: http://www.laneschoolofmusic.com/trial

Mother Daughter Duo Mar 12, 2022

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Rebecca and Zara are joined by another mother-daughter musical duo in this week’s episode! Patricia Ahern is a baroque violinist who plays with the world-renowned, Toronto based orchestra, Tafelmusik. Her daughter, Liliana Mahave, is a music major in the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School and is already making a name for herself as a composer. Liliana shares her compositional process from early childhood to now. (She has come a long way from writing piano pieces about elephants and caterpillars!) While Patricia gives advice to all the musicians raising musicians.
Liliana’s award-winning composition for piano trio, Baile Diabólica de Tontín will be premiered by the Bedford Trio on March 19th, tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/immersed-tickets-184993489507
Watch Patricia and Liliana play together (video begins at 20:17): https://youtu.be/OD7TwI19LEg?t=1217

Introducing Zara Lane, Composer Mar 05, 2022

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If are a long-time listener of Kids Q The Music, you know Zara has been wishing with all her might for a piano. Well, her wish came true and has opened a new door of musical exploration. We are thrilled to introduce Zara Lane, composer. Zara discusses the compositional process and techniques, and even performs her own pieces. Her current catalogue of works includes The Thirsty Brother (title pending), Night on Stage, Danger: Lost in the Forest and an untitled piece that she needs your help naming!

The Bedford Trio Feb 26, 2022

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Four-year-old Jialiang Zhu just wanted a piece of birthday cake and ended up with a piano. It was a happy accident though! Jialiang is now a professional pianist based in Toronto and is the only pianist in her piano trio, The Bedford Trio. Don’t worry, she clears up that confusion for us! She shares with us how the trio formed, what kind of music they play and gives some practice tricks for all the budding pianists out there.
The Bedford Trio is performing the concert “Immersed” on March 19th at 8:00 pm at Ernst Balmer Studio. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/immersed-tickets-184993489507
Watch The Bedford Trio play Katharine Petkovski's Piano Trio No.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNCpHRK8S8
Learn more about Jialiang:
Website: https://www.jialiangpiano.com
Be sure to check out her lecture recital on Chinese art song: https://www.jialiangpiano.com/recordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jialiangzhu_arts/
Learn more about the Bedford Trio:
Website: http://www.bedfordtrio.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedford_trio/

A Musician With Many Hats Feb 19, 2022

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This week we are joined by a violinist, composer, photographer, cat lover and movie star. Oh! Did we mention this is just one person? Alice Hong is a musician who wears many different hats, and being a musician is what granted her all these opportunities. Alice is a member of the Edgewood String Quartet (who get to play for 1000 candles twice a week), a composer of beautiful classical music and a photographer and videographer who helps other musicians in their businesses and careers. She even rubs elbow with The Rock in a new Netflix movie. We are starstruck!
Check out Alice's composition (featured in background of this episode) l'oiseau qui entend l'appel du vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJFG0kihf5Y
Learn more about Alice:
Website: https://www.aliceyhong.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicehong__
Learn more about the Edgewood String Quartet:
Website: https://www.edgewoodstringquartet.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgewoodstringquartet
Find a Candlelight Concert in Toronto: https://feverup.com/toronto/candlelight

Five Composers You've Never Heard Of Feb 12, 2022

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In the olden days, it was common to have a name inspired by your career, class status, or place of birth. But what else can a name tell you about someone? Maybe their wealth, favourite food, or species...? In this episode Zara creates biographies of lesser known composers based only on their, very interesting, names.
Hildegard von Bingen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei88J4lERbk&t=111s
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDyjPB_AEBU
Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymc99Gd7YY8
Engelbert Humperdinck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n85kl5qQLc
George Butterworth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFgDOBpx160

Becoming a Violinist Feb 05, 2022

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Inspired by a local youth string orchestra, Tanya Charles Iveniuk has been on the path to "making it big" as a freelance violinist since the age of 10. (She's definitely made it!) On her way to Carnegie Hall, she stopped by to answer some hard-hitting questions for us. Why do violinists have to stand when they play? Why do performers get flowers? Should we throw candy at our favourite musicians? She also helps us shake the winter chill with a performance of Vivaldi's "Summer."
Watch Tanya Perform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c871QoEa7Lc&t=535s
Learn more about Tanya:
Instagram: @tangramci https://www.instagram.com/tangramci/
YouTube: Tanya Chales Violin https://www.youtube.com/c/TanyaCharlesViolin
Learn more about the Odin Quartet:
Website: http://www.odinquartet.com
Instagram: @odinquartet https://www.instagram.com/odinquartet/
Facebook: Odin Quartet https://www.facebook.com/odinquartet
YouTube: Odin Quartet https://www.youtube.com/c/OdinQuartet

The Nutcracker Dec 11, 2021

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The Nutcracker ballet is a beloved holiday classic all over the world. E.T.A Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” paired with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score, bring holiday dreams to life. Each year the National Ballet of Canada produces a spectacular production of The Nutcracker that includes rollerblading bears and the spectacular National Ballet Orchestra. This week, we are joined by the orchestra’s assistant concertmaster Dr. Lynn Kuo; who has played over 500 Nutcrackers with the National Ballet! She shares her favourite moments in the show, a few backstage secrets and what it takes to make the Nutcracker, musically, come to life.
Connect with Lynn:
Websites:
www.lynnkuo.com
www.violinwithdrlynn.com
Socials: @violynnkuo on IG/FB
www.Instagram.com/Violynnkuo
www.Facebook.com/violynnkuo
www.YouTube.com/lynnkuo
Learn more about the National Ballet of Canada's production of The Nutcracker:
www.national.ballet.ca/

Musical Gift Guide Dec 04, 2021

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Do you have a mini musician in your life who needs a special holiday gift? Well, we have a few ideas for you. Form sparkly rosin to symphony tickets, these gifts are guaranteed to bring holiday cheer, and music, into your home!
Magic Rosin: https://www.thesoundpost.com/en/store/accessories/violin/rosin/magic-rosin
Manhasset music stands: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/manhasset-symphony-music-stand--assorted-colors/j42292000001000
Musical Books: https://www.laneschoolofmusic.com/single-post/musical-book-reviews-episode-32
More Ideas: https://www.laneschoolofmusic.com/single-post/2017/12/06/best-gifts-for-musical-kids

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