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	Barbara Montalbetti , — BA, BEd, OpDip, RMT Voice/Musical Theatre/Speech Arts/Adjudicator/Clinician Home 2903 Ferguson Avenue (Adelaide/Churchill) Saskatoon SK S7J 1P1 home Home Phone: (306) 343-6914home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Barbara Montalbetti is a graduate of the Music University of Vienna, Austria where she sang with the company of the Theater an der Wien. Her diverse talents have resulted in a varied career as a voice teacher, performer, adjudicator, opera clinician, and stage director. Barbara has been Saskatoon Opera’s Artistic Director since 2000.

	Dr. Sofia Mycyk , — D.M.A., M.M., B.M., ARCT, RMT Piano/ Collaborative Piano/ Clinician/Adjudicator/Rudiments/Harmony/History/Analysis/Counterpoint Home (Varsity View) Saskatoon SK S7J 2W4 home Home Phone: (306) 717-0026home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Dr. Sofia Mycyk is a classical pianist, collaborator and teacher in Saskatoon. She recently graduated with a Doctorate in the Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota where she held a Teaching Assistantship in Collaborative Piano. Her advisors were Dr. Timothy Lovelace and Dr. Michael Kim. She has performed as soloist with the Hart House Orchestra in Toronto and has been featured at the Landowska Harpsichord Society in Chicago, the Dekker Centre, in the Lyell Gustin Recital Series, and the Ritornello Chamber Music Festival. In 2018 Sofia was twice featured in LOFTrecital concerts in Minneapolis, and was the winner of the University of Minnesota Bands Concerto Competition and subsequently performed in Ted Mann Concert Hall with the University of Minnesota Chamber Winds. She also released her first album entitled Hutzulian Watercolours, featuring solo piano music by Ukrainian composers. In the summers of 2018 and 2019 she performed at the Lakes Area Music Festival as an orchestral pianist. Last fall she performed again in the LOFTrecital series and presented a solo piano recital for Thursday Musical Community Concerts. Dr. Mycyk continues to offer online and in-person piano lessons. Her studio accepts a full range of students from beginner to advanced levels. She also teaches theory, coaches chamber music, and is an experienced accompanist and vocal coach.

	Willette Neijmeijer , — ARCT, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments Home 11 Fraser Crescent (Greystone Heights) Saskatoon SK S7H 3G9 home Home Phone: (306) 291-2714home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Willette received her advanced musical training at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. She has a passion for how music can develop the brain, broaden the expression and scope of emotions as well as develop character and self understanding. She particularly appreciates the mentoring relationships she has experienced with her students.

	Joy Nelson , — B.MUS., B.Ed., ARCT, A.MUS, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/Voice & Musical Theatre (Affiliate 1)/Adjudicator/Clinician Home 133 110th Street (Sutherland) Saskatoon SK S7N 1S1 home Home Phone: (306) 652-1441home Work Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Joy Nelson was a music consultant for the Yorkdale School Unit, and has been a sessional teacher in elementary school music for the U of S. She has taught in the preschool program of the CMEP through the U of S and later with the Wilton Academy of Music, as well as maintaining an active studio of piano, voice (including musical theatre), and theory students.

	Bonnie Nicholson , — BMUS, ARCT, MA, RMT Piano/Accompanist/Adjudicator/Clinician Home 519 Steiger Way (Erindale) Saskatoon SK S7N 4K2 home Home Phone: (306) 373-9739home Work Phone: (306) 966-6171work Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Bonnie graduated from the U of S with a Master of Arts Degree (Music) in 1986. Teachers and influences are varied and include mentor Professor Robin Harrison. Since 1985, she has worked at the Department of Music, and also guides talented young piano students from her home studio. A collaborative artist, Bonnie has worked most recently with the Saskatoon Fireside Singers, trumpeter Dean McNeill, and saxophonist Glen Gillis. In 2012, Bonnie fulfilled a life-long dream to travel and perform in China, completing a five University tour called “Music Across the World” with Glen Gillis.

	Patricia Niekamp , — ATCL, BMus, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/History/Harmony/Pedagogy/Analysis/Counterpoint Home 35 Dragan Crescent (Wildwood) Saskatoon SK S7H 5C8 home Home Phone: (306) 374-7899home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography With more than 30 years experience in teaching piano lessons and music-related classes, Patricia’s credentials include a Teacher’s Associateship with the Trinity College of London and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Saskatchewan with a major in music history and music literature. Patricia’s piano studio is very active…. plenty of teaching, many recitals, fun social activities happening year round especially during holiday seasons with students and their families

	Katie Ormerod , — ARCT, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/Harmony/History/Accompanist Home 611 Atton Crescent (Evergreen) Saskatoon SK S7W 0K4 home Home Phone: (306) 321-7092home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Katie Ormerod has been passionately teaching piano, entertaining with her keyboard (Katie’s Keyboard Magic), and accompanying for over 20 years. Besides piano lessons, Katie also offers exciting group djembe drumming/percussion classes for young enthusiasts in her new studio located in northeast Saskatoon (Evergreen subdivision).

	Janice Paterson , — MMUS, BMUS, OpDip, RMT Voice/Musical Theatre/RMC Rudiments/Pedagogy/Adjudicator/Clinician/Solo Performer Home 627 Acadia Drive (College Park) Saskatoon SK S7H 3V8 home Home Phone: (306) 374-7698home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Matthew Praksas , — BMUS, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/Accompanist Home 652b Feheregyhazi Boulevard (Aspen Ridge) Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7W 1C4 home Home Phone: (306) 229-6275home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Matthew Praksas has his B.Mus.Ed. (high honours) in piano from the University of Saskatchewan under Bonnie Nicholson’s instruction, and regularly accompanies various artists and ensembles throughout the city such as student recitals and with Ppl R Ppl Productions. He continues to work closely with Kathleen Lohrenz Gable to further the development of his playing. Celebrating having a diversity of students in both skill level and age range in his growing studio, Matthew strives to customize lessons for each student, predominantly shaped by classical and RCM training. Engaging the imagination through active listening and guided expression are ways in which he chooses to inspire his students.

	Sandra Read , — ATCL, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments Home 2 Churchill Court (River Heights) Saskatoon SK S7K 3W8 home Home Phone: (306) 652-7070home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Michelle Rivers , — BMUS, RMT Voice/Musical Theatre/RCM Rudiments Home 81 Churchill Drive (River Heights) Saskatoon SK S7K 3X7 home Home Phone: (306) 373-9767home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Amanda Roberts , — BMus, RMT Voice Home 312 2nd Street West (Warman) P. O. Box 1682 warman SK SOK 4S0 home Home Phone: (306) 380-6222home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Sharon Rodney (Guina) , — ARCT, ATCL, RMT Piano/Rudiments/Harmony/Accompanist/Adjudicator Home 531 6th Street North Martensville Saskatchewan S0K 2T2 home Cell Phone: (306)231-4649cell Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Sharon was born and raised in Yorkton, SK, and her first teachers were Rosalie Calver and Jean Laube . After receiving her ARCT (Associateship with Royal Conservatory of Toronto) in piano performance in 1988, she went on to receive her LTCL (Licentiate with Trinity College, London, England) under the direction of Robin Harrison. He has had a very succes sful piano and voice studio in Humboldt and area since 1993, and many of her students have gone on to win Provincial awards and careers in music. She is an active collaborative pianist for both professional musicians as well as students. She has given a great deal of her time to the Marysburg community, both as the collaborative pianist for the Marysburg Festival of the Arts concert series, as well as their annual Christmas concert. She is very active in church music, in local choirs, and as an adjudicat or. Her latest interest is in composing, especially Christian music. She has 3 adult daughters that are all very musical and her greatest joy is spending time with them.

	Lynette Sawatsky , — B.ED, ARCT, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/Adjudicator/Composer/Accompanist Home 1 Souris Court (River Heights) Saskatoon SK S7K 1C1 home Home Phone: (306) 955-1495home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Lynette holds a Performer’s ARCT in piano and a Bachelor of Education (elementary) degree with great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. She enjoys teaching, adjudicating, and composing. Lynette has recently published two collections of pieces for intermediate piano, “Seasons Change” and “Crimson Maple”.

	Carolyn Schmidt , — ATCL, RMT Piano/Rudiments/Accompanist Home 643 Fast Crescent (Aspen Ridge) Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7W 0X1 home Home Phone: (306) 529-8713home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Carolyn’s love of music and over 30 years of piano teaching offers students a fun learning environment and well balanced musical experience. Will work with parents and students to create a customized teaching plan that will meet expectations and goals. A variety of music offered from Classical to Contemporary music for beginner to senior levels.

	Sheila C. Scott , — BMus, Opera D, RMT Voice/Musical Theatre/Piano/RCM Rudiments/Adjudicator Home 123 Christopher Road (Lakeview) Saskatoon SK S7J 3R8 home Home Phone: (306) 373-4539home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Jean Smith , — BA, MSc, ATCL, RMT Retired Home 1510 Early Drive (Brevoort Park) Saskatoon SK S7H 3K2 home Home Phone: (306) 374-1088home Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography Jean is been a long-term member of the Saskatoon Registered Music Teachers’ Association, and is currently enjoying her retirement from teaching.

	Kathleen Solose , — BMus, MMus (Julliard), & Diplomas from Moscow Conservatory & Accademia Chigiana (Siena) Piano/Adjudicator/Clinician/Examiner/Performer Department of Music, University of Saskatchewan Work 28 Campus Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 0X1 work Home Phone: (306) 374-4262home Work Phone: (306) 966-6179work Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Cheryl Steponchev , — ATCL, LTCL, BEd, RMT Piano/RCM Rudiments/Accompanist Home 303 Brightsand Crescent (Lakeridge) Saskatoon SK S7J 4W4 home Cell Phone: (306)321-5678cell Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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	Karen Sterner , — ATCL, LTCL, BMUS, RMT Piano/RCM rudiments/Harmony/Performance/Adult Studio Home 870 University Drive (University) Saskatoon SK S7N 0J7 home Cell Phone: (306) 850-7449cell Personal Email: karen.st[email protected]INTERNET
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Biography A graduate the Lyell Gustin Piano Studios and Wilfrid Laurier University, Karen teaches in a complete range of levels with particular focus on adult studies. Ear training classes, frequent recitals, a strong technical background, and a sense of joy make piano lessons an exciting challenge and rewarding journey. Levels from beginner to diploma at all ages.