Marceline was also a CM evaluator for eight years. The act included the creation of a medal to be awarded to 7,000 Albertans who had made significant contributions to society. Mr. Szekely has also conducted over 100 residencies and master classes, and lectured at The American String Teachers Associations (ASTA) national conference, The Jazz Educators Network (JEN) and The California Music Educators Association (CMEA). Released on March 30, 2022. On the State Board, she has served as Membership Secretary, Recording Secretary, and First Vice President, and is currently beginning her term as President. "Her Majesty has been an example of steadfast service to us all as Queen of Canada for 70 years," Premier Scott Moe said. in Music and French from Trinity College, Connecticut; her M.S. Next year, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will have been on the throne for a record 70 years. Students and teachers work together on level-appropriate selected literature, technique elements, sight reading, theory, and ear training. The Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) sponsors the music study and evaluation program Certificate of Merit (CM). "The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to have created this commemorative medal to recognize her reign and to acknowledge those in our province who continue to make Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and play.". A few of Dr. Roscignos most cherished accomplishments include performing in Carnegie Hall, Yankee Stadium, Olympic Stadium in Montreal and conducting in Disney Hall in Los Angeles. David Chang has studied at USC, the Curtis Institute of Music, and Temple University, where he received his Master of Music degree. Anna Maria Mendieta is the principle harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera. Alexander Treger, noted violinist, educator and conductor, joined the Pepperdine University Music Department as an Artist-in Residence in fall, 2013. The Queen Elizabeth IIs Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 in recognition of significant contributions to their communities and the province. He is the founding dean at the Colburn Music Academy, and teaches piano at the Colburn Conservatory. Heather Smits is a nationally certified teacher through MTNA and serves on the board of the Santa Cruz Branch of MTAC. Representative example. If you have been awarded a Platinum Jubilee Medal from more than one Province, you shall only wear ONE Platinum Jubilee Medal. Defined as being called to the scene of 999 response calls and personnel who are potentially placing themselves in danger. Anti-Racism education and awareness They have created more than 25 new music theater performance works, including A.ga.pe with Hitomi Ikuma; Trespass Knot with composer Miguel Frasconi; and Serial Murderess, Winchester Rosary and DArc: Woman on Fire written and performed by Amanda Moody. You can keep updated on the latest Platinum Jubilee activity here. These partners include Members of the Legislative Assembly, Indigenous organizations, the Canadian Armed Forces, various Protective Services and an array of non-governmental community-based organizations. Outstanding volunteers, members of theCanadian Armed Forcesandemergency services, and other people who have made a positive impact on society have been deemed eligible to receive the medals. To get answers to questions, use Alberta Connects. WILL OTHER PROVINECS HAVE A PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDAL PROGRAM? See terms. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this honour, nominees must meet the following criteria: . Alan Chapman is an educator, radio host (Classical KUSC, Los Angeles), composer/lyricist and pianist. Mr. Kaufman joined the Music Department of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios in 1984 as Music Coordinator, and for the next 18 years supervised music for all MGM television and animation projects. A total of 7,000 medals will be awarded to deserving citizens. What kind of projects: for projects that contribute to climate action, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase opportunities for removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Today Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the creation of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan). Mr. Szekely is also in great demand as a sideman and session player in Los Angeles, having appeared in hundreds of commercials, television shows and movie scores. Along with teaching privately, Robin is an adjudicator for MTAC, CAPMT, and National Piano Guild. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for this medal is intentionally broad so it can recognize a wide range of accomplishments in many areas. Connect with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Events program: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Phone: 780-415-8139. To book a seat or get more information on public transit, visit: https://transitpei.ca/, The deadline to apply for the PEI 150 Celebration Fund is March 1, 2023. She is also an MTAC evaluator. Students who complete the Advanced level of their instrument may move onto the Panel and Young Artist Guild Auditions. She has performed with orchestras and chamber music groups internationally including the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera and Ballet, Russian National Orchestra, Russian State Ballet; and was recently hired by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a music video. Purchase rate p.a. In 2013 he won First Prize in the solo jazz piano division of the Wild Flower Music International Recording Competition for his performance of Body and Soul. Janice holds a B.A. 10405 Jasper Avenue. Don't miss the IllumiNATION festival - music, culinary, visual art, and interactive exhibits showcasing the diverse and thriving arts scene and cultures in PEI and throughout Canada. At the age of 12, she was the first prize winner of the MTAC Concerto Competition. As the Platinum Jubilee is a historic event, and Her Majesty being the first New Zealand monarch to reign for seven decades, the Government of Aotearoa New . Her Majestys Jubilee Medals have arrived in service and we are working on a plan to present them to all eligible staff within the next few months. This is not open for public nominations. He has recorded with artists including John Denver, Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, and Ray Charles. "As we celebrate Her Majesty's 70 years of extraordinary service as Queen of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth, this commemorative medal enables us to pay tribute to The Queen's devotion to duty by recognizing Saskatchewan people who have also made service a priority," Mirasty said. Melissa currently teaches voice in the the musical theatre department at Fullerton College. Following its highly acclaimed 2004 debut in Boston, the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo began extensive tours featuring appearances on chamber musics most prestigious stages, including the Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart Festival and Washington DCs National Gallery of Art. The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 in recognition of significant contributions to the province. Both Mr. Chang and Ms. Ellis are musicians with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, and Ms. Lee frequently performs on organ, harpsichord and piano with the Symphony at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Ms. Chen continued to set records by winning the grand prize in both the International Recording Competition in the Collegiate Division when she was only in high school, and the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition. You can watch the Canada Games live and on demand (free) on any device at www.CanadaGames.ca/watch Bill and his wife, Nancy, have five children and are expecting their ninth grandchild this summer. Highlights of his collaborative career include serving as pianist for world-renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie, hosting George Crumb in a residency featuring collaborative performances with the composer, and conducting the west coast premiere of Philip Glasss Second and Seventh Symphonies. The focus of this program was to honour those who have devoted themselves to the service of others, especially throughout the pandemic, be it as a result of their job, volunteer work or contributions to their community. The 2018-2019 concert season marked his 27th season as Principal Pops Conductor of Orange Countys Pacific Symphony. She has served as Setup Coordinator of the San Diego CM Team to oversee the logistics at the evaluation site. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Justin Levitt began his musical journey at the age of 15. The Platinum Jubilee Medal is part of the year-long celebrations taking place in the UK, the Commonwealth and across the world in 2022, as the Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate . Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) Many events and games are also shown on www.gem.cbc.ca and www.cbcsports.ca and at www.radio-canada.ca/sports She is the Orange County West Branch CM Chair, Branch Honors Recitals Co-Chair, Piano Solo Competition Chair, and Newsletter Editor. in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University; and her M.S. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matthew graduated with a B.M. The Russian-born Treger studied with renowned violinist David Oistrakh at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory. Janice served as 1st Director on the State Board and is beginning her term as First Vice President. The finalists perform a concerto movement before a panel of judges in a highly competitive setting. Since then, he has written hundreds of pieces, won seven MTAC state competition awards, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, written symphonies performed by professional orchestras, composed music for the Diablo Ballet, won a gold Telly Award for music, won his first award for best music at a film festival, released eight volumes of piano solos, had a composition published internationally in the AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) syllabus. Although the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 and the accession of His Majesty King Charles III brought Platinum Jubilee celebrations to an end, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal program will continue and conclude on 5 February 2023. Mr. Duykers is particularly well known for his performances of contemporary music, having sung in 120 contemporary operas including 72 world premieres. The eligibility criteria for this medal is intentionally broad so it can recognize a wide range of accomplishments in many areas. Get more information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFZrP63U, PEI's Net Zero Advisory Committee recently held their first meeting to begin work on advising government on matters about climate change. The third in his Discovery Project series, it unearths hidden gems and little-known stories about the composers hometown. Jeanette received a Bachelor of Music Education from West Texas A & M University and Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Cadet Force Adult Volunteers Platinum Jubilee Medal. OAG-2022-02 . The ribbon is based on the next permutation in the alternating colours used for the Coronation and Jubilee Medals issued throughout the Queens reign. 10405 Jasper Avenue People-Sec-FOI Mailbox (MULTIUSER), Ministry of Defence 3 February 2022. Each time you search the web (though Yahoo!-powered Goodsearch) they will make a donation to the MTAC Foundation. A list of all recipients will be available once the program has concluded. However, most will set deadlines and make submissions well before this date in order to present the medals during the Platinum Jubilee year. She has recorded several CDs of chamber music on the Centaur Label. He has conducted Opera Constanta of Romania, the Conway Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Plainview Symphony and Santa Barbara Ballet Theater, and has been a high school all-state clinician in Arizona and California. They are due to arrive sometime in June so we will distribute them as soon as they arrive probably by the end of June. In Dr. Rices book, Extraordinary, Ordinary People, she recounts: I dont remember learning to read music, so today it is like a native language for me. The colour white also doubles as a representation of platinum. Students must be age 5 or older by October 31 and added to their teachers MTAC Online Roster to participate. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he earned a Ph.D. in music theory from Yale University. Students are given a 10 day-window to complete their virtual Evaluation but may record their repertoire pieces any time before their deadline. He has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and National Symphony, and toured Japan performing chamber music with principals of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Visit ourfamily of merchantsfor a complete list of participants in the program. Teachers register their students in October and complete the students repertoire list by January 15. He serves as organist and accompanist in several church communities. The program officially closes on February 5, 2023. Classical International Piano Competition and performed at Carnegie Hall. Ory also founded the Piano Talent Performance Academy, which provides in-person and conservatory-level online college audition and competition preparation training. She is a Kawai Pianos recording artist, and has toured the U.S. for the Kawai Piano Company with her 2002 album, In Tone Nation. Since then, Yuko has completed her second album, Piano Bento. At her San Diego studio, she teaches improvisation, classical and jazz piano, and directs jazz ensembles. Other commemorative medals include the Canadian Centennial Medal (1967); the Queen Elizabeth IIs Silver Jubilee Medal (1977); the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992); the Queen Elizabeth IIs Golden Jubilee Medal (2002); and the Queen Elizabeth IIs Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). While living in Tokyo he appeared as soloist, group leader and ensemble player in major concert halls throughout Japan as well as Shanghais Grande Theatre, Kennedy Center, and a six-country tour of South America sponsored by the Japan Foundation for Cultural Exchange. Register MTAC and up to two additional organizations. All fields are required unless otherwise indicated. Goodsearch is a simple way to make a difference. The Platinum Jubilee Medal eligibility criteria were agreed across Government, the devolved administrations and Crown Dependencies, confirmed by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals and approved by Her Majesty. This is Saskatchewan's second provincial commemorative medal. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that recipients must be serving members of the armed forces on 6th February 2022 to be eligible to receive the Platinum Jubilee Medal. He recently served as Branch President for San Gabriel Valley. Refresh your browser window to try again. Eligibility determined at checkout. Ms. Chen is a Steinway Artist who was selected to make a promotional video for Steinways SPIRIO piano and performed at the 165th anniversary at Beijing Steinway. Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch in Canada's modern era to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. It will be the 67th year from her first momentous visit to Australia, the 69th since she swore her Coronation Oath and the 75th since she made this solemn promise on her 21st birthday: . The Community Foundation awards the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal to five local recipients on November 29th, 2022, at the 2022 Fall Chairs Reception. Click here for more information. The Josh Nelson Trio will perform on Monday, July 6. Connect with the Queens Platinum Jubilee Events program: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Works to be performed include selections from Girl Crazy, An American in Paris, Billy the Kid, Rodeo, Candide, and A Little Night Music, many in specially commissioned arrangements for Opus Two. Looking to become an MTAC member? In 2015, Mr. Szekely founded the Jacob Szekely Trio and released their debut EP, which was hailed by critics and artists from Chick Corea to Rush Bassist Geddy Lee as a Quantum Leap Forward in pushing the boundaries of the instrument. He has been heard globally as programmer and host of the inflight classical channels on United and Delta Airlines. He created the role of Chairman Mao in John Adams Nixon in China, which premiered with the Houston Grand Opera and has been performed throughout the world. Non-profit or charitable organizations are invited to apply for a one-time grant for activities that will help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, address racism and strengthen the link between racial equality and community cohesion. Check your purchases online, to see how much you are earning for the MTAC Foundation! Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. Janices personal studies include Taubman technique and jazz accompaniment. Participants: Get the schedule here: https://lnkd.in/gdqqVV7W Her repertoire spans Opera, Oratorio, Art Songs, Broadway, and Popular Ballads. in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University. If the disciplinary action results in dismissal or requirement to resign, and no appeal against that outcome is upheld, the personnel will not receive the medal. Queen's other realms have also instituted a medal program for 2022. All medals will need to be distributed by January 31, 2023. Initiated in 1933, Certificate of Merit provides a standardized music curriculum for musical excellence in performance, technique, ear training, sight reading/singing and music theory. Select PayPal Credit to have the option to pay over time. A new commemorative medal has been created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. All 6 programs had a similar set of criteria, the same ribbon and general medal design. [20] Accepted, Eligibility for PayPal Credit is determined at checkout. She teaches group piano and piano pedagogy in the Conservatory of Music, and private lessons for Pacifics Community Music School. During Life Music, Justin will present and describe pieces that put feelings and real-life experiences to music, and share why Life Music should become a known genre. 54.00 . She was Eponine in the Broadway National tour of LES MISERABLES and is the singing voice of Barbie for films, toys, albums and commercials, including the animated features Barbie as the Island Princess and Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper. She holds a Master of Music from CSULB and a B.A. Community support and capacity-building Please note that MTAC cannot be responsible for lost or late submissions. Thereafter for more than twenty years he resided in Tokyo, producing a collection of works that reveal a compelling musical voice, drawing from a multiplicity of disciplines and sensibilities. Program partners can submit nominations through the online portal. With many albums to her credit, Ms. Mendieta has appeared for movies, television, radio, and Emmy Awards. Keeping Alberta Affordable: Eligible seniors and families with children under 18 can apply for$600 affordability payments. The Lieutenant Governor presided over the inaugural investiture, which took place on August 4, 2022 in the Commonwealth Ballroom of the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel. Serving emergency service personnel in the Fire and Rescue Service on unpaid service on 6 February 2022 will be eligible for the medal but the periods of unpaid service will not count towards the five years qualifying criteria. Under his leadership, the American Youth Symphony has performed at Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall, and received the hands-on support of world class musicians including Yefim Branfman, Sarah Chang, Midori, Johannes Moser, Alan Silvestri, and John Williams. Groups eligible for funding include non-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks, municipal governments, and indigenous organizations across the Island. Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca. Her students regularly perform in Branch and Convention events and have won many prizes in various competitions. Description The evening event included an engaging presentation by Sren Hermansen, followed by a discussion with Dr. Anna Demeo (Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, UPEI) and Minister Steven Myers (Environment, Energy and Climate Action). Formed in 2018 out of a mutual love for chamber music, Cynthia Ellis (flute), David Chang (clarinet), and Jung-A Lee (piano) are Synergy Trio. Senior medallions are awarded to eligible high school seniors. The ribbon is 32 mm in width with a red stripe in the centre, 2 mm in width, on each side of which are white stripes, 3 mm in width, followed by red stripes, 10 mm in width and blue edge stripes, 2 mm in width. They made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2000 and performed at Lincoln Center in 2006. Mr. Nelson also toured with legendary vocalist Natalie Cole for six years and continues to tour with vocalists Gaby Moreno, Freda Payne, Alicia Olatuja, Sara Gazarek, accordionist Richard Galliano, saxophonist Tom Scott, multi-instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and violinist Christian Howes. You will NOT receive a reply on your feedback. It is for the relevant Government Department, Devolved Administration or Crown Dependency to apply these broad criteria, and any additional sub-criteria they deem relevant. 1 Attachment . She has been a member of the Yolo County Branch since its charter in 2008, serving as Branch President, Vice President, and CM Co-Chair. in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University. Photo credit : Corinne Bosch The obverse (front) of the medal, displays a Crowned effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with her Canadian style and title, along with two natural maple leaves. Learn more and apply now. Gloria Mendieta Gazave is a classically trained soprano from San Francisco with a background in Musical Theater. She also completed a DMA in Piano Performance at the University of Arizona. Credit Unions Online - Branch Locations, Calculators, Blog, Rates If you have any specific questions regarding the Certificate of Merit program, send an email to, Register one or all of your grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program. 7,000 Albertans will receive the medal as a symbolic recognition of the Her Majestys 70th anniversary and based on the number of Albertans recognized in the 2005 Alberta Centennial Medal and the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal Program. Born in Taiwan, Ms. Chen emigrated to the United States in 1980, where she continued her musical studies with Robert Turner and Aube Tzerko. Students participate in an annual Evaluation between mid-February and March and receive a virtual musical assessment. Prior to serving as Americas chief diplomat, she also served as President George W. Bushs Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001-2005. Who is eligible for the Platinum Jubilee medal? Between June 2022 and February 2023, 7,000 medals will be awarded. Events are taking place across the Island, open to the public and free. Your browser does not allow scripting so some of the features of this page may not work. in Music. Starks performances as pianist/arranger can be heard on many recordings (Victor Entertainment, Meister Music, ALM Records, Nami Records, MA Recordings and various independent labels). Applications are being accepted until Friday, April 21, 2023. The following Recipients were awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award for their outstanding efforts and considerable contributions to Southeastern Alberta: In awarding the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, the following criteria was considered: The eligibility criteria for this medal is intentionally broad so it can recognize a wide range of accomplishments in many areas. If you are impacted by the winter storms, please call the Provider Telephone Service Center at 1-800-423-0507 for more information . Andrew Cooperstock is Professor of Piano at the University of Colorado and artistic director of the Universitys Bernstein at 100 celebration. Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal 1952-2022 Full Size In Box Genuine Issue New. Get more details about the application process here: https://lnkd.in/eCcFZecU, Free tax-help clinics will be available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return. The MTAC Piano Concerto Competition gives students a chance to thrive at what they do best. Staff who are eligible to receive the Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Coin will receive their awards from their respective department heads, and Control Staff will be awarded theirs by the Chief Fire Officer. Learn more about this program. Mr. Treger will conduct the MTAC Convention Honors Orchestra on Friday, July 3. All transit routes on PEI are free for children and students K-12. Chutaphin received a Bachelor of Music Education in Thailand and a Master of Arts in Piano Pedagogy from San Diego State University. In 1990, Mr. Duykers started a production company with Melissa Weaver (established as First Look Sonoma in 2010). Beginning March 4, clinics will be available at libraries and community centres across the province. The Certificate of Merit program is available for piano, violin, cello, viola, flute, French horn, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, euphonium, trombone, trumpet, voice, harp and guitar. She has taught at the SDSU Community Music School since 1997 and at her studio. Mr. Szekely will be performing on Saturday, July 4. The Lieutenant Governor will also be holding medal presentation ceremonies throughout the year. We are recruiting On-Call Firefighters Please visit our recruitment pages for further information. The eligibility criteria for . For new applicants and former members wishing to reinstate, all required membership and reinstatement applications and documents, along with correct payment, must be submitted to the MTAC State Office by July 31st, in order to participate in Certificate of Merit.