Meeting Dates

Next Meeting Details

April 3rd, 2024 – 09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Peter Friesen on Improvisation without Fear at South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C.

Topic Outline: Peter will demonstrate an easy technique to get your students improvising by setting simple guidelines that are easy to follow. He is also hoping to have one of his students come along and demonstrate. 

Bio: Peter Friesen began piano lessons at age 6. He paid for his lessons by mowing his piano teacherʼs lawn. At age 12, he became a rock star after seeing pictures of Rick Wakeman and thinking Rick looked like Jesus.

By 14, Peter was playing in bars and restaurants. He has taught piano full-time since 1984 and plays piano at weddings and corporate events.

Peter has written several self-published books. He has been presenting teacher workshops since 2008. Peter’s pieces have been performed at festivals and Canada Music Week celebrations.

 

Perks for BCRMTA Members:
Discounts include:
Indigo/Chapters – educational materials discount of 20%
• may purchase the iRewards card for $20 instead of $35.
Staples – https://www.staples.ca/a/content/teacher-appreciation
• claim teacher’s discount at checkout
The Vancouver Chopin Society -https://chopinsociety.org/subscriptions/single-tickets
• 15% discount for individual tickets
• 20% on season tickets
Vancouver Recital Society – https://vanrecital.com/
• 15% discount on single tickets
WashWorld – Steveston Hwy & No. 4 Rd – http://washworld.ca/portfolio-item/richmond/
• show your membership card & get 10% off an oil change
 
Please consult your Progressions Magazines for the latest discounts and the method of attaining these discounts.

.2023-2024 General Meetings and Guest Speakers / Luncheon

All Branch meetings and programs are scheduled but NOT confirmed at this time. We will be continuing to update members via email as each date nears.

General meetings are usually held at South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C. (map

October 4, 2023

09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Bob Kohl & Laurie Gris (from Long & McQuade Vancouver): Pop-Up Store for Christmas/Seasonal/Canada Music Week Books 25% discount. 

Guest Speaker: Birgit Giesser on Teaching and Therapy: Helping diverse learners succeed as musicians and in life.

November 1, 2023 (ONLINE) 

09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Jarred Dunn on Crafting Classical Sonatas: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven on Zoom. 

December 6, 2023 11:15am – General Meeting, 11:45am – Christmas Luncheon at FOGG N’ SUDS (10720 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C.)
February 7, 2024 09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Dr. Henri-Paul Sicsic on Learning and Teaching:  The student and teacher in all of us.
March 6, 2024  09:30am – AGM, General Meeting, Members Meet & Greet, 10:45am – Guest Speaker: Bob Kohl & Laurie Gris (from Long & McQuade Vancouver): Pop-Up Store for NEW & interesting titles for sale discount 25%.
April 3, 2024 09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Peter Friesen on Improvisation without Fear.

May 1, 2024

09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Ildiko Skeldon on Mock Examination with a Senior RCM Examiner. 
June 5, 2024 11:00am – General Meeting, 11:45am- Year End Luncheon at TBA.