About

The BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association (BCRMTA) is a provincially recognized non-profit association of qualified professional members. Members can only join if they hold a required music degree from a recognized music school, as well as a minimum number of years of teaching experience. The association is nationally affiliated with the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers. The Richmond Branch of BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association has teachers who are committed to excellence in the musical education of their students. Teaching with dedicated ability and experience, Richmond members provide students with many inspiring and rewarding benefits:

  • Various music disciplines and styles
  • Private and group music lessons
  • Monthly performance opportunities
  • Workshops and masterclasses
  • Secondary accreditation
  • Scholarships and trophies
  • Festival and exam participation
  • University entrance preparation

Music instruction is a joy for our teachers. We have high standards for our members, and constantly seek opportunities for professional development. This includes attending events like workshops and masterclasses. The Richmond Branch of the Registered Music Teachers’ Association is located in beautiful Richmond, British Columbia. on Canada’s west coast. If you are interested in finding a teacher suitable for your needs, you can obtain a referral by either email or by calling us at the number listed below. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can email us for more information, or give us a call at 604-268-9559.

We acknowledge we are located on the traditional Indigenous territory of Coast Salish peoples, and that we are guests in this land.  We honour and thank them for their stewardship of these lands over the millennia.

BCRMTA Richmond Branch – Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons

Richmond Branch Board of Directors (2025-2027)

President Rowena Bridson
Past-President Victoria Warfield
1st Vice-President Arline Witrisna
2nd Vice-President Vacant
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer Lin Lin Qin
Provincial Delegates Rowena Bridson
(3 and 1 alternate) Queenie Yang
  Arline Witrisna
4th if necessary Gloria Cristobal
Members at Large Lillian Chan
  Ildiko Skeldon
  Lois Kerr

Richmond Branch Standing Committees

Lending Library Rowena Bridson
Library Display Florence Ip
Membership Lois Kerr
Newsletter Amy Yen
  Lillian Chan
  Rowena Bridson
Programs Ildiko Skeldon
Publicity  
-English Vacant
-Chinese Amelia Lau
Promotion/Advertising Vacant
Recitals (In-Person) Rowena Bridson
  Marie Chan
  Lois Kerr
  Dunja Bohinc
Recital (Online) Galina Jitlina
   
Referrals  
– Phone Katharine Li 
– Email Gloria Cristobal
Scholarships/Awards/Medals Rebecca Chan
  Ildiko Skeldon
Social/Sunshine Gloria Cristobal 
  Peter Friesen
  Vivian WY Chan
Student Promotions Arline Witrisna
  Ildiko Skeldon
  Gloria Cristobal
Volunteer Melanie Hau
Website Coordinators Amy Yen
  Lillian Chan