Meeting Dates

Next Meeting Details

June 4th, 2025 – 11am – General Meeting, 11:45am – Year End Luncheon at Harold’s Kitchen and Bar (Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel), 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, B.C. (map)

Pre-order is NOT NEEDED this time. They have gluten-free and vegan options.
Free parking, but drivers must register their license plates at the front desk. An 18% gratuity minimum is expected or added to the bill.
Please wear your Branch name tag. If you are interested in ordering a BRANCH NAME TAG, please contact the branch by email: bcrmtarmd@gmail.com. The cost will be $8.00 + tax – a total of $9.00 for the members.

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.

.2024-2025 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 2, 2024	09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Sergei Saratovsky on Chopin Mazurkas: Analysis and Interpretation
November 6, 2024	09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Bob Kohl & Laurie Gris (from Long & McQuade Vancouver): Christmas & seasonal music books, new editions, manager’s choice. Available for sale on-site. 25% discount to members – special event pricing.
December 4, 2024	11:15am – General Meeting, 11:45am – Christmas Luncheon at Harold’s Kitchen and Bar (Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel), 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, B.C. (map)
February 5, 2025 (ONLINE)	09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Dr. Michelle Huang on The Art of Memorization on Zoom.
March 5, 2025	09:30am – AGM, Election, General Meeting, Members Meet & Greet, 10:45am – Guest Speaker: Bob Kohl & Laurie Gris (from Long & McQuade Vancouver): New and seasonal music books, new editions, manager’s choice. Available for sale on-site. 25% discount to members – special event pricing.
April 2, 2025 (ONLINE)	09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Alessandra DiCienzo on From Expert to Beginner: Using the Science of Sight Reading To Improve Beginner Music Reading on Zoom.
May 7, 2025	09:30am – General Meeting, 10:30am – Guest Speaker: Ildiko Skeldon on Mock Examination with a Senior RCM Examiner (Level 8 Piano).
June 4, 2025	11am – General Meeting, 11:45am- Year End Luncheon at Harold’s Kitchen and Bar (Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel), 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, B.C. (map)