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Level 1 Classical Piano - Virtual Festival➡️https://omfa.ca/2023-adjudicators/kimberley-sundell/Kimberly Sundell has been instructing students of all levels for over twenty-five years in piano, rudiments, history, harmony and pedagogy. Her students consistently win awards at festivals, successfully complete scholarship and university entrance auditions and have been invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NYC.As a teen, Kimberley started studies with Dr. Joan Miller, and continued with her into university. She completed her ARCT diplomas with Caron Whitlaw-Hiebert. During this time, she participated in master classes for Dr. Judy Kehler-Siebert, Dr. Laura Loewen, Michael Oike, Eric Lussier, and Harold Lugsdin.Kimberley completed a M.A. in Piano Pedagogy through the Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory at the University of Ottawa. Her thesis analyzed the inclusion of comprehensive musicianship elements in beginner piano method books. She presented her thesis research at conferences for CFMTA in Halifax (2013), MTNA in Anaheim (2013), NCKP in Chicago (2011), and the Multidisciplinary Research in Music Pedagogy International Conference Ottawa (2010).M.A. in Piano Pedagogy, University of Ottawa, OntarioB.G.S./B.Ed. (early years music), Brandon University, ManitobaARCT (Piano Pedagogy), Royal Conservatory of MusicARCT (Piano Performance), Royal Conservatory of Music#pianopedagogy #piano #classicalpiano #pianoperformance #harmony #pianist #omfa ... See MoreSee Less

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2023 OMFA Adjudicator - Brian YoonClassical Lower StringsVirtual submissionsBrian Yoon enjoys a varied career as soloist, chamber musician, teacher and Principal Cello of the Victoria Symphony. He has performed as guest principal with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand.Since winning First Prize at the 35th Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition, Brian has been presented in recital from coast to coast, with performances of repertoire ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Shostakovich and Metallica. Upcoming performances include Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1 and a new work for cello and orchestra by Alexina Louie.In addition to teaching at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Brian regularly leads master classes and appears on faculty at summer festivals. His students have been accepted into cello performance programs at the University of Victoria, the University of Ottawa, McGill University, the Glenn Gould School, and the New England Conservatory.Born in South Korea, Brian started music lessons at the age of six. After immigrating to Canada, he continued cello studies with Judith Fraser at the Vancouver Academy of Music, where he was awarded the Certificate in Music Performance. He began post-secondary studies in the Faculty of Science at UBC, but later completed a Bachelor of Music at the University of Ottawa studying with Paul Marleyn, and a Master of Music at Rice University studying with Desmond Hoebig. Brian has been generously supported by the BC Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation.#omfa #lowerstrings #cello #doublebass #classicallowerstrings #lowerstringsteachers #strings #classicalstrings #ontarioprovincialfinals ... See MoreSee Less

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CLASSICAL PIANO - CARTER JOHNSONClassical Piano: Levels 6 to Open (Live)Praised for his interpretive sensitivity, imaginative programming, and passion for connecting with audiences, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson has established himself as one of his generation’s most exciting pianists. Born on Vancouver Island, Johnson began his private studies with Shelley Roberts before completing a BMus at the University of British Columbia, an MM at the Juilliard School, and a MMA at Yale University, where he will also be commencing his DMA studies this fall. A laureate of several international competitions, his performance career has brought him to over a dozen countries spanning four continents.Equally at home in the worlds of solo, concerto, chamber, and art song, Johnson has a particular interest in bringing light to the lesser-explored parts of the repertory, most recently championing a collection of works by relatively unknown Polish composers. In addition to the music of J.S. Bach, where he feels most at home, he is a particular advocate for the music of composers such as Schumann, Grieg, Fauré, Ives, Hindemith, Poulenc, Shostakovich, and Messiaen. His secondary instrument work has included studies in oboe, voice, and harpsichord. Trained in elocution as a teenager, Johnson holds an ATCL with distinction in speech and drama from Trinity College London, and he regularly brings this expertise to his recitals in his discussions on the music that is being played — for many audiences, these continue to be a highlight of his performances. Johnson currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with his wife Hannah and their young boys Preston and Ambrose, where he maintains a busy schedule as a concert artist and teacher. In his spare time, he and Hannah enjoy both cooking together and watching good films, and spending time outside with their boys enjoying the charms of New England.#carterjohnson #pianist #classicalpiano #omfa #ontarioprovincials ... See MoreSee Less

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Introducing OMFA Level 6 Adjudicator for the Live Festival - Classical Upper Strings :CLASSICAL UPPER STRINGS - SAMUEL CHOILevel 6 (Live)Canadian violist and violinist, Samuel Choi pursues a multifaceted music career as a teacher, chamber musician, orchestral musiciana and arts administrator. Choi holds Master of Music Degree from the Colburn Conservatory of Music, Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gouls School of Music and Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Toronto. Choi is currently the Artistic Director of the OYMI Music Festival and the OYMCO. In 2022, Choi was appointed Principal Viola of the Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra by Maestro. Marco Parisotto, the former Principal Conductor of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.As an orchestral and chamber musician, Choi has worked and performed with world renowned conductors and artists such as Gustavo Dudamel, Esa Pekka Salonen, Sir Andrew Davis, Stephane Deneve, Peter Oundjian, Gabor Tackacs Nagy, Leon Fleischer, James Ehnes, Jan Vogler, Andras Keller, Rachel Barton Pine and many others.A passionate believer in music education and outreach, Choi was a chamber music coach at the Senior Division of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Choi’s current and former students have been accepted into McGill University Schulic School of Music, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, University of British Columbia School of Music and have won top prizes in Toronto Kiwanis, North York and OYMI Music Festivals. Choi is deeply grateful to his teachers Paul Coletti, Jurgen Weber, Teng Li, Steven Dann, Jonathan Crow, Timothy Ying, Dennis Kim, Barry Shiffman, Mate Szucs and Kelly Parkins Lindstrom.For more information on the 2023 Provincial Finals, please visit our website:👉https://omfa.ca/#omfa #ontariomusicfestivalsassociaiton #ontarioprovincials #strings #classicalstrings #violin #viola #upperstrings #stringsadjudicator ... See MoreSee Less

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