Check below for the latest news and announcements concerning Branch activities.

For full details on Branch events CLICK HERE to access the Branch calendar.

Posts not directly related to the Branch may be found/listed on the Branch Facebook page, CLICK HERE to be redirected.

Recital Spaces with our Sponsor ~ Available for Members

Tom Lee Music Experience Centre, 728 Granville Street

80 seat venue with a Steinway Model D concert grand. Contact Aida Liang for booking at aida.liang@tomleemusic.ca, 604-685-8471. Cost is $150 for tuning; available on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00am to 6:00pm; Thursday/Friday/Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm; and Sunday 11:00am to 7:00pm. Teachers are invited visit the new location to see the changes!

 

Showcase Pianos, 1128 West Broadway #1

90 seat venue with a Fazioli Model F278 concert grand. Contact the Academy for booking at 604-683-0300. Cost is $120/hr + tax; flexible availability. Teachers are invited to tour the show room at any time!

May 15, 2022 ~ Vancouver/Burnaby Branch BCRMTA Centennial: Celebrating Our Past and Future

On Sunday May 15, 2022 we will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Vancouver/Burnaby Branch in the Ballroom of the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street.

Invitations have been emailed with details, but if you are a past or retired member of the branch and would like to join us, or if you would like general information, please contact the Planning Committee at centennial.bcrmta.vanbby@gmail.com.

April 10, 2022 ~ BC Piano Competition Audition Results

Congratulations to Rachel Wei, student of Wayne Weng, who will represent our branch at the BC Piano Competition in September 2022, and to Owen Yisu Wang, student of Ronald Morgan, who will be the alternate representative if for some reasons Rachel is unable to compete.
Honourable mention to Nina Wang, student of David Vandereyk for her performance of Heather Schmidt's Solus. 
CLICK HERE for the program heard by Dr. Jane Hayes our adjudicator.

April 2022 ~ Branch Fundraiser for Ukraine

Ukrainians are experiencing a grave humanitarian crisis.  During the month of April, students of teachers from the BCRMTA Vancouver/Burnaby branch may help by participating in a Practice-a-thon to raise funds for relief efforts in Ukraine.  100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.

CLICK HERE for the Practice-a-thon packet created by Torey Zachary. Let's encourage our students to practice more this month and get donations for this worthy cause!