{"id":15805,"date":"2025-07-11T22:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suzukimusiccanada.org\/?page_id=15805"},"modified":"2025-11-07T06:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:01:08","slug":"smmc-conference-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suzukimusiccanada.org\/fr\/smmc-conference-students\/","title":{"rendered":"SMMC Conference: Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Suzuki<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Student Information<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Information for the weekend:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Parking: There are several options available in the area, depending on the location of your child\u2019s classes. The parking list is available Plus d\u2019informations ici<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    McDougall Church and Stanley Milner Library: ONLY water bottles are permitted. No other drinks or food in these locations, please. Participants may go to the Banquet room at McDougall Church to eat if they bring a lunch. Please clean up after yourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Instruments: Bring your instrument! Violin and Violas, make sure to bring your shoulder rest. Please ensure your child\u2019s case is labelled with your child\u2019s name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cellos and Guitars are available for rental at a modest cost from Long and McQuade. Instrument rentals must be reserved by October 28. Please complete this form<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cellists and Bassists: Please bring your own stools and endpin holders to all events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Name Tags: All participants are asked to wear their name tags at all times during the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Music Stands: All Orchestra and Ensemble participants will require a music stand. Please ensure your stand is labelled with your child\u2019s name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Orchestra and Ensemble Music: All music has been sent out by email. Print and bring your music in a binder. If you have not received your music, please email Genevi\u00e8ve at chair@suzukimusiccanada.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Review Lists: Please review these selections for your child\u2019s classes at the event. Review lists Plus d\u2019informations ici<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Registration: Upon arrival, please register at the venue of your child\u2019s first class. If you ordered a Conference T-shirt, it will be available for pick up at this time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SMMC Main Registration & Information Desk will be at the Sandman Hotel, Second Floor. Drop by any time with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SMMC Event Volunteers are wearing bright Green conference shirts. They can be found at all conference venues. All of them will be happy to help you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Conference T-Shirts: If you ordered a conference shirt, it will be available for pick up at Registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00a0Lunch: Please plan to bring your lunch(es) or purchase lunch at nearby restaurants. Local food options list Plus d\u2019informations ici<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Suzuki Social: Please wear your nametag for family entry to the Suzuki Social. All conference participants and their families are invited to ArtsHub Ortona starting at 5:45 pm. Dinner will be available for purchase from local Food Trucks. Music will start at 6:30 pm. Feel free to join the band for some numbers on your instrument!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Concert Information<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    Tutti Rehearsal for Canadian Get Together – Sunday, November 9<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Location: Edmonton City Hall – City Room: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square<\/span><\/p>\n

    Harp students:\u00a0please arrive between 12 pm and 1 pm to move instruments and tune<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cello students:\u00a0please bring\u00a0your own stools and endpin holders to all events<\/span><\/p>\n

    Arrival for tuning: 1:00 pm for all instruments, 1:15 pm for piano students<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tutti Rehearsal:\u00a01:30 pm – 2:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Grand Finale Concert: Sunday, November 9, at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Concert dress: Black bottoms, white or black tops (or Conference t-shirt)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ready to play: 2:15 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Conference Event Locations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    Conference Event Locations:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sandman Signature Hotel: 10235-101 Street, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

    McDougall Church:\u00a010086 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

    ArtsHub Ortona:\u00a09722 102 St NW, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

    Stanley Milner Library:\u00a07 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

    Suzuki Charter School:\u00a010720 54 St NW, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

    Edmonton City Hall – City Room: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

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    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Student Workshop Weekend<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    All students will receive a scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Intermediate Orchestra Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    Intermediate Orchestra Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Friday, November 7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n5:30-7:30 pm<\/span><\/td>\nMCD: SAN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Saturday, November 8<\/b><\/td>\n11:15 am-12:30 pm<\/span><\/td>\nMCD: SAN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Saturday, November 8<\/b><\/td>\n2:30-4:30 pm<\/span><\/td>\nMCD: SAN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sunday, November 9<\/b><\/td>\n10:00 am-12:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSSH: NOT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    All students will receive a personalized scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    During your Enrichment Class time, there may be multiple options for you to choose from. You will sign up at registration for the option that you would like. Please note that class capacities are limited, and they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Senior Orchestra Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    Senior Orchestra Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Friday, November 7<\/b><\/td>\n5:30-8:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\nAHO: SOL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Saturday, November 8\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n2:00-5:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\nAHO: SOL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sunday, November 9<\/b><\/td>\n10:00 am-12:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nECH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    All students will receive a personalized scheduling email between Monday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 30th.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    During your Enrichment Class time, there may be multiple options for you to choose from. You will sign up at registration for the option that you would like. Please note that class capacities are limited, and they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>Clinicians<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    Intermediate Orchestra Conductor – <\/strong>Dr. Rick Dorfer<\/p>\n

    Senior Orchestra Conductor – <\/strong>Dragan Djerkic<\/p>\n

    Guitar Ensemble – <\/b>Mandy Loban-Jordan\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Harp Ensemble –\u00a0<\/strong>Keri Zwicker\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Carey Elaine Cheney<\/b>, Cello<\/span><\/p>\n

    Joanne\u00a0Martin<\/b><\/span>, Viola\/Violin<\/p>\n

    Anita Buttemer,<\/b> Violin\/Viola<\/span><\/p>\n

    Rob Richardson<\/b><\/span>, Violin\/Viola<\/p>\n

    Tr\u00e9sori\u00e8re<\/b>, Violin<\/span><\/p>\n

    Laura Nerenberg,<\/b> Improvisation<\/span><\/p>\n

    Paul Madryga<\/b>, Guitar<\/span><\/p>\n

    Gloria Chu<\/b>, Piano<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    CONFERENCE SCHEDULE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    SPONSORS<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

    \"Suzuki<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"Natanael<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"Alberta<\/span>

    Alberta String Association<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    FAQ<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    STUDENTS<\/h1><\/div>

    Concerts and Events<\/h2>Saturday and Sunday<\/div><\/div>
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    All student participants will receive a family pass to the\u00a0Saturday Night Suzuki<\/strong><\/em> Social<\/strong>, and have the chance to play with an orchestra at the\u00a0Grand Finale Concert<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    TEACHERS<\/h1><\/div>

    Teacher ACTIVITIES<\/h2>Sessions and Workshops<\/div><\/div>
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    Keynote Address by Karen Michele Kimmett,\u00a0<\/span>Presentation from the AIDAN Lab (University of Alberta) on Neurodiversity and Music,\u00a0<\/span>Observation Opportunities<\/p>\n

    LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    LOCATION<\/h1><\/div>

    Edmonton, Alberta<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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    Session Locations and Food!<\/h3>\n

    McDougall Church
    \n(10086 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N7)<\/a><\/p>\n

    Ortona Artshub
    \n(9722 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0X4)<\/a><\/p>\n

    Edmonton City Hall
    \n(1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7)<\/a><\/p>\n

    Stanley A. Milner Library Community Rooms
    \n(7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5)<\/a><\/p>\n

    Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
    \n(10235 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9)<\/a><\/p>\n

    There are many places to eat in downtown Edmonton. Here are a few options near the hotel and venues to get you started.<\/strong><\/p>\n