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Mount Royal College Conservatory
Credit Programs in Music

___ FT students. Calgary, Alberta.

Faculty

Violin: Edmond Agopian, William van der Sloot, Cenek Vrba.
Viola: Nick Pulos, John Thompson
Cello: John Kadz
Double Bass: Sheila Garrett, John Hyde (Jazz)
Harp: Maureen O'Sullivan
Guitar: Sharon Janes-Carne, Ralph Buschmeyer (jazz)

Piano: Tema Blackstone, Marilyn Engle, Allen Reiser, Peter Rudzik, Janice Waite, Sheldon Zandboer (jazz). Merlin Thompson (Suzuki Piano Pedagogy).
Organ: Neil Cockburn

Flute: Phillipa Fullerton, Lauren Eselsen, Judy Reside, Eric Friedenberg (jazz),

Programs

Music Performance Diploma - strings, percussion, piano, woodwind, brass or voice. Classical and jazz streams
Music Performance Program with The University of Calgary - At the end of 2 years, successful students receive both the Mount Royal College Music Performance Diploma and credit for 2 full years of the Bachelor of Music degree at The University of Calgary. Applicants must apply for and meet entrance requirements for both institutions.
Suzuki Piano Pedagogy - includes communication, personal and professional management skills.

Ensembles: chamber music, orchestra, choir, jazz ensemble, big band.

Special Features: High performance focus including more private lesson time. Low student-teacher ratio. Extensive master class program featuring international guest artists. Professional accompanists. Calgary Organ Academy.

Tuition fees: Average $3,656 $6,421.34 (Foreign)

Applicatin Process.
1. Application deadline is April 15.
2. On-line application process is available through http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca/Calendar/MRC04D.HTM

Auditions: Auditions are held in May.

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Updated November 11, 2000