About Masterclass Lady
Rosanne (Giallonardo) Simunovic began her musical career in Timmins, Ontario. She studied piano with Anne Pizzale and later, at an advanced level, with Soeur Anita Vaugeois (Sister Cecile of Les Soeurs De L’Assomption in Timmins). Her vocal and accompaniment skills were nurtured by her aunt, the late Dorothea Mascioli.
When Rosanne graduated from O’Gorman High School, she moved on to the University of Toronto where she continued her piano and vocal studies while attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She was hired as a piano accompanist for several musical companies, most notably, the National Ballet Of Canada. She presently holds an A.R.C.T. Teacher’s Diploma in Voice from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
Rosanne has studied choral conducting with numerous well known Canadian Conductors, including Wayne Riddell of Montreal, Quebec and the internationally renowned Dr. Elmer Iseler.
She has been a founding member of numerous community-based arts organizations: the Timmins Arts Council, later known as Arts & Culture Timmins, the Timmins Symphony Orchestra, and, the Timmins Youth Singers…as well as the TYS Alumnus choir, the Timmins Concert Singers. In 1987, she was also selected to be the conductor of the Timmins Board Of Education Choir, comprised of talented students from Grades 5 to 8.
In 1988, she was elected to the Board Of Directors of the Ontario Choral Federation (now known as Choirs Ontario), where she served as Chair of the Festivals Committee for six consecutive seasons. In 1996, in honour of the Ontario Choral Federation’s 25th Anniversary, Rosanne was selected as one of 25 recipients of the OCF’s Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contribution to the choral art. The ceremony was presided by Lieutenant Governor, Hal Jackman.
In November 1997, Rosanne Simunovic was selected by the Rotary Club Of Timmins to receive the prestigious Paul Harris Award for her years of dedication to the artistic development of young musical talent in Timmins.
In August of 2002, Rosanne Simunovic was selected by the Board Of Directors of Choirs Ontario to serve as Conductor of both the Provincial Junior and Teen Choir Camps, now renamed in honour of the Camp Benefactors, Don and Lillian Wright.
In November 2002, Rosanne was the one of the recipients of the Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her work in the development of the arts in Timmins.
Under Rosanne Simunovic’s direction, the Timmins Youth Singers and the Timmins Concert Singers have been featured in numerous choral festivals and performing opportunities outside of Timmins. In 1985, they were selected to partici
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Thank you so much, MCL… we love Jason and have since Daydream… It is so gratifying to see him make such an impact and I cannot wait for his full cd. I’ve heard the songs at the Texas State Fair and they are even better than the single which I love. I can’t wait for you to hear them and weigh in on how you feel. Thanks again… Becky
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That is such a cute and clever video–a good match for the song!
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Like Jason, your reviews always make me smile!
Jason is still growing as a singer and performer and I think we can expect some amazing things from him.
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I always enjoy your critiques of Jason’s performances. I am excited for him and wish him much success. I’m really looking forward to the release of the CD, and your comments!
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I believe this to be true. Jason’s persona was a first for Idol. Anyone to follow will not have the same impact.
How wonderful that his dreams are coming true. I love his sound and hope he has a huge success with his CD. Then, he’ll have to be invited to appear on the show!
CONGRATULATIONS ROSEANNE! Indeed life is good with your new Grandbaby here! Best wishes for your family.
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Jason’s sound is so unique to me, here’s hoping that his CD is more of the same as his single!
Congrats MCL on your new grandson!
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Just so you know you are the best. Thanks for your wonderful comments about Jason’s new single and I completely agree with your take on it. He is a refreshing change from all the other artists nowadays and he has grown so much vocally from American Idol. He is my all time favorite Idol Loser. Thanks.
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Hey, everyone, I just thought I’d drop in and say hi. It’s been a while! Jason’s new song is terrific. I downloaded it as soon as I heard it!
Also, Kris Allen has his first post-Idol single “Live Like We’re Dying” out, which is terrific as well. He really surprised me, I have to admit. The song is very contemporary and has an extraordinarily addictive quality to it!
Also, David Archuleta’s new “Christmas” album is out! We have all come to expect much from David, and I certainly am not disappointed!
Oh, and I heard a snippet of Adam’s “Time for Miracles” song, which sounds really epic and amazing as well. I can’t wait to hear ALL of it!
Believe it or not, people, we’re only really about THREE months away from the new season of Idol! Time has flown faster than I expected it would, and I can’t complain about that! Anyway, have a great day, everyone!
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I am so glad that you looked favorably upon Jason’s new single, video and upcoming CD. I was wondering if you’d had the chance to listen to my favorite song, “If I were you, I’d fall for me.” It’s such a throwback from the 50’s (reminds me of some of the old Ricky Nelson songs). As a Jason fan, I’m so excited about his new music…I just wish the CD was out already. I had a thought about the CD coming out in January – I wonder if we’ll see Jason at the beginning of the new season on Idol? I’ve also heard his brother Michael has auditioned again and may still be in the running for the final 24. Could be interesting!
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I agree with all of you 100% and thank you for loving and supporting Jason unique talent. I am also so excited about this song – it is completely Jason – fun, loving, carefree, humble just a beautiful person inside and out. I am waiting for his album with excitement and I know his hard work will be worth it at the end! Very proud of everything he has accomplished and it is true there will never be anyone as amazing as Jason again in AI! and I am also loving “If I were you, I’d fall for me” – just beautiful!
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Roseanne, many (elsewhere) are making note of the fact that Jason’s voice is so much better since he’s taken voice lessons. How wonderful that he listened to your advice!
He is gaining confidence and doing so much better in his interviews. What a lovely voice! I can’t wait until his CD is released in time for Valentine’s Day. If he is successful, I do see him returning to the Idol stage!
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Thank you, MCL, for your review of Jason’s single. I’ve heard a couple of his new songs in addition to this one, and I have a feeling that Jason just may be my favorite Idol yet, post-Idol. I really love how he has stayed so true to himself. No pretensions. No songs that don’t “fit” who he is. No overproduction. I also agree with others that his voice has improved and so have his interview skills. But he’s still the same sweet, quirky and fun Jason we knew on American Idol. I’m really excited to see him in person next month!!
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Katey, what a concise review of Jason and life after Idol. He is the only Idol photo I bought at the Season 7 Concert Tour. Season 7 had some great contestants!
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