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
It does look like the saves were limited to the Top 16 there already. Why, I have no idea.
As for all this leaking, I can only assume that TPTB are assuming falling ratings are due to a perceived lack of suspense in the eliminations, so they naturally react by removing ALL suspense for the audience, saving it for the contestants.
(I’m still annoyed at making the kids sing immediately after finding out they are safe, can you tell?)
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Quentin didn’t make it?
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Quentin’s a wild card.
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I very much dislike the format of this year’s Idol. If it doesn’t drastically improve soon, I predict this will be the last season. The Voice is much more enjoyable and the talent is better.
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I second that Louise.
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I’m guessing the decision to select wild cards from only the top 16 was a financial decision. Less people to fly to LA, house, feed etc… Idol’s no longer Fox’s cash cow so it’s not surprising that things feel “cheaper” than in previous season.
That being said I really love this group of finalists. I’d switch out Daniel for Savion and it’d be a perfect group for me and I get the appeal of Daniel. I’m just sad for Savion and worried for Daniel.
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I agree Laura. Daniel probably shouldn’t have been in the TOP 24 but I think Idol wanted the tweens and teens to vote for him. Maybe even Grandmas – but not me. I wish Savion had been selected by the judges, but Quentin is a good singer. These are the best Finalists in the last couple years.
Jax is growing on me, but she does need to be more approachable. She’s definitely talented. I also voted for Clark and Nick. I hope they do well tonight! I am enjoying the show.
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