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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And a Happy Mother’s Day to you too, MCL! What a beautiful picture of you and your granddaughter! (and the puppy!) She looks like she is full of laughter and joy! I hope you are enjoying this day that was made especially for people like you and that you are being treated like royalty as well!!
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What an adorable Grandchild, MCL! How wonderful – doggy too! I said it was so nice being with my 3 children today, but it is my Grandbabes that light up my life. Six years ago, I was teaching Sociology at our local university. I made the decision to help my daughters and have taken care of the little ones while Mommy works. I watch my new granddaughter (13 weeks) and grandson (20 months); at 11:00 AM I get my 5 year-old granddaughter; then at 3:00 PM, I have my 7 year-old grandson. Whew!
I am still teaching, loving, and enjoying these beautiful little beings. Now, all I need is a good vitamin pill and 8 hours of sleep a night!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
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Happy Mother’s Day to you! Just got back from a Mother’s Day barbecue at my sister’s house–she’s got 4 children, so we had a three generation gathering as well, so fun!
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Kariann – you sound sooo busy. Wow, you must have stamina. Such love and dedication as well. Lucky daughters to have a Mom like you and those grandchildren must thrive under your continued love and attention.
I had a quiet Mother’s Day, as things will get very hectic around here in June. Lots of family coming, including my granddaughter. I love taking care of her and she makes me laugh 24/7.
Thanks bizzee. Hope you had a beautiful weekend as well. Rereader – sounds like you had a blast! See – we can have fun without AI! Haha
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I, too, had a great Mother’s Day! My honey and I learned how to make photos go on an electronic frame for my Mom’s gift (she’s 75), and my son (who is 19) came home from a 7 day bus trip from Univ. of Indianapolis (here in Indy – duh!) on a choir trip to New Mexico! They got back at 7pm and my Mom, honey, son, his girlfriend (a doll in human form!) and I went to Bravo Italian Restaurant for a 9pm dinner. It’s loud in there, but we arrived late enough that it was emptying out. Dylan was happy to see his girl, I enjoyed being with my husband and son, and my Mom was pleased to be with everyone! And the 4 cats were happy to get a few nibbles of leftovers! LOL!
Anita
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MCL, I have a little photo of Dylan and his sweetie, but I don’t see how to post it. Can you help?
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I LOVE someone that can laugh at themselves! HEE!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSsrs8_lFFg&eurl=http://mjsbigblog.com/brooke-white-stops-and-starts-the-classics-on-best-week-ever-video.htm#more-4812
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wadahoot…that video is absolutely hilarious! I couldn’t stop laughing. Brooke definitely has a strong backbone to be able to pull that off! Good for her!
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Thank you, MCL. It was nice to read the other posts!
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