Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For Canadian Idol Top 8 Performers

July 28, 2008 by Masterclass Lady 8 Comments


I’m a little late adding this, but here we go! Will comment later and hope you do as well. Looking forward to hearing Gavin Rossdale’s mentoring techniques in this acoustic show.

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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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8 Responses to “Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For Canadian Idol Top 8 Performers”

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    idolina July 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Nothing changed again this week on CI. I’m fuming and question why I even watch this show.

    Theo Tams was outstanding once again. Amazing. Stood out by 2 million miles. Perfect song choice. He’s definitely my #1.

    Amberly was great too, but seemed a bit nervous.

    Enter my fuming…..

    Drew once again was underrated and quite shockingly shamed by 3 of the judges. They clearly see him as a threat and want him out ASAP. I thought about it and am pretty sure Amberly and Theo don’t need my votes tonight, so I’m only voting for Drew. I’ve been watching Idol long enough to know when someone is being sabotaged. It’s the ugly side of Idol.

    Funny how they mentioned what Drew was wearing tonight…I agree that he looked awful, but don’t they have someone dress these kids to make sure that they look their best? Of course they do….it’s another tool they use to make certain contestants look bad. Can’t believe I’m typing this, but it’s true. Everything right from Gavin’s clip to what Drew was wearing screamed of sabotage. It eerily reminded me of the Jason Castro edit on AI.

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    masterclasslady July 28, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    Idolina – I agree. I thought Drew was great and that some of the others are making it through because of their quirkiness and not their singing.

    Theo and Amberly were oustanding, but if Theo doesn’t relax his jaw soon, I am going to lose it. And, I know for a fact that he can do so. I think he fears that he will sound too classical, but that is not true.

    But, right now, it is obvious to my eyes and ears that the Top 2 should be Theo and Amberly.

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    idolina July 28, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Yeah MCL. Theo and Amberly are my top 2, with Drew rounding out my top 3. Drew looked visibly upset and I think that’s what really got me going. I swear I’ve never voted this much. LOL.

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    paulman July 29, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Yay, Theo Tams and Amberly Thiessen for Top 2! I think I might agree with Idolina: “Amberly was great too, but seemed a bit nervous.”

    Yeah, to me she didn’t seem as relaxed or… I dunno, “grandiose?” (fluid?) vocally as she usually is.

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    masterclasslady July 29, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    I thought Amberly was wonderful last night. I still am hoping to do a Vocal Masterclass review, but I am a busy with American Idol deadlines here. Thanks for your patience everyone. Keep adding your comments.

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    deannafanblast July 29, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    In my opinion, Theo and Amberly are the only two singers on the show that I can appreciate. Theo’s performance last night was amazing to me.I could feel his emotion throughout the song, and isn’t that what singing is all about!? I think he is the most passionate singer, where Amber has a style of her own, and to me is simply pleasant to listen to.

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    idolina July 29, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    I’m very happy that Theo, Amberly and Drew live to see another week, and that all 3 escaped the bottom 3. For me, Canadian Idol starts and ends with these 3 singers.

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    deannafanblast August 1, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Idolina, I read your comments and went back to see Drew’s performance again, I must say I am remiss in not praising him as well. I do remember him catching my eye in the beginning, but somehow Theo just stands out for me. That said, I have watched some of Drew performing in Collingwood as well, and he really is quite good!! Unfortunately there is only one winner of Canadian Idol, as on the American version.Dang it, I really wanted David Archuleta to win!!!! We will see in time who Canada picks!!

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