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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MCL, you take all the time you need. We are a demanding bunch, it’s true, but I’m sure I speak from everyone here in saying that we are very, very grateful for all the great posts you’ve already put up this week and we will be thrilled to read the rest of your story whenever it’s a good time for you!
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Thanks ReReader. I have to run out to see my cousin – she just had a baby girl and I can’t wait to see her. EEEEE.
I have some great photos of Jason as well and I did speak with him -but I am trying to organzie all these photos and edit them etc.
Your patience is most appreciated xo
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A BABY! Awwwww. *melts into puddle of mush* Newborns are so precious. Cuddle away!
(And thanks for letting me know that you’ve got Jason-y goodies!)
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Welcoming a newborn into the world is definitely an exciting time…hope both mom and baby are well!
Take all the time you need, MCL! Us readers are excited to read the recap, but can wait a little longer 🙂
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I’m getting there. Probably another hour or so. Plus my daughter sent me her recap of the party – totally different perspective – so I will work on it later.
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Hi MCL,
I’m loving the pictures you posted from the after party. It is such a joy to see you with this wonderful group. I absolutely adore David Archuleta, but I also have a great deal of affection for the other 9. Tears of joy here!
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Newborn babies – new life. What a joyous event!
Take all the time you need, MCL!
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Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. 🙂 Cheers! Sandra. R.
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