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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I love the last “love” in this Philly version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxSj5SJZ6w
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Wow–Philly fans don’t just sit around! Found this of Jason singing Over the Rainbow on YouTube already, uploaded by nikialexia
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Performed by David Archuleta
When You Say You Love Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxSj5SJZ6w
Oh, Janey, you have me very curious to hear that “love” at the end.
David begins this song with a hushed intensity that contrasts so beautifully with the richer timbre of his voice as the song moves along. He really adds so many dynamic layers to this vocal performance; the poetry in the song brings out his emotional vocals so well.
His voice is technically secure and wonderfully focused. Love the gorgeous “oo” at the end – the expressive clarity always gives me goosebumps.
And, yes, Janey, the musical turn he initiates on the word “love” is very soulful indeed. He always finds a way to keep the song fresh in the minds andhearts of his listeners.
Another inspiring “Archie” performance of this stellar song selection.
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Performed By Jason Castro
Somewhere Over The Rainbow: uploaded by nikialexia http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=mRfYO1q4gFE
Well, let’s see how my sweet Jason is sounding in Philly. The sound quality is not as good as others I have heard. Jason, stop breathing so often in your lower register! Oh dear, I wish I could work this through with him. It’s frustrating having to type this. (sigh)
Interestingly enough, his upper range sounds spectacular. This is what I love to hear – the resonant quality of Jason’s natural voice. But, his biggest problem right now is his lack of knowledge of diaphragmatic breath support
“Behind” (breath) ” me” – he needs to add some melodic variation in this area of the song, as well as in other similar sections of this song. The melody sounds too fragmented – there are too many unvoiced areas in this song. He needs to become agressive and let his artistry dictate the musical end product of this song.
However, as I said, the overall sound of his voice is actually excellent, especially at the upper part of his range.
He just needs to be encouraged to carry his phrases for a longer period of time without breathing. This would lend a forward momentum to the song and add variety and color to his phrases.
I hope he is not being discouraged from adding more vocal variety to this song performance. That would really upset me. It is a very simple arrangement, so how could it hurt?
Final word – breathe Jason and hold your air through your phrases as along as possible. Start with one phrase – work on that – then build from there, until you are satisfied with the end result.
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Here’s a crystal clear version of WYSYLM…nice and close, and can hear every artistic nuance!
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Performed By David Archuleta
Great view of When You Say You Love Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4C3TlUjJow
Thanks so much, Hazelnut, for finding this outstanding video and, as you said, I can indeed hear every artistic nuance. He is still exhausted from his energetic performance of “Stand By Me” when he speaks to the audience.
But, when he starts to sing – brilliance. And I am again hearing that hushed, romatic intensity at the beginning of this song – exactly as I heard it when I commented on this song in the first video that was sent to me.(Comment #3).
And, it is wonderful to see his passionate arm movements that work so beautifully with his vocal intensity.
He paces himself so well in this song -does not give away too much too soon. This adds artistic interest and suspense to the number and it gives him a chance to vocally unfold in a measured manner.
He has to watch the “ee” vowels at time – he loses the circular formation of his mouth and this adds too much pressure on his vocal cord. Round mouth, relaxed jaw = open throat and vocal freedom.
Love how his hands emotionally pump out the rhythmn of the song – almost as if he wants to accent every word he is saying.
Great performance and very intimate video ride. Thanks so much, Hazlenut.
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Hazelnut40, thanks for that clip, i’ve seen him knock that one out of the park in some of the previous concerts as well but it is nice to see him do it just a little bit different again and the quality was spectacular.
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