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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Without skipping a beat the Archuleta magic continues. Less than 72 hours after the tour ended in Tulsa and less than 24 since it’s release David’s first music video debuts at #1. Way to go Crusher!
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MCL, Due to a stroke of good fortune I will be meeting with many other Angels in Detroit this Friday to see the Davids perform at Ford Day. I will do my best to remember all that you’ve taught me so that I can enjoy my mini concert to the fullest. It’s rumored he will be singing Crush for the first time in public. Be still my heart!
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Congratulations to David on his wonderful music video – and again, going
#1 on iTunes in less than a day.
How humble David is — really, a career for 1 or 2 years?????? So grounded.
Thanks to all of our Canadian friends with such strong support of David.
Janey — fantastic that you are going to Ford day, oh, lucky lucky you to get to hear Crush performed live! and tell David Hi from all of us here on MCL!!!
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Yeah!! David’s Crush Music Video at #1 in less than 24 hours!!
Janey- you know how excited I was when I found out your were going to see and hear David perform at Ford Day. Have the Time Of Your Life!! I’ll be thinking of you, and cannot wait to hear what you have to say. I know you will savor every moment!
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Good morning everyone!
Whoopeee! David’s Crush video is number one! Great, great news to hear at the start of a busy day.
Janey – you must report back about your Davids experience in Detroit on Friday.
Take pictures, film video and capture and savor every moment of this performing experience. We will be hear waiting for your feedback.
And, you get to hear “Crush” for the first time? Ahhhhhh lucky lady – but you deserve it. Have a super time and know that MCL vibes will be with you in spirit.
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