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…I have to tell you, I received a call early this morning from a friend who, in the past enjoyed David and thought he had a wonderful voice. She had pre-ordered his album from itunes and received Angels at the time she placed the order. Her voice was shaking and she was near tears. “I never thought he could sound this good. His voice is spectacular and I LOVE Angels! I had to call you and tell you how much I love it!” she gushed to me. The joy in her voice was undeniable.
MCL if you pre-order the album now from itunes before 11/11 you get the 12 original tracks plus 4 bonus ones.
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Thank you Janey for sending the album Angels to MCL and for this beautiful photo montage video by Joodlesnoodles.
I must admit I was quite a bit apprehensive about hearing the album version of Angels having been completely taken in by the passion of the tour version (or should I say versions).
My fears were unfounded, as true to form he changes things up and it is as if I am hearing this wonderful song for the first time. He has sung it so many times now, each a bit different – but this one is truly wonderful. It may have been done in a studio but that passion to tell a story and have us listen shines through.
This is a wonderful song that has had great personal meaning to many- and though already doing very well on iTunes in US and Canada – and having been a hit by original artist Robbie Williams in Europe – there are so many people who have not had the opportunity to hear this song in general or hear it by the one who sings it like no other – David Archuleta. It is my hope that this song becomes widely popular by being released for radio play as well as performed in many venues and widely watched shows.
We all should be so graced by this song.
Thank you MCL
Thank you David Archuleta
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Good morning ladies:
I am slowly getting back in the swing of things here and will be adding more content in the coming days.
However, this “Angels” version sung by Archuleta Artistry was so magnificent that I had to highlight it in a separate blog.
And, Janey – thanks for the info. re the download bonus. I have to admit I rarely download music – I prefer buying the actual CD. But, now I have a reason to do so – 4 bonus tracks! woo!
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MCL, This article written by Larrry Getlen is one I’m sure you won’t want to miss.
http://archuletafanscene.com/2008/11/02/song-of-davids/
Regarding the purchasing of CD versus downloading. Here is what we know.The itunes “deluxe” is the only way to get the 4 bonus tracks. Wal-Mart will carry one version, the original 12 with 1 bonus track. Barnes and Noble along with Amazon will carry only the original 12 track.
It appears that artists make more from the selling of physical CDs than ordering from itunes. I also know fom personal experience that songs downloaded from Amazon are far superior to those from itunes.
As for me… I will be purchasing from all of the different sources.
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Hi MCL;
Thank you for your review of David’s Angels from his crazily anticipated upcoming album! IMO your review is spot on. I have read that some feel that David’s vocals are somewhat overpowered by the production at times, but personally I never felt that way. As you put it, the lush orchestration fully fits the grandeur of the song, and David’s stunning vocals are always what shine through. I have never anticipated an album from an artist like I am this one from David.
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MCL…if you can’t wait until the 11th you can download tomorrow 11/4 from here….
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/search-ng.gsp?search_constraint=ARTIST.4104&search_query=David+Archuleta
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Thanks Janey. I think I may wait for the CD. I have pre-ordered it, so I should have it shortly after the release date.
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MCL, I am so glad you are supporting David & buying his cd. He truly deserves all the success in the world.
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