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’m watching tonight’s show right now. I also watched the 2 shows from last week. I think America & the judges got it mostly right last week. The ILuminate Team was absolutely amazing. The only negative outcome was that the bike act came home. I really thought their act was outstanding even with the one bobble.
Tonight there were several good acts. I thought the singer, Kevin, was very good, great voice, good stage presence. I’m not sure what he was doing with the guitar, though. I don’t think he was actually playing. But it’s a small gripe. Gabe Rocks was adorable. How can you argue with a performing bulldog? Rhetorical question. The 14-year-old dancer was amazing too. She could do anything she wanted with her technique. Gymanstics, ice skating, ballet, & modern dance. It was all there.
And then Gymkana. Great show. The dancers from Virginia – another great act. And the bicyclist. So I think shrinking that group to 4 is going to be hard AND interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens.
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Rosanne,
Hello!! How are you? I was disappointed for the most part with the You Tube acts, and just can’t believe how some of them even got enough votes to get on the show!
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I agree Anita. It was pretty lackluster compared to last year’s show. I loved that Gothic Dance Team and singer Kevin Colis. The illuminated biker – not so much. Team I.Luminate is far superior I feel.
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Rosanne,
Ah, we’re on the same page regarding the illuminated biker. I didn’t think he was as great as the judges were saying.
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No Anita, he wasn’t. Maybe he has more tricks up his sleeve and he does seem like a genuinely sweet guy but I did prefer others over him.
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okay so I just watched the repeated version of the youtube auditions, and wow to “Gymkana” – don’t know if the spelling is correct. I was in awe sitting here! Have the results been given yet? I’m curious…and want to know. who made it from these guys?
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Bizzee – Gymkana made it to the semi-finals as did singer Kevin Colis, the ballet dancer and the “glow in the dark” biker. Lol. Can’t remember all the names.
The gothic dancers were selected for the Wild Card show which airs tonight. They are my favorite group out of the acts tonight. We shall see what happens.
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Hi MCL. The ballet dancer is Beth Ann Robinson. The glow-in-the-dark biker is Matt Wilhelm (I had to look him up). The gothic dancers are West Springfield Dance Team. I don’t know how the whole wild card thing works but I hope they make it through.
I agree with you regarding Matt Wilhelm. He’s talented but he’s nowhere near as good as Team iLuminate.
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Beth Ann Robinson is fantastic. Why do people call her “ballet dancer”? She looks like a contemporary dancer to me. I was really sad to see her go.
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I agree, Kitty. Beth Ann mixes elements from many styles of dance & comes up with something that is unique, definitely contemporary and wonderful. I also was sorry to see her go. I wish the Smage Brothers would have gone in her place. At least Professor Splash is out. In general, I was pleased with who made it into the top but Beth Ann was definitely fun to watch and I wish that Daniel Joseph Baker had made it through also. Otherwise, I am OK with what is happening.
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