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
Sawyer’s on Tuesday night.
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Thanks IdolGirl!! Even better. I missed the show tonight.
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Glad to hear you’re having a wonderful, relaxing vacation! That’s what retirement is like!!!!!!
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Thank you Louise! It sure is wonderful!!
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Sawyer made it!
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He did it. Congrats Sawyer! Must watch it online as I just came in the door. Thanks Louise.
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In the chart, Brooke Adee was up against Bay Brooks.
Also wishing congrats to Sawyer!
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As 15 year old boy singers go, Sawyer Fredericks >>>> Daniel Seavey by light-years!
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I never thought of this. Yes, Sawyer is a natural but Daniel has incredible musical talent which is in the early blooming stage. Also, he is tiny and doesn’t visually command the stage.
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I feel that Adam’s team is the weakest. I think that India Carney is one of the frontrunners at this point.
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Yes India Carney and Sawyer Fredericks are my favorite singers in this competition. However, of the two, Sawyer is the most unique singer and is easily, easily marketable.
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While I think that Daniel has potential, I think that JLo/Keith/Harry should have let him wait out a year for his voice to settle.
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Yes I agree Idol Girl. At least allow his voice to settle.
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Sawyer has scored another hit on iTunes. http://www.ydtalk.com/idolchatteryd/sawyer-fredericks-scores-another-itunes-hit-on-the-voice/
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Sawyer was on the iTunes chart again this week. http://www.ydtalk.com/idolchatteryd/sawyer-fredericks-sarah-potenza-crack-itunes-for-the-voice/
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Thanks Idol Girl. We all know he is going to win this thing right?
I have been travelling got three days and didn’t have an opportunity to add a current topic for The Voice. Next week, everything will be back to normal here on MCL
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