We Celebrate!

Kevin performing at Richmond City Hall “Winter Wonderland” concert on November 30th, 2024.
Mozart Sonata A miner, K. 310.

My students, Marcus and Kaydence, received the Richmond Branch BCRMTA medals for the highest RCM exam marks for levels 4 and 9!
November 17, 2004

Marcus receiving the Richmond Branch RMT Highest Mark medal for Level 4 RCM exam.

Kaydence receiving the Richmond Branch RMT Highest Mark medal for Level 9 RCM exam.

Extra special as I hosted the recital, and was the one placing the medals around their necks.

So very proud of them both.

Trophy season has begun!


Kaydance


Jack


Kaylee


Ken


Boaz surprised and happy!


Marcus


Claryce (adult student) gets her 2nd trophy!


Arshya’s 1st trophy!

Well done and congratulations to all the trophy winners!

Another successful musical afternoon. Richmond Branch RMT concert at Aberdeen Mall – December 2023.
So proud of my first time performers – Arshya, Boaz & Kaylee.

Despite the noice and chaos in the Mall they all played very securely!

 

Kaydence played the Aberdeen Mall venue in December 2023 and also 9 years earlier – her first public performance.

How time flies!

 

Certificate I received from the Royal Conservatory of Music!

I’ve actually been teaching for 47 years however did not register students under my name for exams.

Honored to be part of RCM Examinations!

Time flies when you love what you do and do what you love!


I am so pleased to have participated as an adjudicator at the Pacific Youth Music Festival 2023! It was a great success!

Brilliant and talented Kaydence! Yet another trophy for her!

Claryce is a very talented young woman! She just got a 91 on her piano exam and a 99 on her theory exam! Congratulations!!

June 2023 trophy recipients! A few chosen special hard working students!
1. Devin
2. Marcus
3. Amber
4. Gwyneth
Congratulatiions on your efforts!
Practice does pay off!

Ken doing great in Level 10!

Very pleased to report that the workshop I conducted for the Richmond Branch BC Registered Music Teachers was a success!

A level 5 and 8 mock exam was conducted, followed by discussion and interatction with the teachers in attendance.

Thank you to the 2 students (and their teachers) for their participation!

 

[Public Service Announcement] The Richmond Branch BCRMTA is pleased to present an in-person workshop “Mock Exams – intermediate levels” by Ildiko Skeldon, Senior RCM Examiner.

She will be conducting Level 5 & 8 Mock Exams for us, with our Members participating. This will provide us more information as to the marking process, the protocols, and procedures of both “In Person” and “Remote” examinations.

Held on Wednesday, May 3rd, 10:30 am to 11:30am. The location will be at the South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC.

The attendance fee for non-Richmond Branch members will be $20.

 

Please bring along the level 5 and level 8 repertoire and etude books, and a pen or pencil to write with.

Bob Kohl from Long & McQuade Vancouver will also be in attendance, featuring RCM books and popular Etude selections, in addition to other materials.  [Announcement End]

Looking for a local, experienced piano teacher in Richmond, BC?

Connect with the Ildiko Skeldon Piano Studio here!

 

Congratulations to Christopher Norton for conducting such a successful workshop for the Richmond Branch BC Registered Music Teachers!

Not only is he a fabulous composer but a great pianist as well!

Enjoyed every single composition he presented!

I had the priveledge of introducing him and thanking him.

A thoughly successful event!

 

Beyond proud of my student Gwyneth, for receiving the RCM Gold Medal on Sunday, 19 February, 2023!

Highest mark for Level 6 exam in BC and Yukon for 2022 with a 97!

All the recipients were asked to perform (first time for this protocol) and Gwyneth played beautifully!

Bravo!

 

So proud of TWO of my students making it into the BC Provincial Music Magazine!

Kaydence recieving medal for highest RCM Level 8 mark (on left), and Gwyneth medal for highest RCM Level 7 mark (on right)

 

I was honored to have been asked to attend the Teacher Appreciation Gala event held on January 30, 2023, hosted by Tom Lee Music held at the Vancouver Westin Bayshore Hotel.

They delivered a delicious luncheon, a superb piano performance along with prizes and photographers. Such a classy and generous gesture!

I greatly appreciate the “Celebration of Excellence Certificate – Best of the Best” that I received!

Thank you Tom Lee Music!