Support Canadian Music

April 18 2008 by The Systemic Analyst.

What’s the point in maintaining a blog if I can’t make a pitch for a cause every now and then?

The Canadian National Conservatory of Music (CNCM) is Canada’s fastest growing national school of music. With a reach of nearly 100,000 Canadian teachers, students and other music professionals from coast to coast, examination centres in 6 provinces, over 10 high-acclaimed publications and host to the seminal piano pedagogy event of the year, CNCM is looking to expand its activities in promoting Canadian music and bringing arts and culture to rural Canada.

Filling a void left by other organizations, CNCM offers a full educational program to teachers and students, with a focus on bringing quality training to all Canadians. The CNCM’s holistic approach blends traditional teaching techniques with innovative, expert-developed methods, encouraging student skill development from performance etiquette to theory. Often, Canadians living in rural areas are not able to access the more traditional music training facilities located in select urban centers; CNCM helps ensure that the same, if not better, level of music education is available to all Canadians without having to relocate.

As part of its 2008-2009 fundraising campaign, CNCM is working to meet a target of $500,000. This money will be used in a variety of ways, including supporting the growing body of Canadian-content focused publications produced by CNCM; a scholarship program fostering and encouraging Canadian talent; educational events, workshops and seminars held throughout the year; and allowing CNCM to hire full-time professionals thus ensuring continued growth of the organization. 

The CNCM Summer Sizzle scholarship program offers a great way for individuals to get involved. Individuals who donate $150 have the option to have a student scholarship named after them. The funds go to covering the costs for a student to attend the three-day event. 

To view a comprehensive sponsorship information package please click here.

For more information on CNCM please visit the official website. 

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