Thursday, June 12th
Classical Upper Strings - Level 9 - Group B
Adjudicator: Jennifer Burford
Canadian violinist Jennifer Burford eagerly searches for new musical experiences to develop her versatility as a musician. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's of Music Performance from University of Toronto where she studied with Mark Skazinetsky. She received her Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School and her Master's of Music Performance Degree from University of Toronto under the tutelage of Erika Raum. Jennifer joined the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster in their 2022 season. She also holds the position of Principal Second Violin with the chamber orchestra Canadian Sinfonietta and has performed with Esprit Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Toronto Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Toronto, and Mirvish Productions. In addition to classical music, Jennifer has recorded and performed in jazz, funk, folk, pop, and klezmer genres. She is a founding member of the Queer Songbook Orchestra, a professional chamber pop ensemble, creating and performing a living archive of songs that have shaped the LGBTQ2S+ community. In addition to performance, Jennifer is a faculty member of the Oscar Peterson School of Music (formerly Royal Conservatory School). She enjoys teaching students of all ages and experience. Jennifer was recently certified as a teacher trainer in the Creative Ability Development method, which focuses on developing divergent thinking and musical artistry through teaching improvisation from an early age. At home, she enjoys exploring creative learning through music and art with her three sons.
Location
Waterloo North Mennonite Church
100 Benjamin Rd.
Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9
Classical Upper Strings - Level 9 - Group B - Morning
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:00 AM | Name:Esther Lam | Titles: Concertino in D Major, op. 5 by Oskar Rieding Sonata No. 8 in G Major, op. 30, no. 3, 1st mvt. by Ludwig Van Beethoven | Home Festival:IMFC |
| Time:9:20 AM | Name:Rachel Hu | Titles: Sonata in G minor "Didone Abbondonata", op. 1, no.10, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Giuseppe Tartini Slavonic Dance No. 1 in G Minor,, arr. from op. 46, no. 2 and op. 72, no. 1 by Antonín Dvořák, arr. Fritz Kreisler | Home Festival:London |
| Time:9:40 AM | Name:Olivia Sun | Titles: Concerto No. 9 in A Minor, op. 104, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Charles de Beriot Cantabile in D Major, op. 17 by Niccolo Paganini | Home Festival:North York Live |
| Time:10:00 AM | Name:Chloe Huang | Titles: Concerto No. 9, op. 104, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Charles-Auguste de Bériot Mélodie, op. 42, no. 3 by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
| Time:10:20 AM | Name:Jasmine Lau | Titles: Concerto No. 2 in G minor ("Summer") by Antonio Vivaldi Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 104, Allemande by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Yip's |
| Time:10:45 AM | Name:Avery Law | Titles: Concerto No. 23 in G Major, 1st mvt. by Giovanni Battista Viotti Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006, Gavotte en rondeau by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Yip's |
| Time:11:05 AM | Name:Sarah Lian | Titles: Concerto No. 7 in G Major, op. 76 , 1st mvt. by Charles-Auguste de Bériot Malagueña, op. 21, no. 1, Danse espagnole by Pablo de Sarasate | Home Festival:Sudbury |
| Time:11:20 AM | Name:Lotus Lorberg | Titles: Malagueña, op. 21, no. 1), 1st mvt. by Pablo de Sarasate Sonata in D Major, op. 12, no. 1, 1st mvt.: Allegro con brio by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:Toronto |
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
Classical Upper Strings - Level 9 - Group B - Afternoon
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:00 PM | Name:Ryan Chang | Titles: Cantabile in D Major, op. 17 by Niccolo Paganini Romanze fur Viola in F Major, op. 85 by Max Bruch | Home Festival:Guelph |
| Time:1:20 PM | Name:Daniel Gomez | Titles: Cantabile in D Major, op. 17 by Niccolo Paganini Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004, Allemande by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Lambton County |
| Time:1:35 PM | Name:Brendan Lawrence | Titles: Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042, 1st mvt.: Allegro by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata in D Major, op. 12, no. 1, 1st mvt.: Allegro con brio by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:Star-MVP |
| Time:1:55 PM | Name:Sarah Holland | Titles: Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (L’estate), RV 315 , Complete by Antonio Vivaldi Cantabile in D Major, op. 17 by Niccolò Paganini | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:2:15 PM | Name:Cara Huang | Titles: Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042, 1st mvt.: Allegro by Johann Sebastian Bach Malagueña (Danse espagnole, op. 21, no. 1) by Pablo de Sarasate | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
2:40 PM - Workshop and Announcement of Winners - MANDATORY
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:40 pm to 3:55 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
4:45 PM - PLAYOFFS - Classical Upper Strings - Level 9
The top two competitors from this class will proceed to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be held at All Saints Anglican Church
400 Northfield Dr. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 0A6