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MRMTA Pianothon/Musicthon

On Feb. 11, 12 and 13, 2011 the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers' Association will be holding our 21th annual MRMTA Pianothon/Musicthon at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Music students of the MRMTA provide a showcase of entertainment with their musical skills while raising funds for Variety, "Kids Helping Kids". This year is going to be a BIG one and we would appreciate your support.

Over the years the MRMTA has raised OVER $156,000.00 for the Variety Special Arts Program, a partnership between the MRMTA, other local music schools, and Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba. The Music in Daycare Program provides a ten month music education program to 23 inner city day care centres in Winnipeg. In addition, it funds Music Therapy sessions to 9 local schools and agencies.

The Variety Pianothon/Musicthon started in 1990 by Marge Lebrun. Music in Daycare uses a curriculum called "Musiktanz" written by Verna Ross and Dr. Lorna Heyge. Through the lesson children experience emotional releases by participating in musical activities such as singing, finger play, chanting, tapping rhythm patterns, creative movements, sound recognition and much more! These programs are much needed to achieve social skills that focus on both the fine and gross motor skills through participation in these activities. Success is evident as these children prove to have better pitch in singing, are more creative, and are more skilled in pattern arranging and most of all more confident!

Music is the universal language! Please support this very worthwhile and life changing program. Please make cheques payable to:

VARIETY, THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF MANITOBA.
Mail to: Variety c/o Glory St. Germain
57 Henday Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0S4
Contact Glory St. Germain, Coordinator MRMTA Pianothon/Musicthon
Ph: 204 832-3800 or email: glory@ultimatemusictheory.com