Join host (and CMST alumni) Danielle Muir as she reflects on the school's 25th anniversary milestone with Executive Director, Richard Marsella.توسط Regent Park School of Music

The music classroom is a site of power. It's reflected in the privilege of being able to attend, the hierarchies that form amongst learners and teachers, and in the imbalance of cultures represented.Why do we teach what we teach, and who does it serve? Join us as we examine the powers that shape music curricula, and discuss the movement towards mus…

The last few years have been a period of unprecedented innovation in the delivery of music education. In this episode, educators Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dr. Bina John, and CMST Executive Director Richard Marsella reflect upon the lessons learned from organizing arts and music programming during the pandemic.…

How do we decide what music is worthy of learning, and of teaching? In this episode we shine a light on the power structures that influence music education.Featuring the returning voices of Dr. Bina John and Dr. Parmela Attariwala, and introducing Thomass Muir and Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng.توسط Regent Park School of Music

With the help of Dr. Parmela Attariwala and Dr. Bina John, Danielle investigates Eurocentrism in Canadian music education, and how alternative priorities can nurture musicality among Toronto’s diverse youth.توسط Regent Park School of Music

On Friday December 16th, we're set to launch the first episode of our Fourth season of EVERY LITTLE VOICE, aptly titled, "Resolving the Dissonance". A co-production between graduate student Danielle Muir and faculty member Evan Desaulnier. A deep dive into Eurocentrism in Canadian music education, and how alternative priorities can nurture musicali…

We end this season with a chat with co-producer and RPSM faculty member Evan Desaulnier and RPSM graduate student Danielle Muir. We look back on her time with the school, this last season of the podcast, and we also look forward to Season Four!توسط Regent Park School of Music

Join host Thompson Egbo Egbo as he unpacks "The Art of Collaboration" with Jon Santiago (DJ Dopey), Oscar Betancourt (DJ Grouch), Melanie Durrant, and Kiyoshi Nagata of Nagata Shachu.توسط Regent Park School of Music

In this episode, we talk with a student who goes way back with RPSM. To the early days of the school, through to now in her new role at PwC, and an on the brink of becoming a Chartered Accountant! We catch up with Ranminie, hope you enjoy this interview!توسط Regent Park School of Music

We catch up again with RPSM grad Sabrina, finishing her 3rd year studying drama at NYU. We are so proud of all our graduate students, pursuing such interesting career paths all over the world!توسط Regent Park School of Music

A delightful catch up with graduate student Mahalia, who takes a break from her studies at McMaster University to reflect on her time at RPSM.توسط Regent Park School of Music

On this Episode of Every Little Voice, the fourth installment of our monthly panel series, RPSM TALKS examining the current state of live music. Featuring panelists Jonathan Ramos (Ink Entertainment), Ebonnie Rowe (Honey Jam) Justin Kwan (MRG Entertainment) and moderated by Thompson Egbo Egbo.توسط Regent Park School of Music

A nice chat with RPSM graduate Julian Gilmore, currently studying medicine at the University of Toronto. We talk about his journey with music, cello, even a run in with Yo-Yo Ma! Enjoy!توسط Regent Park School of Music

We go down memory lane with longtime student of RPSM, Portia Marie Siegel. Portia reflects on her time as a student, performing alongside Rogers Waters, Broken Social Scene, and many more; while looking forward, and discussing her role as a newly-appointed member of the RPSM Board of Directors. Enjoy this wonderful discussion!…

Special topic: SELF-PROMOTION.An enlightening RPSM TALKS featuring a talented panel: Melissa Vincent, Cadence Weapon, and Josephine Cruz. Moderated by Thompson Egbo Egbo.توسط Regent Park School of Music

Jesse Mighton is a longtime volunteer with the Regent Park School of Music. His leadership and support over the years as a RPSM board member have helped steer the school behind the scenes, with care and passion for the community. Enjoy this thoughtful chat with Jesse!توسط Regent Park School of Music

The mother of two very special graduate students, Portia and Charlotte, Pearl unpacks her unique journey with Regent Park School of Music. Those early days, sitting on the RPSM Board of Directors, helping shape the vision for the school we know today.توسط Regent Park School of Music

An interview with mother/son duo Sileen & Dayton. Sileen unpacks her powerful piece "Our Identity" of which Dayton provides the music. Dayton speaks about his time at RPSM as a student, and we unpack many important elements of his journey to date.توسط Regent Park School of Music

Longtime friend of RPSM and founder of its IPAD Ensemble, Thompson Egbo Egbo discusses his journey with music to date. Thompson shares his unique perspective to community music, running The Egbo Arts Foundation, his own budding career as a prominent Canadian jazz pianist, and so much more. Enjoy this inspiring talk!…

Who's on your team? This RPSM TALKS looks at other parts of an artists team that help in a live setting, as well increasing the artist as a business. Moderated by Thompson Egbo Egbo.With special guests:Matt Maw (Red Music Rising), Baldeep Randhawa (APA Agency), Laura Wilson-Lewis (Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP), andChris Taylor (Entertainment On…

Dr. Bina John is a professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music. Dr. John has been an instrumental member of the RPSM Board of Directors since 2013, co-chairing its working group on anti-Black racism and anti-oppression, supporting curriculum development, and much more. This episode highlights Bina's passion for RPSM and community conn…

Alma shares her story reflecting on her time at RPSM as a student, and her journey since graduating, currently at Queens studying to become a nurse.توسط Regent Park School of Music

The Present Future of the Music Industry - how things were, how things are, and where it is heading. To know where you’re going, you need to know where you came from, and where you currently are. In this RPSM TALKS. we will explore how the music industry has changed in the last 10 years to present. With an esteemed, and experienced panel, we will d…

An inspiring chat with Martin Abel, Chair of the Regent Park School of Music Board of Directors. Having joined the board in 2013, we unpack his journey with the school and his contributions to community music in the City of Toronto.توسط Regent Park School of Music

A wonderful chat with RPSM graduate student, Charlotte Siegel. We talk about her growing career after having recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Opera and Voice at McGill University! Take a trip down memory lane with the incredible Charlotte Siegel.توسط Regent Park School of Music

Welcome to Season Three of Every Little Voice, the podcast on community music, produced by the Regent Park School of Music in Toronto. This socially-distanced season, we dig deeper into the many unique stories and perspectives of our graduate students, board volunteers and more. Stay tuned for an incredible ride ahead! Learn more about RPSM at our …

A feature interview with Lucas, one of our esteemed choir directors, who helped bring a vinyl recording project to life last year around this time. Enjoy!توسط Regent Park School of Music

A trip down memory lane with our camp counselors from last year, all graduates of our program, reflecting on their time together helping our camps thrive last summer. Sadly, we're not able to run our summer camps in July-August 2020, but we will continue to do all that we can to remain connected online, and will keep in touch at www.rpmusic.org wit…

In this episode, we unpack another song from the Song to Studio program, started up by Casey Mecija and James Bunton. This year, our guest artist/mentor was Kieran Adams, who worked with our student Selam, on a heavy tune called "Feeling Blue".توسط Regent Park School of Music

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Episode 7 unleashes a new track fro RPSM graduate student Sabrina, that she worked on with Casey Mecija and James Bunton, part of their Song to Studio program at RPSM. Sabrina is joined by her longtime teacher, Zorana Sadiq in conversation with Richard Marsella about the role RPSM has played in her life, right before she moved to New York to study …

Join RPSM graduate student Shahrzad, as we listen back and reflect on an interview she did over five years ago when she was a student at the school. Shahrzad has grown into a great community leader, volunteering at RPSM on weekends, and joining our paid administrative staff during the week. What an inspiring story!…

RPSM student Stefan is the 2017 Royal Conservatory of Music gold medalist for grade 4 classical guitar!To win the provincial gold medal a student must achieve a minimum "1st Class Honors" standing (80% or higher) on their instrumental examination, and attain the highest mark in Ontario for their grade level. Stefan received a "First Class Honors wi…

In this episode we catch up with RPSM faculty member Nathan Petitpas to discuss the music program that he's helped develop at First Nations School of Toronto. Enjoy!توسط Regent Park School of Music

A chat with RPSM faculty member and soprano, Zorana Sadiq about the RPSM's Song Interpretation program. This diverse project leads to original annual works by Canadian composers, a compilation published by the Canadian Music Centre, titled The Park Songbook.with the great support of the Aaron Brock Foundation.…

Enjoy this talk with RPSM graduate, Blane!توسط Regent Park School of Music

A chat with long time RPSM student Piaras, who recently wrote his own song with the help of Toronto songwriter, Casey Mecija, producer James Bunton, and RPSM piano teacher Marc Michalak. Enjoy!توسط Regent Park School of Music