Celebrating Creativity and Collaboration!
On May 3, 2025, the BCRMTA Student Composers’ Club hosted a truly inspiring Masterclass & Premiere Event at the Canadian Music Centre in Vancouver.
We were proud to premiere six original piano and cello duets by our talented student composers, performed by the exceptional Tina Chang (piano) and Jennifer Moersch (cello). Each piece was followed by insightful feedback from the performers and esteemed composer mentor Elizabeth Knudson, offering each student a valuable and personal learning experience.
Featured Composers & Works:
- Nathan Syyong – Sonatina in D Major
- Jakob Constible – A Day at the Beach
- Derek Lowe – Impromptu-Romanze for Cello and Piano
- Cristen Bao Sicoli – The Ship That Sails the World
- Paolo Roland Self – The Inside Passage
- Bodi Minardi – Tableau
This special event was thoughtfully organized by club chair Kathleen Feenstra, with the generous support of Pam Smirl and Mark Johnson (club co-hosts), in partnership with Sean Bickerton and the Canadian Music Centre.
Bravo to all the composers for your creativity and courage in sharing your music with us!