The BCRMTA Student Composers’ Club, now entering its third year, provides an encouraging and supportive environment for young composers to learn about writing music, share their compositions, exchange ideas, and receive constructive feedback from composition teachers and fellow composers. The club is chaired and organized by BCRMTA member teacher Kathleen Feenstra (Chilliwack Branch).
Meeting Details
- Held over Zoom on the first Sunday of each month (October–May)
- 7:00–8:00 pm
- Participants will receive an email reminder and Zoom link in advance of each session.
- Each year, the club welcomes three guest composers who speak on various topics related to composing, offering students fresh insights and inspiration.
Membership Information
- There is no fee to join.
- Students must be studying with a current BCRMTA teacher or a BCRMTA Student Auxiliary teacher in order to participate.
Technology Requirements
It is essential that all participants know how to share music/sound over Zoom.
Before the first meeting, each student must practice sharing their music with their teacher in the format they plan to use (e.g., screen sharing composition software, video performance, live performance, PDF, etc.) to ensure that audio and visuals work smoothly.
Suggested Experience
- Minimum: RCM / BCCM / CC Level 5 (practical) on any instrument
- Age 10 and up
If unsure, please leave a question in the comment box at the end of the form.
The club also welcomes student composers who may not meet these criteria but demonstrate strong composition skills.
Registration
Students interested in joining the club should complete the online registration form by September 30, 2025.
During registration, students will be asked to provide:
- Contact information
- Teacher’s name (BCRMTA or Student Auxiliary member)
- General musical background and composition experience
- Parental consent (if under 18)
The information collected will be used only by the coordinators:
- To gather contact details,
- To determine general knowledge level and tailor sessions accordingly,
- To obtain parental consent where required.
This information will remain private and will not be shared under any circumstances.
Other Notes
- Please include any questions or comments in the final section of the registration form.
- If you cannot attend the first meeting, you are still encouraged to register—you will continue to receive updates and information.
The BCRMTA is delighted to offer this opportunity to our student composers!
The information will remain private and will not be shared under any circumstances.
Questions can be emailed to secretary@bcrmta.bc.ca and will be directed to the coordinator Kathleen Feenstra.