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What's New Archive 2007

December 14-20, 2007
CKMS-FM 100.3, campus community radio in Waterloo, Ontario, ranks Frank's CD, I'll Be Good, No. 2 in their Top 30 Charts.
December 4 & 18, 2007
The New Edge, a radio show of new music on WMBR 88.1 FM in Cambridge, MA, USA, plays The Resolve, the final track from Frank's CD of solo piano compositions, I'll Be Good. The New Edge is aired every Tuesday 2-4 PM.
December 14, 2007
St. John's Norway, Toronto. Frank is a guest artist at a recital conducted by Josephine Coombe, performing his own works and improvisations.

December 7, 2007 - 6 PM & 8 PM
Frank is proud to present his students at the Fall Kids & Adult Student Recitals at the Church of the Transfiguration, Toronto, located on 111 Manor Rd. East; 4 blocks north of Davisville between Yonge & Mt. Pleasant. Admission is free - all friends and family are welcome! Refreshments following each recital. Frank will also a perform a jazzed-up Christmas favourite!
December 5, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. (at Dovercourt), Toronto, Ontario. Frank does a set of his solo piano compositions and improvisations opening for Ayton & Atherton, an amazing mandolin/guitar instrumental duo, and "Before the Flood". Admission $5.
November 21-23, 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students, Katie, Brian, James, Susan and Cecilia for their performances at Contemporary Showcase, a festival featuring music composed by Canadians, held during Canada Music Week in various locales across Toronto.

November 18, 2007 - 2:30 PM
In celebration of Canada Music Week, Frank conducts a master class for student composers followed by a recital of his own solo piano compositions. Hosted by ORMTA Oshawa Branch. Ritson Road Alliance Church, 605 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, ON., Admission is free (donations accepted)
November 17, 2007 - 7 PM
Contemporary Showcase, Grand River Region presents Composer in Concert, original piano compositions and improvisations by Frank Horvat. Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo, ON. Admission is free (donations accepted)
November 11 & 24, 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students, Christopher, Susan, James, Katie, Cecilia and Josephine for their performances at the ORMTA Auditions. ORMTA stands for the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association. This group organizes auditions where students develop their performance skills and receive helpful adjudication. Students who deliver a particularly fine audition are invited to perform at a Scholarship recital. Susan, James and Cecilia were invited to play at that recital. And Susan received a scholarship, congratulations to all!
October 27, 2007
Frank performs the Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel with Janet Stachow as part of 'Share the Music', a fundraising concert at St. Simon's Anglican Church, Oakville, ON.
October 25, 2007 - 12:30 PM
Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. If you’re in the Yonge & St. Clair area, please join Frank for a solo piano recital of original music to accompany your lunch!
October 20, 2007 - 2:00 PM
Free art talk and show by Sasha Pierce and original solo piano music by Frank Horvat at the Loop Gallery (1174 Queen St. W., Toronto).
October 14, 2007
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, Ontario. Three pianists, one piano! Frank joins Hwa-Ing Arianne Kwek and Janet Stachow for a piano recital featuring a wide array of repertoire for 2 hands - 1 piano, 4 hands - 1 piano, and 6 hands - 1 piano.

October 4, 2007
Frank performs a set of solo piano music for the 2nd anniversary of Bullfrog Power at the Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto. Original compositions, covers and improvisations to be included. By invitation only.
September 29, 2007 - 7 PM & 2 AM
Toronto's Nuit Blanche, at the Art Square Gallery, 334 Dundas West (across from the AGO), Toronto, Ontario. Solo piano performance by Frank, admission is free.
September 29, 2007 - 2-4 PM
For the Love of Jo Coffee House, 261 Queen St., Port Perry, Ontario. Solo piano performance by Frank, admission is free.
September 28, 2007 - 7-9 PM
For the Love of Jo Coffee House, 6308 Main St., Stouffville, Ontario. Solo piano performance by Frank, admission is free.
September 27, 2007 - 8 PM
Freeway Coffee House, 333 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario. Frank does an opening set of original solo piano music before 'Quest for the Past', PWYC.
September 26, 2007 - 12:00 PM
Music in the Atrium - Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario. If you’re in downtown Toronto, please join Frank for a solo piano recital of original music to accompany your lunch! Admission is free.

September 24, 2007
Frank gives an informal talk and performance to music students and faculty at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Music, London, Ontario. By invitation only.

September 24, 2007 - 10:00 AM
Frank gives a workshop and performance to members of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association (ORMTA), London, Ontario. The subjects is getting students to compose and improvise, easy suggestions to nurture creativity in the life of a music student. Location: D&S Pianos, 1700 Hyde Park Road Unit 7.
September 23, 2007 - 5-7 PM
Frank performs his solo piano music at the Chapters Bookstore, Richmond Centre, 86 Fanshawe, London, Ontario. Admission is free.
September 23 & 24, 2007 - 2-4 PM
Frank performs his solo piano music at the Chapters Bookstore, 1037 Wellington Rd., London, Ontario. Admission is free.
September 10, 2007 - 8:00 PM
Frank performs his solo piano music at the Concord Cafe, 937 Bloor Street West (at Ossington), Toronto. Special guest guitarist, Andy Sheppard. $5 or PWYC
September 6, 2007 - 9:30 PM
Frank joins Blues Element for 3 sets at Grossman's Tavern, Toronto, ON.
August 31, 2007 - 8:00 PM
Frank performs his solo piano music at the Human Bean in Cobourg, Ontario. PWYC
August 29, 2007 - 9:30 PM
Frank joins Blues Element for 3 sets at The Press Club, Toronto, ON.
August 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students who completed their RCM Piano and/or Theory Examinations:
  • Elia: Grade 3 Harmony with Honours
  • Tom: Grade 4 Harmony with Honours
  • Cecilia: Grade 10 Piano with Honours
  • Susan: Grade 2 Rudiments with 1st Class Honours
August 24, 25, & 26 2007
Frank performs at Toronto Buskerfest with Dr. Draw.
August 24 & 25, 2007
Frank performs at Wasaga Beachfest with Dr. Draw.
August 13, 2007
Frank performs a 45-minute recital of his original solo piano music from his CD at Music Mondays at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square (next to the Eaton Centre). Tickets: PWYC. Click here for more info about the CD.
August 11-12, 2007
Frank performs at the Taste of the Danforth in Toronto with Dr. Draw.
July 29, 2007 - 3:00 PM
Frank performs at the London Pride Festival with Dr. Draw.
July 27, 2007
Frank performs with Dr. Draw on City TV's Breakfast Television in Toronto, Ontario.
July 26, 27 & 28 2007
Frank performs at the Toronto International Beaches Jazz Festival with Dr. Draw.
July 15, 2007
Frank performs at the Distillery District for the Nissan Canada Running Series in Toronto with Dr. Draw.
July 6 & 7, 2007
Frank performs at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
July 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2007
Frank performs at Calgary Tower in Calgary, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
July 1, 2007
Frank performs for Canada Day at City Hall in Edmonton, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
May & June 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students who successfully completed their RCM Piano and/or Theory Examinations:
  • Cavell: Grade 3 History - Honours
  • Cavell: Grade 9 Piano - First Class Honours
  • Jonathan: Grade 8 Piano - Honours
  • Natalia: Grade 8 Piano - First Class Honours
  • Janice: ARCT Teachers Written - Honours
  • Janice: ARCT Teachers Viva Voce - Honours
  • James: Grade 1 Rudiments - First Class Honours with Distinction
  • James: Grade 6 Piano - Honours
  • Josephine: Grade 4 History - First Class Honours
  • Tiffany: Grade 8 Piano - First Class Honours
  • Serena: Grade 8 Piano - Honours
  • Cecilia: Grade 4 Harmony - First Class Honours
  • Elia: Grade 2 Rudiments - First Class Honours with Distinction
  • Elia: Grade 8 Piano - First Class Honours
  • Christopher: Grade 1 Rudiments - First Class Honours with Distinction
  • Christopher: Grade 6 Piano - First Class Honours
June 29, 2007
Frank performs with Dr. Draw on City TV's Breakfast Television in Edmonton, Alberta.
June 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2007
Frank performs at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
June 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2007
Frank performs at the Works Festival in Edmonton, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
June 22, 23 & 24, 2007
Frank performs at the North Country Fair in Joussard, Alberta with Dr. Draw.
June 17, 2007 - 5:00 PM
Frank performs at the Taste of Little Italy with Dr. Draw.
June 16, 2007 - 5:00 PM
Frank performs at the Taste of Little Italy with Dr. Draw.
June 10, 2007 - 4:00 PM
Frank performs at the First Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival with Dr. Draw.
June 9, 2007 - 10:00 PM
Frank performs at the Reverb (651 Queen St. W.) with spacekitti as part of NXNE (North by Northeast). Check the NXNE website for more info.
June 9, 2007 - 4:00 PM
Frank performs at the First Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival with Dr. Draw.
June 7, 2007 - 10:00 PM
Frank performs at Clinton's (693 Bloor St. W.) with Dr. Draw as part of NXNE (North by Northeast). Check the NXNE website for more info.
June 7, 2007 - 6:00 PM
Frank performs at Roy Thompson Hall (outdoors) with Dr. Draw for Tourism Toronto.
June 6, 2007 - 5:00 PM
Frank performs at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto with Dr. Draw as part of NXNE (North by Northeast). Check the NXNE website for more info.
June 3, 2007 - 4:30PM
Frank performs as part of a celebration of Canadian Contemporary Music & Culture at St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave., Toronto. Admission is free. Frank will be performing original works from his upcoming CD.

May 12, 2007
Frank presented his Spring Student Recitals, featuring Kids (6PM) and Adults (8PM), at the Church of the Transfiguration, Toronto. Also, Frank performed an original work from his upcoming CD.

May 11, 2007 - 7:30PM
Frank was one of many performers at "Rainbow of Sound", a fundraiser in support of Regent Park School of Music. Queen Street East Presbyterian Church, 947 Queen St. E. Tickets $15, children under 12 free with adult. Contact Louise Chocla.

May 10, 2007
Frank performed solo piano repertoire from his upcoming CD at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of WWF-Canada at the Isabel Bader Theater, Toronto. By invitation only.
April 14 & 21, 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students, James, Christopher, Susan, Jonathan, Serena, Natalia, Tiffany, Elia, Cecilia, & Josephine for their performances at the ORMTA Auditions. ORMTA stands for the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association. This group organizes auditions where students develop their performance skills and receive helpful adjudication. Students who deliver particularly fine auditions will be invited to perform at a Scholarship recital on May 5. Extra kudos go out to Natalia not only for advancing to the scholarship recital but also representing ORMTA Central Toronto Branch at the Level C Zone Competition.
April 9 to 30, 2007
Congratulations to Frank's students, Emma, Katie, Brian, James, Susan, Jonathan, Serena, Natalia, Elia and Cecilia for their performances at the Davenport Festival of Music in Toronto:
  • Katie - 3rd place
  • James - 1st place
  • Susan - two 1st places
  • Elia - 1st & 3rd place
Honourable mentions also go out to Emma, Brian, Jonathan, Serena, Natalia and Cecilia for marks of 80% or higher!!
March 25, 2007
Frank performed a 30-minute set as part of Original Sundays at The Woodhouse Lounge, 2241A Bloor St. W., Toronto.  He performed original works from his upcoming CD and pop improvisations.
March 11, 2007
Frank performed a solo piano recital at the Loggia Gallery of the Koffler Centre for the Arts, 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto.  He performed original works from his upcoming CD.
March 4, 2007
Frank performed at the ORMTA's Teachers in Concert at the Women's Art Association, 23 Prince Arthur Ave., He performed original works from his upcoming CD including ZeeZoo Snaps and Great House of Riffs.
December & January 2006/2007
Congratulations to Frank's students for their successful completion of RCM Piano and Theory Examinations:
  • Brian: Grade 4 Piano - 1st Class Honours
  • Susan: Grade 6 Piano - 1st Class Honours
  • Wayne: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours with Distinction
  • Tom: Grade 3 Harmony - 1st Class Honours

 

 

 


 
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