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Frank is appointed to the Board of Directors for Lakeshore Arts, a community arts council that provides free and accessible programming to local youth, mentoring and career opportunities for youth, employment for local artists, as well as networking and advocacy services and supports the revitalization of South Etobicoke making it THE place to live, work, shop and play. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students who completed their RCM
Piano and Theory Examinations:
- Irene: Grade 2 Rudiments - Honours
- Louise: Grade 4 Harmony
- Keira: Grade 1 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours with Distinction
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- Keira: Grade 7 Piano - 1st Class Honours
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Frank is proud to present his Fall Kids & Adult Student Recitals
at the Church of the Transfiguration, Toronto. This was
the Tenth Anniversary of the recitals! Special thanks
to the very talented Thompson Egbo-Egbo and Kathleen Gorman
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Frank adjudicated and conducted a master class for piano students
in Kitchener-Waterloo, as part of Contemporary
Showcase, a festival featuring music composed by Canadians,
held during Canada Music Week in various cities across Canada. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students, Gabbie, Katie, Keira,
and James for their performances at Contemporary
Showcase, a festival featuring music composed by Canadians,
held during Canada Music Week in various locales across Toronto. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students, Keira, Christopher, and
Cecilia for their performances at the ORMTA Auditions &
Scholarship Recitals. 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.
Extra kudos to Keira & Cecilia for being recipients of
scholarships! |
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Frank performs a full-length piano recital in Oakville, Ontario at St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Dr, off Trafalgar Rd., north of Hwy 403. Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Special guest, pianist, Irina Semenova will join him to perform a Mendelssohn duet, and solo repertoire by Chopin. Tickets $15, free admission for children under 14. Receive a free copy of the CD 'I'll Be Good' at the concert with ticket purchase. More info here.
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Frank performs as part of a fundraising dinner for the new NYCO Music Festival at the National Restaurant, 1000 Finch Ave. W., North York. Click here for more info.
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Frank performs a full-length piano recital in London, Ontario at The Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Special guest, London's own flutist, Amy O'Neill will join him. Art by artist, Cheryl O, will also be exhibited. Tickets $15, free admission for children under 14. Receive a free copy of the CD 'I'll Be Good' at the concert with ticket purchase. Buy tickets here.
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Frank performs as part of "Share The Music" a benefit
concert for orphans in Tanzania & Kenya. The Crossroads
Chapel, 1295 North Service Rd., Burlington, ON. Other pianists
include Janet Stachow and Dorothy Francis, solos, duets and
more. Tickets: adults $15, kids $7. |
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Frank presents a workshop for music educators and performs a full-length piano recital in Kingston, Ontario at the Chalmer's United Church, 212 Barrie St. Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. This workshop and recital are presented by ORMTA Kingston. Tickets $15, free admission for children under 14. Receive a free copy of the CD 'I'll Be Good' at the concert with ticket purchase. Buy tickets here. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students who completed their RCM
Piano and Theory Examinations:
- Veronica: Grade 3 Harmony - First Class Honours
- Natalia: Grade 3 Harmony - Honours
- Cecilia: Grade 4 Counterpoint - First Class Honours
- Josephine: ARCT Teachers (Part 2 & 3) - First Class Honours
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Frank attends the Provincial Convention of the Ontario
Registered Music Teachers' Association in beautiful North
Bay, Ontario. |
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Frank performs as part of Commingle Too; a fundraising concert featuring an eclectic blend of music presented by Michele Jacot. Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto. Tickets $20 in advance, $23 at the door. Call 416-531-6604. Frank will perform his composition Slam Jam! with Michele on flute and also the solo piano piece Filler' Up. |
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The Works
Art & Design Festival, Sir Winston Churchill Square,
Edmonton, Alberta. Frank performs a 45-minute solo piano set
of his original music in this beautiful outdoor setting. Admission
is free. Check out these photos from the show by Edmonton
photographer, Tracy
Kolenchuk. |
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Frank performs a full-length piano recital in Edmonton, Alberta at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music,
10050 MacDonald Dr., room 409, Edmonton. Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Tickets $15, free admission for children under 14. Receive a free copy of the CD 'I'll Be Good' at the concert with ticket purchase. Buy tickets here. |
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Music columnist, Tom Murray, pens a preview of Frank Horvat's Solo Recital, in the Edmonton Journal.
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The Works Art & Design Festival, Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta. Frank
performs a 45-minute solo piano set of his original music in this beautiful outdoor setting. Admission is free. Visual artist Doug Smith created a sketch of Frank while performing at this show. |
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Frank performs a full-length piano recital in Calgary, Alberta at the Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW (near 14 St SW & 17 Ave SW), Calgary. Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Special guest, vocalist, Sora will join him. Art by artist, Jacqulynn Mulyk, will also be exhibited. Tickets $15, free admission for children under 14. Receive a free copy of the CD 'I'll Be Good' at the concert with ticket purchase. Buy tickets here. |
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Janice Douglas hosts Frank and other musicians for a performance for the members of the congregation of St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave., Toronto. Admission is free. Frank will be performing ZeeZoo Snaps and Filler' Up. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students who completed their RCM
Piano and Theory Examinations:
- Katie: Grade 4 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Dianne: Grade 4 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Wayne: Grade 6 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Tom: Grade 7 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Christopher: Grade 7 Piano - Honours
- James: Grade 7 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Christopher: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours with
Distinction
- Shanice: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours with
Distinction
- Tyler: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours
- James: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours
- Anne: Grade 2 Rudiments - 1st Class Honours
- Tom: Grade 4 Counterpoint
- Cecilia: Grade 4 History - 1st Class Honours
- Michelle: ARCT Teachers Written - Honours
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Streetsville Arts Fest, Streetsville United Church, 274 Queen St. South, Mississauga. Frank
performs a solo piano set of his original music. Admission is free. |
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Frank performs his first full-length piano recital in his
hometown of Ottawa, Ontario at the First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary
Ave. (off Richmond Rd, east of Woodroffe). Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Tickets $15, free admission for children 12 and under. Those purchasing tickets in advance will receive a free copy of Frank's CD, I'll Be Good. Buy tickets here. |
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Arts reporter, Steven Mazey, writes a story about Frank Horvat's Solo Recital, in The Ottawa Citizen.
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Frank performs a full-length piano recital in Mississauga, Ontario at the Unitarian Congregation of South Peel, 84 South Service Road (just off of Hurontario & the QEW). Frank will perform his own piano compositions and improvisations along with works by Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Tickets $15, free admission for children 12 and under. Those purchasing tickets in advance will receive a free copy of Frank's CD, I'll Be Good. |
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Arts reporter, Chris Clay, writes a story called, "Pianist wears many hats at concert", in The Mississauga News.
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Frank presents his Spring Student Recitals, featuring Kids
(6PM) and Adults (8PM), at the Church of the Transfiguration,
111 Manor Rd. E., Toronto. Admission is free, all friends
and family are welcome! Refreshments to be served following
each recital. A performance of solo piano music by Frank will
also be featured. |
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Frank appeared on Mississauga's TV show, Daytime, with Gurdeep Ahluwalia and Kim McCleary to talk about his upcoming concert in Mississauga on May 10th.
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Freeway Coffee
House, 333 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario. Frank
does a Pop Piano Gig of his original music. Also appearing,
Timothy David & The Rhythm Section and Elissa Mielke. $5 cover - proceeds
to the Freeway, an innovative, non-profit, fair trade coffee
house and community commons in Hamilton that is committed
to re-investing in the local and global community. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students, Katie, Natalia, Tom,
Christopher, Wayne, James, Cecilia, Susan, and Dianne 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. Extra kudos to Christopher for making it to the Scholarship
Recital. |
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Congartulations to Frank's students, Daniel, Katie, James,
Susan, Natalia, Brian, and Cecilia for their performances
at the Davenport Festival of Music in Toronto |
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Frank is elected to the Provincial Council of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association (ORMTA) in the role of zone representative for the Greater Toronto Area. |
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Frank performs a solo piano recital at Stroud Presbyterian Church, 2180 Victoria St. E., Innisfil, Ontario. Admission is free! This is a rescheduled performance from a canceled show on January 20/08. Here's a mention in the Innisfil Examiner about the recital on the orginal date. |
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Frank had the privilege of adjudicating the 2008 ORMTA Music Writing Competition for Students. |
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ORMTA
Central Toronto Branch hosts a Benefit Concert in support of
scholarships for music students. Frank performs two pieces
for solo piano from his critically acclaimed CD, I'll
Be Good. St. George the Martyr, 197 John St., Toronto,
Ontario. |
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ORMTA
North York Branch hosts a Benefit Concert in support of
scholarships for music students. Frank performs two pieces
for solo piano from his critically acclaimed CD, I'll
Be Good. Euromusic Centre, 2651 John St., Unit 8, Markham,
Ontario. |
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Classical Discoveries, a radio program devoted to little known repertoire
of all musical periods with an emphasis on the old (Baroque and before) and the "New Classical Music" on WPRB - 103.3FM in Princeton, NJ, USA, plays Starsky & Hutch, the first track from Frank's CD of solo piano compositions, I'll
Be Good. Classical Discoveries is aired every Wednesday 6-8:30 AM. |
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Hosted by ORMTA Niagara Branch, Frank conducts a master class for student composers (1 PM) followed by a recital of his own solo piano compositions (2:15 PM). Admission is free. Niagara Falls Public Library, 4848 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON. |
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CHYZ FM 94.3, the college radio station for Laval University in Quebec City, has placed Frank's CD, I'll
Be Good, in their Top-10 Jazz Charts. |
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Frank performs at the Aylmer Performing Arts Series at the Aylmer Old Opera House, 38 John St. S., Aylmer, ON with Dr. Draw. |
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Difficult Listening, a radio show of new music on RTRFM 92.1 in Perth, Australia, plays In the Name of Ignorance, a track from Frank's CD of solo piano compositions, I'll
Be Good. |
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CKXU 88.3 FM, radio station for Unversity of Lethbridge in Alberta, ranks Frank's CD, I'll
Be Good, No. 1 in their Jazz Charts. |
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Congratulations to Frank's students who completed their RCM
Piano and Theory Examinations:
- Susan: Grade 7 Piano - 1st Class Honours
- Josephine: Grade 10 Piano - Honours
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