CONSERVATORY of MUSIC
Geraldine Haythorne
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About
Geraldine Haythorne has been with the Conservatory of Music since 1976 and served as Piano department head. She has served as piano adjudicator for many festivals throughout Canada and as Senior Examiner for the Western Board of Music which became Conservatory Canada. She has conducted workshops in piano technique, repertoire study and piano pedagogy, and participated in MusiCamrose’s piano camp since its inception. In addition, she has studied voice and has directed a number of church and ethnic choirs.
Lessons
Geraldine offers private classical piano lessons in-person at the Alberta College Campus and online for intermediate and advanced students. Minimum level grade 4 RCM or equivalent. She teaches ages 8 to adult. She also teaches adult students who are looking to return to piano after a hiatus.
She specializes in teaching piano pedagogy to prepare students for the Royal Conservatory of Music Associate Diploma (ARCT). She also prepares students for performances, competitions, auditions, and examinations. Students can look forward to performing in annual recitals.
Request lessons with Geraldine to discuss lesson availability, rates, and how she can support your goals.
Education
- Associate in Music – Western Board of Music
- Diploma (Teaching & Performance) – Royal Conservatory of Music
- Diploma (Teaching & Performance) – Conservatory Canada
- Studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
- Studied in England at the Royal College of Music with Kendall Taylor
Professional associations and memberships
- Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA)
- The Association of Independent Music Teachers at Alberta College” (AIMTAC)
Boards and Committees
- Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA) President
- Alberta Music Conference Steering Committee