Toronto Flute Studio

Profile

Peg Albrecht is currently Professor of Flute at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. Formerly she has taught at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Many of her private students have continued on to university to major in music education, performance and composition. Several are now playing in symphonies in Canada and the USA.

Ms. Albrecht holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minnesota) and a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. She has performed with the Norwegian Broadcasting Orchestra (Oslo, Norway), Oslo Philharmonic, Stratford Festival and the Canadian Opera Company.

Services

• Young Students. For young developing students, a clear, resonant sound is developed through proper breathing and full breath support. The beginnings of technical facility and accuracy in rhythm and note reading are emphasized. Priority is placed on enjoyment of the easier flute repertoire. Sight reading is strengthened through playing duets. RCM examinations are encouraged, but not required.
• High School and Maturing Students. A focused, resonant sound is first priority, one which includes a wide range of colours, dynamics and vibrato. Technical facility is fostered through dedication of practice of all major and minor scales and triads. Solo literature begins to move into the major flute repertoire depending on playing level with much emphasis on creativity. Playing of duets is continued for the development of rhythm, sight-reading, sensitivity to pitch and overall musicianship.
• University Bound and Career Students. For the student considering a career in music, a disciplined and structured program is fostered for polishing of sound development through integration of tone colours. Technical dexterity and musical creativity through expression and phrasing are a high priority. Guidance is provided toward successful university or orchestral auditions.
• Summer Programs
  • Chamber Groups - Trios and quartets matched with students of similar abilities.
  • Private Lessons - Spaces are limited, check for availability well ahead.

News and Announcements

Student news:

Congratulations to the following students for outstanding achievements in 2007-2009:

Competitions

James Zhang

• Placed second in Kiwanis national finals
• Placed first in CMC (Canadian Musicians' Competition) national finals 2007, see picture below.

Brian Jiang

• Placed first in CMC (Canadian Musicians' Competition) national finals 2009, see picture below.

Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Examinations

Congratulations to the following students, all of whom have received First Class Honours:

• Ying Hu - First class honours with distinction Grade 4
• Reisanette Racasa - First class honours Grade 4
• Lana Chan - First class honours Grade 6
• Sara Fok - First class honours with distinction Grade 6
• Samantha Charron - First class honours with distinction Grade 6 - winner of RCM Silver Medal (highest score for Ontario and Quebec), see picture below
• Sara Fok - First class honours grade 8
• Emily Johnson - First class honours Grade 8
• Dawn Pierson - First class honours Grade 8, see picture below
• Yilin Huang - First class honours Grade 9
• Emily Johnson - First class honours Grade 9
• Tina Park - First class honours with distinction Grade 9 - winner of RCM Silver Medal (highest score for Ontario and Quebec), see picture below
• Roseen Giles - First class honours Grade 10
• Samuel Shin - First class honours Grade 10
• Robin Leszner - First class honours with distinction Grade 10
• Alice You - First class honours Grade 10 - winner of RCM Silver Medal (highest score for Ontario and Quebec), see picture below
• Robin Leszner - First class honours with distinction Teachers' ARCT - winner of RCM Gold Medal (highest score in Canada), see picture below

University Auditions

• Hyeyeon Chung - Accepted at University of Toronto for Music Education (2008).
• Dawn Pierson - Accepted at Wilfred Laurier University for Music Education (2008).
• Emily Johnson - Accepted at University of Toronto for Music Education (2009).
• Brian Jiang -  Accepted at University of Toronto for Performance (2010).
• Olivia Werden - Accepted at University of Toronto for Music Education (2010).

University Graduates

• Jessica Choi - University of Western Ontario Music Education
• Donna Kiosis - University of Toronto Music Education
• Sarah Erdman - Wilfred Laurier University Music Education.
• Sarah Howie - McGill University Music Education.
• Victoria Novak - McGill University Music Education.
• Eun-Ji Park - University of Toronto Music Education; has completed the Masters Program in Performance at University of Toronto with full tuition scholarship.
• Kristina Perit - Wilfred Laurier University Music Education.
• Alice Yeung - Wilfred Laurier University Music Education.

Former high school students now in university

• Emily Johnson - First year music education major, University of Toronto
• Hyeyeon Chung - Second year music education major, University of Toronto
• Dawn Pierson - Second year music education major, Wilfred Laurier University
• Kerry Chan - Third year music education major, University of Toronto
• Yilin Huang - Third year music education major, University of Toronto
• James Zhang - Third year performance major, McGill University
• Stephanie Dunlop - Fourth year music education major, University of Toronto
• Narae Lee - Fourth year music education major, University of Toronto

Recent Achievements

Robin Leszner

James Zhang

Brian Jiang

RCM Teachers' ARCT Gold Medal Winner 2008 (Highest score in Canada)

First Place CMC National Finals 2007

First Place CMC National Finals 2009

Highlights from the WILLIAM BENNETT (WIBB) Master-class in Chicago, June 2009

Awards Ceremony

Royal Conservatory of Music Silver Medal Winners November 2009

The Silver Medal is awarded for the highest Ontario and Quebec performance exam score.

Contact Information

To Contact Toronto Flute Studio, call 416-225-3503 or e-mail peg dot albrecht at rogers dot com