Toronto Flute Studio

Profile

Peg Albrecht is currently Professor of Flute at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. Formerly she was teaching 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 2006-2007:

Competitions

James Zhang

• Placed second in Kiwanis national finals (2006)
• Placed second in CMC (Canadian Musicians' Competition) national finals (2006)
• Placed first in CMC (Canadian Musicians' Competition) national finals (2007), see picture below

Alice You

• Winner of Toronto Sinfonietta Concerto Competition for Youth, Flute Category (2006). Performed the first movement of Stamitz Concerto in G-major with the Toronto Sinfonietta, November 2006. 

Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Examinations

Marks for the January 2008 RCM exams have just been released (February 8). 

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

Robin Leszner, Emily Johnson, Lana Chan, Alison Antliff and Reisanette Racasa (see below).

• Alison Antliff - First class honours Grade 4
• Reisanette Racasa - First class honours Grade 4
• Sara Fok - First class honours with distinction Grade 4
• Emily Johnson - First class honours with distinction Grade 6 - winner of RCM Silver Medal (highest score for Ontario and Quebec), see picture below
• Lana Chan - First class honours Grade 6
• Tina Park - First class honours Grade 6
• Dawn Pierson - First class honours with distinction Grade 6
• Emily Johnson - First class honours Grade 8
• Yilin Huang - First class honours Grade 8
• Sabrina Jin - First class honours Grade 8
• Tina Park - First class honours Grade 8
• Dawn Pierson - First class honours Grade 8, see picture below
• Natalie Bozinovska - First class honours Grade 9
• Samuel Shin - First class honours Grade 9
• Alice You - First class honours Grade 9
• Robin Leszner - First class honours with distinction Grade 10 - winner of RCM Silver Medal (highest score for Ontario and Quebec), see picture below
• Robin Leszner - First class honours Teachers' ARCT

University Auditions

• James Zhang - Accepted at McGill University for Performance.
• Kerry Chan - Accepted at University of Toronto for Music Education.
• Yilin Huang - Accepted at University of Toronto for Music Education.

University Graduates

• Donna Kiosis - University of Toronto Music Education; has been accepted into Teachers' College at University of Western Ontario (2006).
• Eun-Ji Park - University of Toronto Music Education; has been accepted into Masters Program in Performance at University of Toronto with full tuition scholarship(2006).
• Sarah Erdman - Wilfred Laurier University Music Education (2007).
• Sarah Howie - McGill University Music Education (2007).
• Victoria Novak - McGill University Music Education (2007).
• Alice Yeung - Wilfred Laurier University Music Education (2007).

Former high school students now in university

• Stephanie Dunlop - Second year music education major, University of Toronto
• Narae Lee - Second year music education major, University of Toronto
• Claire McCabe - Second year music education major, York University
• Jessica Choi - Third year music education major, University of Western Ontario
• Kristina Perit - Third year music education major, Wilfred Laurier University
• Joanna Spyra - Fourth year music education, McMaster University

Highlights of the Past Year's Events

Robin Leszner (and family)		Eun-Ji Park		Dawn Pierson, soloist
RCM Grade 10 Silver Medal Winner (Highest score in Ontario and Quebec)		Master's Recital, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto		Durham Youth Orchestra under John Beaton, Director, Winter Concert 2008

Contact Information

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