Events and News
Halifax Chapter Meeting & Workshop
Date and Time:
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
3:15pm-5:15pm followed by an Alexander Technique workshop with Fran Farrell
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Location:
MCPA Studio 5
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Halifax Chapter
General Recital
The Halifax chapter will be hosting a general recital on May 3rd at 2:15pm at the Doctor Piano Recital Hall
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​The registration deadline is Sunday April 26th.
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registration link: here
NSRMTA Scholarship Competition
Date: Saturday May 23rd, 2026
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Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax
Performance Room: 406
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Registration Deadline: April 30th, 2026
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Registration Form:
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In Memory of Marvin Blickenstaff (1935-2026)
It is with profound sadness that we heard about the passing of the great music pedagogue
Marvin Blickenstaff. Many of our music teachers first met Marvin in 2013 at our national CFMTA
conference when it was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was my great privilege as President of
CFMTA and NSRMTA to invite Marvin to be our Guest Speaker at our conference.
Marvin will be remembered for his service to the arts and greater community through his love of
teaching. His admonition “teach better and be better and to lead with love” was demonstrated in
all he did. He believed in not just shaping sound but also the lives of those he taught.
His quick wit, gentle humor and unforgettable laugh, kind and generous spirit, will be greatly
missed. Rest in peace dear teacher.
Submitted by Dr. Lorna Wanzel