{"id":36,"date":"2015-10-22T22:42:30","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T05:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:18:08","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The CFMTA was founded on August 24, 1935 in Vancouver by a group of professional musicians who were also recognized as eminent teachers. They represented the Provincial Associations of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The impetus for the formation of this organization resulted from correspondence between Minnie Boyd of Winnipeg and Roy Robertson of Vancouver, as well as through consultation with the Presidents of the four founding Provincial Organizations. The officers elected to this new federation were: President - Roy Robertson (Vancouver); Vice-President - Mrs. O. J. Walker (Edmonton); Secretary-Treasurer - Minnie Boyd (Winnipeg). On August 26, 1935 a framework for the By-Laws and a Constitutional outline were drawn up.<\/p>\n

Other Provincial Organizations gradually became affiliated with the CFMTA: Ontario in 1942, Nova Scotia in 1944, Quebec in 1945, New Brunswick in 1955, Newfoundland in 1987 and Prince Edward Island in 1995. The Yukon territory joined in 2011, with the Northwest Territories joining in 2021.<\/p>\n

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The first convention of the CFMTA was held in Vancouver in July, 1936...<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The first convention of the CFMTA was held in Vancouver in July, 1936 with one hundred and fourteen delegates registered and the following year the second convention took place in Winnipeg. Subsequently conventions became a biennial event, hosted by Provincial\/Territiorial organizations, and most provinces have taken on this role several times. During Convention Week a time is set aside for business to be conducted by the Executive Council, and the AGM provides all attending CFMTA members a chance to familiarize themselves with the affairs of the national organization. In a non-convention year provincial\/territorial Delegates and the Executive hold business meetings and the AGM.<\/p>\n

Currently the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers encompasses all provinces and the Yukon , with a membership of approximately 3500. We have national programs of interest to all Canadians, such as Canada Music Week, the Young Artist Tours which take place in every region of Canada, and the National Piano Competition which is held at our Biennial conventions. We promote musical excellence through the many workshops, master classes and musical events held by our member provinces\/territories and our branches throughout Canada. We collaborate with music organizations to further progressive music education in Canada and communicate through our publication \u201c The Canadian Music Teacher\u201d and our website.<\/p>\n

This history was compiled by Margaret M. Westdal and up-dated by Barbara Clarke and Darlene Brigidear.<\/em><\/p>\n

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List of Past Presidents
\n<\/b>1935 \u2013 1937 \u00a0Roy Robertson, Vancouver, BC
\n1937 \u2013 1939 \u00a0Minnie Boyd, Winnipeg, MB
\n1939 \u2013 1941 \u00a0May James, Vancouver, BC
\n1941 \u2013 1946 \u00a0Lyle Gustin, Saskatoon, SK
\n1946 \u2013 1951 \u00a0Edna-Marie Hawkin, Montreal, QC
\n1951 \u2013 1955 \u00a0Dan A. Cameron, Winnipeg, MB
\n1955 \u2013 1959 \u00a0B. Violet Isfeld, Winnipeg, MB
\n1959 \u2013 1963 \u00a0Reginald Bedford, Hamilton, ON
\n1963 \u2013 1967 \u00a0Robert Pounder, Edmonton, AB
\n1967 \u2013 1971 \u00a0Flora Goulden, Ottawa, ON
\n1971 \u2013 1975 \u00a0Helen Dahlstrom, Trail, BC
\n1975 \u2013 1979 \u00a0Thelma Wilson, Winnipeg, MB
\n1979 \u2013 1983 \u00a0Kathleen Fensom, Sackville, NS
\n1983 \u2013 1987 \u00a0Ernst Schneider, Penticton, BC
\n1987 \u2013 1989 \u00a0Jean Broadfoot, Winnipeg, MB
\n1989 \u2013 1991 \u00a0Matt Hughes, Halifax, NS
\n1991 \u2013 1993 \u00a0Marjorie Temple, Prince Albert, SK
\n1993 \u2013 1995 \u00a0Carol Mellors, Edmonton, AB
\n1995 \u2013 1997 \u00a0Virginia Heinrichs, Winnipeg, MB
\n1997 \u2013 1999 \u00a0Hugheen Ferguson, Kingston, ON
\n1999 \u2013 2001 \u00a0Marilyn King, Swift Current, SK
\n2001 \u2013 2003 \u00a0Barbara Clarke, St, John\u2019s, NL
\n2003 \u2013 2005 \u00a0Victoria Warwick, London, ON
\n2005 \u2013 2007 \u00a0Patricia Frehlich, Edmonton, AB
\n2007 \u2013 2009 \u00a0Peggy L'Hoir, Biggar, SK
\n2009 \u2013 2011 \u00a0Darlene Brigidear, Surrey, BC
\n2011 \u2013 2013 \u00a0Lorna Wanzel,\u00a0 Halifax, NS
\n2013 \u2013 2015 \u00a0Charline Farrell, Chatham, ON
\n2015 - 2017 \u00a0Cynthia (Cindy) Taylor, Campbell River, BC
\n2017 - 2019 \u00a0Tiffany Wilson, Winnipeg, MN
\n2019 - 2021\u00a0 Laureen Kells, Tuffnell, SK
\n2021 - 2024 \u00a0Laura Gray, Harriston, ON
\n2024 - 2026 \u00a0Marlaine Osgood, Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Honorary President
\nPeggy l'Hoir<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Peggy L\u2019Hoir is an enthusiastic and innovative teacher, clinician, collaborative artist, examiner, and composer. At the local, provincial and national level, her priorities and passions are based upon connection, community, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

For over five decades, Peggy has shared her joy of music with students. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she embraces every opportunity to discover more about the art of teaching, performing, and composing.<\/p>\n

Peggy believes music can be enjoyed by everyone. This belief has led her in many directions, including: choral\/orchestral directing local musicals, keyboard playing in pop\/jazz ensembles, composing, and spearheading many community and provincial projects such as From Prairie to Pine \u2013 Piano Solos by Saskatchewan Composers,<\/em> CNCM Summer Sizzle Keyboard Kamp and Pedagogy Symposium \u2013 Biggar, West Central Contemporary Showcase, and Heart of the City Piano Program.<\/p>\n

She has served various organizations including the Sask Arts Board, Biggar Music Festival, Biggar Majestic Theatre, West Central Registered Music Teachers, Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects. Peggy is past president of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers and the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Associations.<\/p>\n

With much gratitude to her many colleagues and mentors, over the years Peggy has received the following awards: RCM 40 Years of Dedicated Service Award (2019), SMFA Adjudicating Excellence Award (2022), CFMTA Hugheen Fergusson Distinguished Teaching Award (2024), and presently, is appreciative\u00a0 and humbled to serve as the CFMTA Honorary President.<\/p>\n

Favorite pastimes include music making, reading, fishing, crafting and spending time with her extended family and friends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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