Continuing Education Workshops 2023-2024
Continuing Education #3- Dr. Olesia Markevych
– Dealing with Injuries for Musicians
Friday, April 5, 10-11:30am
Location: Online (Zoom)
We will review common injuries in musicians, as well as basic options for prevention and management.
Dr. Olesia Markevych is a primary care sport medicine consultant at the GSSMC and one of the physicians involved with the Performing Arts Clinic. She also works with varsity athletes at MacEwan University, and is a traveling physician with the Canadian Women’s Basketball team and with Skate Canada. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta where she also completed her training.
The Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic’s Performing Arts Clinic began in 2017. It provides care to musicians, dancers and other performing artists at all levels. With a high prevalence rate of injury among performing artists – between 86 and 90 per cent of musicians and approximately 80 percent of dancers will experience an injury at some point in their careers – the need for specialized therapy is on the rise.
A Performing Arts Clinic session includes an assessment with a physician and physiotherapist. Individuals will be expected to demonstrate their craft in some shape or form (for example: bring your instrument and play it in the position you are usually in) so that therapists and physicians can get a general idea of what the injury entails. Our team includes healthcare providers who hold certificates in performing arts medicine.
To book a session with the Performing Arts Clinic, individuals must complete the specific Performing Arts Clinic referral form Individuals do not need a referral from a physician or therapist. The form can be filled out by the individual requesting an appointment (self-referral).
Register for Session #3 here:
Session Fees:
ARMTA Edmonton Branch Members: FREE
Non-members: $20 / session (non-refundable)
Location:
ONLINE ZOOM – you will receive the link after registering
Questions?
Contact Jan Janovsky at jjjanovsky@gmail.com
Previous Workshops 2023-2024
Continuing Education #1 – Jean-François Picard – Benefits of pursuing a career in music & advantages of music education for kids & adults.
Monday, November 13, 10-11:30am
Location: Classic Studios, 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park
“In this upcoming clinic, I’m thrilled to provide you and your students with a unique perspective to discover the incredible benefits of pursuing a career in music, whether it be through my professional experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, or within the civilian sector. I’ll be shedding light on the invaluable skills they can acquire, such as leadership, teamwork, and creative expression, through leading various jazz ensembles.
Furthermore, I’ll share my extensive experience as a clinician, focusing on the advantages of music education for both kids and adults. By exploring a diverse range of instruments including the Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano, Accordion, and Arranging, you and your students will gain a deeper understanding of the enriching journey that music offers, from honing discipline to fostering a lifelong passion. I can’t wait to empower your students with the knowledge and motivation they need to embark on their own musical odyssey.”
Continuing Education #2 – Derek Chiu – Creative Piano Technique Teaching and Practising
Monday, January 29, 10-11:30am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Take the mindlessness of technique practice and explores cognitive practice methods for technique that will promote musicality and creativity. Learn how practicing technique can improve your aural skills, ability to read music, enhance your musicality and deepen your understanding of music theory. Develop your grounding in musicianship including memory, harmony and inter-relationship of keys with the study of these technical idioms.
