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Wires and pipesArts Council gets two year Trillium grantThe Oakville Arts Council received in the arts, such as with the estab-a grant from the Ontario Trillium lishment of a free information mem-Foundation to help it grow the com-bership and by developing a strongermunitys engagement in the arts.presence at the yet-to-be-openedThe two-year, $40,000 will help Queen Elizabeth Park Communitythe arts council develop a new mem-Centre.bership model designed to increase This is a very exciting time inthe number of arts and culture par-the arts and we are looking forwardticipants, creators and consumers.to our continued work with theWe know that the arts are impor-many partners who share in ourtant to the quality of peoples lives. vision of creativity and who areEnsuring that we have a cohesive working to help shape the arts inand connected arts sector is only Oakville, said Megan Whittington,one part of a balanced equation an executive director of the arts coun-engaged community is the other, cil, in the release.said Victoria Behune, president of This announcement comes afterthe arts council, in a press release.the Oakville-based CommUnity ArtsWe are very pleased that the Space received a two-year, $130,000Ontario Trillium Foundation sup-grant from the provincial agency inERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVERports the strategic direction of the December.Oakville Arts Council and sees us as To learn more about the work of MAKING A TUNE: Chinook Winds featuring the wires and pipes of Kirk Starkey, cellist, and Sara Traficante, flauist,an effective and positive agent for the arts council, visit www.oakvil-performed at St Paul's United Church earlier this month to raise money for the church's piano fund.change.learts.com.The organization plans to work on a number of initiatives to help boost the communityMusic teacher helps students get Conservatory medalss engagement An Oakville music teacher has helped five of her public ceremony in Toronto, whereAssociation and the Nationalstudents achieve top marks in the Royal Conservatory they received their awards, at theAssociation of Teachers of Singing.examinations, earning them each a 2010 Silver Medal.Conservatorys Telus Centre for She teaches piano and voice to stu-Linda Fletcher was with her five students at a recent Performance and Learning.dents in Oakville. The five medalThe medals are awarded eachwinners are Jennifer Asselstineschool year to Preparatory A and B(Grade 8 Voice), Alanna (Adult and Grades 1 to 10 students whoGrade 6 Voice), Annie Drysdaleachieve the highest standard of (Grade 4 Voice), Jenna Eyramexcellence.(Grade 1 Voice) and Sara GuiducciFletcher has spent 30 years as the(Grade 3 Voice).music director at Walton UnitedThe Conservatory conductsChurch. In 2006 she received the100,000 examinations yearly aroundPauline McGibbin Lifetimethe world, and about 1,200 inAchievement in the Arts award. SheOakville. Achievement in the examsis a member of the Ontariois an entrance requirement for col-Registered Music Teacherslege and university programs.FireplacesbyTRAVISINDUSTRIESmanufacturers of Fireplacextrordinair.Unbelievable log/fl ame design.OfferendsJanuary31/10MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTSwww.cobblestonembers.ca406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLEACROSS FROM RONA LANSING905-337-2066www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 16, 2011 14