Rina Lichtenwald, B. Mus., R.M.T.
Education:
Bachelor of Music, Organ Performance ~ University of Regina
Grade 10 Piano ~ Royal Conservatory of Music
Orff (Elementary Music Education) Methods, Level One ~ University of Regina
Related Experience:
Teacher
- Private Music Teacher since 1992
- Vice President ~ Regina Registered Music Teacher’s Association ~ 2011
- Beginner and Intermediate students; have successfully completed up to Grade 8 piano exams.
- One of my students received a Silver Medal for high mark in Saskatchewan, 2007
- Primary methods: Piano Adventures (Faber) for beginners, leading into Royal Conservatory Exams.
Accompanist
- Regina Ladies Choir ~ 2005 - 2006
- Wilson Middle School Choirs ~ 2002 – 2005
- Private Instrumental Students and Vocalists
Elementary Groups
- Cherub Music Group (ages 5 and under) ~ Knox-Metropolitan United Church ~ 2010 - Present
- Preschool music classes ~ Turtle Park and Gator Park Daycare Centres ~ 2006 – 2008
- Musical Monkeys ~ Lethbridge YMCA ~ 2003 – 2005
Director of Music ~ Southminster United Church, Lethbridge ~ 2003 – 2006
Director of Music ~ St. Andrew’s United Church, Moose Jaw ~ 2000
Church Organist
- Multi-denominational experience at churches across Saskatchewan and Alberta
- Leadership in congregational and hymn singing, choral accompanist and quality service music, weddings and funerals.
Performer
- Solo and duet performances on organ and piano throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta
- Advanced repertoire in organ and piano, collaborations with instrumentalists.
Vocalist
- Voice lessons from 1995-1999
- Choirster for many years, University Concert Choir, Knox-Metropolitan United Church Choir, Philharmonic Choir
- Solo performances in Musical Theatre group and student recitals
Rina Lichtenwald was raised on a farm near Rockglen, Saskatchewan. Rina studied organ from a young age and began teaching and performing in her home town. She completed her Bachelor of Music from University of Regina in 2001, and has held Music Director positions at churches in Moose Jaw and Lethbridge. She has enjoyed teaching, accompanying and performing in both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Rina’s first baby, Colwyn, was born in 2007 and 17 months later Josephine was born. Rina has spent a few years being primarily a mom. Currently, Rina sings in Knox-Metropolitan Church choir, leads the Cherub Choir (ages 5 and under), and serves on the Future Planning Committee. Rina’s new business, “Gypsy Mom Jewellery” is an exciting venture, as is her new position as Vice-President of the Regina Registered Music Teacher’s Association. In her spare time, Rina is training for a triathlon and loves her runs around the lake.
