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PETITION FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF JOHN KADZ

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Dan Zalucky
10 years ago

Please renew the teaching contract for Mr. John Kadz.

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Teresa Zalucky
10 years ago

Please renew Mr. John Kadz's teaching contract.

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Kate Sloan Hindbo
10 years ago

As a former student of John Kadz I am stunned and appalled at what an absurd, misguided, and uninformed decision this is. Really upsetting.

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George Fenwick
10 years ago

There appears to be no good reason John's contract was not renewed - he has done nothing but produce outstanding students for decades. Aside from that, the timing of the decision is absurd, given that the 2016-17 season begins in days. This decision will hurt the conservatory.

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Madeleine McCarthy
10 years ago

What is happening at Mt. Royal with the new administrator is deplorable. Re-instate John Kadz immediately. Your subversive tactics are disgusting.

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Andrew T Park
10 years ago

The loss of John Kadz as a teacher at mru is not only a tragedy but and insult to the student body and the fellow members of the school

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Laurie Matiation
10 years ago

John has been an inspiration and mentor to so many students and faculty. His passion, and skill as a teacher, educator , and administrator, has made the Conservatory one of the best Institutions of its kind. That needs to be recognized and honoured rather than destroyed!

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Larry Sloan
10 years ago

I am the parent of a former student of John Kadz and a retired professional. I have known John and his work now for some twenty years. His international reputation and eminence as a teacher and builder and his qualities as a human being are beyond dispute and broadly attested to in these comments, including from some of the most eminent musicians Canada has ever produced. It is beyond comprehension that MRU, which is supposed to exhibit and cultivate trained intelligence, could make such a stupid and despicable decision as this. What is actually going on there? .

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Adam Johnson
10 years ago

John Kadz is an invaluable teacher.

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Lil and Chuck Morrison
10 years ago

We are aware of the talents of Mr. Kadz and the incredible impact he has had on young musicians - you owe his students an explanation.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

The current administration appears determined in its mission to dismember piece by piece a significant performing arts training institution that took years to build.

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Helen Wilson
10 years ago

Good teachers that relate to students are hard to find!

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Eileen Boyko
10 years ago

Why are you letting this competent teacher be replaced by 'what'?

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Katherine Finch
10 years ago

John Kadz is one of the most wonderful teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has brought tremendous value to the musical community in Canada and the University is so misguided to have terminated his contract.

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Marydean Morrison
10 years ago

John Kadz has been the most wonderful, influential person, and cello teacher in my son's life. Without Mr. Kadz's help and teaching, my son would never have achieved the position he currently holds in a professional orchestra. He, like myself, credit Mr. Kadz with providing him the musical and personal skills to be successful in his chosen career. It is unthinkable to not renew his contract at Mount Royal. I seriously urge you to reconsider your decision. Not renewing his contract is a loss for all his students and your school.

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Janet Kuschak
10 years ago

A misguided decision which should be corrected!

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Claude Lapalme
10 years ago

John Kadz is one Canada’s premier music educators and has an admirable track record as a cello teacher. He has garnered international recognition for his long list of enviable accomplishments in the field, and I cannot think of a single western Canadian cellist among the many I have hired – either as orchestra musicians or soloists – who has not benefited from his wisdom, experience, and considerable ability. To cast away such a resource, especially in what appears to be a most cavalier manner, is incomprehensible to me. Claude Lapalme Music Director Red Deer Symphony Orchestra

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Eric Han
10 years ago

This absolute madness! Mr. Kadz has been a mentor to so many young cellists. He is a wonderful teacher and a treasure for Canada! Eric Han Cellist - Seattle Symphony Orchestra

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Susan Wong Lim
10 years ago

Mr. John Kadz has been an exceptional cello teacher whose guidance my son benefited from. I am apalled to hear that his contract has not been renewed. Grossly unfair for the current students!

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Mikolaj Debowski
10 years ago

If i were a student expecting to study with Mr. Kadz I would immediately ask for my tuition back. The administration should be ashamed of themselves for letting such a great teacher go and for misleading students.