This is outrageous. Mr. Kadz is the only reason cellists go to MRU! What a way to dishonour his decades of work by not continuing his teaching contract!
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Elfi Gleusteen
10 years ago
I have been an accompanist in Toronto, then Calgary, and now in Victoria. I have worked with hundreds of students over the many years that brought me to the age of 78. I am still active and in touch with many who have become professional musicians, academicians, administrators, chamber music members, orchestra musicians and teachers. These students emerge because of outstanding teachers they had the opportunity to work with. John Kadz is a unique mentor, teacher and a huge influence to these talented kids who need nurturing, guidance and excellent coaching. There are not too many teachers such as John Kadz in Canada. Maybe one other who is in his calibre. You should be proud of this rare and prestigious devotion that he has shown over the years. You cannot replace him. there are not too many people who are able to do what he has done and continues to do. It would be the greatest loss to dismiss a person like that. In fact, one should award him a honorary degree, the highest possible one.
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Hannah
10 years ago
The Conservatory would not be where it is today without John Kadz and his colleagues who work tirelessly to make it a world class institution. Let's not trivialize the impact that these teachers have on young musicians' lives and futures.
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Linda scarlett
10 years ago
Who made this decision? Who is trying to ruin the music program at Mt Royal? This program is justly renowned in classical music circles around the world, in no small measure due to Mr. Katz. Instead of trying to destroy this program, let's try to make it even better.
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Queries hills
10 years ago
Mr. Kadz helped me in my musical journey. He is an excellent teacher and administrator.
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Jonathan JD
10 years ago
John Kadz was my cello teacher and played an immense role in my development as both a musician and a human being. The quality of his teaching has been recognized internationally over the past decades as he attracted students from all over North America to study with him, helping build the Mount Royal Conservatory's reputation as a leading arts organization in Canada. John has had significant leadership roles in the conservatories flagship Academy of Music and Morningside Music Bridge programs for decades and is jointly responsible with several other visionary staff for giving the Mount Royal Conservatory a global reputation. Removal of such a strong teacher has implications in both the immediate and worldwide musical communities, none of which bode well for the future of the conservatory.
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Ali Berube
10 years ago
I have never had Mr. Kadz as a teacher as I am a violinist, but through my cello friends, I have heard nothing but praise about him and how he is a supportive, encouraging teacher who has helped bring this Conservatory's reputation for cellists to a whole new level.
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Chelsea Handley
10 years ago
Mr. Kadz is an outstanding teacher and member of the music community.
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Kathy Dornian
10 years ago
This is nothing short of outrageous. To terminate the contract of one of the most dearly loved and internationally renowned and respected cello instructors particularly at the eleventh hour for no just cause is underhanded, meanspirited, and clearly intended as a personal affront. What kind of administration would do this? One that seems dedicated to destroying both the Conservatory and its stellar global reputation built largely by the efforts and contributions of the very individuals they are undercutting, John Kadz and Bill Vandersloot. I am proud to say John Kadz's influence in no small measure helped to shape one of my sons into the fine young individual he is today, as John has for countless other students over the past 30 years who adore him.
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Beth Nenniger
10 years ago
John Kadz was my cello teacher. He was a big part of the music community.
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Solina Lee
10 years ago
Mr. John Kadz and Johanne Perron have been a huge part of my musical education in the APP Program. It extremely upsets me that I was not informed of this decision before I committed financially to the 2016/2017 program. This issue forces me to reconsider my participation in this program.
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Gina Nenniger
10 years ago
Just can't understand this. Two of my children are now professional musicians. A large part of their success is due to John and his contribution to the Music Academy Program.
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Diana Cohen
10 years ago
I am the Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic. I am outraged to hear this. John is one of the best cello teachers in the world. To lose him would be such a short sighted, thoughtless and terrible decision. Why would we want to lose one of the people who puts Calgary "on the map" musically. He has produced many of the most successful young cellists on the circuit today.
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Mary Jane Vandekerkhove
10 years ago
I've known John Kadz since I was ten years old. I was one of many students attending the Calgary Summer String camp that John and another teacher had organized. It was his camp that made me excited to play violin at that time.
Now, 35 years later as a professional violinist that has studied and performed in different countries, I'm still indebted to Mr. Kadz since he has not only taught my son Anthony (16) to be a fine and confident cello player, he has also shown him through his own example of living how to be a gentleman with dignity not only for himself but for the benefit of those around him. I know, several cellists and musicians here and abroad and I'm certain there is not a teacher I'd rather have my son study with.
Losing Mr. Kadz at MRU would lessen the standard of the Conservatory's ability to produce top notch world renown cellists as he's done. As a parent, former student and instructor I know the Conservatory is lucky to have him and we need John Kadz in order to continue musical growth in our children and to uphold the strong morale he has established at the Conservatory.
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Michael and Shelagh McPhalen
10 years ago
Our son is enrolled at your institution for the coming year. Today we learned that John Kadz, an extremely talented and dedicated teacher, may not have his contract renewed. We don't know what your differences are with John Kadz, but for the sake of the students we urge you to patch them up and offer him a contract immediately. We live in Vancouver. Our son did not enroll at Mount Royal University Conservatory because it was convenient. He enrolled there specifically with the expectation that he would receive instruction from both John Kadz and Johanne Perron. We are appalled at your callous indifference to the needs and wishes of Mr. Kadz's students. Again we urge you to renew Mr. Kadz's contract.
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Arnold Choi
10 years ago
John was my first and most influential teacher. I studied with him for 13 years from age 5-18. Without his cello and life guidance, I would not have had the opportunity to become the cellist I am today. So many cellists all over the world share my story and owe John everything for being our teacher. Please reconsider this action Mount Royal. Not renewing John, a world class teacher is foolish and detrimental to the Conservatory.
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Justine Boughen
10 years ago
Jiahn Kadz is a truly gifted teacher who has dedicated his life to his students!
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Joel Balzun
10 years ago
The reputation John Kadz holds amongst the North American cello community is monumental. To suddenly not renew his teaching contract is at once unprofessional, apathetic toward the arts (remember that new Music Conservatory you just built?), inconsiderate to students, and ultimately foolish.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Mr.Kadz has been a wonderful teacher and role model to me. This summer, as I go away on summer camps, I've heard lots of compliments and comments from others saying how I learned very well from him. He is one of the people I really depend on and learn a lot from. Please spread this petition to others!
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Stephania Romaniuk
10 years ago
Mr. John Kadz is a legendary cello teacher - his students are esteemed performance and recording artists, hold prominent orchestral and faculty positions, are on top music faculties, and continue to bring exceptional music to people from all walks of life. Mr. Kadz has brought so much knowledge of music-making to Calgary, which has grown as a destination for and exporter of exceptional musicians since his time at the Conservatory. The short-sightedness of such a decision can only be topped only by its disastrous consequences.
This is outrageous. Mr. Kadz is the only reason cellists go to MRU! What a way to dishonour his decades of work by not continuing his teaching contract!
I have been an accompanist in Toronto, then Calgary, and now in Victoria. I have worked with hundreds of students over the many years that brought me to the age of 78. I am still active and in touch with many who have become professional musicians, academicians, administrators, chamber music members, orchestra musicians and teachers. These students emerge because of outstanding teachers they had the opportunity to work with. John Kadz is a unique mentor, teacher and a huge influence to these talented kids who need nurturing, guidance and excellent coaching. There are not too many teachers such as John Kadz in Canada. Maybe one other who is in his calibre. You should be proud of this rare and prestigious devotion that he has shown over the years. You cannot replace him. there are not too many people who are able to do what he has done and continues to do. It would be the greatest loss to dismiss a person like that. In fact, one should award him a honorary degree, the highest possible one.
The Conservatory would not be where it is today without John Kadz and his colleagues who work tirelessly to make it a world class institution. Let's not trivialize the impact that these teachers have on young musicians' lives and futures.
Who made this decision? Who is trying to ruin the music program at Mt Royal? This program is justly renowned in classical music circles around the world, in no small measure due to Mr. Katz. Instead of trying to destroy this program, let's try to make it even better.
Mr. Kadz helped me in my musical journey. He is an excellent teacher and administrator.
John Kadz was my cello teacher and played an immense role in my development as both a musician and a human being. The quality of his teaching has been recognized internationally over the past decades as he attracted students from all over North America to study with him, helping build the Mount Royal Conservatory's reputation as a leading arts organization in Canada. John has had significant leadership roles in the conservatories flagship Academy of Music and Morningside Music Bridge programs for decades and is jointly responsible with several other visionary staff for giving the Mount Royal Conservatory a global reputation. Removal of such a strong teacher has implications in both the immediate and worldwide musical communities, none of which bode well for the future of the conservatory.
I have never had Mr. Kadz as a teacher as I am a violinist, but through my cello friends, I have heard nothing but praise about him and how he is a supportive, encouraging teacher who has helped bring this Conservatory's reputation for cellists to a whole new level.
Mr. Kadz is an outstanding teacher and member of the music community.
This is nothing short of outrageous. To terminate the contract of one of the most dearly loved and internationally renowned and respected cello instructors particularly at the eleventh hour for no just cause is underhanded, meanspirited, and clearly intended as a personal affront. What kind of administration would do this? One that seems dedicated to destroying both the Conservatory and its stellar global reputation built largely by the efforts and contributions of the very individuals they are undercutting, John Kadz and Bill Vandersloot. I am proud to say John Kadz's influence in no small measure helped to shape one of my sons into the fine young individual he is today, as John has for countless other students over the past 30 years who adore him.
John Kadz was my cello teacher. He was a big part of the music community.
Mr. John Kadz and Johanne Perron have been a huge part of my musical education in the APP Program. It extremely upsets me that I was not informed of this decision before I committed financially to the 2016/2017 program. This issue forces me to reconsider my participation in this program.
Just can't understand this. Two of my children are now professional musicians. A large part of their success is due to John and his contribution to the Music Academy Program.
I am the Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic. I am outraged to hear this. John is one of the best cello teachers in the world. To lose him would be such a short sighted, thoughtless and terrible decision. Why would we want to lose one of the people who puts Calgary "on the map" musically. He has produced many of the most successful young cellists on the circuit today.
I've known John Kadz since I was ten years old. I was one of many students attending the Calgary Summer String camp that John and another teacher had organized. It was his camp that made me excited to play violin at that time. Now, 35 years later as a professional violinist that has studied and performed in different countries, I'm still indebted to Mr. Kadz since he has not only taught my son Anthony (16) to be a fine and confident cello player, he has also shown him through his own example of living how to be a gentleman with dignity not only for himself but for the benefit of those around him. I know, several cellists and musicians here and abroad and I'm certain there is not a teacher I'd rather have my son study with. Losing Mr. Kadz at MRU would lessen the standard of the Conservatory's ability to produce top notch world renown cellists as he's done. As a parent, former student and instructor I know the Conservatory is lucky to have him and we need John Kadz in order to continue musical growth in our children and to uphold the strong morale he has established at the Conservatory.
Our son is enrolled at your institution for the coming year. Today we learned that John Kadz, an extremely talented and dedicated teacher, may not have his contract renewed. We don't know what your differences are with John Kadz, but for the sake of the students we urge you to patch them up and offer him a contract immediately. We live in Vancouver. Our son did not enroll at Mount Royal University Conservatory because it was convenient. He enrolled there specifically with the expectation that he would receive instruction from both John Kadz and Johanne Perron. We are appalled at your callous indifference to the needs and wishes of Mr. Kadz's students. Again we urge you to renew Mr. Kadz's contract.
John was my first and most influential teacher. I studied with him for 13 years from age 5-18. Without his cello and life guidance, I would not have had the opportunity to become the cellist I am today. So many cellists all over the world share my story and owe John everything for being our teacher. Please reconsider this action Mount Royal. Not renewing John, a world class teacher is foolish and detrimental to the Conservatory.
Jiahn Kadz is a truly gifted teacher who has dedicated his life to his students!
The reputation John Kadz holds amongst the North American cello community is monumental. To suddenly not renew his teaching contract is at once unprofessional, apathetic toward the arts (remember that new Music Conservatory you just built?), inconsiderate to students, and ultimately foolish.
Mr.Kadz has been a wonderful teacher and role model to me. This summer, as I go away on summer camps, I've heard lots of compliments and comments from others saying how I learned very well from him. He is one of the people I really depend on and learn a lot from. Please spread this petition to others!
Mr. John Kadz is a legendary cello teacher - his students are esteemed performance and recording artists, hold prominent orchestral and faculty positions, are on top music faculties, and continue to bring exceptional music to people from all walks of life. Mr. Kadz has brought so much knowledge of music-making to Calgary, which has grown as a destination for and exporter of exceptional musicians since his time at the Conservatory. The short-sightedness of such a decision can only be topped only by its disastrous consequences.