A Gala in celebration of the Yorkton Registered Music Teachers Association's 25th Anniversary was held at St. Andrew's United Church the evening of Saturday, June 11th.
The founding meeting of the Yorkton Registered Music Teachers took place in June, 1985 at the home of Shani Apland. The founding members were Thelma Gillis, Shani Apland, Elfreide Piller, Jean Laube, Rosalie Calver, Mildred Powell, Marie Dean, Val Putland, Betty Thompsen, Elfreide Piller, Sister Genevieve, and Elizabeth Freiter.
Diane Jones, current president of the group, was the emcee. The performers featured at the gala were present and past students of the Yorkton Registered Music Teachers. During the program, several presentations were made; A certificate was given to Elfreide Piller, honoring her for 25 years as a registered music teacher with the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Association. In memory of the late Jean Laube, a scholarship was presented to Kaitlyn Dimler. In the fall, Kaitlyn will be beginning her Bachelor in Music. A tribute was also made to Thelma Gillis. Thelma was given a standing ovation from the crowd for her involvement in forming the group and being a published composer of Canadian Music.
The evening was a great success with a full house and a wonderful reception that followed.
