Our wonderful volunteers!
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Connaught Public School
Vicki Kohse Cathy Doolan Georges Khalaf Corina Anderson Aliaa Shoaib Rosemary Scully Vincent Massey Public School Sophia Lo Libny Pierre Louis Fiona Harrison Garret Fairman Manor Park Public School Juliahna Hill Jahnusha Shiraam |
York Street Public School
Alex McSween Kathleen Hardy Sarah Kooy Nimi Durowaye Maryanne Sadek Katie Cardwell Ashley Hagerman Monica Kim Queen Elizabeth Public School Valeria Dimitrova |
Our awesome executives!
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Co-Director
Nina Hadžimustafić 4th Year Biochemistry (Math Minor) How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my 4th year with HCPP. Why did you want to join HCPP? Musical education is a wonderful thing for children, but it is also a great luxury and is unfortunately not available to most. I joined HCPP because I believe that anyone that desires to learn to play piano should have the opportunity to do so because music has had a very positive influence on my life. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? My goal is to help the program expand so that we can reach out to as many children as possible. As a new co-director, I will strive to develop the program further and to bring in new ideas. What’s your favourite piano piece? My favourite piece has always been Barcarolle (June) by Tchaikovsky, but the piece I’ve most enjoyed playing is Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso, Opus 14! Your free time is usually spent… Most of my spare time is spent composing new music! |
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Co-Director
Sophia Lo 3rd Year Nursing How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my 3rd year volunteering with HCPP! Why did you want to join HCPP? Once I heard about how these individuals took the time to teach piano to those who may not have the chance to learn otherwise, I knew that this was an organization I would love to be a part of. Music has been a huge part of my life for a long time! I am so happy that this has given me the opportunity to bring more music into this world! What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I hope to be able to recruit more volunteers to join this amazing organization and help HCPP expand to more schools in Ottawa! I'm excited to see HCPP grow as an organization and a team! What’s your favourite piano piece? Without a doubt, my favourite piece is La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy! Your free time is usually spent… Eating! I love trying new types of food, restaurants, cafes, all of the above! |
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Co-Director
Aaron Groh 3rd Year Law and Music Combined Honours How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my 2nd year volunteering with HCPP! Why did you want to join HCPP? I’ve been studying music since I was 4 years old, and it’s something I’ve always been, and always will be, extremely grateful for. I’ve also been volunteering and working with youth for a number of years now, and this is the perfect program to share what I’m so passionate about, with children who may otherwise not get this opportunity. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? My main objective is to help expand the scope of the project to help include and incorporate more support from Carleton University staff and students, which would help broaden the program into more schools in south-western parts of Ottawa! What’s your favourite piano piece? My favorite piano piece is Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt, or perhaps Un Sospiro, also by Liszt. Your free time is usually spent… Studying, reading, practicing piano, or playing volleyball! |
Senior Advisor
Valeria Dimitrova
4th Year Music
How long have you been part of HCPP?
9th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
It's a great opportunity to teach piano to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn the piano. My favourite part of this program are the HCPP recitals at the end of each school year where all the students perform the songs they practiced during the year. It's a great experience for the student, the teacher and the community as a whole!
What do you want to accomplish in the position this year?
Our main goal is to recruit more volunteers so we can reach out to more children.
What’s your favourite piano piece?
Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66. (Click here to listen!)
Your free time is usually spent…
Helping or hanging out with family and friends.
Valeria Dimitrova
4th Year Music
How long have you been part of HCPP?
9th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
It's a great opportunity to teach piano to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn the piano. My favourite part of this program are the HCPP recitals at the end of each school year where all the students perform the songs they practiced during the year. It's a great experience for the student, the teacher and the community as a whole!
What do you want to accomplish in the position this year?
Our main goal is to recruit more volunteers so we can reach out to more children.
What’s your favourite piano piece?
Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66. (Click here to listen!)
Your free time is usually spent…
Helping or hanging out with family and friends.
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Recruitment Officer
Narimane Ait Hamou 4th Year Translational Molecular Medicine How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my 2nd year volunteering with HCPP. Why did you want to join HCPP? I wanted to make use of my bit of knowledge in piano to possibly help students enjoy music and want to continue practicing music later, for fun or work, or for volunteering. What do you want to accomplish in your position this year? I want to help getting more volunteers for the program since a lot more students could also benefit from the program in other schools and it would be very cool to have a lot of volunteers. What is your favourite piano piece? This might seem strange but I love the piano accompaniment for Wedding Dress - Taeyang... and any Yiruma piece. Your free time is usually spent... Reading mostly. |
Graphic Designer
Miranda Charles
4th Year Communication (Minor in Spanish)
How long have you been part of HCPP?
4th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
I wanted to get back in touch with my piano playing.
However, I ended up doing the design and visual work for the program.
What do you want to accomplish in the position this year?
I hope to continue designing for HCPP this year.
What’s your favourite piano piece?
Claude Debussy's Arabesque No.1
Your free time is usually spent…
Reading a book or painting.
Miranda Charles
4th Year Communication (Minor in Spanish)
How long have you been part of HCPP?
4th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
I wanted to get back in touch with my piano playing.
However, I ended up doing the design and visual work for the program.
What do you want to accomplish in the position this year?
I hope to continue designing for HCPP this year.
What’s your favourite piano piece?
Claude Debussy's Arabesque No.1
Your free time is usually spent…
Reading a book or painting.
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School Coordinator - Connaught Public School
Alexandra Huluta Biochemistry Graduate How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my 2nd year with HCPP. Why did you want to join HCPP? Music programs in school and piano classes have had a profoundly positive impact on my life. I wanted to share the joy music gave me with others and be part of a team that encourages music education and growth to all. What do you want to accomplish in your position this year? This year I hope to get more volunteers involved in the program to extend musical learning opportunities to more children. What is your favourite piano piece? Chopin's Waltz in A minor Your free time is usually spent... I love trying new things as well as traveling, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. |
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School Coordinator - Vincent Massey Public School
Garrett Fairman MSc. Biochemistry How long have you been part of HCPP? I’m going into my third year with Heart of the City Piano. Why did you want to join HCPP? I wanted to join HCPP because I am passionate about piano, and I wanted to share that with others and give back to the community. What do you want to accomplish in your position this year? As Volunteer Coordinator at Vincent Massey, I’m looking to get even more volunteers involved with teaching at the school as well as introduce more students to music. What is your favourite piano piece? My Favorite piano piece to play is Across the Stars by John Williams. Your free time is usually spent... My free time is usually spent in the lab, studying, playing piano or at soccer. |
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School Coordinator - Manor Park Public School
Juliahna Hill 3rd Year Biomedical Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? 2nd year in HCPP Why did you want to join HCPP? In the beginning, I joined because I had wanted to be a part of a club that did good for the community, and it had also had the benefit of my being able to maintain my piano skills. I've come to love the experience because of how rewarding it is to lead a child in the learning of something so beneficial and therapeutic for them. Someone wise once said: "Music is the heart of life", so why not put a little more heart in their lives! What do you want to accomplish in your position this year? My goals are to: Educate volunteers on how to improve their teaching skills. Recruit new volunteers. What is your favourite piano piece? A River Flows in You - Yiruma Your free time is usually spent... Listening to music, reading and playing the piano! |
School Coordinator - York Street Public School
Alex McSween
4th Year Mathematics
How long have you been part of HCPP?
4th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
Piano lessons had such a positive impact on my childhood, but lessons can be very inaccessible. So being able to provide lessons for students in their own school is such a great way to help with that and I love being able to do my part and pass on my musical knowledge!
What do you want to accomplish in your position this year?
I hope to help our many York Street volunteers improve their teaching skills and continue to make communication between the school, volunteers, students, and execs as smooth as possible.
What is your favourite piano piece?
Anything from Charlie Brown Christmas...
Your free time is usually spent...
Baking, reading, or studying math!
Alex McSween
4th Year Mathematics
How long have you been part of HCPP?
4th year in HCPP
Why did you want to join HCPP?
Piano lessons had such a positive impact on my childhood, but lessons can be very inaccessible. So being able to provide lessons for students in their own school is such a great way to help with that and I love being able to do my part and pass on my musical knowledge!
What do you want to accomplish in your position this year?
I hope to help our many York Street volunteers improve their teaching skills and continue to make communication between the school, volunteers, students, and execs as smooth as possible.
What is your favourite piano piece?
Anything from Charlie Brown Christmas...
Your free time is usually spent...
Baking, reading, or studying math!
