OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS  AND TESTIMONIALS

Soo Young Kim          2009     Manhatttan School of Music orchestral training program

                                2009     Masters of Music Degree  Juilliard      scholarship

                                2009     Verbier Festival, Switzerland

                                2009     Solo Recital Vancouver Women's Musical Society

                                2008     Vancouver Women's  Musical Society  Scholarship

                                2008     Concertmaster Pacific Music Festival Japan

                                2007     Bachelor of Music  Degree  Juilliard     scholarship

                                2007     Concertmaster Pacific Music Festival Japan               

                                2006     Concertmaster Conducting Academy Orchestra    Aspen

                                2006     Assistant concertmaster repertoire orchestra    Aspen

                                2002     to 2006   1^st Place Kiwanis, Senior Secondary, Burnaby Clef  CMC,   

                                            National Federation of Music Fesitvals

“Toni is an exceptional violinist and teacher and it has been a privilege to study with her. Much of my musical growth is credited to her inspiring and professional teaching. She was not only my teacher but also mentor and friend.”   

Melody Lee                2009     Bachelor of Music  Colburn School of Music full scholarship

                                            entering 3^rd year

                                2009     Aspen   International Summer Festival

                                2006     Soloist Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

                                2006     Soloist Vancouver Youth Orchestra  

                                2006     1^st place Kiwanis  

                                2006     1^st Place Burnaby Clef  

                                2006     Kay Meek runner-up

                                2000     to 2004      Gifted Youth Scholarship Vancouver Academy of Music

                                                             1^st Place Performers Guild, Coquitlam Festivals.

“The eight years of my musical development spent with Toni Stanick represents to me not only growth in music but in my character as well. It was a crucial turning point in my life and Toni helped me every step of the way. Lessons, masterclasses, recitals and competitions were all part of building my personality outside of the practice room. It was tough at the time, but it did nothing less than prepare me for the even tougher music world out there. I will always remember the hours spent with Toni and the musical and technical aspects of violin she shared with me.

Jaewon Bang            2009      Master of Music  Yale     currently full scholarship

                              2008      Bachelor of Music  Degree Colburn School of Music full scholarships

                              2008      Soloist Mozart Festival Orchestra

                              2008      Sarasota,  Kneisel Hall

                              2009      Kneisel Hall

                              2006      Chamber music with Maestro Foundation L.A.

                              2000      CMC 1^st place, Handel Society Orchestra

“Toni was very helpful and gave me a lot of personal attention.  She has been a great influence and inspiration for me not only early in my training years but even now as I am bridging into the professional world.”

Julie Kennedy             2008   Bachelor of Music  UVIC  graduated with distinction

                                           awarded the David strong full tuition scholarship

                                 2004   to 2008  Canadian Millenium Provincial Scholarship

                                 2007   Stephen Sitarski Leadership Scholarship   NYO

                                 2007   National Youth Orchestra  Concertmaster  

                                 2007   Herbert and Eva Schaefer String scholarship

                                 2006   Betty and Gilbert Kennedy Scholarship in Music

                                 2006   Margaaret Goater Scholarship in Strings

                                 2005   Adaskin Endowment for Strings

“I enjoyed private lessons with Toni Stanick for a year prior to auditioning for universities. Because  I had to travel from a great distance (Powell River to Vancouver) to lessons with Ms Stanick  I was only able to study bimonthly, even with the limited time, Toni was incrediably thourough in her teaching. She gave me the support and encouragement I needed to accopmlish effective practice on my own. Toni was able to give me everyting I needed in order to achieve my goals. I was accepted at all of the schools I auditioned for, and I credit Toni for choosing appropriate repertoire. She is an incrediably great teacher.”

Linda Choi                  2009      Master of Music Julliard 

                                2007      Bachelor of Music Juilliard  scholarship

                                2007      Soloist Jefferson Symphony  Orchestra

                                2007      New York String Seminar Carnegie Hall

                                2006      Provincial winner chamber music

                                2003      Soloist Seattle Young Artist,

                                2003      Soloist  Vancouver Academy Symphony

"Toni is an outstanding teacher, she constantly motivates you and inspires you to work very hard. Her work as a teacher and a mentor has helped me alot in my development and maturity as a musician."

Edmund Chung           2009    Soloist Lord Byng Symphony Orchestra

                                2008    CMC 1^st Place

                                2008    Solo Recital Vancouver Women's Musical Society

                                2008    Soloist Lord Byng Symphony   

                                2008    Soloist Lord Byng Senior String Orchestra

                                2007    Burnaby Clef Highest  Mark

                                2007    Soloist Vancouver Symphony Maestro Tovey

                                2007    Soloist Vancouver Symphony  Maestro Hsieh

                                2007    1^st Place Kiwanis Festival

                                2007    1^st Place Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival Senior

Adora Wong                2009  1st Place Richmond Senior Concerto     

                                 2009  1^st Place VAM Chambermusic Competition

                                 2009  1^st Place Friends of Chamber Music Competition

                                 2009  1^st Place Burnaby Clef Gala concert

"I have studied violin for 13 years and passed by 6 different teachers, and Toni Stanick has been by far the most experienced, practical, and musical. I started lessons with Ms. Stanick last September, and it`s incredible how far I`ve come in 10 months - I`ve learned how to play music, and not just mere notes. She has a vast knowledge of repertoire, and knows each piece to the tiniest detail. She is an amazingly dedicated teacher, and encourages her students to participate in musical festivals and camps in both Canada and around the world. As well as being an experienced musician, Ms. Stanick is also a great mentor and role model, and participates actively in helping the community."

Yujin Jung                 2009   1^st place Kiwanis

                                2008   1^st Place Kiwanis,     T.O.L.M.A. Scholarship                                            

                                          1^st  Place, Burnaby Clef and Richmond

                                2007   1^st Place Kiwanis,     T.O.L.M.A. Scholarships

                                                                        James E.O. Court Scholarship

                                2007   1^st Place   Burnaby Clef

                                2007   Kiwanis Gala Showcase Concert

                                2007   Cavalcade of Stars

                                2007   Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival  junior runner-up

                                2006   1^st Place Richmond Festival

I met Toni Stanick in 2006, from Toni, I learned a lot about the violin, and I began playing a great  variety of music. She encouraged me to enter competitions such as the Kiwanis Festival, Richmond Festival and Burnaby Clef, in which I received numerous  1^st Place certificates and prizes.She also provided a number of opportunities to perform in concert. I  played in masterclasses before any concert or competition. I really enjoyed the masterclasses I had with her and the other students, I discovered many things as I watched the other students playing. Not only did she teach me, but when looking back at the time I spent with her, I remember her support, enthusiasm, and consideration.

Amy Lee  age 8          2008   1^st Place Kiwanis, Burnaby Clef, Richmond

                                      2009   1^st Place Burnaby Clef

                                2009   Gala concert  Burnaby Clef

                                2009   1^st Place Festival on the Lake 

                                2009   Gala concert  Festival on the Lake

Andy Lee   age 12         2009   !st Place Burnaby Clef

                                2009    1^st Place Festival on the Lake

“Toni worked very hard with my children, and they love coming for lessons. Amy started the violin only 2 years ago and is now playing Royal Conservatory grade 6 level. She has won many trophies and performed at Galas for the Burnaby Clef and Festival on the Lake.  Both my children have received many 1^st place honours and medals and my son has begun learning to compose his own music. Toni recognizes talent in every student and encourages them to reach a high standard. She has many recitals where students get to know each other and develop good performance skills. Toni brings people together with her passion for music, thank you Toni!”

                                                                             Jung Ran Lee mother of Amy and Andy

Genevieve Chen          2009    Swire Properties Limited,    assistant project manager, Hong Kong

                                 2008    Foster+Partners, Hong Kong, project captain

                                 2005    NBBJ  New York,  Associate

                                 2002    Master of  Architecture McGill,

                                 2000    Bachelor of Science , McGill full scholarship

“When I  1^st started studying with her, she impressed me with her talent and accomplished playing but she also revealed the seriousness she takes towards each student's lesson, where she instilled a rigor used to encourage one to do better. Within a short period of time, she turned me into a concertmistress with my school orchestra. Toni Inspires with her playing and her teaching but she cultivates confidence and character through her personality. I thank Toni for all her guidance, until this day, she is still my mentor and friend, someone who came to witness my wedding, someone who took part in shaping me to become the person I am today.”

Yoona Kang                 2002  Soloist Burnaby Symphony Orchestra

                                 2002  1^st place Coquitlam Festival

                                 2002  Gifted Youth Scholarship Vancouver Academy

Krystel Yip                 2009    scholarships to McGill, UBC, UVIC

                                       2008     ARCT with Honours   Royal Conservatory of Music

                                          2008    !st Place Kiwanis, Richmond, Burnaby Clef Festivals