The Icelandic Canadian - 01.03.1981, Page 27

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social affairs. There was great demand for
their talents — there followed a weekly
radio show which continued for three and
one-half years. By this time Kerr was play-
ing the violin less and concentrating on his
singing. His voice was truly remarkable — a
natural lyric baritone quality.
The marriage of Kerr and Thelma took
place in the First Lutheran Church in 1941.
There were four children: Carlisle, Kerrine,
Eric and Mark. Life in the Wilson house-
hold revolved around music.
During these years, Kerr performed ex-
tensively on Radio and TV with regular
weekly series including the CBC Canada
Matinee. A highlight was the visit of Queen
Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Winnipeg in
1959, at which time Kerr had the unique
honor to sing for Her Majesty at Govern-
ment House. Kerr and Thelma are the proud
owners of a beautiful silver tray presented to
them in commemoration of the event.
Along with home responsibilities, Thelma
kept up a busy schedule of teaching and
performing. She has adjudicated music fes-
tivals in various parts of Canada and the
USA. As a member of the Music Teachers’
Association, she has served as Provincial
and as National President. Many gifted
students have excelled under her training.
At a very early age, Carlisle, Kerrine and
Eric showed their aptitude for music. In-
herently talented, it was natural for them to
begin music studies, each at the age of six
years. Carlisle took up the violin, two years
later Kerrine, the piano, and three years
later Eric, the cello. The family scrapbook is
filled with news clippings of their achieve-
ments in Festivals and Competitions, as in-
dividuals and in trio. Most amazing was
their ability to play the trio repertoire from
memory. Many happy hours were spent in
this creative way.
Carlisle (Violinist), Bachelor of Fine
Arts, University of Wisconsin; A.M.M.,
B.Ed., University of Manitoba; is a Teacher
and Instrumental Music Consultant for the
Winnipeg School Division. He is Conductor
of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestra and per-
forms as a member of the Winnipeg Sym-
phony Orchestra.
Kerrine (Pianist), A.M.M., L.M.M.,
Bachelor of Music, University of Manitoba;
teaches piano and takes an active part in
musical activities. She is the newly-
appointed President of the Wednesday
Morning Musicale and a Past President of
the Junior Musical Club of Winnipeg.
Eric (Cellist), Master of Music, Juilliard,
New York; is currently Artist-in-Residence
and Assistant Professor at the University of
British Columbia. He was awarded the
Bronze Medal in Geneva, 1971; the Loeb
Prize for Highest String Achievement upon
graduation from Juilliard, 1973; and, as a
member of the Emerson Quartet, winner of
the prestigious Naumberg Award, 1978.
Mark the youngest, has a basic knowl-
edge of music through his piano studies. He
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