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GROUP PROGRAMS
ADULT CELLO GROUP -
Morna Howie - Instructor
Time: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30 - 8:30
Fee: $80 for 8 classes
ADULT FUN WITH THE PIANO
Pat Metcalfe - instructor
Pat has done a lot of work with adults in both popular chording and classical piano. Emphasis is on enjoyment while still receiving a very thorough piano education. Whether you are a beginner or wanting a refresher, come and give it a try.
Time: Morning and early afternoons
Fee: $342 per 18 week session
Optional 8 week session $144
ADULT FLUTE CHOIR
Margaret Burton - instructor
Flute Choir will provide an excellent opportunity to improve fluency in playing, sight reading and other musical skills. We will be working towards two major performances. One will be before Christmas and the other in June for the Country Fair.
Time: TBA
Fee: $12 per each 1 hour session
ADULT VIOLIN GROUP
Carole Ruth - Instructor
Minimum 4 students
Time: 12 x 1 hour lessons
Fee: $108 per term
ADVANCED FLUTE QUARTET
Margaret Burton - instructor
This fute quartet will be a performance group that will participate in community and music school functions.
Time: TBA
Fee: $10 per 45 minute session
CELLO CAMP
Morna Howie and Mary Thomson - Instructors
Approximate dates: August 27 – 31, 2007
Time: Junior 9am - noon
Intermediate 1 - 4pm
Fee: TBA
CHANTANT YOUTH CHOIR - Ages 13-19 (SORRY ... FULL FOR 1ST TERM 06)
Terry Logan - Instructor
This is an auditioned choir for those students desiring a rewarding experience in choral excellence. Provincial winner, Chantant has consistently earned top honours in local festivals over the past ten years. Repetoire is varied, from Gospel and Jazz, to Classical and Sacred.
Course Length: September to June
Time: Tuesday evenings
Fee: $180 per semester (2 per year)
CANTUS WOMEN CHORUS (SORRY ... FULL FOR 1ST TERM 06)
Terry Logan - Instructor
If you love to sing then this is the choir for you. Join us for fun, friendship and great music. Expect everything from Renaissance madrigals to 50's tunes. This program will give you instruction in vocal technique and tuning.
Time: Junior 9am - noon
Fee: TBA
FLUTE CHOIR
Margaret Burton – Instructor
This flute choir will be a performance group that will participate in community and music school functions
Time: TBA
Fee: $12 per each 1 hour session
FRIDAY FRIENDS OF MUSIC
Imant Raminsh - Instructor
Come join this adult string ensemble and explore the chamber music of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and others.
Time: Friday 10:00 - 11:00 am
Fee: $162 per semester (2 per year)
GUITAR GROUP
Neil Fraser - Instructor
The guitar group provides an informal setting for students to develop group playing skills. Rhythm and lead playing will be covered and improvisation will be encouraged wherever applicable.
Time, Day and Fee: TBA
GROUP THEORY CLASSES
Lisa Parsons - Instructor
Class length: 1 hour weekly. Ongoing registration available year-round for theory groups or private lessons.
Fee: $25/hr
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Neil Fraser - Instructor
This group provides an opportunity to explore improvisation, rhythms, and other skills necessary for group playing. Though intended primarily for guitar, other instruments would be welcome. Audition required.
Time, Day and Fee: TBA
JAZZ IMPROVISATION
Neil Fraser - Instructor
How do I improvise? How do I play when supporting someone else who is improvising? Let's explore these questions and more!
All stringed instruments welcome - beginner to advanced.
Time, Day and Fee: TBA
LIGHTS OF BROADWAY - Musical Theatre Company
Charity Van Gameren- Instructor
www.vangamerenstudios.ca
Lights of Broadway is starting its 7th season. Past productions have included: The Wizard of Oz, Pippi Longstocking, Some Enchanted Evening, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and most recently, The Wiz. This program is designed to develop singing, acting and dance by working toward a show at the Performing Arts Centre each spring.
For Audition information please contact Charity.
• Entrance into this program is by audition only.
• Ages 11 and up
Course Length: September to June
Time: Monday 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Fee: $450 per 18 week semester (2 per year)
MINI STARS OF BROADWAY
Charity Van Gameren- Instructor
www.vangamerenstudios.ca
An introduction into the world of musical theatre through vocal training, group songs, drama games and several mini shows to encourage on-stage performance.
Ages 6 - 8
Course Length: September to June
Time: Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Fee: $216 per 18 week semester (2 semesters per year)
MINI STARS OF BROADWAY II
Charity Van Gameren – Instructor
www.vangamerenstudios.ca
• Ages 9 – 11
An introduction into the world of musical theatre through vocal training, group songs, drama, games and several mini shows to encourage on-stage performance.
Course Length: September to June
Time: Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $216 per 18-week semester (2 semesters per year)
Plus$50.00 costume/prop fee (annual) due in September
OKANAGAN HARP ENSEMBLE
Caroline Mackay - Instructor
Harp Ensemble provides a unique opportunity to enhance technical and group playing skills for Intermediate players. Class meets 6 times as a Vernon goup, and 3 times as a full ensemble with the Kelowna Group. There will be 3 performances in the Spring. This year the Ensemble is preparing to become Okanagan Harp Orchestra!
Dates: One Tursday per month October to March
Three Saturdays in March, April and May
Time: Thursday 7:15 – 8:45; Saturdays TBA
Fee: $85 per semester (2 per year)
PIANO TEACHER’S COURSE
Pat Metcalfe - Instructor
Written and aural pedagogy ARCT. Prerequisite Grade 10 Toronto Conservatory of Music. This course prepares the student for their teacher’s ARCT. Pat has spent several years compiling the information needed to cover the course content as required by the Toronto Syllabus. The Program is very comprehensive and a time frame must be decided upon according to the daily amount of practice hours the student has available.
Fee: $38 per hour, private instruction
RECORDER GROUP FOR CHILDREN (Ages 5-7)
Carole Ruth – Instructor
Minimum 4 students
Dates: Friday Afternoons
Time: 12 x x 45 minute lessons
Fee: $84 per term