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Calendar of Events 3 Langley Community Music School 4 Registration Information 5 General Music Programs 6 Playing with Music 6 Global Rhythms 6 Early Childhood Learning 7 Music for Babies and Toddlers 7 Pre-Twinkle Introductory Violin 7 Suzuki Summer Programs 8 Strings Program 8 Piano/Harp Program 9 Enrichment Classes 9 Teacher Development Program 10 Summer Beat 11 Summer Music Theory Classes 12 Private Lessons 13 Faculty Biographies 14 Background - LCMS 16 Map & Directions 18 Accommodations and Travel 19 2 Calendar of Events June 1 Early Bird Registraon Deadline June 2 RCM Examinaon Registraon Deadline June 29 Music History & Theory Classes Begin July 6‐10 Playing with Music July 10 Playing with Music Student Presentaon: 11:15am July 12 Suzuki Summer Programs Play‐In and Summer Beat Orientaon July 12‐16 Suzuki Summer Teacher Programs July 13‐16 Suzuki Summer Student Programs July 13‐16 Music for Babies and Toddlers July 13‐16 Pre‐Twinkle Introductory Violin July 13‐16 Summer Beat July 13 Concert: lunchme July 14 Concert: lunchme July 15 Suzuki Parent Talk: 1:00pm July 16 Suzuki Summer Programs Student Concert (aernoon) July 16 Summer Beat Final Concert (aernoon) July 20‐24 Global Rhythms July 24 Global Rhythms Student Presentaon: 12:15pm 3 Langley Community Music School Bringing Music to Life Langley Community Music School is recognized nationally and internationally for its compre‐ hensive and innovative programming for students of all ages and levels, from babies through to seniors, at beginner to pre‐professional levels. Private instruction, early learning classes, enrich‐ ment classes, ensembles, recitals, master classes, workshops, and concerts make up the wide range of programs at the School. Our students take lessons to meet requirements for post‐ secondary entrance, to prepare for exams and festivals, to develop career skills and for person‐ al enjoyment. They also have the opportunity to perform together and interact with the many guest artists who perform in our Rose Gellert Hall. Top Quality Faculty and Music Leaders The school’s faculty is comprised of more than 50 highly qualified musicians, many of whom maintain successful performance careers. Our experienced faculty works closely with families to develop the potential in every student and to encourage a love of music. The LCMS Difference Langley Community Music School is a centre for excellence in music educaon. It’s our goal to provide students with the opportunity to study with highly qualified faculty and to develop a life‐long appreciaon of music. We are proud of the school’s reputaon for offering an all‐inclusive selecon of programming for students of all ages and levels. At Langley Community Music School, we believe students benefit from an interchange of ideas, musical ability and experience that comes from working together with other musi‐ cians in a centre designed to facilitate this interacon. Our school gives musicians of all ages the opportunity to experience all aspects of music‐making in a nurturing and fun environment. We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of BC. 4 Registration Information Registraon Everyone aending one of Langley Community Music School’s Summer Camps must complete a registraon form (one form per student). Addional copies of the registraon form are available at the LCMS office and on our website. 1. Aer making your selecon(s) from the workshops outlined in this brochure, refer to the corresponding secon(s) on the enclosed registraon form and supply all of the informaon requested. 2. Return the applicaon to the address listed below along with your payment. Return Registraon Form To: Langley Community Music School 4899 207 Street Langley, BC V3A 2E4 Email: [email protected] Note: Langley Community Music School accepts cash, cheque or debit only. Please make cheques payable to Langley Community Music School or LCMS. Office Hours Inquiries are welcome 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays). Refund and Payment Policy Students must nofy the LCMS office of cancellaons in wring. At the me of registraon, there is a non refundable fee component per parcipant for the following programs: Suzuki Summer Student and Teacher Programs Summer Beat History & Theory classes For courses where a deposit is required, the balance of fees is due 4 weeks prior to the course start date. For all other courses, the complete course fee is due at the me of registraon. For all courses: A full refund of course fees, exclusive of non‐refundable component, may be obtained if wrien cancellaon noce is received by the LCMS office prior to 4 weeks of the course start date. A 50% refund will be given for cancellaon noce received be‐ tween 2 ‐ 4 weeks prior to the course start. There will be no refund given for cancella‐ ons received within 2 weeks of the course start date. 5 General Music PLAYING WITH MUSIC SUMMER CAMP Dates: July 6‐10 Time: 9:00am‐12:00pm Ages: 4 to 6 years; 7 to 9 years Instructors: Holly Duff and Ross Curran Cost: $125 Sing! Make masks! Explore folk tradions! Build simple musical instruments and cras! Play xylophones and percussion instru‐ ments! Creave movement & dramac storytelling with music! This summer camp offers acvies for two age groups. Some of these will be for the whole group and some acvi‐ es will be for smaller groups in age appropriate sessions, freely mixing old favourites with excing new material. The instructors use their background as performers and Orff, Kodaly, and Children’s Art specialists to make this a unique experience that is a Langley Music School Summer tradi‐ on. Bring a water bole and snack, and dress for movement and art acvies. Parents and guests are invited for a performance on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:15am. GLOBAL RHYTHMS Dates: July 20‐24 Time: 10am‐1pm Ages: 9‐12 Cost: $175 Instructors: Bruce Henczel, other TBA Explore music from around the globe! Playing hand drums and a variety of percussion instruments, students will experiment with sound and movement. Each day will focus on the music and culture of a different part of the world. This hands on experience will in‐ clude the opportunity to make and style their own musical instrument made from recy‐ cled materials. Bring a water bole and snack, and dress for movement. No previous music experience needed. Parents and guests are invited for a performance on Friday, July 24 at 12:15pm. 6 Early Childhood MUSIC FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS OpƟon 1: Dates: June 18. 25, July 2, 9, 23, 30 Time: 10:00am‐10:45am Ages: 6 months to 3 years Instructor: Leanne Wendt Cost: $75 OpƟon 2: Dates: July 13‐16 Time: 10:15am‐11:00am Ages: 6 months to 3 years Instructor: Leanne Wendt Cost: $50 Music for Babies and Toddlers is designed with the developing child in mind. Acon songs, lullabies and rhymes are interspersed with opportunies to play simple rhythm instruments. Parents are encouraged to observe and respond to their children as they develop new skills through their natural enjoyment of music in this smulang environment. Each parcipant is required to aend classes with a parent or caregiver. Note: Class is limited to 12. Parents may register their child for one or both opons. PRE‐TWINKLE INTRODUCTORY VIOLIN Dates: July 13‐16 Time: 11:15am‐12:00pm Ages: 3 years to 5 years Instructor: Leanne Wendt Cost: $50 This introducon to Suzuki violin class is designed for pre‐schoolers. The class will emphasize good posture, bow hold, and rhythm through various games. No experience necessary, materials provided (no instruments required). Each parcipant is required to aend classes with a parent or caregiver. Note: Class is limited to 8. 7 Suzuki Summer Programs SUZUKI STUDENT PROGRAMS Open to all Suzuki‐trained students in violin, cello, harp and piano. Dates: July 13‐16 Orientaon & Play‐in: Sunday, July 12, 6:00pm Time: 9:00am‐3:00pm Costs: Strings Book 1‐3: $300 (by June 1) $350 (aer June 1) Strings Book 4‐up: $350 (by June 1) $400 (aer June 1) Piano/Harp Book 1‐3: $260 (by June 1) $310 (aer June 1) Piano/Harp Book 4‐up: $310 (by June 1) $360 (aer June 1) A non‐refundable deposit of $50 is required at me of registraon. Second Enrichment Class: $50 (if schedule allows) Twinklers Mini Camp: $200 (Violin 4 years and under only) LCMS is proud to offer a unique opportunity for students and parents to be immersed in a nurturing and musical environment. The Suzuki Summer student day camp is set in our beauful and spacious facility. Students will be taught by highly trained Suzuki teachers. Classes are scheduled between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, including enrichment classes. In keeping with the Suzuki spirit, parents or caregivers should attend classes with their children. There will be noon hour recitals by special guest artists. Thursday afternoon group and enrichment classes will be presented in concert in the afternoon. Violin/Viola/Cello Program Instructors: Violin: Elizabeth Stuen‐Walker, Lucia Schipperus, Mark Luchkow, Fidelma Cordick, Leanne Wendt Cello: Kristl Armstrong Daily Acvies: An individual lesson in the form of a master class A small group class A repertoire class An enrichment class Repertoire: Each student should review the entire Suzuki repertoire up to and including the current piece for his/her playing level. Be prepared to play your polished piece at your first lesson. Twinklers Mini Camp For violin students four years and under already playing Twinkle Variaons A master class A small group class 8 Piano/Harp Program Instructors: Piano: Susan Magnusson, Michelle Chaaway, Sylvia Duncan Harp: Miya Otake Full Daily Acvies: An individual lesson in the form of a master class A repertoire class An enrichment class Note: All students should prepare a polished piece for their first master class.