March 28, 2013 Volume 12 • Number 13 50¢ Newsstand Price
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Make music and lifelong friends For some kids, summer vacation Assistant faculty member, is about doing nothing. In reality, Jordan Baker, was a camper back within a few days this turns into in the day. He was initially dis“Mom, I’m s-o-o-o bored!” So as gruntled by the idea of attending the ever-dutiful parent, you spend summer Music Camp but soon the summer in a hot car shuttling warmed to the experience. “I your prodigy (ies) from one activ- attended KISSM from 2002 to ity to another or you sign the child 2005. I was in high school at the up for summer camp. time. I was reluctant at first, but When people hear, “This one once I went, I couldn’t wait to time at band camp…” they usual- go back! It really is a camp-like ly start chuckling. All jokes aside, atmosphere.” Jordan has served summer music camp is an enrich- on the KISSM board of directors ing and rewarding experience for and is currently in the educayoung musicians. tion program at Thompson Rivers Since 1978, Kamloops Interior University and is looking forward Summer School of Music to the classroom experience that (KISSM) has provided high cali- KISSM will provide. ber musical instruction in a fun, So, little Suzie has never played relaxed, camp-like atmosphere an instrument before? Then it’s that attracts students from all over time she did! Beginners of all western Canada. KISSM offers ages are welcome at KISSM! The & DOGS • PANINI • SANDWICHES • FRITES three weeks of lessons and oppor- GOURMET exceptionalBURGERS staff wants to prove tunities that inspire children and that everyone can sing, everyone young adults through the uni- can dance and everyone can learn versal language of music and is to play an instrument. When it’s an an excellent outlet for all that all over “OHMGASH! you will feel like Besta pro! burger I have EVER eaten. creative energy that may be pent Those with experience I will music be telling ALL my friends.” – Caroline up within them. Students can that attend music camp can keep 340chops Victoria Street Court • 778-471-6363 be involved in variety of musi- their up over theFood summer KCBIA KISSM - earlug Mar 14.indd 1 cal programs that hone skills and and grow as a musician. offer a well-rounded experience provides a collection of experiin a wide range of musical styles. ences that everyone learns from. Your children will also be Is there going to be a test at the around positive role models. The end? Absolutely not! You go to faculty has a great impact because summer music camp to have they are often listened to as peers, fun, period. not as parents! – continued on page 2 Hands down, KISSM is a music camp of inspiration, instruction and exhileration.
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