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October 5, 2016
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Whole Note invites emerging musicians to hit high notes Kim Mangan has fond memo- Whole Note Program has been plan: music lessons, whether it ries of playing music in her youth in the works for well over a year- be instrument or voice with local and winning a scholarship at the and-a-half and came from Kim’s music teachers and performance age of 13. Being in band allowed wish to “create more opportunities opportunities with established comher to travel, develop a skill, per- for kids to play at a higher level.” munity music groups and admisfect a passion: “music has always Whole Note supports and funds sion to Kamloops Interior Summer been important in my life”. The youth in a three-pronged lesson School of Music (KISSM). The three-week camp runs in July and compliments musical lessons with crafts, outdoor activities and water days. This season was a success— Kim, KISSM executive director, had hoped to host 250 students and had 254 attendees register! Sixteen kids have been coming for seven or more years and received a special gift at the end of the camp. While planning the Whole Note project, Kim had an impulse to look for newspaper clippings from her teen years, as well a professional photo that was taken in Toronto. Assuming the process would take ages, Kim was surprised to opened up a photo album and find it at first glance. It felt like a good sign and more encouragement came following July’s KISSM camp. After the popular Fiddle Workshop finished, Kim invited the teacher over for dinner. During the meal, Kim was brainstorming creative ideas with the musician and the conversation led to funding. As luck would have it, her husband, who was also at the dinner, mentioned that TD Bank was not only a major champion for the arts since 2003, but also his employer. Once the Whole Note
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program was in order, Kim contacted her new friend at TD Bank, who is now the title sponsors for the music initiative. Whole Note is currently accepting 20 students from Grades 8 and 9. This being the first year of programming, Kim believes that the age group might expand in the years to come. In the meantime, it’s an exciting motivation for the seventh graders and younger. “This is for kids who really want to move forward.” Applications can be filled out online; students will require a reference letter from a school teacher. In addition to lessons, students will also receive a personal music biography, professional photographs and a Whole Note shirt. Not only is music a great recourse for self-expression, it develops social skills, builds confidence, boosts brainpower, teaches patience and fosters creativity. Learning, listening, timing, commitment, practice and working closely with others. “It’s just like a team sport but music is not as valued in this team sport culture.” Funding is not as accessible for music as it is for sports and not every child wants to be an athlete. Registration deadline is October 21. For more information about Whole Note visit the website: wholenote.info. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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