PROGRAMS 2012/2013
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Music, your way, for Life.
The VSO School of Music
ADVANTAGE
Bramwell Tovey, VSO Music Director, VSO School of Music Artistic Adviser
Western Canada’s newest and most exciting music school, The VSO School of Music seeks to establish, nurture and enhance lifelong relationships with the world’s greatest and evolving musical traditions. Our programs and faculty offer one-of-a-kind learning experiences for all ages and abilities. Located in downtown Vancouver, next to the Orpheum Theatre, the School’s exclusive association with the acclaimed Vancouver Symphony Orchestra offers unparalleled opportunities to begin, strengthen and enhance your experience of music. At the VSO School of Music, it’s never too early or too late to start — from newborns to those revisiting music later in life, the School offers programs for EVERYONE.
Our PROGRAMS offer a variety of interconnected learning opportunities, including:
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One-to-one lessons with acclaimed faculty, for students of all ages and abilities • Opportunities to make music with others • Innovative classes for early childhood learning through our exclusive ColourStrings programs, for newborns through age 6 and beyond, and through our Suzuki Strings program • Engaging Courses and Seminars for adults and youth to deepen the experience of music • Masterclasses with world-class visiting artists • Special opportunities to engage with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed Music Director, Bramwell Tovey • Opportunities to perform in and attend student and faculty recitals in the acoustically-excellent Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall • DISCOUNTS for enrolling in multiple classes • DISCOUNTS on VSO tickets (Some restrictions apply. Please see policies) • FLEXIBLE payment options We hope to open up the world of music for you in new and exciting ways, and look forward to welcoming you to the VSO School of Music for this year’s varied programs.
2012/2013 Term dates FALL TERM Mon, Sept 10 — Sun, Dec 16 (14 weeks) WINTER TERM Thurs, Jan 3 — Sun, Mar 17 (11 weeks) SPRING TERM Mon, Apr 1 — Sun, June 23 (12 weeks)
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Table of Contents 4 ONE-TO-ONE — Private Lessons & Coaching
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About Private & Semi-Private Lessons Faculty & Visiting Artist Faculty Theory, Music History & Composition Lessons Masterclasses & Guest Artist Presentations
9 BEGIN/IGNITE — Early Childhood & Youth Programs 9 ColourStrings Program 10 Suzuki Strings Program 11 First Steps Beginning Chamber Music Ensembles 12 Just for Fun Music Appreciation Courses for Children 12 Modern-Day Mozarts — Children’s Collaborative Composition Class
13 PLAY TOGETHER — Chamber Music & Ensemble Classes 13 Chamber Music Class 13 Two-by-Two Sonata Class 14 Play with the Pros 14 Saturday Song School 14 Percussion Ensemble 15 Flute Ensemble 15 Guitar Ensemble 16 Passport to Indian Music 16 Tabla Class 16 India for a Day: One-Day Indian Music Workshop
17 EXPLORE — Music Appreciation and History Classes 17 Basically Bramwell, with Bramwell Tovey 18 The Artist’s Corner, with VSO Musicians and Standing Wave Ensemble 19 Music in the 20th Century 20 Companion Series to the Metropolitan Opera Live HD Broadcasts 21 How to Listen — a Field Guide through the Jungle of a Symphony Concert 21 Evolution of Symphonic Music 21 Demystifying Indian Music — an Introductory Course 22 One-Day Classes 22 The Beginner’s Guide to Classical Music 22 Nationalism in the 19th Century 23 The Virtuoso 23 Death at the Opera 23 Love at the Opera
24 CREATE — Music Composition Courses and Lessons 24 One-to-One Lessons & Semi-Private Lessons 25 Make your own Masterpiece — Group Composition Course for Adults 25 Modern-Day Mozarts — Children’s Collaborative Composition Class
26 ACHIEVE — RCM Exam Preparation — Theory, Music History & Piano Pedagogy 26 28 28
Theory Courses 27 RCM Theory and Music History Exam Preparation 27 Advanced Placement Music Theory — College Preparatory Elementary Piano Pedagogy — Preparing to Teach the Beginning Pianist Alexander Technique
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About Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Faculty The VSO School of Music’s private lesson instructors are among the finest in North America, including members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and are eager to share their artistry with students of all levels and abilities. We have specialized faculty for childhood and youth instruction all the way to training Canada’s next generation of professional musicians. Private lessons are offered on a range of classical and world music instruments, for students of all ages and abilities. Whether supplementing school ensemble participation, preparing for University music education or RCM exams, revisiting music lessons later in life, or beginning a new instrument you have always wanted to play, the VSO School will find just the right teacher for your needs and goals. Students can enroll in lessons with regular faculty weekly for each term, or in packages of 4 or 8 lessons per term. Additional lessons to prepare for exams, competitions or recitals can also be accommodated. Please see page 6 for faculty listing and instruments offered for private lessons.
Visiting Faculty Our visiting faculty, made up of internationally-acclaimed teachers and artists, enhance regular private studio lessons throughout the course year. Lessons with visiting faculty are available with the recommendation of the student’s regular teacher to students enrolled in private lessons. Meet our 2012/2103 Visiting faculty on page 7.
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One-to-one and semi-private (2 students at a time) lessons in theory, music history and composition are offered for students wanting to work in an accelerated manner, or whose schedules do not allow them to attend a group class. They are designed to meet the needs of students of all levels of experience. Participants are expected to work independently on their compositions at home to discuss at each lesson. The more theoretical knowledge the student has, the more they will benefit from private composition lessons.
Students Enrolled for Private Lessons Receive:
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Theory, Music History & Composition Lessons
• Discounted rates on additional classes • First opportunity to play in Masterclasses and FREE admission to attend • First opportunity to play in student recitals in Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall • FREE admission to other special events, including the Faculty recital series • 50% discount on selected VSO tickets All lessons are scheduled at the mutual convenience of teachers and students. Students must have access to an instrument and a place for daily practice and or study. Please contact the School for information on instrument rental options. Regular faculty lesson fees: $75 per hour; $56.25 per 45 min.; $37.50 per 30 min. Visiting faculty lesson fees: available upon request Lesson packages are available weekly, or in packages of consecutive 4 or 8. Please see policies and payment options on pages 29–31. All enrollments are subject to an additional registration fee.
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Faculty * indicates current or former full-time member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
VSO SCHOOL OF MUSIC ARTISTIC ADVISOR
Bramwell Tovey, Music Director, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
CHAMBER MUSIC AND ENSEMBLES Dale Barltrop*, Dept. Chair
MUSIC APPRECIATION Bramwell Tovey* Mohamed Assani
PIANO
Alan Crane, Dept. Chair Keiko Alexander Rita Attrot
Dale Barltrop* Dr. Ross Braes
Diane King Angela Schneider*
Aline Banno Dr. Carla Dodek Bernard Duerksen
Helen Hall Tan Lay Tuan
PIANO PEDAGOGY Aline Banno
VOICE
Diane King
Dr. Kevin Zakresky
CLASSICAL GUITAR Daniel Bolshoy
STRINGS
Violin Dale Barltrop* Joan Blackman* Adrian Chui* DeAnne Eisch*
Karen Gerbrecht* Akira Nagai* Ann Okagaito* Ashley Plaut*
Viola Andrew Brown*
Angela Schneider*
Cello Olivia Blander* Natasha Boyko*
Lee Duckles* Charles Inkman*
Double Bass J. Warren Long*
Dylan Palmer*
Jennie Press* Rebecca Whitling* Yi Zhou*
Bo Peng Zoltan Rozsnyai*
Harp Elizabeth VolpĂŠ Bligh*
WINDS, BRASS AND PERCUSSION Flute/Piccolo Christie Reside*
Rosanne Wieringa*
Oboe/English Horn Roger Cole* Clarinet Todd Cope*
Cris Inguanti*
Bassoon Sophie Dansereau*
Julia Lockhart*
Classical Saxophone Robert Caron
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Trumpet Chris Mitchell
Vincent Vohradsky*
French Horn David Haskins*
Benjamin Kinsman*
Trombone Jeremy Berkman Greg Cox* www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca 604-915-9300
Stephen Robb
Euphonium/Tuba Peder MacLellan* Percussion Vern Griffiths*
Aaron McDonald*
WORLD MUSIC Sitar and Tabla Mohamed Assani
Koto Teresa (Kobayashi) Tabo
Tin Whistle & Bodhran Damian Brennan
EARLY CHILDHOOD ColourStrings Cheryl Ballard
Laura Hasthorpe (violin)
Suzuki Strings Rebecca Rittich (violin)
Nicki Stieda (violin)
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Mary Thomson (cello)
MUSIC THEORY AND MUSIC HISTORY Dr. Ross Braes
COMPOSITION
Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Heather Walker
Please visit our website www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for full Faculty bios.
Faculty Recital Series Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Thurs, Nov 8, 2012 and Tues, Apr 30, 2013, 7–9pm Hear the artistry of the VSO School of Music faculty in these exceptional concerts. Program repertoire and performers will be posted on the website approximately 6 weeks before each recital. FREE to registered VSO School of Music students.
2012/2013 Visiting Faculty PIANO
Ian Parker
Sara Davis Beuchner
VIOLIN
James Ehnes Please visit our website www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for full Visiting Faculty bios.
Ian Parker
Sara Davis Beuchner
James Ehnes
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2012/2013 Featured Masterclasses & Guest Artist Presentations A Masterclass or a Guest Artist Presentation is an opportunity to learn from the most brilliant performing artists and teachers from all over the world, in a fascinating setting in which artistry is passed from one generation to the next. Fees: FREE to VSO School of Music students, and students of any Lower Mainland music school or BCMTA studio. $10 for the general public.
MIDORI, violin — Guest Artist Presentation
Fri, Jan 1 1, 6:00–7:00pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Superstar violinist Midori is recognized worldwide for the scope of her 30-year career as one of the most dazzling performers on the world’s stages and is passionate about the power of music to change lives. In this fascinating presentation, she will discuss the Brahms Violin Concerto, which she will be performing with the VSO, in a lively and informative conversation with Maestro Bramwell Tovey.
JON KIMURA PARKER, piano — Masterclass
Midori
Fri, Jan 18, 5:00–7:00pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
A native of Vancouver, internationally-acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker has performed throughout the world as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician and worked with such diverse artists as Doc Severinsen, Bobby McFerrin, Audra McDonald and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He has given Masterclasses at the Steans Institute, the Banff Centre, the Brevard Festival, Caramoor’s Rising Stars, and The Juilliard School. Mr. Parker holds Canada’s highest honour, the Order of Canada and will appear with the VSO performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto on January 19 & 21, 2013.
IAN PARKER, piano — Masterclass
Jon Kimura Parker
Sat, Oct 27, 3:00–5:00pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences with his magnetic and exuberant performances. A much-sought-after soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and recording artist, he performs regularly with major symphony orchestras and in concert halls across North America and Europe. Born in Vancouver to a family of pianists, Ian Parker began his piano studies at age three with his father, Edward Parker. Ian Parker joins the VSO School of Music as Visiting Guest Faculty for 2012/2013 and will appear with the VSO performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto on May 25 & 27, 2013.
Ian Parker
JOYCE YANG, piano — Masterclass
Sat, Feb 23, 3:00–5:00pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Pianist Joyce Yang has established herself as one of the leading artists of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and notable collaborations with the world’s top orchestras. Critically acclaimed as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” she captivates audiences around the globe with her stunning performances.
Ms. Yang appears in collaboration with the Vancouver Recital Society. Tickets for her VRS performance on February 24 can be purchased by calling the VRS box office: 604-603-0363.
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Joyce Yang
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A strong start is crucial to the enjoyment of listening to, playing, and creating music and to developing strong lifelong musical skills. The VSO School of Music offers programs for early childhood, beginning lessons, music appreciation and history courses designed especially for children and teens, unique opportunities for young students to play chamber music with other instruments, and collaborative composition classes that will access the ‘inner-Mozart’ in every child’s creative musical imagination.
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Early Childhood & Youth Programs
ColourStrings Programs Colourstrings is an innovative music education approach from Europe that builds strong musical foundations, beginning with children’s earliest musical experiences, and taking them all the way through to instrumental study. Through the use of stimulating materials and games, children embark on musical adventures that will give them the foundation to fulfill their musical potential as they grow. The VSO School of Music is currently the only school in Western Canada offering this certified program.
ColourStrings Music & Movement Classes Designed for ‘first’ experiences in making music, each class is tailored by age, and develops core music skills through singing, instrument play, dancing, creative movement, listening and socializing in a stimulating yet structured way. Parents and caregivers participate in classes for age groups from 3–14mnths to 2–3yrs. From the 3–4yr age group upwards, children participate in the classes independently of parents. Classes are progressive, and children are encouraged to attend all 3 terms, starting in September. Each class size is limited to 11–14 children, based on age. Minimum enrollment requirement for each class.
3–14 months: Tuesdays: 11:15–11:45am Fridays: 12:15–12:45pm
1–2 years: Tuesdays: 10:20–11:00 Fridays: 9:25–10:05am
2–3 years: Tuesdays: 9:30–10:10am Fridays: 11:15–11:55am Saturdays: 11:15–11:55am
3–4 years: Fridays: 10:20am–11:05pm Fridays: 1:30–2:15pm Saturdays: 10:15– 11:00am
4–5 years: Fridays: 2:45–3:30pm Saturdays: 9:15–10:00am
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ColourStrings Music & Movement Classes continued... Instructors: Laura Hasthorpe, Cheryl Ballard Ages: 3 months–6 years Dates and times: one class a week for 11 weeks Fall term — Tues, Sept 18–Sat, Dec 1 Winter term — Fri, Jan 4–Tues, Mar 19 Spring term — Tues, Apr 2–Sat, June 22 (No classes May 17, 18 or 21) Class Duration: 30–45 min., dependant on age group. Please refer to previous page for age-specific dates and times Fees: Ages 3 months–3 yrs: $150 per term. Ages 3–6yrs: $165 per term Minimum enrollment requirement
ColourStrings Beginning Violin Lessons + Singing Strings Group Class Children 5 years and above may begin violin lessons using the innovative ColourStrings Approach from Europe. ColourStrings uses a colour-coded system of notation that simplifies considerably the process of learning to read music. Lessons develop the child’s musical intelligence, technique, solfege (do, re, mi) and theory simultaneously through colouring, copying, composing, transposing, performing and improvising. Instructor: Laura Hasthorpe Ages: 5+ Dates and times: Lessons are scheduled at the mutual convenience of teachers and students. Lesson Duration: 30 min.; 45 min.; or 60 min. Fees: $75 per hour; $56.25 per 45 min.; $37.50 per 30 min.
Singing Strings Group Class Dates & Times: Saturdays: 10:15–11:00am For those enrolled in ColourStrings private lessons, a FREE Singing Strings Group class meets once a week providing a social music activity, a source of inspiration and motivation for practice. Minimum enrollment requirement
Suzuki String Programs (cello & violin) Based on the concept that children can learn to play musical instruments as naturally as they learn to speak, Suzuki programs have flourished across the world. Parental support is vital to the musical development of Suzuki students and parents are required to carry through the learning process in daily practice at home.
Suzuki Violin & Cello Prep Classes The Suzuki Prep class prepares children to begin Suzuki string lessons on cello and violin through exercises in rhythm, singing, and holding the instruments correctly. Children completing this class are ready to begin studying the cello or the violin. Instructors: Nicki Steida (violin) and Mary Thomson (cello) Recommended Ages: 4–6 years Dates & Times: Saturdays, 9:00am (10x 45 min. classes) Class Duration: 45 minutes Fees: $237 (for 10-week course) Minimum enrollment requirement
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Suzuki Lessons & String Ensemble
Instructors: Rebecca Rittich (violin), Nicki Steida (violin) and Mary Thomson cello) Recommended for: Ages 6+ beginners through intermediate levels Dates & Times: Lessons are scheduled at the mutual convenience of teachers and students. Lesson Duration: 30 min., 45 min., or 60 min. Fees: $75 per hour; $56.25 per 45 min.; $37.50 per 30 min. Minimum enrollment requirement. Classes limited to 14
String Ensemble Class Dates & Times: Thursdays, 4:45–5:30pm OR Saturdays, 12:30–1:15pm For any string player enrolled in lessons, a FREE string ensemble class reinforces individual learning in a fun and interactive way.
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Once a child has completed a Suzuki Prep Class, or if over 6 years of age, students can enroll in lessons, which include FREE participation in the String Ensemble Class.
First Steps Beginning Chamber Music Ensembles Making music together with other instruments is a deeply social activity, teaching an understanding of collaboration, respect and working together as a team. In this unique class, some of the world’s great chamber music is tailored to the abilities of beginning instrumental students, who play together in small groups of 3 or more players. Expert guidance and exclusive arrangements to accommodate different abilities make this a one-of-a kind learning opportunity. Instructor: Mary Thomson Recommended for: beginning to intermediate pianists and string players, ages 6–12, Suzuki Books 1–5 or RCM grades 1–5 Course length: 8 classes per term. Offered on Saturdays between 3:30–6:30pm, to be scheduled based on enrollment Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $240 per term Stand-alone: $300 per term Minimum enrollment requirement 604-915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca
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Just for Fun Series — Music history classes for children Raise the musically-literate child who knows Bach from BeBop and a symphony from a sonata. Dr. Ross Braes engages children through creative listening, games, YouTube videos and lively interaction designed to open young ears to the world’s great music in a fun and engaging way.
Just for Fun — Beginners This interactive course is designed to introduce younger children to the All-Stars of classical music, jazz and world music through creative games, listening exercises and YouTube videos. Instructor: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Ages 8–11. No previous musical experience is required Dates & Times: (5 weeks) Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30pm. Fall term: Oct 16-Nov 13, Winter term: Jan 29–Feb 26 Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $132. Stand-alone: $165 Minimum enrollment requirement
Just for Fun — Teens: Symphony Superstars It’s all about the Symphony Orchestra — its ‘All-Time Greatest Hits’ and biggest ‘Stars’ — as this course covers the masterpieces of the symphonic world in an interactive and fun way. Students will leave this engaging class with an understanding of how music tells a story, paints a picture, and how today’s pop music is influenced by the ‘Masters.’ Instructor: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Ages 12–15 Dates & Times: (5 weeks) Tuesdays 5:30–6:30pm. Fall term: Oct 16-Nov 13, Winter term: Jan 29–Feb 26 Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $132. Stand-alone: $165 Minimum enrollment requirement
Modern-Day Mozarts
— Children’s Collaborative Composition Class Every child has an inner ‘Mozart’ waiting to be brought out. In this team composition class, internationally-recognized VSO Composer-in-Residence Edward Top taps into the creative spirit in each child, leading them as a team to compose a unique piece of music they can call their own. This class will culminate in a performance or recording of the newly-composed work, and students will complete the class with their own copy of their musical score. Instructor: Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence Recommended for: Ages 8–13. No previous musical experience required, but children who play instruments should be prepared to bring them Dates & Times: 8 weeks each term. Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm OR Saturdays, 1:30–2:30pm Class duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220 Stand-alone: $275 Minimum enrollment requirement
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PLAY TOGETHER Making music with others deepens the experience at any age. The School offers opportunities to play in ensembles of the same instruments, of varied instruments, with piano, voice and instrumentalists, and in a special offering for adult amateurs and advanced students to ‘sit in’ with VSO musicians. This year, we also offer a unique opportunity for players to “take their western instruments on a trip to India,” learning the techniques of the centuries-old music of India.
Chamber Music Class Begun as a social activity, with friends making music together throughout the salons of Europe, chamber music has evolved over the centuries to encompass some of the greatest music ever written. These classes of small groups of varied instruments are paired in duos, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets and octets to work on a selected piece from the standard chamber music literature. Repertoire is chosen by the faculty based on the number and playing levels of students enrolled. Chamber music groups may perform in a student recital during the year. Instructors: Various Recommended for: All instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 12+, playing at RCM grade 5+ level Dates & Times: 8 one-hour sessions per term. Determined by mutual availability of participating students and instructors Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $340 per term Stand-alone: $425 per term Minimum enrollment requirement
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Ensemble Classes
Chamber music classes are assigned and scheduled based on enrollment and interest at the time of registration.
Two by Two — Sonata Class Sonatas are typically pieces written for keyboard and other instruments in which both parts are equally important and the participants work as partners. Sonatas are often a student’s first experience of playing with another musician and are a gateway to greater opportunities to play with others. In this class, instrumentalists will be paired with pianists for an in-depth experience of learning together, under the guidance of a member of the VSO Piano Department and other faculty, depending upon the instruments involved. Instructors: VSO School of Music Piano and Instrumental faculty Recommended for: Pianists and instrumentalists Dates and times: 8 weeks each term. Determined by mutual availability of students and instructors Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $340 per term Stand-alone: $425 per term Minimum enrollment requirement 604-915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca
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Play with the Pros If you‘ve ever wondered what it feels like to play among some of the best musicians in North America, here’s your chance. Sitting side-by-side with VSO musicians and School faculty in rehearsals on specially-selected chamber music pieces, you will experience first-hand how the ‘pros’ approach a piece of music in these welcoming and encouraging unique learning environments. Each group will include 1–2 VSO faculty musicians. Repertoire will be selected and distributed 2 weeks prior to the first rehearsal, and advanced preparation is expected of the participant. Instructors: Various Recommended for: Adult amateur instrumentalists or advanced students playing at RCM level 10+ Dates & Times: Four two-hour classes offered fall and spring terms. Scheduled by mutual availability of participants Fall term: (Sept 10–Dec 16). Spring Term: (Apr 1–June 23) Class Duration: 2-hour rehearsals (includes break) Fees: $1,250 Minimum enrollment requirement
Song School Song reaches back to humanity’s beginnings and represents the legacy of all experience. This class for singers and instrumentalists will explore the vast world of song from every genre and provide opportunity to collaborate and learn from fellow students as they perform for each other in a relaxing and inspirational environment. Collaborative pairs will work together to bring specially selected songs to life through instruction on stage techniques, vocal production, lyric diction, history of song and poetry, and ensemble work. Essential performance and musical skills will be developed as groups polish their songs leading to a final performance. Instructor: Diane King Recommended for: Singers who have received regular singing lessons. Instrumentalists at RCM Grade 6+ minimum Dates & Times: 8 weeks each term. Saturdays 2:30–4:00pm OR Mondays, 5:30–7:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $320 Stand-alone: $400 Minimum enrollment requirement
Percussion Ensemble Percussion instruments span global cultures and varied musical styles, all brought together in these fun groups under the direction of VSO Principal Timpanist, Aaron McDonald. Repertoire will explore a variety of percussion instruments and musical styles, and be selected based on enrollment and the playing level of students involved. The groups will have the opportunity to perform in a VSO School of Music recital.
Percussion Ensemble I — Beginners 8–12 years Percussion Ensemble II — Intermediates RCM level 2
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Percussion Ensemble continued... Instructor: Aaron McDonald Recommended for: Beginners and Intermediate RCM 2+ Dates & Times: Weekly for 8 weeks each term (Fall, Winter, Spring terms) Group meets based on enrollment and mutual availability of students and the instructor Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220. Stand-alone: $275 Minimum enrollment requirement
Flutists of all ages gather together to play in trios, quartets and flute choirs in this engaging class, led by the incredible flutists of the VSO. Repertoire is selected based on enrollment and playing levels, and the class has the opportunity to perform in a VSO School recital.
Flute Ensemble I — Youth. Christie Reside, Instructor Flute Ensemble II — Adults. Rosanne Wieringa, Instructor Instructors: Christie Reside, Rosanne Wieringa Recommended for: Flutists playing at RCM Grade 6+ Dates & Times: Weekly for 8 weeks each term (Fall, Winter, Spring terms) Group meets based on enrollment and mutual availability of students and the instructor Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220. Stand-alone: $275 Minimum enrollment requirement
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Flute Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble The guitar spans centuries of music in a wide range of styles and is celebrated in cultures around the world. This ensemble explores music inspired by the entire world, from Bach to the Beatles, with the fire of Flamenco, the passion of the Argentine tango and the groove of Brazil’s bossa nova. Play with a group of enthusiastic friends in this fun class. Repertoire is selected based on enrollment and playing levels, and the class has the opportunity to perform in a VSO School recital. Instructor: Daniel Bolshoy Recommended for: Classical acoustic guitarists; note reading required, playing at Grade 2+ level Dates & Times: Weekly for 8 weeks each term (Fall, Winter, Spring terms) Group meets based on enrollment and mutual availability of students and the instructor Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220. Stand-alone: $275 Minimum enrollment requirement
Daniel Bolshoy (R) with student
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Passport to Indian Music All instrumentalists can expand their musical boundaries with this unique course, learning to play Indian Music on their own Western instruments. Internationallyrecognized sitarist and tabla player Mohamed Assani, (formerly of the Royal Academy of Music in London, England) leads this engaging course covering the fundamentals of North Indian Classical Music, including the raga system, improvisation, complex rhythms and more. Participants will also be shown specific techniques to adapt this music to their own instruments. Instructor: Mohamed Assani Recommended for: All instrumentalists, RCM Grade 5+ or 16 years+ Dates & Times: (6 weeks) Feb., 7–Mar 14, Thursdays, 6.30–8:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $120. Stand-alone: $150 Minimum enrollment requirement
Tabla Class The tabla is a widely popular South Asian percussion instrument used in Indian classical, popular and religious music. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums, each of a different size and shape. Students will gain a proper foundation in playing this instrument and also learn how to accompany other musicians. A great opportunity to indulge a passion for rhythm. Instructor: Mohamed Assani Recommended for: Ages: 10+ beginners, no musical experience required Dates & Times: Thursdays 5:00–6:00pm Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: $180 Minimum enrollment requirement Tablas can be rented for $25 per month. Please inquire at the time of registration.
Mohamed Assani with traditional tabla
India for a Day — ONE-DAY Indian Music Workshop Players of Western instruments get a musical taste of the classical music of Northern India in this class, learning an Indian raga and the Indian rhythmic time-cycle. Participants will learn how to adapt these concepts to their own instruments through improvisation, games and exercises, all under the guidance of one of India’s master musicians. It all culminates in a group performance. One of the best ways to visit India, without leaving home. Instructor: Mohamed Assani Recommended for: All instrumentalists, RCM Grade 4+ or 14 years+ Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 18, 1:00–4:00pm Class Duration: 3 hours (with break) Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $52 Stand-alone: $65 Minimum enrollment requirement
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Music Appreciation & History
Enrich and deepen your love of music with a variety of engaging classes designed for curious adult learners. We offer exclusive opportunities to understand the world of performing artists, from engaging courses by VSO Music Director Bramwell Tovey and the musicians of the VSO, to courses designed to expand your knowledge of the musical world’s many rich legacies. A variety of learning opportunities await, to expand your love of all things musical.
Dale Barltrop, VSO Concertmaster
Internationally-acclaimed Music Director of the VSO Bramwell Tovey is beloved by audiences around the world for his crisp, energetic style and his entertaining insights on all things musical. This series illuminates what’s on the Maestro’s mind: from insider perspectives on the VSO concert season, the challenges of the modern symphony orchestra, to how to ‘build’ a conductor, and the mysteries of the composition process, from a Maestro who is also a prolific composer. Always fascinating, illuminating and entertaining, this intimate series will give you an ‘insider’s view’ of music and musicians, with a Master as your tour guide. Instructor: Bramwell Tovey, Music Director, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Recommended for: All music lovers Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, Oct 17; Jan 9; Feb 20; June 12 Class Duration: 90 minutes Location: Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Fees: For the series: $99. Single tickets (based on availability): $29.50
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Basically Bramwell
Bramwell Tovey, VSO Music Director
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The Artist’s Corner Go inside a piece of music, with the performers as your tour guides, in these interactive lecture/demonstrations, each focusing on a piece of chamber music. Learn how the musicians approach a piece, whose musical ideas win out and why, and how these master musicians prepare for the final performance. Get to know the personalities behind great performances by the VSO and other artists. This series will deepen your experience of chamber music and your enjoyment of these intimate and exhilarating concerts.
Artist’s Corner: Classics, VSO Chamber Players VSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop and the VSO Chamber Players take you on an ‘insider’s tour’ of selected works featured on the VSO’s new Chamber Music Series, from the performers’ perspectives. Host: Dale Barltrop, VSO Concertmaster Recommended for: Adult learners, advanced students Dates & Times: See dates below, 6:00–7:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Location: Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Fees: For the series: $60 Single tickets (based on availability): $22.50 Minimum enrollment requirement
Dale Barltrop
Andrew Brown (above) Christie Reside (below)
Artist’s Corner Event Wed, Nov 14 SCHUMANN Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op. 47
VSO Chamber Players Concerts Thurs, Nov 15, 7:30pm & Sun, Nov 18, 2pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Wed, Mar 6 POULENC Sextet for winds & piano
Thurs, Mar 7, 7:30pm & Sun, Mar 10, 2pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Wed, May 22 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15 arr. for piano trio, celesta & percussion
Thurs, May 23, 7:30pm & Sun, May 26, 2pm Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall
Tickets to VSO Chamber Players concerts must be purchased separately. Please visit www.vancouversymphony.ca for details on the concerts.
Artist’s Corner: Contemporaries, Standing Wave Ensemble The VSO School of Music welcomes these pioneers of the new music world in three lecture/demonstrations focused on the Canadian composers: Daniel Janke, Kati Agocs, and Justin Christensen, and their newlycommissioned works. You will leave with an insider’s view of how new music is ‘born.’ Host: Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence Recommended for: Adult learners, advanced students Dates & Times: See dates below, 6:00–7:00pm Standwing Wave Ensemble Class Duration: 60 minutes Location: Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Fees: For the series: $60. Single tickets (based on availability): $22.50 Minimum enrollment requirement
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Artist’s Corner Event Tues, Oct 2 Music of the North: inspired by northern landscapes and cultures
Standing Wave Concert Thurs, Oct 11, 8:00pm The Cultch Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Fri, Nov 2 Collaborations: intersections of contemporary music and literature
Mon, Nov 6, 8:00pm The Cultch Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Tues, Apr 16 Vansterdam: Parallels between new music in Vancouver and the Netherlands
Sun, Apr 21, 8:00pm The Cultch Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Tickets to Standing Wave concerts must be purchased separately. Please visit www.standingwave.ca for details on the concerts.
Music in the 20th Century
Instructor: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Adult learners Dates & Times: See below Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: Full year: $425. Per term: $165 Registration for this class can be one term at a time, or for the whole year Minimum enrollment requirement
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2012 and 2013 celebrate several important anniversaries in the music world, with special performances in Vancouver. Beginning with a presentation of Schoenberg’s ground-breaking Pierrot Lunaire by Music on Main in October, and ending with the VSO’s Stravinsky Plus Festival, alongside these performances, this course explores the fascinating period of the 20th century and the masterpieces and controversies it produced. You will never hear 20th century music in the same way again.
La Belle Epoque (music of 1890’s to early 1900’s)
Fall Term: (6 weeks) Oct 18–Nov 22, Thursdays, 7:00–8:30pm Focuses on the ‘Impressionist’ music of Debussy, Ravel, the early Romanticism of Schoenberg and Mahler and the post-Romantics including Strauss, Sibelius and Rachmaninoff.
Changing Times (1905 to early 1920’s)
Winter Term: (6 weeks) Jan 24–Feb 28, Thursdays, 7:00–8:30pm Explores music of the pre-war period with the later styles of Schoenberg, Berg and Mahler. Music of the post-war period (American and French) with jazz and its impact on “classical” music though the works of Ravel, Milhaud and Poulenc.
The Modernists (Between the Wars)
Spring Term: (6 weeks) Apr 11–May 16, Thursdays, 7:00–8:30pm This culminating class focuses on six different countries and the innovations and genius they produced including Stravinsky (Russia), Bartók (Hungary), Shostakovich (USSR), Elgar and Holst (England), Copland (USA), and Champagne (Canada). Includes EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT on tickets for Pierrot Lunaire on Oct 15 and 16, 2012 and for the VSO Stravinsky Plus Festival in June, 2013. Tickets must be purchased separately.
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Companion Series to the Metropolitan Opera Live HD Broadcasts Learn ‘insider details’ of these popular broadcasts before seeing the show, including an in-depth look at the background of each opera, historical background of the composer, and the details of the production, plot and cast. Instructor: Diane King Recommended for: Opera lovers, singers, everyone Dates & Times: Companion Series: Sundays, 2:00–4:00pm Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts: Saturdays (see below). Class Duration: 2 hours Location: Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Fees: 6 sessions $120; 12 sessions $225; Drop in (based on availability) $22.50 Minimum enrollment requirement Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM DISCOUNT on Met Live HD Broadcasts and Encore performances, generously provided by Cineplex Entertainment, and the opportunity to access an exclusive pre-sale* on Aug 22nd at participating Cineplex Entertainment Theatres. Must be purchased at the box office only to receive the premium discount. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own tickets to Met broadcasts.
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2012/2013 Metropolitan Opera Broadcast Schedule
Sun. Oct 7 Sun. Oct 21 *Fri. Nov 2, 7–9pm Sun. Nov 25 Sun. Dec 2 Sun. Dec 9 *Fri. Jan 4, 7–9pm Sun. Jan 13 Sun. Feb 10 Sun. Feb 24 Sun. Mar 10 Sun. Apr 21
Sat. Oct 13 DONIZETTI L’Elisir d’Amore Sat. Oct 27 VERDI Otello Sat. Nov 10 ADÈS The Tempest Sat. Dec 1 MOZART La Clemenza di Tito Sat. Dec 8 VERDI Un Ballo in Maschera Sat. Dec 15 VERDI Aida Sat. Jan 5 BERLIOZ Les Troyens Sat. Jan 19 DONIZETTI Maria Stuarda Sat. Feb 16 VERDI Rigoletto Sat. Mar 2 WAGNER Parsifal Sat. Mar 16 ZANDONAI Francesca da Rimini Sat. Apr 27 HANDEL Giulio Cesare
Metropolitan Opera images (L to R — top row first): L’Elisir with Anna Netrebko (Adina) and Ambrogio Maestri (Dulcamara), Aida with Olga Borodina (Amneris), Otello with Renée Fleming (Desdemona) and Johan Botha (Otello), Maria Stuarda played by Joyce DiDonato, Clemenza Di Tito Act One.
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How to Listen — A Field Guide Through the Jungle of a Symphony Concert If you’ve ever gone to a symphony concert and felt out of depth, tried to stay awake through the slow parts, wish you knew what the big deal was about a certain composer, or who chose the music and why, then this class is for you. Participants will learn how to better listen to any piece of music, making concert experiences unforgettable. Host: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Dates & Times: Fall term only: (4 weeks) Nov 6–27, Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $92. Stand-alone: $115 Minimum enrollment requirement
Ludwig van Beethoven
Bramwell Tovey
Members of the VSO
The symphony as a music genre and the orchestra as a performing group have gone hand-in-hand over the last two and half centuries and yet few people understand their origins and the reasons for their wide-spread popularity. This course will explore the development of the “symphony” along with the musical group that plays with them, that of the “symphony orchestra.” Enjoy excerpts from well-known symphonies of the greats and meet many other delightful symphonic works from other European composers.
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Evolution of Symphonic Music
Host: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Dates & Times: Fall term only: (6 weeks) Sept 29–Nov 10. Saturdays, 3.30–5:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $119. Stand-alone: $149 Minimum enrollment requirement
Demystifying Indian Music — an Introductory Course Through Bollywood songs, bhangra rhythms, and artists, Indian music has become a powerful part of our global culture. Journey through the evolution of this ancient & evolving musical tradition. Participants will also take part in interactive musical exercises, including learning tabla rhythms, counting the beat cycles, and trying the tabla and sitar. Host: Mohamed Assani Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Dates & Times: Spring term only: (4 weeks) Apr 4–25. Thursdays, 6:30–8:00pm Class Duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $92. Stand-alone: $115 Minimum enrollment requirement 604-915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca
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The Beginners Guide to Classical Music ONE-DAY CLASS Don’t know Bach from Bartók — but would like to? This humorous talk uses visually rich PowerPoint and audio examples to introduce novice concert goers to the main periods of music, the important composers, and the instruments of the orchestra. We also review what to expect when you attend a concert. Includes voucher for a complimentary ticket to a selected VSO concert ($68.50 value). Instructor: Angela Schneider Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Dates & Times: Sat, Oct 20, 4:00–6:00pm OR Sat, May 11, 4:00–6:00pm Class Duration: 2 hours Fees: $57 Minimum enrollment requirement
Composers (L to R — top row first): Béla Viktor János Bartók (c.1940), Modest Mussorgsky (1864), Antonín Dvorˇák (c.1870), Johann Sebastian Bach (c.1740), Johannes Brahms at piano (c.1890), Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (c.1890), Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky (c.1890), Sir Edward Elgar (c.1920), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (c.1785)
Nationalism in 19th Century ONE-DAY CLASS Travel through the fast-paced second half of the 19th century with the inspiring symphonic music of musical giants such as Dvorˇák, Tchaikovsky, The Mighty Five (Rimsky-Korsakov and Mussorgsky in particular), Elgar and others. The diverse musical flavours of each country or region will be highlighted with several works drawn from the VSO concert season. Includes voucher for a complimentary ticket to a selected VSO concert ($68.50 value). Host: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Date & Time: Sun, Oct 28, 1:00–4:00pm Class Duration: 3 hours Fees: $57 Minimum enrollment requirement
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The Virtuoso ONE-DAY CLASS Every age has its superstars and in this class you’ll learn exactly how this sensation began. The superstar violinists and pianist stretching back to the Classical period will be featured along with contemporary personalities who make today’s headlines. Includes voucher for a complimentary ticket to a selected VSO concert ($68.50 value). Host: Dr. Ross Braes Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Date & Time: Sun, Feb 3, 1:00–4:00pm Class Duration: 3 hours Fees: $57 Minimum enrollment requirement
Death at the Opera ONE-DAY CLASS
Host: Diane King Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Date & Time: Sun, Nov 11, 2:00–5:00pm Class Duration: 3 hours (includes break) Fees: $57 Minimum enrollment requirement
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From murder to madness, suicide to sickness, death brings together the heroes, villains and victims in the unforgettable sweeping climaxes of the operatic world. The most poignant and tragic scenes from opera’s greatest composers will put these heart-wrenching final moments of opera into musical and historical context. Bring your handkerchief!
Vintage Artwork (L to R): Madame Butterfly (1896), La Bohème (1896), Rosabel Morrison as Carmen (1896), a painting of Romeo and Juliette by Karl Ludwig Friedrich Becker (circa 19th century)
Love at the Opera ONE-DAY CLASS Love triangles, forbidden love, familial love, love of country, love for God. Love in all its guises inspires some of opera’s most exquisite music in famous arias, passionate duets, and heartbreaking farewells. Be inspired this Valentine’s Day and explore love in all its guises as reflected by the great opera composers. Host: Diane King Recommended for: Adult learners. No musical experience necessary Date & Time: Sat, Feb 9, 2:00–5:00pm Class Duration: 3 hours (includes break) Fees: $57 Minimum enrollment requirement 604-915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca
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Music Composition Courses & Lessons
What is a composer? If you’ve ever felt like the piece you are listening to or practicing is boring and you want to write your own, you’re a composer. — Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence
Composition courses and lessons at the VSO School of Music are designed to access the musical creativity in all students. Whether you are 8 or 88 years old, don’t read notes, or an advanced composer with developed theoretical skills, or just seeking to enjoy your creative musical side, composition can be a new way of learning about the inner working of music and expressing yourself through the language of music. Enrolling in a course does not require you to take any exams, although towards the end of the course there will be a performance and/or recording made of the compositions developed.
One-to-One or Semi-Private (2 students) Composition Lessons This option is best suited for students wanting to work in an accelerated manner, or whose schedule does not allow them to attend a group class. The student is expected to work independently on their compositions at home to discuss at each lesson. The more theoretical knowledge the student has, the more they will benefit from private composition lessons. Fees: Private lesson fees: $75 per hour; $56.25 per 45 min.; $37.50 per 30 min Semi-private: $40 per hour
Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence
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Make your own Masterpiece
— Group Composition Course for Adults How does a composer write music? Where does a composer get ideas and capture them in music? Unleash your inner composer in these group composition classes, designed for those with an interest in creating or polishing their own individual work. General musical procedures and elements will be discussed during each class and participants will be guided to complete a work of their own. Instructor: Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence Recommended for: Adults, beginners and advanced. No notation skills required Dates & Times: 8 weeks each term. Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45pm OR Saturdays, 2:45–4:15pm Class duration: 90 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $280 per term Stand-alone: $350 per term Minimum enrollment requirement Class size limited to 6 participants.
Modern-Day Mozarts
— Children’s Collaborative Composition Class
Instructor: Edward Top, VSO Composer-in-Residence Recommended for: Ages 8–13. No previous musical experience required, but children who play instruments should be prepared to bring them Dates & Times: 8 weeks each term. Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm OR Saturdays, 1:30–2:30pm Class duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220 Stand-alone: $275 Minimum enrollment requirement
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Every child has an inner ‘Mozart’ waiting to be brought out. In this team composition class, internationally-recognized VSO Composer-in-Residence Edward Top taps into the creative spirit in each child, leading them as a team to compose a unique piece of music they can call their own. This class will culminate in a performance or recording of the newly-composed work, and students will complete the class with their own copy of their musical score.
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RCM and College Preparatory Courses
Music Theory and History courses at the VSO School of Music are designed to meet the needs of all students. Whether in preparation for Royal Conservatory (RCM) or Advanced Placement (AP) exams, or just enhancing the enjoyment of music, these courses provide an invaluable addition to musical experience. Enrolling in a course does not require you to take an official RCM or AP exam; however, since classes are designed to prepare students for official exams, practice exams and quizzes are offered. If a student decides to take an official RCM or AP exam, they are responsible for registering and paying the appropriate exam fees with the Royal Conservatory or their high school, depending on the exam.
One-to-One or Semi-Private (2 students) Theory & Music History Lessons One-to-one or semi-private lessons are best suited for students wanting to work in an accelerated manner, or whose schedule does not allow them to attend a group class. Specialized lessons and semi-private lessons are available in all RCM exam subjects, including: • Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Harmony • Counterpoint • Analysis • Music History 1, 2 & 3
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RCM Theory & Advanced Placement Courses Instructor: Dr. Ross Braes
RCM Basic Rudiments Dates & Times: Fall: (12 weeks) Sept 22–Dec 15, Saturdays, 11:00am No class on Oct 13 Class Duration: 90 minutes OR Dates & Times: Winter/Spring: (15 weeks) Jan 12–May 4, Saturdays, 11:00am No classes on Mar 23 or 30 Class Duration: 75 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $280. Stand-alone: $350 Minimum enrollment requirement
RCM Advanced Rudiments Dates & Times: Fall: (12 weeks) Sept 22–Dec 15, Saturdays, 1:00am No class on Oct 13 Class Duration: 90 minutes OR Dates & Times: Winter/Spring: (15 weeks) Jan 12–May 4, Saturdays, 1:00am No classes on Mar 23 or 30 Class Duration: 75 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $280. Stand-alone: $350 Minimum enrollment requirement
Fast-Track to Advanced Rudiments
Dates & Times: Full year course (27 weeks) Sept 22–Dec 15, Saturdays, 10:00am AND Jan 12–May 4, Saturdays, 10:00am No classes on Oct 13, Mar 23 or Mar 30 Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $512. Stand-alone: $640 Minimum enrollment requirement
Advanced Placement Music Theory — College Prep AP Music Theory is designed for those seeking six university credits in advance of undertaking post-secondary studies. Age is not important but it is important to have knowledge of Rudiments and Harmony (up to Basic level). The course covers not only music theory, but important musicianship skills such as sightsinging, melodic and harmonic dictations, along with critical score reading skills.
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This full-year (27 weeks) course is designed for older students who are in advanced levels of their RCM conservatory studies (roughly grade 7+ (students need advanced rudiments for grade 7)) and have not yet covered any theory. There is no need for students to complete the two lower grade levels first (Basic, Intermediate) and they can successfully cover all the material for Advanced Rudiments in just 27 classes.
Dates & Times: Full year course (27 weeks) Sept 22–Dec 15, Saturdays, 9:00am AND Jan 12–May 4, Saturdays, 9:00am No classes on Oct 13, Mar 23 or Mar 30 Class Duration: 60 minutes Fees: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $512. Stand-alone: $640 Minimum enrollment requirement 604-915-9300 www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca
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Elementary Piano Pedagogy
— Preparing to Teach the Beginning Pianist This 30-lesson course is designed to prepare pianists to earn the RCM Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate, gaining RCM certification to teach pianists from the beginning stages up to and including Grade 2. An ideal opportunity for young teachers who are just establishing their studios and for mature teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications, the course includes comprehensive curriculum and exam preparation for the Viva Voce (interactive oral exam) and written exams. Instructor: Aline Banno Recommended for: Students playing at RCM Grade 9+ and aged 14 years+ Dates & Times: Adult class: Fridays, 10:30am. Youth class: Saturdays, 2:15pm Class/Course Duration: 90 minute classes. Full year course (30 weeks) Fees: $2,200 (full year course) Material fee: approx. $200 Enrollment limited to 4 per class Minimum enrollment requirement
Introduction to Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method to prevent or alleviate conditions associated with undue tension or poor posture. Practiced by many performing musicians, the tools learned in this class can enhance performance and physical functioning and can also aid in rehabilitation after surgery, injury or illness, improve daily management of stress or pain, and provide coping skills for chronic illness and disabilities. Instructor: Heather Walker Recommended for: Anyone aged 16 years+, musicians and non-musicians alike Dates & Times: Fall Term: Tues, Oct 9, 6:30pm. Sat, Oct 27, 3:00pm Class Duration: 2 hours Fees: FREE to students taking private VSOSoM lessons. Stand-alone: $55 Minimum enrollment requirement
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REGISTRATION & SCHOOL POLICIES Registration 1. Registration for private lessons takes place through the School Registrar only. Registration for group classes may be completed with the Registrar, or online at www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca. 2. Tuition and fees must be paid according to one of the payment options shown below, before a student may begin instruction or program participation.
4. Pre-registration for returning students occurs in the month of May; general registration opens June 1. Returning private lesson students are given the first opportunity to secure their instructor, lesson days and times for the following year, based on instructors’ availability. 5. Lesson days and times are not held over from year to year, but returning students will be given the first opportunity to sign up for lessons.
Payment Options 1. Payment in Full • Payment may be made by Cash, Cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or Interac 2. Monthly Pre-authorized Payments • First payment (Cash, Cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or Interac) covers four lessons plus the registration fee. • Remaining payments can be automatically deducted from a bank account or charged to a credit card on a monthly basis. A $25 service charge will be applied for any payment from accounts with insufficient funds (NSF) 3. Post-Dated Cheques • First payment covers four lessons plus the registration fee. • Remaining cheques must be post-dated according to the payment schedule. • A $25 service charge will be applied for any returned cheques from accounts with insufficient funds (NSF) • More than one NSF will result in the loss of cheque writing privileges
Private Lessons One of the advantages of taking lessons at the VSO School of Music is the opportunity to learn from professional musicians working in the performance field. To allow opportunities to study with professional performers, and to offer flexibility for students, lessons are offered: • As a full year of weekly lessons (37 weeks) • Weekly, for the term • In a package of 4 or 8 lessons per term • One at a time, for enrolled students desiring extra lessons for recital, competition or exam preparation
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3. All students are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee as follows: • Private instrumental instruction and group classes: $55 covers the whole year and includes any additional classes • Drop-in or one-day classes only: $10 per class, up to a maximum of $55 per student per year • Family registration (2 or more students): $80 covers the whole family, for an unlimited amount of lessons and classes per year
Full year lessons: Students signing up for the full year of lessons will have first priority to maintain consistent lesson days and times from term to term. Weekly term lessons: Fall term: 14 lessons; Winter term: 11 lessons; Spring term: 12 lessons. Students may enroll in lessons at any time of the year. Payments for lessons are non-refundable, but can be applied towards a school credit in some circumstances (see following pages).
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Private Lessons continued... Lessons with Visiting Guest Faculty are scheduled based on availability and only with the recommendation of a student’s regular instructor. Fees for visiting artists vary and are available upon request.
Lesson Attendance 1. Student Absences If a student is aware of an upcoming absence — eg. vacation — the student should inform the Registrar at the time of registration and the number of lessons can be adjusted. If a student cancels a lesson with more than 48 hours’ notice, every effort will be made to make-up the lesson. If a lesson cannot be rescheduled under these circumstances, then a School credit will be issued. If a student cancels a lesson with less than 48 hours’ notice to the Registrar AND the Instructor, the Instructor is not obligated to make up the lesson and no credit will be issued. Excessive cancellations may jeopardize a student’s privilege to make-up lessons and/or credits. 2. Instructor Absences All of our Faculty are active performers in the field. From time to time, their performance schedules may necessitate rescheduling a lesson. If an instructor is absent, every effort will be made to provide a make-up lesson at a time that is suitable to both the student and the instructor. If the instructor is unable to make up a lesson, the student will receive a credit to be applied to future lessons or classes.
Holidays & Closures The School is closed on all statutory holidays and VSB and CSF Winter and Spring holidays. Please check www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for information on holidays and other important dates. Statutory holidays are taken into account in the number of lessons booked at the time of registration. Lessons will not take place on these dates. Private lessons missed due to a School closure, such as a snow day, will be made up if possible.
Changing Instructors It is highly recommended that students do not change instructors during the school year, in order to avoid a negative impact on their progress. For changes that occur during the school year, the Registrar must confirm approval before any transfer can be made.
Withdrawals & Refunds Tuition and fees are non-refundable. If a student needs to withdraw from lessons or a class before the course has started, then any fees paid will be transferred to a School credit, for use in the following term or year. No credits will be issued if a student withdraws from a group class after it has started.
Bursaries The VSO School of Music is proud to provide access to music lessons and programs to families in need of financial assistance. Applications are due by 5pm on May 31st each year. (If the 31st falls on weekend, the application deadline is 5pm on the following Monday.) For more information, or to request a Bursary Application Form, please contact the School Registrar at 604-915-9300 ext 111. With the generous support of donors and corporations, the following financial assistance programs are currently available for the 2013/2014 school year: HSBC Bursary for Elementary Students Families with children ages 5 to 12, may apply to have anywhere from 25% to 100% of their child’s tuition costs covered. Any additional costs, including instrument rental and sheet music purchase must be covered by the family. Emily Longworth Bursary for Pianists The Longworth family has created this bursary in honor of their daughter, Emily, who was a pianist and passionate educator, and whose life was cut short in a tragic fire in 2007. This generous bursary keeps Emily Longworth’s generous spirit alive by providing 100% of half-hour private lessons costs to an applicant between the ages of 5 and 12 years who has demonstrated a high degree of musical, academic and/or personal progress and financial need.
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Building Hours Regular VSO School of Music Building Hours: September through June July and August Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 7pm Saturday Closed Sunday 11am to 5pm Sunday Closed Café Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday TBD
Gift Shop Sheet music and musical gifts may be purchased at the VSO School of Music Gift Shop, located in our first floor lobby. The Gift Shop is open during all regular VSO School building hours as an added convenience to our students.
The VSO School of Music is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, patrons and the general public through: • Security cameras located in all interior hallways and lobbies • Electronic access and control system to all instruction rooms • One staff person with first aid training on site at all times
Directions, Parking and Transit Directions The VSO School of Music is located immediately next to The Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Vancouver. Address: VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4 Drop-off & Parking There is a parkade underneath the VSO School of Music, which has three drop-off and pick-up spaces on the P1 level and a limited number of pay parking spots on the P2 level. The entrance to the parkade is directly beneath the large red square window, on Seymour Street. An elevator can then be taken directly up to the School. In addition, there is a surface parking lot and parkade directly across the street, as well as parking meters along Seymour Street. Transit The VSO School of Music is conveniently located within easy walking distance from Canada Line, Expo Line and Millennium Line Skytrain Stations. Numerous buses run on Seymour and Granville Streets (4, 7, 10, 16, 17, 50, N9, N10 and N17), making it easy to get to and from the School without needing a car.
VSO Tickets Students enrolled in full courses (excludes one-day courses) or lessons are eligible to receive a discount offer of up to 50% on select VSO tickets. Some restrictions apply. Please inquire at the time of registration.
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