Summer Music Programs 2010 - North Vancouver, BC

Do something different this summer - join one of our fun and educational group classes!

Courses being offered:

July 2010 (Week-Long Camps)

• July 5-9: Beginner Guitar Camp (10am-12:30pm)
• July 12-16: African Percussion Ensemble (10am-12:30pm)
• July 19-23: Music Theatre Camp (10am-12:30pm)
• July 26-30: Rock Skool (10am-12:30pm)

August 2010 (Week-Long Camps)

• August 3-7: Rock Skool (Tues-Sat; 10am-12:30pm)
• August 9-13: Rock Skool (10am-12:30pm)
• August 16-20: Jazz Camp (10am-12:30pm)
• August 23-30: Refresher Piano Camp (10am-12:30pm)

Weekly Programs

• Flamenco Guitar Workshop | Saturdays from 11am to 12:15pm | July 10-August 14, 2010
• Classical Woodwind Ensemble | Saturdays from 12:30pm to 3pm | July 10-August 14, 2010
• Special Needs Music Program | TBA

Course Descriptions

• Rock Skool: Get Loud! A week of rehearsing classic and contemporary rock hits, culminating in a Friday performance for family and friends. Some experience required.
• Special Needs Music Program: Kids group 6-12 years; Teen group 13-18 years. Developed for children with learning disabilities and behavioural challenges, this program provides a fun and educational opportunity for students to participate in 6 weeks of music instruction. This program is designed by Taya Beauchemin, who has extensive training in Music Therapy.
• Jazz Camp: For intermediate students who are planning to audition for the jazz band at high school or university. Focusing on improvising, reading music in a jazz style and jazz-specific technique, this class will allow the student to practice in an actual small band setting. The goal of this class is to gain valuable jazz band experience, build confidence performing in an ensemble and to continue the love of music. All instruments are welcome.
• Flamenco Guitar Workshop: Join our residence Flamenco expert for six sessions exploring the nuances of the Flamenco style.
• African Percussion Ensemble: This course allows students to learn hand drumming, such as djembe, doundoun, timbales, congas, bongos, shekere and drumsets. Students will experience the drum circle, as well as learn how to play along with a sequencer while playing with other musicians at the same time. Our featured guest drum clinician is Yoro Noukoussi, a unique and accomplished musician from Benin, West Africa. His personality mixed with his skills makes learning fun for all age groups. His field of expertise is traditional African music as well as African Pop music.
• Refresher Piano Camp: A program for children with a litte piano experience who want to brush up on their skills before starting back into regular lesson times during the school year. A combination of the materials and techniques covered during the school year with an introduction to playing pop music makes this a fun and new experience for young piano players.
• Classical Woodwind Ensemble: This class will help students prepare for a successful school year by developing the necessary ensemble performing skills that all school band teachers look for when grading students. The valuable experiences gained by playing in an ensemble setting help students continue their love of playing music.
• Music Theatre Camp: Have fun and gain confidence while learning the skills used for Musical Theatre through improvisation, theatre games, singing and fun choreography. This camp is designed to nurture and expand your child's creativity. Students will be coached to improve reading and comprehension skills, develop their own unique voices, learn simple but effective choreography and create characters and develop acting skills.
• Beginner Guitar Camp: Ages 8+. No experience required. Students will learn about chords, picking and strumming, developing rhythm, basic theory and playing songs.

For more information or to register for any of the programs, please contact the Lesson Centre at 604-986-3118 or by email.