Reading Sessions - Various Locations
Repertoire selection and ongoing professional development are crucial for all music educators. Your attendance at the 2012 Long & McQuade Reading Clinics is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways of accomplishing this for your school or community program.
Throughout the year, we listen to the needs of teachers, arrangers and composers of today. With this in mind, we select some of the best new repertoire for its educational value, originality and appeal. For a few moments in August 2012, take this opportunity to get new ideas, and get new repertoire before the downbeat of 2012-13!
Participating locations across the country include:
VANCOUVER, BC | VICTORIA, BC | TORONTO, ON | STRATFORD, ON | WATERLOO, ON | CALGARY, AB | WINNIPEG, MB | REGINA, SK | ST. JOHN'S, NL
Vancouver, BC
August 21-23, 2012
Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby Secondary School
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Victoria, BC
August 27-28, 2012
Pacific Christian School
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Toronto, ON
August 28-29, 2012
Long & McQuade (935 Bloor St.W., Toronto | 416-588-7886)
The event is ideal for all music teachers and ensemble directors.
- New and standard repertoire for all levels of ensemble will be covered
- There will be Q&A sessions linking music to the Ontario curriculum
- Coffee and a BBQ lunch will be provided
- Enjoy gift bags and draw prizes
- Music will be on sale at the events
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | 9am
Choral Session with Brenda Uchimaru
$15 (includes take-home choral music package)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | 9am
Concert Band Session with James McKay, with special guests from the Northdale Concert Band
FREE
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | 1pm
Jazz Ensemble Session with Josh Grossman, with special guest ensemble The Toronto Jazz Orchestra
For more information or to register for any of these events, please contact Laura or Dan by email.
Stratford, ON
August 24, 2012
Stratford Public Library
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Waterloo, ON
August 23, 2012
Jazz Room in the Huether Hotel
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Calgary, AB
August 24, 2012
Long & McQuade (Calgary location TBA)
New Issue Concert Band Favourites with Brian Balmages
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. L&M New Issue Favourites Level 1/2 - 2
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Spotlight on Methods, Supplements and Warm Ups
11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:15 - 3:30 p.m. L&M New Issues Favourites Level 2 1/2 and Up
3:30 - 4:30 Networking
Pick your new music with thoughts from FJH composer and editor Brian Balmages. Listen and discuss the content from the Long and McQuade 2012 New Issue Favourites book.
Based on teacher feedback, we are going to try something different. Rather than having a live band, Brian will be working from recordings and we'll have plenty of music to look at. While he is here, Brian will also present a session on new warm ups, supplements, and method books from FJH.
There will be no charge for this clinic, but please register in advance with Taryn Mader via email or at (403) 461-5185. Please ensure that you leave summertime contact info when you register so that we can reach you with a reminder and notice of venue!
Long & McQuade Calgary is also planning a fall Jazz event! Stay tuned!
Winnipeg, MB
August 30, 2012
Long & McQuade (651 Stafford St., Winnipeg | 204-284-8992)
New Issue Concert Band Favourites with Bruce Pearson
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. L&M New Issue Favourites Level 1/2 - 2
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Spotlight on Tradition of Excellence
11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:15 - 3:30 p.m. L&M New Issue Favourites Level 2 1/2 and Up
This year in addition to Teacher Appreciation week, L&M Winnipeg is thrilled to announce a listening event with Bruce Pearson of Kjos Music!
In a similar fashion to the Repertoire Round Up, Bruce Pearson will be discussing the content of the L&M New Issue Favourites book, as well as presenting on the newly launched Tradition of Excellence method book from Kjos Music.
There is no charge to attend this clinic, and it will be held at Long & McQuade Winnipeg, 651 Stafford Street. Please contact Jason Sapinsky via email or at (204)284-8992 to register, and be sure to leave summer contact information so that we can reach you with a reminder.
Regina, SK
August 31, 2012
Long & McQuade (1445 McIntyre St., Regina | 306-569-8501)
New Issue Concert Band and Jazz Band Favourites with Bruce Pearson and Greg McLean
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. L&M New Issue Favourites Level 1/2 - 2
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Spotlight on Tradition of Excellence
11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:15 - 3:30 p.m. L&M New Issue Favourites Level 2 1/2 and Up
Later afternoon & Evening: Jazz Favourites
For the second annual summer band music event in Regina, Bruce Pearson of Kjos Music and Greg McLean, currently at the University of Regina, will be presenting selections from the 2012 New Issue Favourites book, produced by Long & McQuade. Bruce Pearson will also be presenting on his newly released method book, Tradition of Excellence. The clinic will be held at Long & McQuade Regina, 1455 McIntyre Street in Regina.
There is no charge to attend this clinic. Please contact Matt Field via email or at (306) 537-9366 to register, and be sure to leave summer contact info so that we can reach you with a reminder.
St. John's, NL
September 29, 2012
MUN School of Music
Reading Session at NLTA Music Special Interest Council with Jason Caslor and Bill Brennan
In partnership with Memorial University, Long & McQuade presents a reading session with Jason Caslor and Bill Brennan as part of the NLTA Music Special Interest Council Bi-Annual Conference. It will be held at the MUN School of Music in St. John's.
For details and to register, please contact Jason Caslor via email or at (706) 864-4487.
