Enrichment Classes PIANO | STRING | FLUTE | GUITAR | GENERAL

Enrichment classes are one hour in length Monday to Friday (5 hours total) and can be added to your schedule.

PIANO ENRICHMENTS

1. For the Fun of Fakin’ It:

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Claire Smock

In a keyboard lab students will learn chord-reading and how to improvise accompaniments. Learn how to use the phrase “in the key of…”, learn left hand patterns to “fill” the rhythm, and learn chord shapes and patterns.

Level I	for beginners to those who can read chords
Level II	for students with some previous experience reading chords

2. Piano Group Class - Students ages 3 to 18

Tuition: $71.00

Students will be grouped according to age and level and will enjoy performance and group activities with various faculty.

STRING ENRICHMENTS

1. Orchestra

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: T.J. McAvaney

All string students who can read music will play in the following orchestras:

Junior Orchestra	students below book 4
Senior Orchestra	students in Book 4 and above

2. Beginning Reading - School age reading level

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Karen Kimmett

For all violin students who cannot yet read music. An introduction to reading specifically for violin students. A fun-filled approach to music reading in an orchestral setting.

3. Fiddling

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Chris Brennan Hagy

Irish Traditional Fiddling: Come jig it up with Chris and learn the difference between the types of tunes. She will show you some real cool Irish traditional tunes. Try some of the ornaments that will slide right in there to make the tunes really waltz (or was that a hornpipe, slip jig or polka??) This course is for folks who want to have fun. Tape recorders are recommended for the class.

Level I	1st time fiddlers, Book 2 – Book 3
Level II	folks who have found fiddling to be fun & have several tunes and want to improve their ornaments

4. Chamber Music - Book 4 +

Tuition: $135.00

Instructor: Laurie Mitchell

Students will be grouped according to level. For string students only. Registration closes May 19 to allow time to arrange groups and send out music.

Requirements: All students who enroll in Chamber Music must have fluent sight reading skills at a minimum Book 4 level and previous experience in string ensemble or orchestra playing. Please indicate your level and the instrument you will be playing on the registration form.

FLUTE ENRICHMENTS

1. Pre-flute with the Yamaha Fife

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Anne Palmer

Find out what it is like to play flute by learning flute techniques on the Yamaha fife. At the end of the week, transfer your new skills to a silver flute!

Level I	Ages 7 & Up - No prerequisite.
Level II	Ages 7 & Up - For those who have completed pre-flute level I in the past.

2. Flute Ensemble

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Anne Palmer

Find out how much fun it is to play flute duets, trios, and quartets. Try out the piccolo, alto and bass flutes. Open to flutists who have been playing flute and reading music for at least one year.

GUITAR ENRICHMENTS

1. Introduction to Guitar - Open to Everyone

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Adam Kossler

Open to all students with no previous guitar experience. Using the Suzuki approach, you will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing in this fun-filled class, and in just five days, you will be prepared to perform in an optional recital.

2. Popular Guitar for Everyone

Tuition: $71.00

Open to everyone with some guitar experience

Instructor: Adam Kossler

Please note that guitars will be available in the classroom for those students who do not have their own. A $20.00 rental fee will apply.

This class will explore popular guitar music and will be geared to the individual interests of the class participants. You will also enjoy the social benefits of guitar playing, particularly in learning how to accompany other instruments or the voice through chording and picking techniques.

GENERAL ENRICHMENTS

1. Block Printing - Ages 8 and up

Tuition: $80.00

Instructor: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco

Learn how to cut into a rubber block to create reproducible images.

2. Mixed Media - Ages 8 and up

Tuition: $80.00

Instructor: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco

Students will use a variety of art materials i.e. watercolours pen & ink collage to create unique works of art.

3. Music and Movement - Ages 3 to 6

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Claire Smock

An introduction to KODALY and ORFF through movement, improvisation and singing games. Students will perform in small groups, both vocally and with ORFF accompaniment using their own compositions.

4. Jazz Cartooning - Ages 10 and up

Tuition: $90.00

Instructor: Cam Schaefer

Get out your pen, roll up your sleeves, and express yourself! The focus is on capturing the spirit of people, animals and objects (yes, even flowerpots have feelings!) in this course on drawing from your imagination. Like a jazz musician, we will improvise, extemporize and otherwise search for energetic, fun cartoons at the pointy end of the pencil. No experience necessary. Fee includes course workbook (drawing paper, pencils and a pen): “Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered” by Quentin Blake & John Cassidy.

5. Photography - Open to everyone

Tuition: $90.00

Instructor: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco

Students will be introduced to the basics of photography on site at Queen’s University with Lake Ontario as a backdrop. Students will learn how to operate a camera, compose great photos, process and print their own work. Students will need cameras preferably but not limited to 35mm. An extra fee has been added for materials.

6. Family Chorus - Ages 7 and Up

Tuition: $45.00

Instructor: Richard Perry

MUSIC MAN, SELECTIONS FROM THE HAL LEONARD PUBLISHING CORP • Meredith Willson/Warnick

This medley has been around for years and is still a favorite. Songs featured are: Seventy-Six Trombones; Good-Night, My Someone; Pick A Little, Talk A Little; Lida Rose; Will I Ever Tell You; The Wells Fargo Wagon; Till There Was You; Seventy-Six Trombones (Reprise). A first-rate concert medley!

The Family Chorus is designed to encourage and nurture the joy of singing in an ensemble. The name implies not only a chorus for families, but also a chorus as a family. Each session will include a healthy approach to vocal technique, using the body in such a way as to free the voice so that singing can be beautiful, natural and enjoyable.

7. Music Through the Ages

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Clayton Scott

NEW EACH YEAR! After Music Through the Ages, music will never be the same! Music History is a story—a good story—so this class is conducted in a dramatic and anecdotal manner. The great symphonic works, operas and ballets come alive as their stories in the historical context are dramatically retold. For more information about Music Through the Ages, visit Clayton’s website: www.claytonscottmusic.com.

Level I

Ages 6 – 9

Level II

Ages 10 and Up

8. Clay Sculpture Creations

Tuition: $80.00

Instructor: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco

Students will learn the basics of clay sculpting. Each student will make a piece for display at the open art gallery. Requirements: A great imagination!

Level I

Ages 3 – 8

Level II

Ages 9 and Up

9. Sketching: Environment & Architecture - Ages 6 & Up

Tuition: $80.00

Instructor: Stephani Dimopoulos DiCocco

Students will develop sketches, drawings and pencil watercolour works using Queen’s Campus and its lovely architecture. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay with the younger students as the class will be going outside to work. Sketch books will be provided.

10. Dragon Drumming

Tuition: $71.00

Instructor: Jodie Compeau

Dragon Drumming is a Japanese form of drumming called Taiko. Students will learn basic drumming skills and rhythmic concepts. This class will promote group playing, focus and concentration. Come out, grab a garbage can and have some fun!

Level I

Ages 7 – 10

Level II

Ages 11+

11. Alexander Technique

Tuition:
One 30 minute session: $55
Available to everyone Three 30 minute sessions: $150
Five 30 minute session: $225

Instructor: Tanya Bernard

Private lessons will be offered in this recognized method for optimizing performance and managing stress. These sessions are particularly recommended for people looking for greater ease and freedom of movement at the instrument, and especially for all teachers and performers (musicians and/or actors). Times for lessons are to be arranged with the instructor. The Alexander Technique is for everyone!