vso school of music: summer programs 2015

Please call us for more information. 604.915.93002

Escape into music without leaving the city, with exciting week-long

programs for all ages and stages at the VSO School of Music. Our

beautiful, secure, state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located next

to the Orpheum in the heart of Vancouver, with underground parking and easy access by

public transport.

Kids from 3yrs old are introduced to the fun of playing music in World Music Explorers,

Music Sampler and ColourRhythm camps, and get started on strings the right way with

“Meet the Violin” and “Meet the Cello”. New this year, our Acoustic Guitar Workshops for

youth and adults give budding guitarists a chance to shine and socialize, and a new Voice

Intensive: Anything Goes! allows anyone with a song inside them to perfect it at their

own pace. The ever-popular Jazz Workshops for teens and adults returns with a choice of

two weeks, while Strings in the Evenings invites adult beginners to get their first taste of

chamber music in a supportive environment. And if you’d like to learn the harp? We’ve got

that covered too.

All programs are led by our highly-trained, committed and passionate faculty members,

who are dedicated to helping you or your child get the most out of the summer months. So

try something new this summer and escape the grind with a musical vacation at the VSO

School of Music.

- Curtis Pendleton, Executive Director

Create your own musical getaway at the VSO School this summer.

HOW TO REGISTERVisit www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca and register online for our summer

programs. It’s quick and easy. Or call us Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat

9am-7pm or Sun 11am-5pm at 604.915.9300, for more information

or to let us help you register by phone.

Private lessons are also available on selected instruments and in RCM Exam theory and history prep throughout the summer. Please inquire for the options available.

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For Children and Families

For Adults and High School-Age Students

Colourstrings World Music Explorers

Kids’ Acoustic Guitar Workshop

ColourRhythm Percussion Camp

Kids’ Music Samplers

Meet the Violin / Meet the Cello

Parent & Child Piano Lessons

Voice Intensive: Anything Goes! The Great American Songbook

Adults Acoustic Guitar Workshop

Strings in the Evenings

Jazz Workshops

International Students Program

Harp 101

Jul 6-10 & Jul 13-17

Jul 6-10

Aug 10-14

Jul 13-17 & Aug 17-21

Aug 24-28

Dates through Jul & Aug

Jul 3-9

Jul 6-10

Jul 13-17

Jul 20-24 & Jul 27-31

Aug 10-Sep 4

Aug 17; 18; 19

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Summer Calendar

Jul 3-9

Jul 6-10

Jul 6-10

Jul 6-10

Jul 13-17

Jul 13-17

Jul 13-17

Jul 20-24

Jul 27-31

Aug 10-14

Aug 17; 18; 19

Aug 17-21

Aug 24-28

Aug 10–Sep 4

3pm-9pm

9:30am-12:15pm

2pm-5pm

6pm-9pm

9:30am-12:15pm

1:30pm-4:30pm

6:30pm-8:45pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9:30am-12pm

6:30am-8pm

9:30am-12:30pm

10am-11:30am

6pm-9pm

Voice Intensive: Anything Goes! (High School / Adult)

Colourstrings World Music Explorers (Children 3-6yrs)

Kids Acoustic Guitar Workshop (Children 9-16yrs)

Adults Acoustic Guitar Workshop (Adults / 16yrs+)

Colourstrings World Music Explorers (Children 3-6yrs)

Kids’ Music Sampler (Children 5-9yrs)

Strings in the Evenings (Adults)

Jazz Workshop Session I (High School / Adult)

Jazz Workshop Session II (High School / Adult)

ColourRhythm Percussion Camp (Children 5-8yrs)

Harp 101 (High School / Adult)

Kids’ Music Sampler (Children 5-9yrs)

Meet the Violin (5-7yrs) & Meet the Cello (6-9yrs)

Summer Music Program for International Students


Jul 6-10 AND/OR Jul 13-17Mon–Fri 9:30am–12:15pm

Jul 6-10Mon–Fri 2pm-5pm

Colourstrings World Music Explorers

Kids Acoustic Guitar Workshop


Recommended for: Children 3–6yrs (will be grouped by age). No previous musical experience required.Instructors: Laura Hasthorpe CST, Music; Melanie Barker, Visual Arts; Stephanie Swinnard, DramaFee: $210 per week

Integrating music, movement and visual art, children learn to express themselves using Colourstrings educational principles. They will build core musical skills as they become intrepid ‘explorers’ on an adventure weaving singing, movement, percussion, games, drama and art into a traditional story from around the world, with a short performance on the last day. Each week will focus on a different world region, so participants can either attend a single week, or both weeks.Children should bring a drink and snacks and dress appropriately to get messy or bring art clothes.

Minimum enrollment required.

Recommended for: Children ages 9-16yrs with at least 1yr guitar experience. Basic note-read-ing required. Must have own classical / acoustic guitar.Instructors: Stanton Jack, Bill Coon Fee: $250

This sociable and engaging 5-day guitar intensive gives budding young acoustic guitarists the chance to accelerate their skills through one-to-one lessons, tailored technique classes, fun ensemble playing and dedicated practice time in the VSO School’s facility. Participants will explore a variety of genres including classical, folk and latin styles, and will experience a special jazz session with Juno-nominated legend Bill Coon. The week’s workshop ends with a performance for friends and family in Pyatt Hall.



Aug 10–14Mon–Fri 9:30am–12pm

ColourRhythm Percussion Camp


Recommended for: Children 5-8yrs. No musical experience required. Instructors: Cheryl Dennett CST, Music; Melanie Barker, Visual ArtsFee: $210

Using body percussion, voices, traditional instruments (pitched and un-pitched) and by creating their own hand-made instruments, children will unleash their ‘inner drummer’! Essential musical concepts of playing together in a group, expression, reading and writing percussion music will be learned through games, songs and stories, exploring the world of musical possibilities that is all around us.Children should bring a snack and dress in play clothes.




Aug 24-28Mon-Fri 10am-11:30am

Meet the Violin / Meet the Cello

Recommended for: Children ages 5-7yrs (violin) or 6-9yrs (cello) interested in beginning the instrument, or in preparation for school string programs. Instructors: Hannah Chung (violin); Robin Copas (cello)Fee: $150

Whether your child is just curious about trying the violin or cello, or is preparing to begin a school string program, these introductory classes gets kids started off the right way, under the guidance of experienced beginning string specialists. Beginners will learn the basic techniques of holding and playing the instrument and engage in fun musical games and activities. Parents can see the results in an informal sharing on the last day. Instruments can be rented through the VSO School of Music for $10 (violin) or $20 (cello).


Jul 13-17, 1:30-4:30pm AND/ORAug 17-21, 9:30am-12:30pm

Kids Summer Music Sampler

Recommended for: Children age 5-9yrs. No previous musical experience required.Instructors: Ross Curran, Holly DuffFee: $210 per week

Combining music, movement, drama and speech in the ‘Orff Approach’ to music education, this class seeks to incorporate learning music into a child’s natural world of play. For children at the beginning grades of elementary school, this class introduces basic music fundamentals and instruments through musical games and activities, imaginative storytelling and movement. An ‘instrument of the day’ gives kids an up-close-and personal experience of instruments they may like to learn. Children should bring a drink and snacks and dress appropriately to get messy.



30 or 60min weekly lessons during July AND/OR August.

Sat 10am-12pm OR Wed 5-7pm

Parent and Child Piano lessons

Recommended for: Children 4-8yrs with their parents. Absolute beginner level. Instructors: Miguel Brito; Kayoko Segawa; Jammy Smith Fee: $150/$300 (4-lesson package)

Make learning to make music a family affair. These specially-designed lessons give children and parents a chance to learn together, equipping parents with the basic tools to help children in their daily practice and providing a musical bond that will last a lifetime.

Minimum 4 lesson package at any time within the above dates, with the option to add on lessons as you like.



For Adults and High School-age Students

Recommended for: Adults and high schoolers with a love of singing. Open to all experience levels. Instructors: Diane King; Kevin Zakresky; Jodi Proznick Fee: $425

Gershwin, Porter, Loesser, Berlin and others. Build your vocal technique, performance skills, and artistry in this summer voice intensive focusing on some of the greatest songs of all time. For experienced performers and nervous beginners alike, anyone with a passion for singing will benefit from this voice intensive with one-to-one teaching from vocal specialist Diane King and pianist/coach Kevin Zakresky.Included in the week are three voice lessons with Diane and two coachings with Kevin, which can be arranged at times to suit your schedule. Intensive work with teacher and coach along with daily practise in the fabulous VSO School facilities and the opportunity to collaborate with other singers will yield significant results in a short time. Participants come together for an inspiring group workshop with jazz faculty member Jodi Proznick, and the program concludes with an end-of-week celebration concert in Pyatt Hall.


Jul 3-9 Create your own flexible schedule during the week:

Fri-Thu 3-9pm Workshop with Jodi Proznick: Mon Jul 6, 7-9pm

Final Performance: Thu Jul 9, 7-9pm

Voice Intensive: Anything Goes!The Great American Songbook


Recommended for: Adult beginner-level Violin, Viola and Cello players. RCM grade 1-4 / Suzuki Bk. 1-4 Instructors: Cicely Nelson (violin); Mary Thomson (cello)Fee: $250

If you are an adult amateur string player looking for a sociable way to improve your skills, this relaxed evening “camp” offers the chance to play in duos, trios or larger chamber groups, rehearsing specially-arranged music tailored to your level, in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Each evening will have a group instrumental technique class and coached rehearsals. There will be an informal performance on the last day.


Jul 13-17Mon-Fri 6:30pm-8:45pm

Strings in the Evenings

Recommended for: Adults (16yrs+) with at least 2yrs guitar experience. Note-reading required. Must have own classical / acoustic guitar. Instructors: Stanton Jack; Bill Coon Fee: $250

Acoustic guitarists age 16yrs+ come together to learn, perform, play together and gain a fresh musical perspective in this supportive adult guitar workshop. The inclusive program covers a variety of styles, and includes one-to-one lessons, tailored technique classes, guitar ensemble to sharpen group-playing skills and dedicated practice time in the VSO School’s specialist facility. Participants will benefit from a special group session with acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Coon, and the week’s workshop ends with a performance for friends and family in Pyatt Hall.


Jul 6-10Mon-Fri 6-9pm

Adults Acoustic Guitar Workshop




Recommended for: Adult amateur and high school instrumentalists and vocalists: Bass, guitar, drums, piano, voice, & brass / woodwinds. Should have at least 2 years’ experience on your instrument. Instructors: Jodi Proznick, Bass; Miles Black, Piano; Bill Coon, Guitar; Kelly Proznick, Vocals; Steve Maddock , Vocals; Jesse Cahill, Drums; Rod Murray, Kent Wallace, Brass; Steve Kaldestad, Woodwinds & Big Band Fee: $535 per week

Find your groove and polish your chops in these exuberant 5-day Jazz Workshops under the guidance of Canada’s ‘A-list’ of jazz players and instructors. All participants take part in a combo, play in the big band, participate in masterclasses for your instrument or voice, delve into practical jazz theory and history and hear how the ‘pros’ do it in a daily faculty jam session. Students may attend one or both sessions. Each session ends with an evening performance at beautiful Pyatt Hall featuring all combos and faculty.


Jul 20-24 AND/OR Jul 27-31Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (evening concert on last day)

Summer Jazz Workshops


Recommended for: International students age 15yrs+. Intermediate-advanced level in piano, violin, classical guitar or voice (at least 2yrs of regular lessons on chosen instrument). Must be able to read music.Instructors: VariousFee: $395 per week

For international student groups spending the summer in Vancouver, this program provides a valuable musical enhancement to a language school or other educational course. For students experienced in piano, violin, classical guitar or voice, each week includes performance opportunities, 5hrs of ensemble or masterclasses, 3hrs of private instruction, 3hrs of western music appreciation classes and 3hrs of personal practice time in the VSO School’s purpose-built facilities. Benefits include immersion in western musical education, improvement of English-language skills (instruction will be in English) and social interaction with similar aged students from a diverse range of cultures. Please contact us to find out how your international student group can take advantage of this program.

Minimum enrollment required to Booking Deadline: June 1

Recommended for: Anyone with an interest in learning the harp.Instructors: Lani KrantzFee: $50 per day

Would you love to play the harp but don’t know where to start? Let Lani Krantz (Principal Harp, Vancouver Island Symphony) introduce this ancient and beautiful instrument in an informative event for absolute beginners – no harp required! Lani will present the mechanics and technique of the harp, demonstrate its versatility with an informal concert showing various musical styles, and provide an FAQ session answering everything the beginning harpist needs to know. All participants will have the chance to try out the instrument and learn the very basics, leaving with the tools to take their interest further if desired.


Aug 10–Sep 4Mon-Fri, 6-9pm

Choose to attend one or more weeks

Aug 17, 18 OR 19 (choose your date)Mon, Tue or Wed, 6.30-8pm

Summer Music Program for International Students

Harp 101



RegistrationAll registrations will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A student will be registered only when fees for a summer session have been received in full. All summer sessions have minimum enrollment requirements which must be met in order for the class to take place. If you have registered for a class that does not meet its minimum enrollment, you will be notified at least three weeks ahead of the scheduled date and any fees paid will be fully refunded.

PaymentPayment may be made by cash, Cheque, Credit or Interac.

Withdrawals & RefundsCapacity at summer sessions is limited. Your tuition payment guarantees your spot. If you need to withdraw after registering, if another student is waiting to take your place, your tuition fee will be refunded. If another student cannot take the spot, then fees paid will be transferred to a School credit, for your use in the following term or year. No credits will be issued if a student withdraws from an activity less than one week before the start date.

Safety & SecurityThe 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

DirectionsThe VSO School of Music is located adjacent to The Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Vancouver on Seymour Street.Address: VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4

Drop-off & ParkingThere 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. There is additional parking located directly across the street, as well as parking meters along Seymour Street.

TransitThe 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, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 50, N9, N10 and N17).

Address: VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4

Phone: 604-915-9300 Fax: 604-915-9500

Executive Director Curtis Pendleton

Assistant DirectorLouise Ironside

RegistrarScott Jeffrey

Registrar Assistant 註冊助理 (精通英‘粵’國語)Jane Wong 黃靖昕

Please review our most up-to-date events and information online atwww.vsoschoolofmusic.ca

Registration and School Policies


The VSO School of Music relies on the generosity of donors to maintain and improve the exceptional musical education experiences available to our students.

We thank all the students and families who contribute to the continued growth of our musical community, and recognize the generosity of the following Annual Fund supporters:

Virtuoso Circle ($10,000-$19,999)BMO Financial GroupRBC Foundation

Accolade Circle ($5,000-$9,999)Robert L. Conconi Foundation In Memory of Hans Luking Alan & Gwendoline Pyatt Mary Anne Sigal TELUS Community Partner Arthur H. Willms & Mary-Ann Clark

Bravo Circle ($2,500-$4,999)Jeff & Keiko Alexander bclcGordon & Kelly JohnsonFiona Lin Hein & Mollie Poulus

Patricia & Ken Shields Eric & Beverley Watt

Honour Roll ($1,000 to $2,499)Alice CheeJean Lytwyn Lois Milsom Monique WilbergWolrige Foundation

Friends of the VSO School of Music (up to $999)Christine BilbaoMarie CheongRod & Fusako ConstableLynette CooperDuygu Dicleli Kinuko Fukuhara Thomas Hobley Edward Good, In Honour of Claire HunterElizabeth HunterAccenture, In Memory of John IckeWesley JayXuyu JiangDiane MacleanSusan Quig & Gary MillerMartin O’ConnorIn Memory of Esther & Michael WinesankerCurtis Pendleton & Robert CaronDavid Rehorick

Patricia RupnowRBC (Royal Bank of Canada)Southridge SchoolAlexandra VolkoffDaphnee WangNancy WeiTingting YaoYili Zhu

We thank the following for the establishment of scholarships and bursaries for students at the VSO School of Music:

Canadian Federation of University Women, (West Vancouver)

HSBC

Emily Longworth Piano Bursary

Mary Anne Sigal

If you would like more information on ways you can help support the school, please contact Curtis Pendleton at [email protected] or on 604.915.9300 ext 114


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