VSO School of Music: 2017-18 Programs

Lessons, Classes and Performing Ensembles in Classical, Jazz and World Music for all ages and stages 2017 - 2018

In Making Music

FIND YOUR JOY IN MAKING

MUSIC WITH US! Bramwell Tovey OC Artistic Advisor

In any language, Music communicates Joy. Now in our 7th year, the VSO School of Music has brought engagement with the world’s great music - classical, jazz and music from cultures around the world - into the lives of over 4,000 students of all ages and stages.

Join us this year to find or re-kindle your joy, at any age, through the power of learning the universal language we all speak: Music.

Curtis Pendleton, Executive Director

2017–2018 TERM DATES FALL

Tues, Sept 5 - Sun, Dec 17, 2017

15 Weeks

WINTER

Mon, Jan 8 - Sun, Mar 18, 2018

10 Weeks

SPRING

Tues, Apr 3 - Sun, June 24, 2018

12 Weeks

Summer Programs are released in March / April each year Please see policies and registrations on page 43 - 47 for 2017–2018 school closure dates.

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Table of Contents 04 - 05 The VSO School Advantage – Exclusive Opportunities for Students

06 - 13 Early Years and Youth

14 - 16 Piano

17 - 21 String Programs

22 - 23 Guitar and Harp 24 - 27 Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

28 - 31 Vocal Programs

32 - 35 Jazz

36 - 38 World Music

39 - 41 Music Appreciation 42 Music Theory and History 43 - 47 Registration and School Policies

Side-by-Side with the Australian String Quartet Orpheum Theatre Showcase Performance Future of Excellence Annual Competition and Prize Onstage with the VSO 2017–2018 Masterclasses and Guest Artist Presentations Recitals

First Sounds Classes: Babies and pre-school (ages 4 weeks to 6 years) NEW! Parent and Baby Yoga and Music Colourstrings Music and Movement Classes Pathway Transitional Lessons and Classes (ages 4 and up) Colourstrings Music and Movement Classes Transitional Small-Group Lessons in Piano, Violin, Cello & Percussion Children’s Vocal Ensemble Sounds of the Symphony Music Class Suzuki Classes and Lessons in Violin, Cello and Guitar Early Years Private Lesson Studios

The Tom Lee Piano Orchestra 4 Hands + Piano Ensembles Faculty Masterclasses Private Lesson Studios

NEW! Accolade Festival for String Players String Ensembles for Youth and Adults Private Lesson Studios

Guitar Classes and Ensembles for Adults and Youth Private Lessons Studios

Honours Brass Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Private Lesson Studios Saturday Song School Eurydice Women’s Vocal Ensemble Opera Ensemble Vocal Technique Group Class Private Lesson Studios

Specialty Combos The Big Band NEW! Saxophone in 8 weeks The Jazz Language: Practical Jazz Theory and Improvisation Private Lesson Studios

Tengxi Qiu Chinese Traditional Music Program 邱腾熙中国音乐课程 Azalea Ensemble 小杜鹃乐团 Erhu Group Classes: for Children; for Adults 二胡 Pipa Group Classes: for Children; for Adults 琵琶 Tabla and Sitar Classes Private Lesson Studios

What Makes it Jazz with Alan Matheson Backstage Pass

Basic Musicianship Skills for Adults Music Theory and History – RCM and Preparatory Courses

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THE VSO SCHOOL ADVANTAGE EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

The VSO School offers top-quality learning opportunities and programs for all ages and stages.

GET CLOSE TO THE VSO GUEST ARTISTS Registered students enjoy exclusive interactions with visiting VSO guest artists.

Students also receive access to special events, VSO dress rehearsals, early ticketing opportunities and more!

SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET Sun, Sept 24, 2pm at Pyatt Hall All seats $15

One of the finest string quartets in the world, the beloved ASQ, led by former VSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop as First Violinist, will perform a ‘side-by-side’ concert with the VSOSoM Sinfonietta Strings in a concert of works by Vivaldi, Handel, Grieg and others.

ANNUAL ORPHEUM THEATRE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE Sun, June 24, 2018, 3pm

An extravaganza of student ensembles showcase their best performances on the stage of the historic Orpheum Theatre in this 3rd annual celebratory musical event. The concert ends with the school’s signature version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy with over 150 performers taking part.

ANNUAL FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE COMPETITION AND PRIZE Spring, 2018

Promoting, celebrating and supporting the aspirations and achievements of young musicians studying at the VSO School, the competition awards the winners a solo performance appearance with the VSO during the following season, scholarship funding and other opportunities. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 2 full terms in a VSOSoM private lesson studio to be eligible to participate. For more information visit www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca Supported by RBC Emerging Artist Grant Project

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ONSTAGE WITH THE VSO Students enrolled in private lessons have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and sit onstage with the VSO as listeners during rehearsals throughout the year.

2017–2018 MASTERCLASSES Brilliant performing artists and teachers from all over the world pass their artistry to the next generation in these masterclasses in beautiful Pyatt Hall.

All VSO School students and outside students are admitted to masterclasses for free.

Masterclasses are open to the general public for a fee of $10.

Angela Cheng, piano Thurs, Oct 19, 5-7pm

Evelyn Glennie, percussion Fri, Oct 27, 5-7pm

Ray Chen, violin Thurs, May 10, 5-7pm

...and more to be announced!

Sign up for our e-mail list to learn of additional exciting visiting artists added throughout the year.

RECITALS SCHOOL RECITALS

INFORMAL RECITALS

Dates and Times: Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm /

Dates and Times: Sat, 3:30-4:30pm;

Thu, Dec 14, 6pm / Mon, Feb 5, 6pm /

Nov 18 / Jan 20 / Mar 10 / Apr 21

Fri, Apr 27, 6pm / Wed, May 16, 6pm /

Location: Willms Salon

Sat, Jun 16, 4:30pm Location: Pyatt Hall

Regular recitals give students of all ages and abilities additional opportunities to build performance skills, in preparation for exams, competitions and festivals, and just for fun. Friends, family and members of the public are invited to attend.

Sign-ups are through each studio teacher. In addition to the School and Informal Recitals, individual studio instructors arrange small concerts for their students, to share what they have learned in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Students enrolled in private lessons receive: Complimentary ticket vouchers for selected VSO concerts and early ticketing opportunities Discount offers on additional classes and events First opportunities to sit onstage during VSO rehearsals Opportunities to work with visiting guest artists, in masterclasses and other settings

First opportunities to play in masterclasses and FREE admission to attend Opportunities to perform in Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall Eligibility to enter the Future of Excellence Competition

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EARLY YEARS LEARNING PROGRAMS GILLIAN HUNTER-GIBBS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Early Years program provides the best foundation for babies and pre-school age children to prepare for a life-long engagement with music-making. Taught by passionate Early Years music professionals, classes are fun and engaging, giving your child all the benefits that learning music uniquely provides to developing brains and minds.

Children progress from First Sounds music and movement group classes using the Colourstrings approach, through Pathway small group lessons and other classes, to individualized learning on a choice of many instruments. Children of any age may begin at any time.

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EXCLUSIVE TO EARLY YEARS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES:

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOOS

Throughout the school year, Early Years students are invited to exclusive free Instrument Petting Zoos for a hands-on experience of the many instruments available to study at the VSO School.

All families with children from toddlers to age 6 are invited to the 1st Instrument Petting Zoo, for musical games, to meet instructors, and have hands-on time with a variety of instruments.

Sun, Sept 10th, 2-4pm, Pyatt Hall Instruments generously provided by Tom Lee Music

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FIRST SOUNDS NEWBORNS (4 WEEKS) TO 3 YEARS The years from birth to age 6 are a crucial time in each child’s development, establishing the brain circuitry that will last a lifetime. Our classes are designed to develop strong musical foundations in an engaging and stimulating way.

PARENT AND BABY MUSICAL YOGA Recommended for: Dads and moms (4 weeks post-delivery or 6 weeks post-caesarian) and babies 1 month to pre-crawling Dates and Times: Mon, 9-10am, 10:15-11:15am; Oct 16 - Dec 4 / Jan 22 - Mar 12 / Apr 23 - Jun 11 Fee: $220 for 10 drop-in sessions throughout the school year (Sep-Jun) At any age, nothing affects as many regions of the human brain and heart as music. Feeding your and your new baby’s developing brain, these specially-developed classes help you strengthen, relax, and bond with your new baby through the universal language all cultures speak: Music. Each class is team-led by a highly experienced Yoga instructor and one of the VSO School’s Early Years Music specialists.

Classes are limited to 12.

COLOURSTRINGS MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASSES Instructors: Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, Marie Calvert, Libby Donald, Estelle Copery Dates and Times: Sat, Sep 16 - Sat, Dec 9 / Tues, Jan 9 - Sat, Mar 17 / Tues, Apr 10 - Sat, Jun 23 No classes Thurs, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 11 (Thanksgiving) / Sat, Nov 11 (Remembrance Day) Delivered by faculty trained in the Colourstrings approach, Music and Movement classes meet once a week with parents or care-givers in attendance (up to 3 years) to learn alongside their children.

Small classes, which are limited to 12-13 children, are progressive and structured, developing foundational musical concepts of rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics, in a creative, child-centered approach. Children are encouraged to attend all 3 terms, starting in September, though it is possible to join at any point during the year if space becomes available.

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AGE GROUP

DAY

TIME

TEACHER

03-14 mnths

Tues

9:15 - 10am

Marie Calvert

03-14 mnths

Tues

11:15-12pm

Libby Donald

03-14 mnths

Wed

10:15-11am

Libby Donald

03-14 mnths

Fri

12:15-1pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

03-14 mnths

Sat

3:45-4:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

1-2 yrs

Tues

10:15-11am

Libby Donald

1-2 yrs

Wed

12:15-1pm

Libby Donald

1-2 yrs

Thurs

9:15-10am

Libby Donald

1-2 yrs

Thurs

2:45-3:30pm

Libby Donald

1-2 yrs

Fri

9:15-10am

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

1-2 yrs

Sat

9:15-10am

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

1-2 yrs

Sat

11:15-12pm

Estelle Copery

2-3 yrs

Tues

9:15-10am

Libby Donald

2-3 yrs

Tues

10:15-11am

Marie Calvert

2-3 yrs

Tues

4:45-5:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

2-3 yrs

Wed

3:30-4:15pm

Libby Donald

2-3 yrs

Thurs

10:15-11am

Libby Donald

2-3 yrs

Thurs

3:45-4:30pm

Libby Donald

2-3 yrs

Fri

11:15-12pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

2-3 yrs

Sat

10:15-11am

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

2-3 yrs

Sat

2:45-3:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

3-4 yrs

Tues

11:15-12pm

Marie Calvert

3-4 yrs

Tues

12:45-1:30pm

Libby Donald

3-4 yrs

Tues

1:45-2:30pm

Libby Donald

3-4 yrs

Wed

11:15-12pm

Libby Donald

3-4 yrs

Thurs

12:15-1pm

Libby Donald

3-4 yrs

Fri

10:15-11am

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

3-4 yrs

Fri

1:45-2:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

3-4 yrs

Sat

9:15-10am

Estelle Copery

3-4 yrs

Sat

11:15-12pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

3-4 yrs

Sat

1:45-2:30pm

Marie Calvert

Age groups are based on the child’s age in September. Children remain in the same age group for all 3 sessions of the school year.

Fee: $190 per term

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PATHWAY CLASSES AND LESSONS AGES 4 AND UP The Pathway program offers diverse options for young children who are absolute beginners or who have ‘graduated‘ from a Music and Movement class, to begin music classes, or transition to learning an instrument.

Colourstrings group classes continue with Pathway Music and Movement classes.

Pathway Instrumental classes on piano, violin, cello or percussion participate in groups of 3 students, each receiving a 20-minute private lesson and a half-hour small group class weekly, for 11 weeks each term.

Children in Suzuki cello, Suzuki violin and Suzuki guitar classes begin with a preparatory group class, and continue with private lessons and a free weekly group class after completing the Prep class.

PATHWAY MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASSES (COLOURSTRINGS) Session I – Sat, Sep 16 – Sat, Dec 9, 2017 Session II – Tues, Jan 9 – Sat, Mar 17, 2018 Session III – Tues, Apr 10 – Sat, Jun 23, 2018 No classes: Thurs, Oct 5 – Wed, Oct 11 for Thanksgiving; Sat, Nov 11 (Remembrance Day) AGE GROUP

DAY

TIME

TEACHER

4-5 yrs

Tues

3:45-4:30pm

Libby Donald

4-5 yrs

Wed

9:15-10am

Libby Donald

4-5 yrs

Wed

4:30-5:15pm

Libby Donald

4-5 yrs

Thurs

11:15-12pm

Libby Donald

4-5 yrs

Thurs

5:45-6:30pm

Libby Donald

4-5 yrs

Fri

2:45-3:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

4-5 yrs

Sat

10:15-11am

Estelle Copery

4-5 yrs

Sat

12:45-1:30pm

Marie Calvert

4-5 yrs

Sat

2:45-3:30pm

Marie Calvert

5-6 yrs

Tues

5:45-6:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

5-6 yrs

Wed

5:30-6:15pm

Libby Donald

5-6 yrs

Thurs

4:45-5:30pm

Libby Donald

5-6 yrs

Fri

3:45-4:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

5-6 yrs

Sat

12:45-1:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs

5-6 yrs

Sat

3:45-4:30pm

Marie Calvert

Age groups are based on the child’s age in September. Children remain in the same age group for all 3 sessions of the school year.

Fee: $190 per term

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PATHWAY CLASSES AND LESSONS Dates: Year-long class; 10 weeks each term; Sep 23 - Dec 9 (no classes Oct 7 or Nov 11) / Jan 8 - Mar 18 / Apr 9 - Jun 17. Children may attend Pathways lessons for a period of up to one full school year, and then may continue their studies in individual private lessons.

Fee: $1,350 for the year (may be paid in installments of $450 each term, or $112.50 monthly). Students are responsible for acquiring their own instruments. Please ask us for a rental recommendation.

Pathway PIANO Classes Tues.

4-5:30pm

Marie Calvert, Instructor

Wed.

4-5:30pm; Sat. 2:30-4pm

Estelle Copery, Instructor

Sat.

9-10:30am; 11am-12:30pm; 2-3:30pm; 4-5:30pm

Grace Lee, Instructor (Colourkeys)

10-11:30am

Marie Calvert, Instructor

Pathway VIOLIN Class Mon.

4-5:30pm

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, Instructor

Pathway CELLO Class Sat.

10-11:30am; 11:30-1pm

Bryan Deans, Instructor

Pathway PERCUSSION Class Mon.

4:30-6pm

Aaron McDonald, Instructor

Minimum enrolment of 3 per class required.

CHILDREN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE Instructor: Libby Donald Recommended for: Ages 6–10. No musical experience necessary.

Dates and Times: Tues, 5:30-6:15pm; Sep 19 - Dec 12 / Jan 9 - Mar 13 / Apr 3 - Jun 19 Fee: $540 for the school year This ensemble develops the amazing instrument each child possesses: their own voice. Basic musical skills of pitch, rhythm and expression through musical play, learning or reinforcing solfege (do-re-mi), movement and vocal techniques make this a fun learning experience for young voices. The ensemble performs in 2-3 recitals throughout the year and joins in the Ode to Joy performance at the Annual Orpheum Showcase Concert on June 24, 2018.

Minimum enrolment required.

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SOUNDS OF THE SYMPHONY MUSIC CLASS Recommended for: Ages 5-7 Instructor: Gillian Hunter-Gibbs Dates and Times: 8 weeks each term. Sat, 1:45-2:30pm; Oct 14 - Dec 2 / Jan 20 - Mar 10 / Apr 21 - Jun 9 (no classes on statutory holidays) Fee: $190 per term This class introduces the orchestra’s families of instruments and its most time-tested masterpieces to young ears and minds. Each week, children will be introduced to a new orchestral work, engaging with the repertoire through movement, music making and drama. Students will have the opportunity to meet professional orchestral musicians each term and learn about their instruments through lots of fun and hands-on participation. This class is a great way for those who have participated in Colourstrings classes to begin to learn more about the orchestra or those new to the school to get a taste of what the orchestral world has to offer!

Classes limited to 12.

SUZUKI STRINGS (CELLO, VIOLIN AND GUITAR) Based on the concept that children learn to play musical instruments as naturally as they learn to speak, Suzuki programs have flourished worldwide.

Parents are required to attend lessons and classes, to strengthen the learning process in supervised daily practice at home. (Please ask about instrument rental recommendations.)

Suzuki Prep classes prepare children to begin Suzuki string lessons on cello and violin, through exercises in rhythm, singing, and in learning to hold the instruments correctly.

Violin and Cello prep classes are for children 4-5yrs, and the guitar class is for children 5-9yrs.

Fee: $190 per term Suzuki VIOLIN Prep classes: Sat, 1:15-2:00pm; 10-week course each term; Sep 30 - Dec 9 (no class Oct 21) / Jan 13 - Mar 17 / Apr 7 - Jun 9 Ruth Huang, Instructor Suzuki CELLO Prep classes: Sat, 11:00-11:45am; 10-week course; Fall term only; Sep 16 - Dec 2 (no class Oct 7 or Nov 11) Cyrena Huang, Instructor Suzuki GUITAR Prep classes: Sun, 3:00-4:00pm; 8-week course; Sep 24 - Nov 26 (no classes Oct 8 or Nov 12) / Jan 14 - Mar 11 (no class Feb 11) / Apr 22 - Jun 17 (no class May 20); Students must have a guitar string with nylon strings.

Derek Sterling, Instructor

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PRIVATE LESSONS FOR BEGINNING STUDENTS Beginning lessons for young students age 4+ are offered in the piano, violin, cello and guitar studios. All lessons are scheduled at the mutual convenience of teachers and students through the Office of the Registrar.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min Please see specialty departments for information on voice and other instrumental lessons.

PIANO INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNERS

VIOLIN INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNERS

Rita Attrot

Carla Birston, CST (Suzuki)

Marie Calvert

Hannah Chung

Estelle Copery

Ruth Huang, CST (Suzuki)

Alan Crane

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, Early Years Dept. Director

Bernard Duerksen

Laura Hasthorp (Colourstrings)

Victoria Gomon

Miho Matsuo, CST (Suzuki)

Rosa Hong

Vinh Nyugen, CST (Suzuki)

Grace Lee (Colourkeys)

Rebecca Rittich, CST (Suzuki)

Jammy Smith

Yi Zhou*

Monica Pfau Elisabeta Podut

GUITAR INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNERS

CELLO INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNERS

Derek Sterling, CST (Suzuki)

Harold Birston, CST (Suzuki)

Louise Southwood

Bryan Deans Cyrena Huang, CST (Suzuki) Robin Copas

Stanton Jack, CST (Suzuki)

CHILDREN’S VOCAL LESSONS Libby Donald

Bo Peng

*VSO member

Please visit www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for complete instructor bios.

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PIANO

Emanuel Ax coaches a VSOSoM student in a guest artist masterclass (2017)

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THE TOM LEE PIANO ORCHESTRA

The Piano Orchestra performs with Lang Lang at 101 Pianos (2015)

Students of all ages will work throughout the year on specially-arranged selected pieces, to perform as an ensemble as part of the Orpheum Showcase performance on June 24, 2018. Open to students of all levels and ages, the Piano Orchestra participants will be selected from students enrolled in full year lessons by teacher recommendation.

Generously sponsored by Tom Lee Music

4 HANDS + PIANO ENSEMBLES Let your piano teacher know if you are interested in playing with a partner. Piano ensemble work is scheduled individually.

PIANO FACULTY MASTERCLASSES Offered FREE to all students enrolled in weekly piano lessons, piano masterclasses are an opportunity to benefit from the great teaching provided by all members of the piano faculty. Up to 6 students perform at each class and receive input from a different faculty member. Visitors interested in learning more about the Piano Department’s teachers are invited to attend. (Visitors must contact the Registrar to observe a masterclass.)

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PIANO FACULTY MASTERCLASSES DATE

Mon, Oct 23, 6-8pm

TEACHER Alan Crane

Sun, Nov 19, 2-4pm

Jammy Smith

Sun, Dec 10, 2-4pm

Elisabeta Podut

Sun, Jan 21, 2-4pm

Rita Attrot

Mon, Feb 12, 6-8pm

Sergei Saratovsky

Mon, Apr 16, 6-8pm

Carla Dodek

Sun, May 13, 2-4pm

Bogdan Dulu

Sun, Jun 10, 2-4pm

Rosemary O’Connor

CLASSICAL PIANO FACULTY PRIVATE TEACHING STUDIOS Rita Attrot

Rosa Hong

Kathy Bjorseth*

Chiharu Iinuma*

Marie Calvert

Grace Lee

Estelle Copery

Rosemary O’Connor

Alan Crane

Monica Pfau

Dr. Carla Dodek

Elisabeta Podut

Bernard Duerksen

Sergei Saratovsky

Bogdon Dulu

Jammy Smith

Victoria Gomon

LayTuan Tan

Helen Hall

*Also school accompanist Please visit www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for complete instructor bios.

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STRING PROGRAMSÂ VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS

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THE FIRST ANNUAL ACCOLADE FESTIVAL FOR STRING PLAYERS Mon, Feb 19 – Wed, Feb 21. Gold medal Celebration Recital performances on Sat, Feb 24 in Pyatt Hall The first VSO School Festival is a non-competitive opportunity in which students at RCM and Suzuki Levels 1 to 10 play for an experienced professional in a small class (6 per level) and receive valuable performance notes and a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal award. Gold Medalists are invited to perform on a final Celebration Recital the Saturday following the Festival. The Festival is open to the public, who are invited to attend any class as part of the audience.

Rules and Registration information posted in December.

STRING ENSEMBLES Program Director: Carla Birston Each String Ensemble plays a variety of music, including specialized arrangements tailored to fit each group’s level, and join together for selected pieces and collaborations with outside groups. Each ensemble meets weekly and is a full-year course. Students accepted mid-year will be given a pro-rated fee. Youth members are expected to attend all scheduled Students enjoy exclusive interactions rehearsals, performances and participate at with international guest artists the Annual String Ensemble Retreat, Fri, (Yo-Yo Ma pictured here) April 27 - Sun, April 29, 2018. Students enrolling in a string ensemble are automatically enrolled in the string retreat activity for an additional fee of $250 (includes 2 nights’ accommodation, approx. 8 hours of instruction, all meals and recreation).

To schedule a placement audition, please contact the Registrar.

PRELUDIO STRINGS (BEGINNING) Director: Bo Peng Recommended for: Violinists and cellists who have completed Suzuki Book 2 & 3, RCM Book 2-3 or Colourstrings lessons after 2 years Dates and Times: Sat, 10:30-11:30am; Sep 16 - Dec 16 / Jan 13 - Mar 17 / Apr 7 - Jun 23 Fee: For students taking full year private VSOSoM lessons: $495 per year.

Stand-alone: $550 per year.

All string ensemble members will be automatically enrolled in the Annual String Retreat Weekend at an additional fee of $250 at the time of registration, payable in installments.

Welcoming beginning players to the school’s string ensembles family, Preludio Strings are featured in concerts, join other groups in performance and are expected to participate at the Annual String Retreat Weekend.

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INTERMEZZO STRINGS (INTERMEDIATE) Director: Carla Birston Recommended for: Violinist, violists, cellists and string bassists in Suzuki Bk 4-7, RCM level 4-6 Dates and Times: Sat, 11:45am-12:45pm; Sep 16 - Dec 16 / Jan 13 - Mar 17 / Apr 7 - Jun 23 Fee: For students taking full year private VSOSoM lessons: $495 per year.

Stand-alone: $550 per year.

All string ensemble members will be automatically enrolled in the String Retreat at an additional fee of $250 at the time of registration, payable in installments.

The intermediate strings group tackles challenging and fun repertoire, including classical masterworks, film score music and special arrangements written just for them.

SINFONIETTA STRINGS (ADVANCED) Director: Carla Birston Recommended for: Violinists, violists, cellists, bassists, RCM level 6-ARCT Dates and Times: Full year course. Sat, 1:00-3:00pm; Sep 9 - Dec 16 / Jan 13 - Mar 17 / Apr 7 - Jun 23 Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $495 per year.

Stand-alone: $595 per year.

All string ensemble members will be automatically enrolled in the String Retreat at an additional fee of $250 at the time of registration, payable in installments.

The advanced group has special opportunities to perform in VSO pre-concert ‘Prelude mini-concerts’ and side-by-side concerts with the VSO; works with selected VSO guest artists and players; and collaborates with other VSOSoM ensembles and student soloists. The group performs approx. 5-8 concerts annually, including community concerts outside the school. Members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

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All Youth String ensemble members are expected to participate in the

YOUTH STRING ENSEMBLES RETREAT WEEKEND

Fri, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 29, 2018 - at a beautiful campsite facility in Chilliwack.

A beloved tradition, this weekend retreat builds musical skills, prepares for the final year-end concert and creates friendships and memories among students and families. Weekend includes 2 nights’ accommodations (dormitory–style), meals, supervision, approx. 4-6 hours of daily instruction and recreational activities. Bus transportation available for an additional fee.

CAMERATA STRINGS (ADULT) Director: Harold Birston Recommended for: Violinists, violists, cellists and string bassists, all levels Dates and Times: Thurs, 7:30-9:00pm; Sep 14 - Dec 14 / Jan 11 - Mar 15 / Apr 5 - Jun 21 Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons or enrolling for all 3 terms: $165 per term. Stand-alone: $185 per term.

Rosin up your bow and widen your social circle by making music in this lively ensemble that loves to make music together. The ensemble will perform a variety of standard and specially-arranged repertoire, tailored for all levels.

Minimum enrolment required.

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STRING FACULTY PRIVATE TEACHING STUDIOS Lessons for all ages and abilities, with some of the best players and professional teachers in Canada. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min

VIOLIN

CELLO

Nicholas Wright*, VSO Concertmaster+

Harold Birston

Carla Birston CST, String Department Chair

Olivia Blander*

Hannah Chung

Natasha Boyko*

Karen Gerbrecht*

Robin Copas

Ruth Huang, CST, (Suzuki)

Bryan Deans

Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, violin and viola

Lee Duckles*

Laura Hasthorpe (Colourstrings)

Cyrena Huang, CST, (Suzuki)

Miho Matsuo CST, (Suzuki)

Charles Inkman*

Akira Nagai*

Cristian Markos*

Vinh Nguyen CST, (Suzuki)

Bo Peng

Jennie Press*

Zoltan Rozsnyai*

Ashley Plaut* Rebecca Rittich-Crampton CST, (Suzuki) Samuel Tsui Rebecca Whitling* Yuri Zaidenberg

STRING BASS J Warren Long* Dylan Palmer* Noah Reitman*

Yi Zhou*

VIOLA Andrew Brown* Angela Schneider* Emilie Grimes* Manti Poon

*VSO member +Lessons by special arrangement only

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GUITAR AND HARP Something for anyone interested in learning the rich repertoire of these beautiful non-bowed string instruments.Â

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SUZUKI BEGINNING GUITAR CLASSES Director: Derek Sterling CST, Suzuki Recommended for: Ages 5-9 Dates and Times: 8-week course. Sun, 3:00-4:00pm; Sep 24 - Nov 26 (no classes Oct 8 or Nov 12) / Jan 14 - Mar 11 (no class Feb 11) / Apr 22 - Jun 17 (no class May 20) Fee: $190 per term An 8-week preparatory group class prepares students to begin private guitar studies. To make the swiftest progress, students are strongly encouraged to enrol concurrently in a 4-pack of bi-weekly private lessons. Must have a properly-sized guitar with nylon strings. Please contact us for rental recommendations.

Minimum enrolment required.

GUITAR ENSEMBLES, ADULT AND YOUTH Director: Stanton Jack CST, Suzuki Recommended for: Classical acoustic guitarists of varying levels and ages Dates and Times: Junior: Wed, 6:30-7:30pm; Adult: Thurs, 7:00-8:00pm; Oct 11 - Nov 30 (Concert Dec 6, 7pm) / Jan 17 - Mar 8 / Apr 25 - Jun 21 (Concert May 9, 7pm) Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons or enrolling in all 3 terms: $200 per term. Stand-alone: $250 per term Play along with others in these ensembles for a variety of levels. Each ensemble works together for 8 weeks each term, and are encouraged to perform on a student recital and together with other ensembles as part of the Orpheum Showcase Concert on June 24, 2018.

Minimum enrolment required.

GUITAR AND HARP FACULTY PRIVATE TEACHING STUDIOS Lessons for all ages and abilities, by some of the best players and professional teachers in Canada. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min CLASSICAL GUITAR

HARP

Itamar Erez

Derek Sterling

Elizabeth Volpé Bligh*

Stanton Jack

Louise Southwood

Lani Krantz

*VSO member

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New opportunities for group learning and playing in these powerhouse sections of the orchestra.

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HONOURS BRASS ENSEMBLE Director: Larry Knopp Open to: High school-age and adult brass players: trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, and euphonium Dates and Times: Wed, 7-9pm; Sep 20 - Nov 8; Orpheum Prelude Concert Nov 11 Fee: $275 ($25 application fee applied to activity fee if accepted.)

The 2nd Annual Honours Brass Ensemble of up to sixteen brass players (trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, euphonium) of all ages will be selected by audition to work under the direction of Larry Knopp, Principal Trumpet of the VSO, and visiting Instructor of trumpet at the Eastman School of Music and the Northwestern University School of Music. Additional coaching and masterclasses by members of the VSOSoM faculty.

Members selected will work on signature brass ensemble repertoire in preparation for a performance in the Orpheum Theatre as in a Prelude concert on Nov 11, opening for the VSO. Members of the Ensemble are also invited to participate in the School’s 3rd Annual Showcase Concert on Sunday, June 24, 2018, as part of the 200+ piece Ode to Joy Orchestra, which performs a signature arrangement version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, from the 9th Symphony, to conclude the concert.

Apply online at www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca or contact the registrar for an application form. Applications and video-taped audition (upload) must be received by Sep 8, 2017.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Instructor: Aaron MacDonald Recommended for: Middle-school and High school-aged percussion players Dates and Times: 8 classes each term. Thurs, 6:00-7:00pm; Oct 19 - Dec 7 / Jan 18 - Mar 8 / Apr 26 - Jun 21 (no class May 24) Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $220 per term.

Stand-alone: $250 per term.

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WOODWIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION FACULTY PRIVATE LESSON STUDIOS Lessons for all ages and abilities, with some of the best players and professional teachers in Canada. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min

FLUTE / PICCOLO

PERCUSSION

Anne-elise Keefer

Vern Griffiths*

Mark Takeshi McGregor

Michael Jarrett*

Roderick Seed

Aaron McDonald*

Roseanne Wieringa*

OBOE / ENGLISH HORN

CLARINET

Roger Cole*

A.K. Coope

Marea Chernoff

Michelle Goddard* Stephen Robb

CLASSICAL SAXOPHONE Robert Caron

BASSOON Sophie Dansereau* Julia Lockhart*

TRUMPET

FRENCH HORN

Katherine Evans

David Haskins*

Larry Knopp*

Benjamin Kinsman*

TROMBONE Rod Murray

*VSO member

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Find your voice and let it out, with singing activities for all ages and interests.

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CHILDREN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE Please see page 11 for details.

SATURDAY SONG SCHOOL Instructor: Diane King Recommended for: Singers of all ages who have received regular singing lessons Dates and Times: 8-week class each term. Sat, 4:00-5:30pm; Oct 14 - Dec 9 (no class Nov 11) / Jan 13 - Mar 10 (no class Feb 10) / Apr 7 - June 2 (no class May 19) Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons: $240 per term.

Stand-alone: $290 per term Drop-in pass: $310 (good for 8 classes throughout the year) Bringing the student’s own specially-selected songs to life, each week is a supportive, encouraging class coaching on stage techniques, vocal production and diction, acting, ensemble work and a dedicated time for students to polish their songs to performance standards.

Minimum enrolment required.

EURYDICE WOMEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE Director: Dr. Kevin Zakresky Recommended for: Adult women, must be able to read music and match and sustain pitch Dates and Times: 8 weeks each term. Sat, 11am-1pm; Oct 7 – Dec 16 / Jan 6 - Feb 24 / Apr 14 - June 2 Fee: For students taking private VSOSoM lessons or enrolling in all 3 terms: $130 per term. Stand-alone: $155 per term This female vocal ensemble will perform a cappella and accompanied favorites from the women’s choir repertoire in solo performances as well as collaborations with other VSOSoM ensembles and other groups.

No vocal training is necessary, though a rudimentary understanding of music notation is strongly recommended.

Minimum enrolment required.

VSOSOM OPERA ENSEMBLE Directors: Diane King, director, vocal instructor; Dr. Kevin Zakresky, coach Recommended for: Singers age 15 and up, who have singing experience and are able to read music Dates and Times: Fall and Spring Terms only. Mon, 6:30-8:30pm; Sep 18 - Dec 4 (no classes Oct 9, Nov 13) / Apr 9 - Jun 18 (no class May 21) Fee: $335 per term; $650 if registered for both terms

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In this exciting class, participants study, stage & perform scenes from a wide range of opera, from baroque to contemporary, developing vocal technique, stagecraft, movement and ensemble skills. Students will be grouped in appropriate scenes according to voice type, and selected staged and costumed scenes will be performed at the end of each term in Pyatt Hall and as part of the Orpheum Showcase Concert on June 24, 2018.

Placement auditions to select roles will take place in the fall. Please contact the Registrar to schedule an audition.

Minimum enrolment required.

Members of the Opera Ensemble in performance

VOCAL TECHNIQUE GROUP CLASS Instructor: Diane King Recommended for: Age 16+ Dates and Times: 4-week class; Winter term only; Mon, 5:30-7:00pm; Jan 15 - Feb 5 Fee: $180 per term For Choral singers, ‘shower’ singers or anyone who wants to sing a little better, this course covers the basics of healthy singing, including breathing, posture, projection, range development and tone quality.

Minimum enrolment required.

CLASSICAL VOICE FACULTY PRIVATE LESSONS STUDIOS Lessons for all ages and abilities, by the school’s warm and professional voice teachers. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min

Diane King

Dr. Kevin Zakresky

William George

Libby Donald (children’s beginning voice lessons)

Please visit www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca for complete faculty bios.

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JAZZ In the big band, a small combo, with a partner or solo, jazz lives at the VSO School.

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SPECIALTY JAZZ COMBOS Recommended for: Players with some previous combo or jazz experience Dates and Times: 8-session course each term; 90 minutes weekly on Mon, Wed or Fri; Oct 16 – Dec 11 (Concert Dec 13) / Jan 15 - Mar 12 (Concert Mar 14) / Apr 23 - Jun 18 (Concert Jun 20) Fee: $325 per term Learn to groove with others under the guidance of the acclaimed faculty. Combos are 4 or more instrumentalists and vocalists who will explore focused repertoire on standards. All combos run for 8 weeks each term and students are allowed extra practice time outside of the weekly coaching sessions. Combos perform throughout the year.

JAZZ STANDARDS COMBOS Mon, 5:30pm, with Paul Rushka (Fall and Winter), Jillian Lebeck (Spring) Mon, 7:15pm, with Miles Black Wed, 7:15pm, with James Danderfer Wed, 7:30pm, with Jodi Proznick

NEW ORLEANS COMBO Mon, 5:30pm, with James Danderfer

LATIN JAZZ COMBO Thurs, 5:30pm, with James Danderfer

COMPOSITION COMBO Mon, 7:15pm, with James Danderfer

JUNIOR COMBO (FOR AGES 8-13) Sat, 9:00-10:30am, Winter and Spring terms only, with Bill Clark Jazz placement day will take place in September. Please contact the Registrar for details.

OPEN JAZZ JAMS Faculty Leaders: Various Dates and Times: Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm; Oct 19 / Nov 16 / Dec 14 / Jan 18 / Feb 15 / Apr 19 / May 17 Fee: FREE Beef up your chops, sharpen your skills and meet other area jazz players, as you take a turn jamming with players around metro Vancouver, under the guidance of one of the jazz faculty pros. FREE to all with advance registration. Sign up online or through the Registrar.

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JAZZ BIG BAND Director: Bob Rebagliati Dates and Times: Tues, 7:00-8:30pm; Sep 19 - Dec 12 (Concert Dec 12) / Jan 9 – Mar 13 (Concert Mar 13) / Apr 3 – Jun 23 (Concert Jun 19, Orpheum Showcase Jun 24) Fee: $575 for the year; $195 per term Swing with the hottest Big Band in town, led by director and legendary jazz educator Bob Rebagliati. The Big Band gives several public performances annually, collaborates with other big bands and performs on the year-end Showcase Concert on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre on June 24, 2018.

Placement interviews/auditions will take place in the fall. Please contact the Registrar to schedule an audition time.

Auditions will be the evening of Tuesday, September 5th. Video auditions will also be accepted.

Minimum enrolment required.

THE JAZZ LANGUAGE: PRACTICAL JAZZ THEORY AND IMPROVISATION Instructor: James Danderfer Recommended for: Students with 3–4 years’ playing experience in classical or jazz, and knowledge of basic theory and scales Dates and Times: 8 classes each term. Wed, 5:30-7:00pm; Oct 18 - Dec 6 / Jan 17 - Mar 7 / Apr 25 - Jun 13 Fee: $225 per term Explore beginning jazz theory through your instrument or voice in a way that demystifies the jazz language, for classical and jazz players alike. Students will acquire basic improvisation skills, gaining an understanding of chordal and scale relationships in the jazz idiom.

Required materials: The Jazz Language by Dan Haerle.

SAXOPHONE IN 8 WEEKS Instructor: James Danderfer Recommended for: Ages 10 and up Dates and Times: 8 classes each term. Thurs, 7:15-8:45pm; Oct 19 – Dec 7 / Jan 11 – Mar 1 / Apr 26 – Jun 14 Fee: $225 per term At any age, learn the saxophone playing from the ground up, including instrument set-up and care, good breathing practices, how to get your best sound and beginning fingerings, all in 8 weeks. Students will perform simple pieces as a group by end of term. Experience reading music is helpful but not essential.

Minimum enrolment required. Please ask us for instrument rental recommendation.

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JAZZ FACULTY AND PRIVATE STUDIO INSTRUCTORS Lessons for all ages and abilities by an acclaimed Jazz faculty. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min

JAZZ BANDS DIRECTOR

JAZZ DRUMS AND PERCUSSION

Bob Rebagliati

Jesse Cahill†

JAZZ PIANO

JAZZ BASS

Miles Black†

Jodi Proznick†

Jillian Lebeck†

Paul Rushka

Dan Reynolds John Stetch†

JAZZ GUITAR

JAZZ VOCALS Jillian Lebeck ( Jazz Vocals, Vocal Improvisation )

Bill Coon† David Blake

JAZZ THEORY AND HISTORY

Paul Pigat

Alan Matheson (Jazz History)

JAZZ WINDS AND BRASS

James Danderfer (Practical Jazz Theory)

James Danderfer (saxophones, clarinet), Department Chair

YOUTH JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Rod Murray (trombone)

Bill Clark

Kent Wallace (trumpet)

†Juno-nominated or award-winning artists.

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WORLD MUSIC

The Tengxi Qiu Chinese Traditional Music Program 中国音乐系 has been generously supported by the program’s Founders Circle: Diamond Founder, Mr. Tengxi Qiu Platinum Founder, Mr. Tony Zhou Gold Founders, Ms. QiQi Hong and Mr. Ming Ge

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AZALEA ENSEMBLE 小杜鹃乐团 Instructor: Ms. Zhimin Yu Recommended for: Instrumentalists of Chinese music, all ages; all levels playing ability and ability to read cipher notation Dates and Times: 8 weeks each term. Sun, 2-3:30pm, Sep 24 - Nov 26 / Jan 14 – Mar 11 / Apr 15 - Jun 10 Fee: $300 (if signing up for the whole year) or $125 per term This ensemble works to master musical styles, techniques and performance practice in specially-tailored arrangements by leader and composer Zhimin Yu, that accommodate all playing levels. The ensemble will be featured in public performances throughout the year and as part of the VSOSoM Showcase Concert on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

Minimum enrolment required.

ERHU GROUP CLASSES FOR ALL AGES Instructor: Ms. Nicole Li Recommended for: Beginners and intermediate players of all ages. No previous musical experience required Dates and Times: 10-week class. Winter and Spring Terms only. Fri, 4-5:30pm, Jan 12 - Mar 16 / Apr 6 – Jun 8 Fee: $250 per term Introductory group lessons on the Chinese bowed fiddle (erhu), including basic postures, bowing techniques, how to tune the instrument, introduction to cipher notation, and playing 3 to 4 simple pieces. Instructor will help to organize instrument rentals or sales. There will be a simple concert at the end of each term to celebrate student achievement.

BEGINNER GROUP PIPA CLASS Instructor: Ms. Qiu Xia He Recommended for: Beginner teens and adults, no experience necessary Dates and Times: 8 weeks, Winter Term only. Wed, 7-8:30pm, Jan 17 - Mar 7 Fee: $225 This introductory group class for the Chinese lute (pipa) introduces students to an instrument that dates back to the 2nd century. The class begins with instruction on basic posture, some plucking techniques for the right hand, such as tantiao and lun, finger positions with the left hand and reading cipher notation. By the end of the term, students will know how to play exercises to build technical facility, and play simple musical pieces on the pipa.

Instructor will help to organize instrument rentals or purchase.

Minimum enrolment required.

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CHINESE MUSIC PROGRAM FACULTY AND PRIVATE STUDIO INSTRUCTORS Lessons for all ages and abilities by acclaimed faculty. All lessons are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min PIPA 琵琶

ZHENG & QIN 箏 古琴

Qiu Xia He

Min Lin

Gloria Wong (and zheng), Program Chair

ERHU 二胡 Nicole Li Yun Song

SHENG 笙 Karen Wong Zhongxi Wu (and suona) 唢呐

DIZI, XIAO 笛 箫 Charlie Lui

RUAN 阮 Zhimin Yu

CHINESE FOLK- & ART-SONG Jane (Guozhen) Ma

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INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC Delve into the ancient and fascinating world of Indian classical music through private instruction and specially-arranged tabla and sitar classes.

Private Lessons in Sitar and Tabla are taught by Mohamed Assani.

All lessons and ensembles are scheduled through the Registrar, at the mutual availability of students and teacher.

Private Lesson Fees: $80 per hour / $60 per 45 min / $40 per 30 min

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MUSIC APPRECIATION

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WHAT MAKES IT JAZZ, WITH ALAN MATHESON Recommended for: Adults and High-school age students. No musical experience required.

Dates and Times: Thurs, 7:00–9:00pm. See dates below.

Fee: For the series: $100. Stand-alone: $25 per class.

A lively overview via audio and video recordings along with “live” performances by trumpeter/pianist/composer Alan Matheson, focuses on the main jazz styles and important figures of jazz history.

Origins of Jazz: 1850–1917 Thurs, Sep 14, 7-9pm The birth of jazz, from African-American folk music, “pre” jazz dance music, ragtime, early jazz, exploring early works by Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.

The Early ‘Greats’: 1923–1930 Thurs, Oct 12, 7-9pm Learn why King Oliver, Bessie Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, and Louis Armstrong are among the legends of the art form.

The Swing Era: 1935-1945

Thurs, Nov 16, 7-9pm The birth of the Big Band and important soloists/vocalists, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Lester Young among others.

Be-Bop – East and West Coast: 1945–1955 Thurs, Feb 15, 7-9pm The post-war period brought in new ways of composing and playing jazz, in the music of Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Sarah Vaughan, among others.

Modal, Free and Beyond: 1956 to 1969 Thurs, Mar 15, 7-9pm The music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Chick Corea reflect new developments and vocabulary that stretches jazz well beyond its North American roots.

Recent Trends: 1970-present Thurs, Apr 12, 7-9pm The progressive and contemporary style-Masters, including Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Bobbie McFerrin, Ingrid Jensen.

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BACKSTAGE PASS Instructor: Dr. Kevin Zakresky Dates and Times: Sat, 1:30-3:00pm; 8 weeks each term (please see dates below) Fee: $250 per term Back by popular demand, this lively class combines music history and performance study with ‘field trips’ to varied performances in the Vancouver area. Each term focuses on a specific genre of classical music with special guest performers and lecturers from performing arts organization. *Tickets for events are NOT included in the price of the course, and must be purchased separately through each organization* Term 1: The Piano Sonata Sat, Sep 30 - Nov 25 Delve into performances of Schubert, Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin with Vancouver Recital Society and Chopin Society.

Vancouver Recital Society Companion Concerts: Oct 1 - Van Cliburn Winner; Oct 15 - Zhang Zuo Oct 22 - George Li; Nov 19 - Paul Lewis Vancouver Chopin Society Companion Concert: Nov 12 - Seong-Jin Cho Term 2: Great Orchestral Works Sat, Jan 6 - Feb 24 Focus on VSO Performances of works by Dvorak, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Bruckner and composer-in-residence Jocelyn Morlock.

VSO Companion Concert Dates: • Jan 13, 14, 15 “Otto Tausk Conducts Brahms and Dvorak” • Feb 3, 5 “Symphonie Espagnole” • Mar 3, 5 “Great Romantics” Term 3: 19th Century Opera Sat, Apr 14 - Jun 2 Explore Vancouver Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin and Seattle Opera’s production of Aïda.

Opera Vancouver Companion Performance: Eugene Onegin – Apr 27, May 5 Seattle Opera Companion Performance: Aida - May 5 - 19

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MUSIC THEORY AND HISTORY

MUSIC THEORY AND HISTORY – RCM AND PREPARATORY COURSES Instructor: Helen Hall Preparation for Royal Conservatory (RCM) exams and enhancing the understanding of the structure and context of music, these lessons provide an invaluable addition to the study of an instrument or voice.

Customized private instruction is available in all theory and music history subjects.

Semi-private lessons and Group instruction on RCM modules may also be available, based on demand. Please inquire to register your interest.

Students wishing to take an official RCM or AP exam are responsible for registering and paying the appropriate exam fees with the Royal Conservatory or their high school, depending on the exam.

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REGISTRATION AND SCHOOL POLICIES REGISTRATION Registration for private lessons takes place through the School registration team only. Registration for group classes may be completed with the registration team, or online at www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca.

Tuition and fees must be paid according to one of the payment options shown below, a minimum of one week before a student may begin instruction or program participation.

All students are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee as follows:

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Private instrumental instruction and group classes: $55 covers the whole school year (Sep-Aug) and includes any additional classes One-day classes and music appreciation classes have no registration fees $80 per school year for family registration (2 or more students)

Lesson days and times are not held over from year to year, but returning students are given a priority registration period to secure their teacher and timeslot.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 1. Payment in Full • Payment may be made by cash, cheque, credit or Interac 2. Monthly Pre-authorized Payments • First payment (Cash, Cheque, credit, or Interac) covers the first month’s lessons plus registration fee • Remaining payments will 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 the first month’s lessons plus 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:

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As a full school year of weekly lessons (37 weeks) Weekly, for the term (Fall - 15 weeks; Winter - 10 weeks; Spring - 12 weeks) In an introductory package of 4 lessons, for new students desiring a “trial period” with a teacher or instrument

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Special schedules, e.g. bi-weekly lessons, can be accommodated at the discretion of the teacher. Please contact the Registrar to discuss your scheduling needs.

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. Students may enroll in lessons at any time of the year.

60 min, 45 min or 30 min lessons are available.

All lessons are scheduled at the mutual availability of student and teacher.

LESSON ATTENDANCE 1. Student Absences If a student is aware of an upcoming absence – e.g. vacation – the student should inform the Registrar at the time of registration and, with the Instructor’s permission, the number of lessons can be adjusted.

Once a student has committed to a specific number of lessons, the teacher reserves these times for the student. Students are expected to attend each lesson he/she has reserved with the teacher. Lessons missed by the student will only be made up under special circumstances, at the discretion of the teacher.

Excessive cancellations may jeopardize a student’s privilege to make-up lessons.

2. Instructor Absences Members of the 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 refund, or credit to be applied to future lessons or classes. Refunds/credits for Instructor absences will be issued only upon written notice from the Instructor.

HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURES The School is closed on all statutory holidays and VSB and CSF Winter and spring holidays. Please check our online calendar 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. For changes that occur during the school year, the Registrar must confirm approval before any transfer can be made.

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WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS Group Classes: If a student needs to withdraw from a group class up to two weeks before it has started, then any fees will be transferred to a school credit. No credits will be issued if a student withdraws from a group class less than two weeks before the start date.

Private Lessons: If a student wishes to withdraw from private lessons, one month’s notice to the Instructor is required. The date of notice will be the date the Instructor submits a withdrawal form to the School’s administration. Automatic payment schedules will be suspended only once payment is received for lessons up until the official withdrawal date.

If a student’s behaviour is deemed consistently disruptive to a class, after consultation with the parents, the teacher will have the right to refuse entry to the class.

BURSARIES The VSO School of Music is proud to provide access to music lessons and programs to families in need of financial assistance. Please visit our website for complete information on financial assistance programs available.

BUILDING HOURS Regular VSO School of Music Building Hours: September through June • Mon to Fri: 9am to 9pm • Sat: 9am to 7pm • Sun: 11am to 5pm July and August • Mon to Sat: 9am to 5pm (Open Tues until 9pm) • Sun: Closed

GIFT SHOP Sheet music, books, accessories 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.

SAFETY AND SECURITY 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, lobbies and elevator • Electronic access and control system on all instruction rooms • One staff person with first aid training always on site

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DIRECTIONS, PARKING AND TRANSIT Directions The VSO School of Music is located immediately behind The Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Vancouver.

Address VSO School of Music 843 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4 Drop-off and Parking There is a parkade underneath the VSO School, which has three drop-off and pick-up spaces on the P1 level and 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 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.

CONTACT US VSO School of Music 843 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4

Phone Number: 604.915.9300

Executive Director Curtis Pendleton

Registration Team Scott Jeffrey, Registrar Anna Chen, Chinese Language Student Services Specialist Please review our most up to date events online at www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017–2018

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Gordon Johnson, Chair Hein Poulus, Secretary Eric Watt, Treasurer Dave Cunningham Claire Hunter

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Ned Southerland Fiona Lin Patricia Shields Arthur H. Willms

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 2016-2017 Annual Fund supporters (contributions received after June 1 will be recognized in 2018-2019 publications): Founding Circle of the Chinese Traditional Music Program

Friends of the VSO School of Music (up to $999)

Platinum Founder

Wendy & Siong Chan Wilma Chang Rod & Fusako Constable Margaret Friesen Thomas Hobley Dean Hollett Diane King Clive Langley Jessica Laurea Lois Leslie Ally (Sumei) Liang Lana Liu Andrea Luck Rola Masri In Memory of Doreen McDiarmaid Lois Milsom Evelyn Nye Martin O’Connor Curtis Pendleton & Robert Caron Elisabeta Podut Stephanie Rebick Peter Smith Dorothy Sonya-Hoglund Linda Trueman Alexandra Volkoff

Mr. Tony Zhou

Diamond Founder Mr. Tengxi Qiu

Gold Founders Mr. Ming Ge Ms. QiQi Hong

Virtuoso Circle ($10,000-$19,999) RBC Emerging Artist Grant The Province of British Columbia Anonymous Donation

Accolade Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Hazel Bell RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Patricia & Ken Shields Arthur H. Willms & Mary-Ann Clark

Bravo Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Pei Huang Dave Cunningham Claire Hunter Gordon & Kelly Johnson Fiona Lin Hein & Mollie Poulus Eric & Beverley Watt

Honour Roll ($1,000-$2,499) Jeff & Keiko Alexander Amy (Yiheng) Jiang Jean Lytwyn Kelly Tweeddale

We thank the following for the establishment of bursaries for students in need at the VSO School of Music: Â The George and Mary Anne Sigal Bursary Fund The Hazel Bell Bursary Fund HSBC Bursary Fund

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