dates & fees 2015-2016

Dates & Fees 2015-2016

www.mcgill.ca/conservatory

McGill Conservatory Conservatoire de McGill Programme pour la collectivité de l’École de musique Schulich de l’Université McGill

Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University



McGill Conservatory Conservatoire de McGill

McGill Conservatory – Downtown 555 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3

McGill Conservatory – West-‐Island 21,111 Lakeshore Rd. (4 Stewart Park) Ste-‐Anne-‐de-‐Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9

Monday 2 p.m. – 6.p.m. Tuesday to Friday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Our West-‐Island Office is presently closed but lessons are still being offered on site. Please contact our Downtown Office.

[email protected]

Tel. (514) 398-‐4543

Fax (514) 398-‐4293

About the Conservatory

Founded in 1904 by Clara Lichtenstein as the McGill Conservatorium, the McGill Conservatory is proud of its long and established history of providing quality music education to both the McGill University and Montreal communities. The McGill Conservatory is the Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and offers music lessons for all ages and abilities.

A Musical Tradition. The main focus of instruction at the McGill Conservatory is on classical music. However, we offer instrumental and theoretical instruction in all styles including jazz and popular music. Students enrolled at the McGill Conservatory come from the Montreal region, or are currently studying at McGill University in other degree programs. With a view to serve both these constituencies, the McGill Conservatory has two locations: downtown in the Strathcona Music Building of the Schulich School of Music and in the West-‐Island at Macdonald Campus, Ste-‐Anne-‐de-‐Bellevue.

Teaching Staff. Our students benefit from a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff numbering over 120, many of whom continue to perform actively.

Language of Instruction. Practical lessons in most instruments and ensemble coaching are offered in both English and French. Theory and Ear Training courses are taught in English, with bilingual support from teachers. Examinations are offered in both English and French.

Coordinates

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About the Conservatory

Director Prof. Sara Laimon

Associate Director Henry Tin

Administrative Assistant Nancy Soulsby

Examination Coordinator Frank Mutya

Day Camp Administrator Jennifer Pelletier

Interim Receptionists Sarah Contreras-‐Wolfe

Hyacinthe Huguet

Elaine Lam

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Table of Contents Concerts & Workshop……………..................... 4 Choirs & Chamber Music Ensembles…………. 11

Examinations………………………........................ 5 Jazz (Theory & Improvisation)……................ 12

Little Musicians, Orff & Ukelele…………………. 6 Jazz (Rhythm & Combos)…………………………… 13

Suzuki Method………………………………………….. 7 McGill Conservatory Day Camp…………………. 14

Instrumental Lessons………………………………… 8 Fees and Payments…………………………………… 15

Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays) .………… 9 Important Dates……………………………………….. 16

Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays) ………...

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Administration




Concerts & Workshops

Year-‐round student concerts are an important aspect of the training offered at the McGill Conservatory. Concerts are presented in the Clara Lichtenstein Hall, Redpath Hall, Tanna Schulich Hall and Pollack Concert Hall. Exact dates are available on the Conservatory web site. In addition, the Schulich School of Music of McGill University offers a wide variety of free concerts.

Suzuki Violin Concerts $5.00 Jazz Concerts $10.00 Voice Area Concerts General $15.00

Srudent $10.00 Choir Concerts General $15.00

Srudent $10.00 Staff and Guests Series Concerts

General $15.00 Student $10.00

Concerts

Masterclasses & Workshops

Each year the McGill Conservatory sponsors several student workshops and masterclasses conducted by senior staff from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University or by well known Canadian and American clinicians. Workshops and masterclasses are open to McGill Conservatory students enrolled in practical instruction at appropriate levels, depending on the particular workshop or masterclass. Students may be selected by their teachers to perform or they may audit the workshop or masterclass. A small fee may be charged for either of the above-‐mentioned forms of participation.

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Examinations

Music examinations are offered at the end of each academic year to external students as well as to those studying at the McGill Conservatory in all instruments and / or in Theory and Ear Training. All examinations are offered in English and French. The McGill Conservatory Examinations are recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation of the Government of Quebec. High School credits may be obtained at the Secondary III, IV and V levels if instrumental, theory and ear training examinations are successfully completed. www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations

Important Considerations

• McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends.

• The McGill Conservatory cannot guarantee that requests for specific pratical examination dates or times will be granted.

• The McGill Conservatory understands the extreme importance of both MELS and school in-‐house final examinations.

• McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place exclusively in the month of June.

• Examination Rescheduling is only available for direct school examination conflicts or for medical reasons.

• McGill Conservatory Examinations will review requests to use Substitution Repertoire when submitted with the online application.

Important Considerations

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Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukelele

Little Musicians 3 to 6 years old

These classes are designed to be child-‐centered and developmentally-‐appropriate. Children are encouraged to explore their inherent musicality while developing the necessary skills for entrance into private musical studies. Class sizes are small to ensure that children receive the maximum benefit of individual attention while working within a motivating group environment.

Orff Method 6 to 8 years old • Preparation and/or complement for formal music lessons

• Singing, movement and playing instruments

• Recorder, xylophones, glockenspiels, drums etc.

• Rhythm, melody, form, harmony • Improvisation, composition and natural sense of play is encouraged

• Learn music by doing and exploring • Cooperative group experiences

Ukulele Group Class 6 to 8 years old • Introduction to the guitar • Singing • Picking • Strumming • Theory and ear training • Group and solo playing • Ideal for small hands • Quiet practicing

Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulele http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children

Term Full Year (Fall, Winter and Spring)

Half Year (Winter and Spring Only)

Spring Only

Dates September 12, 2015 to April 30, 2016

January 09 2016 to April 30, 2016

March 12, 2016 to April 30, 2016

Registration Deadline September 08, 2015 1 November 30, 2015 1 March 5, 2016 1 Payment Deadline Due upon registration Due upon registration Due upon registration

Little Musicians (3-‐6) years)

$435.00 $330.00 $205.00 Orff (6-‐8 years) $495.00 $398.00 $264.00

Ukulele (6-‐8 years) $645.00 $480.00 $304.00 Parents class $99.00 $69.00 $39.00

1 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.

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Suzuki Method

Suzuki Method www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki

Term Dates

Registration Deadline Payment Deadline

Fall – 13 weeks Sept. 13 – Dec. 12, 2015 September 8, 2015 1 September 30, 2015

Winter – 10 weeks Jan. 3 – March 19, 2016 November 30, 2015 1 February 1, 2016

Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 March 5, 2016 1 March 31, 2016

Suzuki Books I & II 30 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson

$494.00 $380.00 $380.00

Suzuki Books III & IV 45 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson

$669.50 $515.00 $515.00

Suzuki Books V & up 60 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson

$793.00 $610.00 $610.00


What is it?

The Suzuki method was developed in Japan more than 50 years ago by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Based on a philosophy of respect for the child, this method holds that talent is not inherited and that the potential of every child is unlimited. Dr. Suzuki believed that children are capable of developing their musical abilities in the same way they develop their linguistic abilities.

How does it work? It is important that the child start as young as possible. Either the mother or the father must accept the responsibility of attending lessons. The children learn naturally at their own rate of development. Music reading is delayed until the child's aural and technical skills are well established, after which it is carefully integrated into the child's curriculum. Every child has individual as well as group lessons.

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Instrumental Lessons

Instrumental Lessons http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/lessons

Term Dates


Fall – 13 weeks Sept. 13 – Dec. 12, 2015 September 8, 2015 1 September 30, 2015


Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 March 5, 2016 1 March 31, 2016

Summer – 6 weeks June 6 – August 14, 2016 June 6, 2016 1 Due upon registration

30 min. Private Lesson $34.00 per lesson

$442.00 $340.00 $340.00 $204.00


$617.50 $475.00 $475.00 $285.00


$741.00 $570.00 $570.00 $342.00


For all instruments

Private lessons are offered in orchestral and keyboard instruments, guitar, recorder and voice. Private lessons in jazz style and improvisation is also offered in some instruments.

When and where?

Lessons normally take place once a week, on the day and time agreed to between the teacher and the student, and in the room reserved for those lessons. Please be on time for your lessons.

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Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays)

Theory and Ear Training http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory/ Children’s sections on Saturdays

Term Dates

Registration Deadline

Placement Test

Fall September 19 – December 19, 2015 and January 9 – 30, 2016 1 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 (individually)

Winter / Spring February 6 – May 29, 2016 1

Elementary IV & V 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00

Elementary VI & Secondary I 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00

Music History I & Secondary II Secondary III

1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00 1.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $475.00 3

Youth and Adult sections on Saturdays

Term Dates


Placement Test

Fall September 19 – December 19, 2015 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm

Winter / Spring January 9 – May 29, 2016 1

(Collegial ends May 28, 2016)

Secondary III, IV, V (Youth)

2 hours / week – $546.00 per year 3

Collegial I, II (Youth and Adult)

3 hours / week – $909.00 per year 3

New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term is September 30, 2015. See page 15 for information concerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-‐Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.

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Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays)

Theory and Ear Training http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory/

Youth and Adult sections on Weekdays

Term Dates

Registration Deadline Placement Test

Fall – Tuesdays and Thursdays September 22 – December 17, 2015 1 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m.

Winter / Spring – Tuesdays and Thursdays January 26 – May 26, 2016 1 November 30, 2015 2 Tuesday, January 12 at 6 p.m.

Adult Secondary III, IV, V 5 hours / week – $546.00 per level 3 4 hrs / week – $546.00 per level 3

Term Dates


Fall – Wednesdays September 23 – December 16, 2015 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m.

Winter / Spring – Wednesdays January 13 – May 29, 2016 1

Youth and Adult 2 hours / week – $546.00 per year 3

Summer Courses for Adults

Term Dates


Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays May 31 – July 21, 2016 1 May 25, 2016 2 Wednesday, May 25 at 6 p.m.

Adult Secondary III, IV, V 7.5 hours / week – $546.00 per level 3

New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term is September 30, 2015. See page 15 for information concerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-‐Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.

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Choirs and Chamber Music Ensembles

Chamber Music Ensembles http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/ensembles

Term Dates


Fall – 10 weeks Oct. 4 – Dec. 14, 2015 September 08, 2015 2

September 30, 2015


Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 March 5, 2016 2

March 31, 2016

Summer – 8 weeks June 6 – August 14, 2016 June 6, 2016 2

Due upon registration Duo $270.00 $270.00 $270.00 $216.00

Trio $209.00 $209.00 $209.00 $168.00

Quartet $169.00 $169.00 $169.00 $136.00

Quintet or larger $139.00 $139.00 $139.00 $112.00 Group Voice Class $169.00 $169.00 $169.00 $136.00

Auditions (new students) Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 Saturday, March 12, 2016 Friday, June 3, 2016

1 Includes end-‐of-‐year concert date. 2 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.

Choirs http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs

McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir (West-‐Island)

Fall / Winter / Spring -‐ $399.00 September 14, 2015 – June 5, 2016 1

Winter / Spring -‐ $299.00 January 11 – June 5, 2016 1

McGill Conservatory Youth Choir (West-‐Island)

Fall / Winter / Spring -‐ $419.00 September 14, 2015 – June 5, 2016 1

Winter / Spring -‐ $314.00 January 11 – June 5, 2016 1


Auditions (new students)

September 8, 2015 2 September 30, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 and Saturday, September 12, 2015

November 30, 2015 2 February 1, 2016 Friday, January 8, 2016

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Jazz (Theory & Improvisation)

Jazz Theory http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/

Term Dates


Payment Deadline

Auditions

Jazz Theory I 1: Fall – 12 weeks September 21 -‐ December 14, 2015 2 hours / week on Mondays September 8, 2015 3 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 $371.00

Jazz Theory II 2: Winter – 12 weeks January 11 -‐ April 11, 2016 2 hours / week on Mondays November 30, 2015 3 February 1, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016 $371.00

Jazz Improvisation http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/

Term Dates


Payment Deadline Auditions

Fall – 12 weeks September 22 -‐ December 8, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays September 8, 2015 3 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Winter – 12 weeks January 12 -‐ April 5, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays November 30, 2015 3 February 1, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016

Spring – 10 weeks April 12 -‐ June 14, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays March 5, 2016 3 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016

$279.00 $279.00 $232.50 1 Prerequisite: Secondary III Theory and Ear Training 2 Prerequisite: Jazz Theory I 3 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.

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Jazz (Rhythm & Combos)

Jazz Rhythm http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/

Term Dates



Fall – 12 weeks September 23 -‐ December 9, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays September 8, 2015 1 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Winter – 12 weeks January 13 -‐ April 6, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays November 30, 2015 1 February 01, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016

Spring – 10 weeks April 13 -‐ June 15, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays March 5, 2016 1 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016

$279.00 $279.00 $232.50

Jazz Combos http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/

Term Dates include concerts Registration Deadline


Fall – 12 weeks September 21 – December 15, 2015, 2 hours / week September 08, 2015 1 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Winter – 10 weeks January 18 – March 22, 2016, 2 hours / week November 30, 2015 1 February 01, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016

$444.00 $370.00 Term Dates


Auditions

Spring – 10 weeks April 11 – June 14, 2016, 2 hours / week March 05, 2016 1 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016

Summer – 6 weeks July 04 – August 11, 2016, 2 hours / week June 18, 2016 1 Due upon registration Saturday, June 18, 2016

$370.00 $290.00 1 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.

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McGill Conservatory Day Camp

List of camps http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory-‐camp/mcgill-‐conservatory-‐day-‐camp

Camp Artemusiki

Camp Artemusik

Video Camp

CKUT Radio Camp

CKUT Radio Camp

Cinema Camp

Experimento Camp

Garage Band Camp Reloaded 1

Garage Band Camp Tour 1

5-‐6 year olds

7-‐12 year olds

10 years and up

10-‐13 years

14-‐17 years

13 years and up

5-‐6 year olds

12 years and up

12 years and up

C.I.T. Camp

Music Discovery Camp

Choir Camp

Dance Camp (2 levels)

Intense Dance Camp

Drama Camp

Sound Recording Camp

Pop! Camp 1

Puppet Camp

15-‐17 year olds

7-‐10 year olds

8-‐13 year olds

8-‐17 year olds

8-‐12 year olds

13 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

7-‐9 year olds

Broadway Camp

Drum Camp

Music Advanced Camp

First Act Camp

Puppet Camp

Stop Motion Camp

Guitar Techniques Camp

Songwriting Camp

Cinema Tour Camp

13 years and up

10 years and up

8-‐12 year olds

8-‐12 year olds

10-‐12 year olds

10 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

13 years and up 1 Audition required Camp Fees are listed on the web site. This list reflects camps that were available in 2015. List subject to change for summer 2016.

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The McGill Conservatory Day Camp is held at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University in downtown Montreal. Our main program, Camp Artemusik, is for children aged 7 to 12 years old. We also offer a version for children aged from 5 and 6 years old, called Camp Artemusiki. We also offer many different Specialized Programs for ages 8 to 17.

The Mika Fund Your donation will provide camp sessions at a lower cost (depending on the family's income) for art-‐loving campers, who, without YOUR generosity, would not have the opportunity to participate. We invite you to donate whatever you can during registration, so that as many youngsters as possible can benefit this summer season.

How can you help? You will be able to make an online donation of $10, $20 or $50 while enrolling your children at camp, or you can contact the camp office at (514) 398-‐5505 to make a donation of the amount of your choice.




Fees and Payments

Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments The Conservatory charges a $15.00 registration fee per term per student.

New students must pay a non-‐refundable deposit fee of $40.00 to open their file, initiate the teacher assignment process, take a placement test and / or an audition. This deposit will be applied to tuition fees when paying for the course.

All fees are non-‐refundable after the course registration deadlines.

Please complete the Personal Data Form, Registration Form and Teacher Assignment Form which may be mailed to the Conservatory Office, sent by fax: (514) 398-‐4293, or present yourself in person to register.

Payment Methods The Conservatory is now a cash-‐free environment. For your convenience, you can pay on the web (available to Conservatory students with Minerva access): Internet Banking, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express or in person: Interac, Visa, MasterCard and cheque.

Conditions The McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes to the fee and / or calendar. Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged a late registration fee of 30$. Interest also will be charged on overdue fees. If payment is not received by the deadline, the teacher will be instructed to cease teaching until payment is received. Any lessons which should have been given during this time will be forfeited; the teacher will not be expected to make up these lessons.

Late Registration There is a Late Registration Period for each term which requires the payment of a $30.00 late registration fee 1. Starting this year, no registrations will be accepted per term after its Late Registration Period. This applies to both new and returning students.

Term Late Registration

Fall September 19, 2015

Winter January 09, 2016

Spring March 19, 2016

Summer June 30, 2016 2

1 Late fee may not apply when placement tests and auditions are required. 2 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.

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Important Dates

Term Dates

Fall Term

Winter Term Spring Term

Summer Term Examination Session Summer Day Camp

September 13 to December 12, 2015, Theory and Ear Training: September 19 to December 19, 2015 and January 9 to January 30, 2016. January 3 to March 19, 2016 March 20 to May 28, 2016 June 8 to August 16, 2015 June 1 to June 21, 2016 June 27 to August 12, 2016

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Conservatory Office Closed

Labour Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, September 5, 2015 to Monday, September 7, 2015 inclusively.

Thanksgiving Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12, 2015 inclusively. No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2015. No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

Christmas / Seasonal Break

Conservatory Office is closed December 13, 2015 to January 3, 2016 inclusively.

Spring Break Conservatory Office is closed February 28 to March 5, 2016 inclusively. No group classes from Sunday, February 28 to Saturday, March 5, 2016 inclusively.

Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed March 25 to March 28, 2016 inclusively. No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27, 2016. No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Victoria Day Weekend

Conservatory Office is closed Friday, May 20 to Monday, May 23, 2016 inclusively. No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2016.

Saint-‐Jean-‐Baptiste Day & Canada Day

Conservatory Office is closed Friday, June 24, 2016 Conservatory Office is closed Friday, July 1, 2016

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