Music and artsFall, winter and spring seasons September 2017 – June 2018

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Music and art programsWe offer music and art programs for children and youth with special needs, up to the age of 21. Siblings are welcome to register in the same program. Ages may vary with different programs. All programs cost a fee.

• Music:groupmusic,one-to-onemusictherapyand adapted music education lessons

• Art:groupprogramsincludedance,drumming,paintandclay• CombinedMusicandArt:familyprogramstakingplaceonpublicholidayweekends

Please see program information for specific age requirements.

Our staffAll programs are run by accredited music therapists and teachers, and professional artists who specialize in designing and leading programs.

Registration processPrint out and complete a registration form, found on our website at www.hollandbloorview.ca/arts and return it by mail, hand delivery or fax. To protect you and your child’s personal healthinformation,pleasedonote-mailtheform.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitalc/oMusicandArts150 Kilgour Rd.Toronto,ONM4G1R8Fax:(416)422-7037

Season Registration deadlineFall season:SeptembertoDecember August25,2017Winter season: JanuarytoMarch December22,2017Spring season:ApriltoJune March23,2018

Group programs and one-on-one supportGroupprogramshave8to12participants.Participantsmustbeableto successfully participate in a structured group. If a participantrequiresdedicatedone-on-onesupport,thefamilywillbeaskedtoprovideit.

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Confirming your child’s spotAfter we receive your registration form, you will receive a confirmation and payment receipt/invoice in the mail, or we may call you to find out more specific information about your child. Programs may not run if a minimum enrollment level is not achieved. We will confirm this with you a minimum oftwoweekspriortothestartoftheseason.Ifprogramsarefull,youwillbe informed that your child is on the waitlist for the next available spot.

New participantsAllnewparticipantsmusteitherattendaMusicTherapyAssessment(formusicprograms)oraScreeningVisit(forartprograms).PleaseseetheMusicandArtsectionsformoreinformation.Youwillbecontacteddirectly to schedule these, once we receive your registration form.

Cancellation policyTo receive a refund, participants must withdraw from a seasonal program at leasttwoweekspriortotheprogramstartdate.A$50servicechargewillbededucted.Forcancellationslessthantwoweekspriortothestartoftheseason,the full program cost will be charged.

Financial assistanceFinancial assistance may be available for registered clients of HollandBloorview.PleasecontactourFamilyResourceCentreemail:resourcecentre@hollandbloorview.caphone:1-877-463-0365

Contact usIfyouhavequestions,pleasecallusat416-425-6220ext.3317orsendane-mailtomusicandart@hollandbloorview.ca.

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FallSept. 9 – Dec. 18Each program has

different dates.

13weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Oct.7–9.

Winter Jan. 6 – Mar. 19Each program has different dates.

8weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Feb.17–19and Mar.10–16.

Spring Apr. 7 – June 18Each program has different dates.

9weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs May19–21.

Music

Music therapy assessment

Assessment is the first step in our music process. It allows a chance to understand how the client functions within a musical environment and how music can help realize their potential. To enquire about music therapy assessment details please contact the program administrator.

Age Up to 21

After registration, you will be called directly to schedule the assessment

$80 One session up to 45 minutes, year round

Music therapy

Musictherapyisusedtopromotethechild’scognitive,social,physicaland psychosocial health and wellbeing. Accredited music therapists usemusicandmusicalelementstoencourageself-awareness,creativeexpression, communication and learning. In group therapy settings, music is also used to help facilitate interaction with peers.

One-on-one music therapy Age: up to 21 30 mins. per session

Fall $685 (13 sessions)Winter $420 (8 sessions)Spring $475 (9 sessions)

Request times: Tuesdays to Fridays 3 – 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Group music therapy Age: 13 – 21 45 mins. per session

Fall $360 (13 sessions)Winter $220 (8 sessions)Spring $250 (9 sessions)

Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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New spring music programming

Holland Bloorview Glee This is a music therapy group focused on singing and performance with an emphasis on pop and musical theatre.

Let’s Jam (ages 14 to 18): Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8 p.m.In the spring season only, this is a music therapy group for thoseinterestedinplayinganinstrumentinarockband. RecitalonSaturday,June16,2018. Thisprogramcosts$250.

Cancellations: Pleasenotethatone-to-oneadaptedmusiceducationandtherapyrequire24-hourcancellationnoticetoreschedule,otherwisethesessionis forfeit. The sessions must be completed within a single season and cannot be carried over to the next season. At the beginning of a season, the music instructor ortherapistwilltalktoyouaboutoptionsforusingthemake-upweek.

Fall - only music programming

Holland Bloorview Rocks!

Bypopulardemand,“HollandBloorviewRocks!”isback.Participants mustbeinterestedinpracticingforandperforminginafundraiserrock band concert. Participants will first attend a Jam Session to determine eligibility for the program. Please complete a registration form to sign up or contact the office for more information.

Age 9 to 18

Practice:Tuesday Evenings, Sept.19 – Nov.14Dress rehearsal: Nov.18Concert: Nov. 19

$50

Therapy:Tuesdays, 6 – 6:45 p.m.Recital: June 16

Age 7 to 14

$250

Therapy:Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8 p.m.Recital: June 16

Age 14 to 18

$50

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Adapted music education

Learntoplayaninstrument!Clientscanchoosefromavarietyoftraditionaland adapted instruments and innovative music technology. Instruments include:theVirtualMusicalInstrument(VMI)*,piano,guitar,voice,violin,percussionandukulele.Differentteachingmethodsareused,includingelementsoftheSuzukimethodandtheFigurenotesnotationsystem.

*TheVMIismusicsoftwaredevelopedatHollandBloorview.TheprogramallowsmusicianstoseethemselvesonaTVscreenwithcolourfulshapesandobjectsthatmakedifferentmusicalsoundswhentouched.Whenthemusician moves through the shapes on the screen, music is produced.

Age 4 – 21

Request a 30 minute time slot: Tuesdays to Fridays 3 – 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fall $455 (13 sessions)Winter $310 (8 sessions)Spring $345 (9 sessions) + recital Jun. 16, 2018

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Music Together® within therapy group*

For young children, siblings and their parents, this group program helps childrenwithspecialneedscommunicate,improvefocusandself-control and interact with their peers in a safe and rewarding music therapy setting.

*Familiescansignupforindividual(notinagroupformat) sessions,forthesamecostasone-to-onemusictherapy

Age Up to 7

Child participant and parent

Saturdays 10:0 - 1:45 a.m.

Fall $400 (13 sessions)Winter $245 (8 sessions)Spring $275 (9 sessions)

Each additional child $100

Cancellations: Pleasenotethatone-to-oneadaptedmusiceducationandtherapyrequire24-hourcancellationnoticetoreschedule,otherwisethesessionis forfeit. The sessions must be completed within a single season and cannot be carried over to the next season. At the beginning of a season, the music instructor ortherapistwilltalktoyouaboutoptionsforusingthemake-upweek.

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Arts

Arts Xpress

Interact and play through music, visual arts, drama, stories and sensory activities.

Age 4 – 12

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $195

Saturdays 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.

Paint and clay

Artists offer ceramics and painting to the participants in a dynamic environment encouraging individual creativity and imagination.

Age 6 –12

Age 13 – 21

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $195

Saturdays 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

FallSept. 16 – Dec. 16Each program has

different dates.

12weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Oct.7–9.

Winter Jan. 6 – Mar. 24Each program has

different dates.

8weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Feb.17–19and Mar.10–17.

Spring Apr. 7 – June 16Each program has

different dates.

9weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs May19–21.

New participants to art programs will be scheduled to come in for a Program OrientationVisitbeforebeingconfirmedinaspot.

Art Program Orientation VisitsTheProgramOrientationVisitisfornew(i.e.thechildhasneverparticipatedinaHollandBloorviewartprogrambefore)participantsregisteringinartprograms. All new participants will be scheduled to come in for a visit, meet with our team and see the program space. It’s an opportunity for us to provide families with an overview of the program and ensure that we can properly meet your child’s needs. These visits help us learn how to provide the best possible experience for your child in our unique program environment.

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Age 13 – 21

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Fridays 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Dance theatre

Participants will enjoy being creative together through a playful exploration of movement, dance, drama and visual art. At the endofthesession,aperformance-sharingpiecewillcelebratethiswarmandinclusivesocialopportunityforself-expression.

March break dance

Act!Sing!Dance!Thisprogramwillofferdanceandmovementactivities, drama and music and performance opportunities. Joinusforaweekofcreativemovementandcelebration.

Age 13 – 21

Winter $300Monday–Friday,9a.m.–4p.m. Winteronly:March12–16,2018

Dance to the Music An opportunity for children with disabilities to havefun,showtheirmovesandlearnnewgrooves!

Age 6 – 8

Age 9 – 12

Fall $130Winter $90Spring $100

Saturdays 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Saturdays 10:15 – 11 a.m.

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Drum circle

Cometogetherinacircleofrhythm,rhymes,beats,friendsandfolly.Participants will have the opportunity to play with a range of percussive devices. Theprogramtakesplaceinthestudiooroutside,weatherpermitting.

Age 13 – 21

Fall $260 Winter $175 Spring $195

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Kindler project

AcollaborationwiththeUniversityofToronto’sMedicalSchool connectingmedicalstudents,SpiralGardenstaffandyouth/young adultsinart,musicandcommunity-making.

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Age 17 – 21

Winter no cost

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Long weekend programs (music and art) Music and art family programs

Combiningtheuniqueskillsetofthemusicianandtheartisttoofferparticipatingfamiliesacompletehands-oncreativeexperiencewithvaryingthemes.

Age 4 – 12

Saturday, October 7, 2017 (Thanksgiving weekend)Saturday, February 17, 2018 (Family Day weekend)Saturday, March 31, 2018 (Easter weekend)Saturday, May 19, 2018 (Victoria Day weekend) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Per 2-hour session:

Child and parent: $50Family (max. 4 people): $100

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Where we’re located:

Holland bloorview Kids rehabilitation Hospital150 Kilgour road, toronto, On m4G 1r8 hollandbloorview.ca

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