Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, Nova ScotiaTelephone: 902-423-6995www.maritimeconservatory.com

Summer 2018 at the Conservatory

MUSIC & DANCE PROGRAMS

About the ConservatoryThe Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts has been welcoming people with a passion for pursuing artistic training through its doors for 130 years. Here individuals of all ages can further their love of dance and music under the guidance of skilled experts who are keen to provide comprehensive training to match each person’s unique goals.

We invite you to explore how the exciting programming at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts can enrich your life!

About the School of DanceThe Conservatory School of Dance provides exceptional dance education for students focused on the fine art of Classical Ballet in both our General and Professional Programs. The School of Dance has developed an outstanding Classical Ballet training program which also includes a unique Folk Dance program, Modern, Jazz, Acro and Early Childhood Movement programs. The School of Dance also offers a highly respected post-secondary teacher training program as well as classes for adults and older adults.

For over 130 years, the School of Music has been inspiring individuals of all ages to pursue their passion for music through vocal and instrumental workshops, classes, private lessons and ensemble training. Enjoying a long and celebrated historical connection to both Symphony Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University’s Department of Music, the Conservatory stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage and vibrant culture of our city. Offering programs both during the academic year and summer months, the School of Music is proud to highlight its small class sizes, individual attention, and its many highly accomplished and qualified teachers who offer opportunities for children, young adults and adults.

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Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, Nova ScotiaTelephone: 902-423-6995www.maritimeconservatory.com

Summer Theory ClassesMay 15 - August 9

Kindermusik ExtensionMay 8 - June 16

The Next Step: Exercising the Musical BrainApril 28 - June 2

Summer Clarineo CatsJuly 3 - 19

Adult Clarinet ClassesJuly 3 - August 2

Musical TheatreJuly 3 - 6July 9 - 13

Youth Ensemble CampJuly 30 - August 3

Brass Band CampAugust 20 - 24

About the Conservatory

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Early Childhood Movement Program (ECMP) CampJuly 23 - 27

Children’s Dance CampsJuly 3 - 6

July 9 - 13

July 16 - 20

July 23 - 27

Evening Ballet ClassesBeginner, Intermediateand AdvancedJune 12 - July 5

Summer Dance IntensiveAugust 13 - 24

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July 23-27, 2018 | 9:30am -11:30am, daily

Faculty: School of Dance Faculty

Tuition: $149 + $15 registration fee

Specifically designed for boys and girls between the ages of three and five.

Our Early Childhood Movement Program (ECMP) Summer Camp introduces young children to basic movement concepts, moving and listening to music, and imaginative play, allowing them to develop as moving beings until they have the physical, mental and social skills necessary for the discipline of classes such as ballet, modern, jazz and national dance. The children in this camp will enjoy a delightful mixture of dance classes and arts and crafts projects.

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July 3-6, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:30pm, dailyJuly 9-13, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:30pm, dailyJuly 16-20, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:30pm, dailyJuly 23-27, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:30pm, daily

Faculty: School of Dance Faculty and Guest InstructorsTuition: 1 week: $239* + $15 registration fee, 2 weeks: $429 + $15 registration fee 3 weeks: $619 + $15 registration fee, 4 weeks: $769 + $15 registration fee *If you are only registering for the July 3-6 week (4 days) the cost for that week is $192 + registration. Half day option available upon request.

Our children’s dance camps are designed to promote a love of dance through a full day of varied dance classes and dance-related activities. These camps are suitable for children aged 6 -9, including both those who are new to dance and current dance students.

Each camp will involve daily dance classes in ballet, national dance, jazz and creative drama. Throughout the week students will also participate in various workshops such as choreography and story telling through dance, musical theatre, breakdance and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. The students will also develop their visual art skills through fun and creative art projects. There will be a demonstration for parents on Friday afternoon at the end of each week.

Dance camps run from 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday (supervision from 8:30am - 5:00pm). A late fee of $1/minute will be charged for children picked up after 5 pm.

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Teen/Adult Beginner Ballet

Tuesdays and Thursdays June 12 - July 5 - 5:00-6:00pm

Ages 12 and up. A 1 hour class excellent for beginners as well as more experienced dancers wanting to work on personal placement or technical issues.

Intermediate Ballet

Tuesdays and Thursdays June 12 - July 5 - 6:00-7:30pm

Class for dancers at RAD Intermediate Foundation level or higher.

Advanced Ballet

Tuesdays and Thursdays June 12 - July 5 - 7:30-9:00pmClasses for dancers at RAD Advanced 1 level or higher.

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, June 12 - July 5, 2018

Faculty: To be announced

Tuition: Teen/Adult Beginner: $104 + $15 registration fee Intermediate: $120 + $15 registration fee Advanced: $120 + $15 registration fee Drop in rate: $25/class

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The Conservatory Summer Dance Intensive is designed to give serious dance students the opportunity to explore a full time program incorporating complimentary dance forms and the finest teachers in those forms. This experience allows the students to fully explore the art form in a vibrant atmosphere where they can share their love of dance with one another under the guidance of nationally and internationally renowned teachers. A full list of this year’s Summer Intensive faculty will be announced in Spring 2018.

Students will study:Classical ballet, pas de deux (for advanced dancers only), conditioning, modern/con-temporary, pointe, Flamenco and repertoire. We will also be offering Teacherseminars, inquire for details.

Contact the Conservatory at 902-423-6995 for more information and for age and level requirements.

August 13-24, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:30pm, daily

Faculty: School of Dance Faculty and Guest Instructors Complete Summer Intensive Faculty list for 2018 coming soon!

Tuition: 2 weeks - $825+$15 registration fee Teacher Seminars and observation package (Includes two seminars and unlimited observation) - $50, Per seminar - $30

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Spring-Summer Evening Theory $390+registration for RCM grades 1-8, $780+registration for History/Harmony/Counterpoint (levels 9 to 10). Minimum 2 registrants. Please register by April 15

May 15 - August 9, 2018Jacob Caines, instructor

RCM Theory Levels 1 - 5Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

RCM Level 9 and10 HistoryTuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm

RCM Theory Levels 6 - 8Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

RCM Level 9 Harmony and Level 10 Harmony/CounterpointThursdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm

All classes are suitable for those looking to get ahead with their theory instruction, or wanting to write the RCM examinations on August 10 and 11, 2018.

May 15 - August 9, 2018

Faculty: Dr. Lorna Wanzel and Jacob Caines

Tuition: See individual course fees below

The spring and summer seasons are a great time to complete theory requirements in order to receive certificates for practical examinations from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts theory instructors will cover these materials in small group classes that are open to students of all ages. Students who are not completing practical examinations are also welcome. All levels of theory study allow for a well-rounded understanding of music that builds upon what is learned in music lessons.

Private lessonsTailored to an individual’s needs and schedule, private one-on-one theory lessons are available upon request throughout the summer. Please call for more information regarding instructors and fees: 902-423-6995.

Theory Intensive A - All In One Rudiments (Levels 5-8) $400 + registration, minimum 3 registrantsJuly 9-20, 9:00am - 12:00pm daily, except weekends and holidaysDr. Lorna Wanzel, instructor

Theory Intensive B - Level 9 to ARCT History, Harmony/Counterpoint, and Analysis (according to demand) $400 + registration, minimum 3 registrantsJuly 9-20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm daily, except weekends and holidaysDr. Lorna Wanzel, instructor

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DATES: May 8 - June 16 (no class on May 21, Victoria Day)

Family Time - Wednesdays 9:30am (SB), Saturdays 10:00am (MB)

Village - Wednesdays 11:30am (MB), Fridays 10:30am (NA), Saturdays 11:00am (MB)

Our Time - Tuesdays 9:30am (SB), Fridays 9:30am (SB), Saturdays 9:00am (MB)

Imagine That - Monday 10:30 (SB), Fridays 9:30am (NA), Saturdays 11:00am (NA)

May 8 - June 16, 2018 - 5 weekly classes

Faculty: Megan Boyko (MB), Nicole Anaka (NA), Susannë Brown (SB)

Tuition: Village, Our Time, Imagine That - $95 + $10 registration fee Family Time - $150 for 2 children + $20 registration fee, extra siblings $25 + $10 registration fee each (Tuition includes home materials)

Kindermusik encourages early learning and creativity in children from birth to 7 years. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. In five lessons experience a summer’s worth of music, stories, and activities created to inspire a lifetime of learning. Parents and children will play, learn, sing, dance, create, and share in the fun of making music together. A trusted Kindermusik educator guides the class through each research-proven and giggle-approved activity.

The 5 Weeks of Kindermusik Spring Adventure classes offered in May and June are a wonderful way to either extend your Kindermusik experience at the end of the Winter term or to try Kindermusik for the first time. Classes will be offered for Village (0-18 months), Our Time (18 months to 3 years), Imagine That (3-5 years) and Family Time (0-5 years).

New! “The Next Step: Exercising the Musical Brain” - Find out about this new summer program, a follow up to Kindermusik for the Young Child, on the next page!

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The Next Step: Exercising the Musical Brain is a class to follow Kindermusik forthe Young Child

Using the Dalcroze Method of music teaching, this class will build on the foundation of Kindermusik for the Young Child. It will incorporate movement to explore and better understand musical concepts such as melody, phrasing, harmony, pulse (or steady beat) and rhythm.

We will develop the skills needed for musical dictation, linking what we hear with what is put on the page. We will make music together with various instruments (glockenspiels, simple handbells, percussion instruments and recorders), building ensembles and creating arrangements for our pieces. We will also sing and use our bodies to come to deeper understanding of the music - in this way your child will build the base for lifelong knowledge and love of music.

Saturdays April 28 - June 2 (no class May 19) | 10:00 - 11:00am

Faculty: Susannë Brown

Tuition: $70 per student + $10 registration fee

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Wind music class for young children aged 6-8. This new and exciting mini-clarinet is perfect for young children, and changing to clarinet when they are bigger is easy! In this small group class, we will learn fun, easy tunes and play them together. At the last class we will dress up in costume and play for parents and friends.

6 Summer classes: July 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19. Maximum enrollment: 6 per class; extra classes will be added if demand warrants.

Instrument info: Students must bring their own clarineo to the first class. Clarineos can be purchased at Long and McQuade, located just down the street from the Conservatory at 6065 Cunard street. Some used clarineos are also available for purchase from Patty.

*Registration fee not applicable if you have already paid the fee for other lessons in the term.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3 - 19, 2018 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Faculty: Patty Shaw

Tuition: $160 per student + $15 registration fee*

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3 - August 2, 2018 | 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Faculty: Patty Shaw

Tuition: $220 per student + registration fee

Learn to play the Clarinet! Adult Beginner Small Group Clarinet Class

• Small group environment with a maximum class size of 6• Learn to play together as a group• Make new friends!

Instrument Info: Students must supply their own clarinet. Clarinets are available for rental or purchase from Long and McQuade.

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The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts is proud to again offer an exciting summer musical theatre program. Two summer workshops for singing actors in Grades 4-12 who are serious about developing and refining their audition and performance skills. Both week-long workshops will culminate in a variety show performance which will allow students the opportunity to combine and apply all of the skills that have been nurtured during the workshops.

ELEMENTARY COMPANY PLAYERS - Grades 4 - 6

July 3-6 | 9:00am – 4:00pm (8:30am drop off and 4:30pm pick-up available)

This program includes:

101 - Private Voice Lessons: Three private lessons; learn about proper use of breath and vocal production in a nurturing one-to-one setting. Exercises strengthen and protect the voice.

102 - Repertoire Class I: Learn and perform songs in a wide variety of musical styles with confidence and style. The focus of the class is acting through the song. Students will develop stage presence, good vocal habits, and the ability to interpret and deliver a song to an audience.

103 - Music Theatre Chorus I: Exploring group singing from a wide variety of music theatre repertoire.

104 - Dance/Movement I: Students will learn technique and combinations in Jazz, Swing, Contemporary, African and Hip-Hop styles. Students will also learn a fusion routine for their final performance. The history and evolution of these styles will also be discussed.

105 - Story Book Theatre: Building reading and comprehension skills for very young actors by reading stories as a group, and then using role-playing and basic creative drama exercises to bring these stories to life. Children will make new friends and discover new ideas while developing self-confidence.

July 3-6, 9-13, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:00pm, daily

Faculty: Jason Davis, Lucy Hayes Davis

Tuition: Elementary (4 days) - $295 per student + $15 registration Junior (5 days) - $340 per student + $15 registration

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JUNIOR COMPANY PLAYERS- Grades 7-12

July 9-13 | 9:00am – 4:00pm (8:30am drop off and 4:30pm pick-up avaialble)

This program includes:

201 - Private Voice Lessons: Four private lessons; learn about proper use of breath and vo-cal production in a nurturing one-to-one setting. Exercises strengthen and protect the voice.

202 - Repertoire Class II: The interpretation, acting and delivery of a song. Selection of musical material appropriate for student's voice type, and usable for audition and performance, along with basic vocal technique and use of breath.

203 - Music Theatre Chorus II: Group singing from a wide variety of SAT and SATB music theatre repertoire.

204 - Dance/Movement II: (See description in 104)

205 - Acting & Improv I: Includes theatre games, improvisation, acting and creative drama activities, with an emphasis on building collaborative and communication skills.

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July 30 - August 3 ,2018 | 9:00am - 4:00pm, daily

Faculty: Conservatory Faculty and Guest Instructors

Tuition: Ages 5-7 - $210 + $15 registration fee Ages 8 & up - $300 + $15 registration fee

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Ages 5-7 - Activities include recorder, percussion and Kindermusik classes, singing in a choir, active listening, and arts and crafts.

Ages 8 & Up - Activities include percussion and improvisation classes, singing in a choir, private lessons on a primary instrument or voice, semi-private lessons on a secondary instrument or voice, and playing in an ensemble. Primary instruments may include flute, clarinet (clarineo), oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, piano or voice. If a student doesn’t have a secondary instrument, they will be able to borrow one of a number of different instruments or study piano or voice.

All students will participate in a concert on Friday afternoon.

Registration for ages 8 and up closes on July 13th. Enrollment is limited.

Supervision of children will be provided from 8:30-9:00 am and 4:00-4:30 pm.

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A week-long introduction in brass instrumental performance for students aged 8-18 with at least one year of experience on their preferred instrument (trumpet/cornet,horn, baritone/euphonium, trombone, tuba/bass).

The purpose of the camp is to foster and inspire the education of brass students through the brass instrumental medium. Prior brass performing experience is welcomed but not required. The camp will provide both individual and group instruction (sectionals, master classes, and large ensemble), culminating in a public performance at the end of the week. Instruction will be provided by Conservatory faculty and guests and will serve as an opportunity to join the youth brass program at Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts.

August 20-24, 2018 | 9:00am - 4:00pm, daily

Faculty: Rod MacGillivray and Guest Instructors

Tuition: $260 per student + $15 registration fee

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Join us this summer!Contact us for more information or to register

for any of our programs

Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, Nova ScotiaTelephone: 902-423-6995www.maritimeconservatory.com

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