Programs
Community Music Education Programs
Instrument and Voice Lessons - 34 lessons, starting in September each year, $697
Traditional Piano Instruction - For children ages six years and up
Taught by qualified instructors with ARCT in piano and/or Bachelor’s degree in Music. Traditional method requires a commitment of practicing daily but does not require the parents in the same manner as Suzuki Piano. An acoustic or digital piano at home is necessary.
Traditional Voice Instruction - Ages six years and up
Weekly individual lessons by a qualified teacher.
Traditional Violin Instruction - Ages six years and up
Weekly individual lessons by a qualified teacher.
Traditional Guitar Instruction - Ages six years and up
Weekly individual lessons by a qualified teacher. An acoustic guitar for practice at home is necessary.
To register for instrument lessons please call Nicole Wilton Elliott at 966.5625 or the CCDE Registration office at 966.5539. Scheduling is done with the individual instructor once you have called to reserve your spot. Lessons are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Music in Early Childhood
For children age three to six year-olds
The Music in Early Childhood program is a 30 week program that starts in September of each year. Children three years of age and their parents attend once weekly for 45 minutes. Children from four to six years of age attend once weekly for one hour.
This child-centered approach to music education introduces the language of music to students three to six years of age. Materials and methods include those of Zoltan Kodàly and Carl Orff. Setting a foundation for musical literacy, this program helps children discover the elements of music through participating in musical activities such as nursery rhymes, singing games, folk songs, chants and movement. Repertoire and activities are carefully chosen to support the goal of music literacy, with success measured in development of vocal skill and co-operative group performance. Children who complete the program can be expected to read and write rhythms, to sing, read, write and transpose melodies using the Solfa System, and to know common musical terms and signs. Children are encouraged to actively discover and experience musical concepts such as musical comparatives (loud - soft, fast - slow, etc.), rhythm, beat and melodic contour through a variety of songs, games and movement.
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Parenting With Music
For Parents and their Infants and Toddlers
Parenting with Music is a 10 week program with start dates in both September and January. Classes are held once weekly for 40 minutes. Learn how to share the joy of music-making with your newborn to 36-month-old child and to stimulate their musical interest and growth during this critical time. Education researchers suggest that, of all stages of life, infancy is the time when music has the most important impact on an individual. Singing to and with infants and the saying of rhymes and chants provides a wonderful communication between parents and child, and establishes a foundation for later development in language, mathematics, music and movement. This program teaches you and your child traditional nursery repertoire, finger and toe plays, bouncing rhymes, lullabies and songs.
- Infants from birth to 12 months
- Toddlers from 12 to 23 months
- Advanced Toddlers from 24 to 36 months
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Suzuki Programs
The Suzuki Classes (both individual piano instruction and the Early Childhood Education Class) are based on the Suzuki concept which believes that:
- Every child can learn
- Ability develops early
- Environment nurtures growth
- Children learn from one another
- Success breeds success
- Parental involvement is critical
- Encouragement is essential
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Suzuki Early Childhood Education Class
For children from birth to three years and their parents
The Suzuki ECE (baby/toddler) Class is a mixed class for children from birth to three years and their parents. This class is designed for parents who have an interest in the Suzuki method of learning, but whose children are not old enough to begin individual instruction.
The instructors are trained in a comprehensive teacher training program approved by the SAA (Suzuki Association of the Americas) and the ISA (International Suzuki Association).
This is a 20 week program beginning in September.
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Suzuki Piano Program
Children ages 4 to 6 years
Taught by an experienced and qualified Suzuki Piano Teacher. The Suzuki Method differs from traditional methods of teaching because it involves the student at a very early age, thus necessitating much participation on the part of the parent in the role of homecoach/ teacher. An acoustic piano at home is necessary and a Parent Education Class is mandatory prior to starting Suzuki piano lessons. Contact Nicole at 966.5625 or community.music@usask.ca for more information.
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Summer Music
Children ages 3 to 9 years
Half-day camps for children ages three to nine years are held the last week in July and the first two weeks in August.
Community Music Education Summer Music Camps - 2009
Summer Music Camps themes include:
Carnival of the Animals (for 3/4 year olds),
Music Around the World (4-6 year olds)
Musical Adventures (instrument exploration for 7 years and up).
Cost includes all materials.
July 27-31 - 3 & 4 year olds: 9:30-11:30am - $105/week
July 27-31 - 4 & 5 year olds: 1-4pm - $135/week
August 3-7 - 5 & 6 year olds: 9am-12noon - $135/week
August 3-7 - 6 & 7 year olds: 1-4pm -$135/week
Aug 10-14 - 7-9 year olds: 9am-12noon - $150/week
For more information contact our Program
Manager, Nicole Wilton Elliott at:
Tel: 306.966.5625
Email: community.music@usask.ca |
