Summer Programs
Music Mania
Discover and explore the world of music with daily piano activities, games, crafts, singing, and guest artists. This camp is designed for children with limited or no musical experience.
| Ages | 5-7 years |
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| Dates | July 12 - 16, 2010, 9 - noon OR 1-4 pm |
| Cost |
$120 includes all materials ($110 Early Bird rate if received before June 1st.) |
| Location | 5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7 |
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Instructors |
Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640, or print this form and mail it in to us.
Uke 'n Play
This camp will introduce students to the joy that is ukulele! It will include basic ukulele chords, songs and music theory. There will also be lots of games and music themed crafts.
| Ages | 5-7 years |
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| Date | July 12 - 16, 2010, 9:00 am-12:00 noon |
| Cost |
$150 includes cost of ukulele and all materials ($135 Early Bird rate if received before June 1st.) |
| Location |
5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7 |
| Instructor | Zoe Janzen |
Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640, or print this form and mail it in to us.
Robs Rockin' Junior Rhythm
Students will explore the world of music through percussion using both standard drums and 'homemade' drums, boomwhackers, Orff instruments and more. Each camper will learn about the different families of percussion instruments, have opportunities to play each different example including African drums, drum kit, hand-held percussion, learning to play with hands and with sticks. Students will learn and improve counting, rhythm, listening skills through solo and ensemble playing, try improvisation and create a class 'piece' to perform at the end of the week showcase. Basic harmony and scales are explored using boomwhackers and Orff instruments. Fun will also be had through arts and crafts (including making an instrument) and related musical/non-musical games.
| Ages | 5-7 years |
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| Date | July 12 - 16, 1:00-4:00 pm |
| Cost | $120 includes all materials ($110 if registration and complete payment received before June 1) |
| Location | 5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7 |
| Instructor | Robert Aszmies |
Note: For a full day experience with lunch time supervision combine a half day of Uke n' Play with Music Mania OR Music Mania and Rockin' Rhythm and get both camps at the Early Bird rate!
Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640, or print this form and mail it in to us.
Music and Drama Magic
Discover the magical world of drama and song, experiencing all aspects of assembling a musical and the thrill of performing before a live audience.
| Ages | 7-13 years |
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| Dates |
July 19 - 23 and August 9 - 13, 2010 9:00am-4:00pm. |
| Cost | $220 ($205 if you register before June 1) includes all materials |
| Location |
The Beckett School, Pioneer Park Branch, 68 Biehn Drive, Kitchener (south Kitchener) |
| Instructors | Cherry Fraser and Catherine Gardner |
To register, call The Beckett School, 519 578-3640 or print this form and mail it to us.
Rudiments, History, and Harmony
Courses in Rudiments as well as Harmony and History are available for music students desiring to work on and complete their theory requirements during the summer months.
Instructors: Erin Coffey and Robert Aszmies
Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640, or print this form and mail it in to us.
