Collaborate with fellow musicians and develop your chamber music playing skills. Create beautiful music in an inspired learning environment. Musical repertoire ranges from baroque to pop!
Rehearsals: Mondays 1:00-1:45PM
Dates:
Sept 18
October
2, 16, 30
Nov 13, 27
Jan
8, 22
Feb
5, 26
March
4, 18
April
8, 22
May
6, 27
June
3, 17
Instructor: Patricia Higgins
Registration: $408
Pre-requisites: This program is for students studying at an RCM Grade 5 or higher level. Students must be taking lessons at CSM or elsewhere to participate in the program.
What you need for class:
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Please bring your violin, shoulder rest, bow.
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In our first class we will meet together and discuss our goals for the ensemble and review possibilities for music selections.
Level 1
This customized program will have you jamming with your friends and kids in no time! Explore strumming patterns and rhythms, learn introductory picking techniques and build a collection of your favourite tunes. No prior musical experience is necessary.
*Adults who have guitar playing experience or have already taken a level 1 class are encouraged to register in level 2 or 3. If you are unsure which class level is the best fit, please contact us before registering.
Mondays 7:30-8:30PM
Apr 15 - June 24
No class May 20
Ryan Ronksley
Registration $245
What you need to bring to class:
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A guitar. CSM rents guitars for $27.00 per month +GST. Please arrive early to your class if you require a rental.
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A 3-ring binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in and a pen or pencil.
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Guitar picks. Picks can be purchased in packs for $6.99 +GST at CSM.
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Please bring a guitar tuner. CSM sells Snark Tuners for $28.99. You can also download the “Guitar Tuna” app for your smartphone which works as a tuner. Click for Apple. Click for Android.
What you need to bring to class:
-
A guitar. CSM rents guitars for $27.00 per month +GST. Please arrive early to your class if you require a rental.
-
A 3-ring binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in and a pen or pencil.
-
Guitar picks. Picks can be purchased in packs for $6.99 +GST at CSM.
-
Please bring a guitar tuner. CSM sells Snark Tuners for $28.99. You can also download the “Guitar Tuna” app for your smartphone which works as a tuner. Click for Apple. Click for Android.
What you need to bring to class:
-
A guitar. CSM rents guitars for $27.00 per month +GST. Please arrive early to your class if you require a rental.
-
A 3-ring binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in and a pen or pencil.
-
Guitar picks. Picks can be purchased in packs for $6.99 +GST at CSM.
-
Please bring a guitar tuner. CSM sells Snark Tuners for $28.99. You can also download the “Guitar Tuna” app for your smartphone which works as a tuner. Click for Apple. Click for Android.
Join a growing group of adult students dedicated to taking their musical skills to the next level. Students of all instruments and levels gather throughout the year to share their music in an informal setting. This is a unique opportunity to develop repertoire, learn from peers, receive feedback, work with an accompanist and increase your confidence in your performance abilities.
Tuesdays, 8:00-9:15pm
Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan 30, February 27, April 30, May 28, June 18
Registration: $199
Instructor: Angela Cavar
Group Class Refund Policy
This program is non-refundable after the first class of the session. Refunds issued prior to the first class are subject to a $25 administration fee. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.