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McGill Conservatory Conservatoire de McGill Community Program Programme pour la collectivité of the Schulich School of Music de l’École de musique Schulich

of McGill University de l’Université McGill

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www.mcgill.ca/conservatory

McGill Conservatory Conservatoire de McGill

Founded in 1904 by Clara Lichtenstein as the McGill Conservatorium, the McGill Conservatory is proud of its long and established history of providing quality music education to both the McGill University and Montreal communities. The McGill Conservatory is the Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and offers music lessons for all ages and abilities.

A Musical Tradition. The main focus of instruction at the McGill Conservatory is on classical music. However, we offer instrumental and theoretical instruction in all styles including jazz and popular music. Students enrolled at the McGill Conservatory come from the Montreal region, or are currently studying at McGill University in other degree programs. With a view to serve both these constituencies, the McGill Conservatory has two locations: downtown in the Strathcona Music Building of the Schulich School of Music and in the West-Island at Macdonald Campus, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.

Teaching Staff. Our students benefit from a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff, many of whom continue to perform actively.

Language of Instruction. Practical lessons in most instruments and ensemble coaching are offered in both English and French. Theory and Ear Training courses are taught in English, with bilingual support from instructors. Examinations are offered in both English and French.

Coordinates

McGill Conservatory – Downtown McGill Conservatory – West-Island 555 Sherbrooke Street West 21,111 Lakeshore Rd. (4 Stewart Park) Montréal, Québec Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec H3A 1E3 H9X 3V9 Monday to Friday 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Our West-Island Office is presently closed but lessons are still being offered on site. Please contact our Downtown Office.

Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm [email protected] Tel. (514) 398-4543 Fax (514) 398-4293

About the Conservatory

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Table of Contents Concerts & Workshops ....................................... 4 Large Ensembles .............................. 11

Examinations ....................................................... 5 Jazz Courses ..................................... 12

Little Musicians, Orff, and Ukulele....................... 6 Fees and Payments .......................... 13

Suzuki Method ..................................................... 7 Important Dates .............................. 14

Instrumental Lessons ........................................... 8

Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays) ................... 9

Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays) ................... 10

Administration

Director Prof. Sara Laimon

Associate Director Henry Tin

Administrative Assistant Nancy Soulsby

Examination Coordinator Frank Mutya

Registration Coordinator Elaine Lam

Registration & Examination Assistant Stephen Grott

About the Conservatory

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Concerts

Year-round student concerts are an important aspect of the training offered at the McGill Conservatory. Concerts are presented in the Clara Lichtenstein Hall, Redpath Hall, Tanna Schulich Hall and Pollack Concert Hall. Exact dates are available on the Conservatory website. In addition, the Schulich School of Music of McGill University offers a wide variety of free concerts. Suzuki Strings Concert $5.00 Scholarship Gala Concert $10.00 Choir Concerts General $15.00 Students / Seniors $10.00 Staff and Guests Series Concerts General $15.00 Students / Seniors $10.00

Masterclasses & Workshops

Each year the McGill Conservatory sponsors several student workshops and masterclasses conducted by senior staff from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University or by well known Canadian and American clinicians. Workshops and masterclasses are open to McGill Conservatory students enrolled in practical instruction at appropriate levels, depending on the particular workshop or masterclass. Students may be selected by their instructors to perform or they may audit the workshop or masterclass. A small fee may be charged for either of the above-mentioned forms of participation.

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Music examinations are offered at the end of each academic year to external students as well as to those studying at the McGill Conservatory in all instruments and / or in Theory and Ear Training. All examinations are offered in English and French. The McGill Conservatory Examinations are recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation of the Government of Quebec. High School additional credits may be obtained at the Secondary levels. www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations

Important Considerations

McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place between 9 am and 9 pm on weekdays and between 9 am and 6 pm on weekends.

The McGill Conservatory cannot guarantee that requests for specific practical examination dates or times will be granted.

The McGill Conservatory understands the extreme importance of both Ministère and school in-house final examinations.

McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place exclusively in the month of June.

Examination Rescheduling is only available for direct school examination conflicts or for medical reasons.

McGill Conservatory Examinations will review requests to use Substitution Repertoire when submitted with the online application.

Examinations

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations


Little Musicians, Orff Method, & Ukulele http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children

Full Year Half Year September 21, 2019 - May 09, 2020 1 January 18 - May 09, 2020 1

Registration Deadline Payment Deadline

September 07, 2019 2 Due upon Registration

November 30, 2019 3 Due upon Registration

Little Musicians (3-6 years) $470.00 $355.00 Orff (6-8 years) $525.00 $420.00

Ukulele (6-8 years) $685.00 $510.00 Parents’ class $99.00 $69.00

1 Orff and Ukulele Group Classes end on May 02, 2020; Parents’ Class ends on April 25, 2020. 2 Late registration deadline is October 03, 2019. 3 Late registration deadline is January 30, 2020.

Little Musicians, Orff Method, & Ukulele

Little Musicians 3 to 6 years old

These classes are designed to be child-centered and developmentally-appropriate. Children are encouraged to explore their inherent musicality while developing the necessary skills for entrance into private musical studies. Class sizes are small to ensure that children receive the maximum benefit of individual attention while working within a motivating group environment.

Orff Method 6 to 8 years old

These classes are designed to develop the necessary skills in preparation for and / or complement instrumental lessons. Children are encouraged through the natural sense of play to be active participants in music-making, while developing listening skills, in-tune singing, beat and rhythmic comprehension, and basic musical concept knowledge.

Ukulele Group Class 6 to 8 years old

The Ukulele Group Class is a great way to introduce your child to instrumental lessons while working within a motivating group environment. Each lesson will involve the learning of playing techniques, group and solo playing, quiet practicing, and singing. Some principles of music notation also are introduced. The ukulele is ideal for small hands and for beginners who may consider further studies in the guitar.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children


Suzuki Method www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki

Fall – 13 weeks

Sept. 15 – Dec. 14, 2019 Winter – 10 weeks January 05 – March 21, 2020

Spring – 10 weeks March 22 – May 30, 2020

Registration Deadline

Payment Deadline September 07, 2019 1

September 30, 2019 November 30, 2019 1

January 31, 2020 2 March 14, 2020 1

March 31, 2020 2

Suzuki Book I 3 $539.50 $415.00 $415.00 Suzuki Books II, III & IV 3 $715.00 $550.00 $550.00

Suzuki Books V & up 3 $851.50 $655.00 $655.00

1 See page 13 of this document for information regarding late registration. 2 New students: the entire tuition fees are due upon registration. 3 Includes both Private and Group lessons. Private lesson lengths: Book I – 30 min. / week; Books II, III & IV – 45 min. / week; Books V & up – 60 min. / week

Suzuki Method

What is it?

The Suzuki method was developed in Japan more than 50 years ago by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Based on a philosophy of respect for the child, this method holds that talent is not inherited and that the potential of every child is unlimited. Dr. Suzuki believed that children are capable of developing their musical abilities in the same way they develop their linguistic abilities.

How does it work?

It is important that the child starts as young as possible. One parent must accept the responsibility of attending lessons. The children learn naturally at their own rate of development. Music reading is delayed until the child's aural and technical skills are well established, after which it is carefully integrated into the child's curriculum. Every child has individual as well as group lessons.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki


Instrumental Lessons http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/lessons

Fall – 13 weeks

Sept. 15 – Dec. 14, 2019 Winter – 10 weeks Jan. 05 – March 21, 2020

Spring – 10 weeks March 22 – May 30, 2020

Summer – 6 weeks June 08 – Aug. 16, 2020



September 30, 2019 November 30, 2019 1

January 31, 2020 2 March 14, 2020 1

March 31, 2020 2 June 26, 2020 Due upon Registration

30 min. Private Lesson $500.50 / $530.50 3 $385.00 / $415.00 3 $385.00 / $415.00 3 $231.00



1 See page 13 of this document for information regarding late registration. 2 New students: the entire tuition fees are due upon registration. 3 Voice students must pay an additional fee of $30.00 each term for voice workshops (2 per term).

Instrumental Lessons

For all instruments

Private lessons are offered in orchestral and keyboard instruments, guitar, recorder and voice. Private lessons in jazz style and improvisation are also offered in some instruments. Lesson lengths of 30, 45, and 60 minutes are available. Students must have their own instrument for daily practice between lessons.

When and where?

Lessons normally take place once a week, on the day and time agreed to between the instructor and the student, and in the room reserved for the lessons. Please be on time for your lessons. Lessons are taught at the McGill Conservatory (Downtown - Strathcona Music Building; West-Island - Macdonald Campus) or at the home studio of the instructor. Our instructors do not teach in students' homes.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/lessons


Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays) http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory

Full-Year Group Classes on Saturdays

Dates Registration Deadline

Payment Deadline Placement Test

September 21, 2019 – May 31, 2020 1 September 07, 2019 Due upon Registration Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Groups for Children

Elementary IV & V 2 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – 1 hour / week $460.00 3

Elementary VI & Secondary I 2 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – 1 hour / week $460.00 3

Music History I & Secondary II 2 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – 1 hour / week $460.00 3

Groups for Youth and Adults

Secondary III 9:30 am to 11:30 am – 2 hours / week $570.00 4

Secondary IV 9:30 am to 11:30 am – 2 hours / week $570.00 4

Secondary V 9:30 am to 11:30 am – 2 hours / week $570.00 4

Collegial I 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm – 3 hours / week $945.00 4

Collegial II 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm – 3 hours / week $945.00 4

1 These dates include examinations. 2 Levels must be taken in succession in the same academic year. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost. 4 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV, and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40.00), Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20.00) and online access to dictation assignments ($15.00) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory


Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays) http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory

Full Year Youth and Adult Groups on Wednesdays



September 25, 2019 – May 31, 2020 1

September 07, 2019 Due upon Registration Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Secondary III 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – 2 hours / week $570.00 2

Secondary IV 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – 2 hours / week $570.00 2

Secondary V 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – 2 hours / week $570.00 2

1 These dates include examinations. 2 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40.00) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20.00) and online access to dictation assignments ($15.00) available only from the Conservatory Office.

Summer Intensive Youth and Adult Groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays



June 18 – July 30, 2020 1

June 12, 2020 Due upon Registration Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Secondary III 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – 7.5 hours / week $570.00 2

Secondary IV 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – 7.5 hours / week $570.00 2

Secondary V 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – 7.5 hours / week $570.00 2

1 These dates include examinations. 2 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV, and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40.00) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20.00) and online access to dictation assignments ($15.00) available only from the Conservatory Office.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory


Choirs http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs

McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir

(West-Island Only) Mondays, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Full Year – $475.00 1

September 16, 2019 – June 01, 2020 Half Year – $370.00 1

January 13 – June 01, 2020

McGill Conservatory Youth Choir (West-Island Only)

Mondays, 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm

Full Year – $500.00 1

September 16, 2019 – June 01, 2020 Half Year – $375.00 1

January 13 – June 01, 2020


Payment Deadline Auditions (new students)

September 07, 2019 2

Due upon Registration Monday, September 09, 2019

November 30, 2019 2

Due upon Registration Monday, January 06, 2020

1 Purchase of a concert uniform required, at additional cost: $90.00 for girls; $75.00 for boys. 2 Please contact the Conservatory Office regarding the possibility of late registration.

String Ensemble http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/stringensembles

McGill Conservatory String Ensemble

Saturdays, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Full Year – $340.00 September 21, 2019 – May 23, 2020

Half Year – $260.00 January 11 – May 23, 2020



Due upon Registration November 30, 2019 1

Due upon Registration

1 Please contact the Conservatory Office regarding the possibility of late registration.

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http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirshttp://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/stringensembles


Jazz Combos http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

Fall – $485.00 September 23 – December 10, 2019 1

Winter – $405.00 January 20 – March 25, 2020 1


Auditions


November 30, 2019 Due upon Registration Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Spring – $405.00 April 14 – June 17, 2020 1

Summer – $315.00 July 06 – August 13, 2020 1


Auditions

March 28, 2020 Due upon Registration Wednesday, April 01, 2020

June 18, 2020 Due upon Registration Thursday, June 18, 2020

1 2 hours / week. Fall Term – 12 weeks; Winter Term – 10 weeks; Spring Term – 10 weeks; Summer Term – 6 weeks. Includes concert dates.

Jazz Improvisation http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

Fall – $315.00 Sept. 25 – Dec. 11, 2019 1

Winter – $262.50 January 22 – March 25, 2020 1

Spring – $262.50 April 15 - June 17, 2020 1


Auditions


November 30, 2019 Due upon Registration Wednesday, January 15, 2020

March 28, 2020 Due upon Registration Wednesday, April 01, 2020

1 1.5 hours/week on Wednesdays. Fall Term – 12 weeks; Winter Term – 10 weeks; Spring Term – 10 weeks.

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Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments The Conservatory charges a $15.00 Registration Fee per term per student.

New students who wish to apply for the Suzuki Method or instrumental lessons must pay a non-refundable deposit fee of $100.00 to open their file and initiate the teacher-assignment process for the Fall Term. This deposit will be applied to tuition fees when paying for the course. The entire tuition fees are due upon registration for the Winter, Spring and Summer Terms.

All fees are non-refundable after the course registration deadlines.

Please complete the Personal Data Form, the Registration Form and, where applicable, the Teacher Assignment Form, which may be mailed to the Conservatory Office, sent by fax: (514) 398-4293, or present yourself in person to register. These forms also are available online at: www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/new-students/printable-forms.

Payment Methods The Conservatory is now a cash-free environment. For your convenience, you can pay on the web (available to Conservatory students with Minerva access): Internet Banking, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express or in person: Interac, Visa, MasterCard and cheque.

Conditions The McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes to the fees and / or calendar. The most up-to-date information can be found on our website.

Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged the Late Registration Fee of $30.00. Interest also will be charged on overdue fees.

If payment is not received by the deadline, the instructor will be informed that lessons must cease until payment is received. Any lessons which should have been given during this time will be forfeited; the instructor will not be expected to make up these lessons.

Late Registration There is a Late Registration Period for each term which requires the payment of a $30.00 Late Registration Fee. 1 No registrations will be accepted per term after its Late Registration Period. New students who wish to submit a late application must do so no later than 3 days before the end of the Late Registration Period.

Late Registration Period Fall Term September 08 – 21, 2019

Winter Term December 01, 2019 – January 11, 2020

Spring Term March 15 – 28, 2020

1 Late Fee may not apply when placement tests and auditions are required.

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Conservatory Office Closed Labour Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 02, 2019 inclusively

Thanksgiving Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14, 2019 inclusively No group classes on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2019

Christmas / Seasonal Break Conservatory Office is closed Sunday, December 15, 2019 to Sunday, January 05, 2020 inclusively Term Break Conservatory Office is closed Sunday, March 01 to Saturday, March 07, 2020 inclusively

No lessons and classes Sunday, March 01 to Saturday, March 07, 2020 inclusively, except for Jazz Combos and Jazz Improvisation

Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, 2020 inclusively No group classes on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2020 No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Victoria Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 2020 inclusively No group classes on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2020, except for Theory and Ear Training No lessons on Monday, May 18, 2020 (Building Closed)

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day & Canada Day

Conservatory Office is closed Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Conservatory Office is closed Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Term Dates Fall Term

Winter Term Term Break

Spring Term Summer Term

Examination Session

September 15 - December 14, 2019 January 05 - March 21, 2020 March 01 - March 07, 2020 March 22 - May 30, 2020 June 08 - August 16, 2020 June 01 - June 21, 2020

Registration DeadlinesFall Term 1 Winter Term Summer Term

Instrumental Lessons September 07, 2019 1 November 30, 2019 2 June 26, 2020 Children’s Group Classes September 07, 2019 1 November 30, 2019 2 N/A

Ensembles September 07, 2019 1 November 30, 2019 2 N/A Theory & Ear Training September 07, 2019 1 N/A 2 June 12, 2020

Jazz Courses September 07, 2019 1 November 30, 2019 2

Spring Term March 14, 2020

N/A N/A N/A

March 28, 2020 June 18, 2020 1 Full-Year course from September to May. 2 Half-Year course from January to May.

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