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Seriously fun affordable music lessons for Toronto youth

PROGRAM GUIDE2014–2015 AGES 3–18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGENT PARK PROGRAMS 4JANE & FINCH LOCATIONS 11ALEXANDRA PARK LOCATION 12PARKDALE LOCATION 13FEE STRUCTURE 14REGISTRATION INFORMATION 16IMPORTANT DATES 16

GENERAL INFORMATION

RPSM offers comprehensive music lessons that allow students to develop their musical skills through participation in private, group and ensemble lessons, as well as theory. Students are loaned instruments, books and study resources, and are given the opportunity to participate in Royal Conservatory exams, free of charge (costs covered by RPSM).

We believe in student-led musical exploration to engage and inspire our students, which is why we offer such a diverse range of classes.

LESSONS

RPSM offers group, ensemble and private lessons in a variety of instruments. Our programs vary by location.

Students begin their musical journey in group lessons and may be considered for private lessons after a minimum of 2 years. Movement from group lessons into private happens at the discretion of the school and the teacher, in consultation with the student.

RPSM has three school terms:

Fall–September to January Winter–February to June Summer–July to August (Regent Park location only)

Registration periods occur prior to the start of these terms in each program, where space allows. We take attendance seriously and require that students commit to their weekly lesson.

RPSM’s programs are subsidized and geared to family income. Fee information can be found on the last page of this book.

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REGENT PARK PROGRAMSRegent Park programs are offered in our main location at 585 Dundas St. E., Suite 220, on the second floor of the Daniel’s Spectrum building. Programs are open to children and youth living anywhere in Toronto.

Group Classes

Students begin at RPSM in group classes and may be considered for private lessons after a minimum of two years.

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION DAY & TIME (Subject to change)

PROGRAM LENGTH

Early Childhood Music 3–5 years old

Students explore music through play, dance and singing. Based on the Dalcroze teaching method.

Saturdays:Class 1: 1:30–2:30 pm (Ages 3–4)Class 2: 2:30–3:30 pm (Ages 4–5)

September to June

Group Piano6 years old and up

Students learn piano technique and basic music theory at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class)

Saturdays:12:00–5:00 pm (60-minute lessons)

Sundays:9:00 am–5:00 pm(60-minute lessons)

Tuesdays:4:15 pm–6:15 pm(60-minute lessons)

September to June

Group Violin6 years old and up

Students learn violin technique and basic music theory at their own pace in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class). They also are required to come together once a week as a larger ensemble every Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

Saturdays:9:00 am–12:00 pm (60-minute lessons, group lessons)

Wednesdays:5:00–6:00 pm (mandatory ensemble rehearsal)

September to June

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Group Cello6 years old and up

Students learn cello technique and basic music theory at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class). They are also required to come together once a week as a larger ensemble at 5:00 pm.

Fridays: 4:00–5:00 pm(group lesson)

Wednesdays: 5:00–6:00 pm(mandatory ensemble rehearsal)

September to June

Group Percussion9 years old and up

Students learn to play drum set and percussion instruments (i.e. keyboard percussion instruments, snare drum, hand drums and many more) at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class.)

Mondays: 4:00–5:00 pm

Tuesdays: 6:00–7:00 pm

September to June

Turntable Group Classes9 years old and up

Students learn DJ and turntable techniques in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class).

Fridays: Class 1: 6:00–7:00 pm(ages 7–12)Class 1: 7:00–8:00 pm(ages 13–18)

September to June

Group Guitar9 years old and up

Students learn guitar technique and basic music theory while learning at their own pace in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class). They are also required to come together once a week as a larger ensemble every Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

Sundays: 9:00 am–12:00 pm(60-minute lessons)

Tuesdays: 6:00–7:00 pm (mandatory ensemble rehearsal)

September to June

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EnsemblesRPSM ensembles range in size from 6–40 students depending on the instrument. (Choir is the largest ensemble. The majority of ensembles remain at approximately 12 students). We encourage all students taking group or private lessons to also join an ensemble.

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Recorder/Melodica Ensemble6–8 years old

Students learn recorder and melodica technique and basic theory while developing the skills required to play in an ensemble.

Wednesdays: 4:00–5:00 pm

September to June

Handchime/Harp Ensemble6–8 years old

Students learn handchime and harp technique and begin learning basic theory while developing the skills required to play in an ensemble.

Saturdays: 3:30–4:30 pm

September to June

Ukulele Ensemble6–8 years old

Students learn ukulele technique and begin learning basic theory while developing the skills required to play in an ensemble.

Saturdays: 4:30–5:30 pm

September to June

Choir6 years old and up

Students develop vocal technique, ear training and sing as part of an ensemble.

Tuesdays:Class 1: 4:00–5:00 pm (Ages 6–12)Class 2: 5:00–6:00 pm (Ages 13–18)

September to June

iPad Ensemble9–12 years old and up

Students learn to compose music and create loops while developing their ear training and basic music theory.

Fridays: Class 1: 4:00–5:00 pm (Ages 9–12)Class 2: 5:00–6:00 pm (Ages 13–18)

September to June

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Steel Pan Ensemble9 years old and up

Students learn to play the steel pan drums while working in an ensemble setting.

Beginner Class: 6:00–7:00 pm

Advanced Class: 7:00–8:00 pm (must have steel pan experience)

September to June

Senior Guitar Ensemble12 years old and up

Students develop their proficiency and technique while learning the skills required to play in an ensemble. *Students must have at least 1 year playing guitar.

Tuesdays: 7:00–8:00 pm

September to June

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PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Percussion Ensemble12 years old and up

Students learn to compose and improvise their own music using a wide variety of percussion instruments and the Yamaha Tenori-On (an electronic sequencing instrument).

Mondays: 5:00–6:00 pm

September to June

Senior Strings Ensemble12 years old and up

Students develop their proficiency and technique while learning the skills required to play in an ensemble. * Students must have at least 2 years experience playing violin, viola or cello and be able to sight read.

Saturdays:12:15–1:15 pm

September to June

Private Lessons

Students may be considered for private lessons after a minimum of 2 years of group and ensemble study. RPSM offers private lessons in: piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, flute, saxophone, clarinet, brass, percussion and bass.

Supplementary Programs for Enrolled Students

Students enrolled in private lessons have the option of studying in our group theory and history classes, based on the recommendation of their teacher. RPSM follows the Royal Conservatory of Music syllabus and offers our students the classes from Basic Rudiments to Advanced Harmony, and History.

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JANE & FINCH LOCATIONS

Firgrove Public School (270 Firgrove Cr.)

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Group PianoGrades 3–6

Students learn piano technique and basic music theory at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class).

Mondays:11:30 am–12:30 pm and 3:20–6:20 pm (60-minute lessons)

September to June

Group GuitarGrades 3–6

Students learn guitar technique and basic music theory at their own pace in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class).

Tuesdays:3:20–6:20 pm (60-minute lessons)

September to June

World Percussion EnsembleGrades 4–6

Students learn to play a variety of percussion instruments from around the world.

Wednesdays:4:45–5:45 pm

September to June

Oakdale Park Middle School (315 Grandravine Dr.)

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Group GuitarGrades 3–6

Students learn guitar technique and basic music theory at their own pace in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class).

Mondays:3:30–6:30 pm (60-minute lessons)

Wednesdays:3:30–6:30 pm(60-minute lessons)

September to June

SATELLITE PROGRAMMING

RPSM currently offers programs in three satellite neighbourhoods across the city, including Jane and Finch, Alexandra Park and Parkdale.

Only students registered at any of the schools in which we offer programming are eligible to apply. Forms will be distributed to classes during registration periods in September and January. Extra forms can be found in the local school office. For more information, please call: 416.364.8900.

We take attendance seriously and require that students commit to their weekly lesson.

RPSM’s programs are subsidized and geared to family income. Fee information can be found on the last page of this book.

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JANE & FINCH LOCATIONS (continued)

Topcliff Public School (65 Topcliff Ave.)

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Group PianoGrades 3–6

Students learn piano technique and basic music theory at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class)

Wednesdays:11:30 am–12:30 pm & 3:20–6:20 pm(60-minute lessons)

Fridays:11:30 am–12:30 pm

September to June

African DrummingGrades 3–5

Students learn percussion technique and basic music theory on African drums.


September to June

ALEXANDRA PARK LOCATION

Ryerson Community School (96 Denison Ave)

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE


PROGRAM LENGTH

Steel PanGrades 4 +

Students learn to play the steel pan drums while working toward the same goal in an ensemble setting.

Fridays:3:30-4:15 pm4:20-5:05 pm

September to June

World Percussion EnsembleGrades 4 +

Students learn to play a variety of percussion instruments from around the world.

Fridays:5:10-5:55 pm

September to June

PARKDALE LOCATION

Queen Victoria PS (100 Close Ave.)

PROGRAM NAME

AGE RANGE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION DAY AND TIME PROGRAM LENGTH

Steel Pan/Bucket DrummingGrades K–3

Students learn rudimentary percussion techniques on steel pan and bucket drums, in an ensemble setting.

Thursdays: 3:45–4:45 pm

September to June

Ukulele EnsembleGrades 1–3

Students learn ukulele technique and begin learning basic theory while developing the skills required to play in an ensemble.

Thursdays: 3:45–4:45 pm

September to June

ChoirGrades 1+

Students develop vocal technique, ear training and sing as part of an ensemble.


September to June

Group PianoGrades 3 +

Students learn piano technique and basic music theory at their own pace, in a group setting (up to 5 students in each class).

Saturdays:10 am–5:00 pm(60-minute lessons)

September to June

Nonsense OrchestraGrade 4+

Students have a unique chance to experiment in conducting, composing, improvising and performing on various musical instruments.

Thursdays:4:45–5:45 pm

September to June

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FEE STRUCTURE for REGENT PARK PROGRAMS (pages 4–8)

FEE CATEGORY

GROSS FAMILY INCOME**

NUMBER DEPENDENTS

PRIVATE LESSON FEE (PER 30 MIN.)

GROUP LESSON FEE (PER LESSON)

A <$20,000 n/a $2 $1

B $20,000–$39,999 n/a $8 $4

C $40,000–$49,999 2 or more $8 $4

D $40,000–$49,999 1 $12 $7

E $50,000–$59,999 2 or more $12 $7

F $50,000–$59,999 1 $16 $10

G $60,000–$69,999 2 or more $16 $10

H $60,000–$69,999 1 $20 $13

I* $70,000+* n/a $25 $16

ENSEMBLE FAMILY INCOME PRICE PER YEAR

All ensembles N/A $40

* We are currently only accepting students in Fee Categories A–G. We are at capacity for Category I students.

** Upon enrolment, all families must present proof of total family income.

This fee structure is in place to ensure that the RPSM achieves its mission to provide affordable music education and opportunities to families not otherwise able to afford such activities.

FEE STRUCTURE for SATELLITE LOCATION PROGRAMS (pages 10–13)

ENSEMBLE FAMILY INCOME PRICE PER YEAR

All group programs and ensembles N/A $40



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Fall Term 2014Sept 8 FIRST DAY OF FALL TERM

(Regent Park)Sept 15 FIRST DAY OF FALL TERM

(Satellite Locations)Oct 13 Thanksgiving Day (School closed)Oct 30 Halloween recital (Regent Park

only)Dec 17 Holiday recital (Regent Park only)Dec 22–Jan 4 Winter Break (School closed)Jan 12–16 REGISTRATION PERIOD

FOR WINTER TERM

Winter Term 2015Feb 1 FIRST DAY OF WINTER TERM Feb 12 Valentine’s Day recital

(Regent Park only)Feb 16 Family Day (School closed)Mar 16–22 March Break (School closed)Mar 18 Faculty RecitalApr 3 Good Friday (School closed)Apr 5 Easter Sunday (School closed)Apr 14 Spring recital (Regent Park only)May 18 Victoria Day (School closed)June 19 LAST DAY OF WINTER TERMJune 20 End of year celebration at

Regent Park

Summer Term 2015July 6 FIRST DAY OF SUMMER TERM

(Regent Park)Aug 3 Civic Holiday (School closed)Aug 16 LAST DAY OF SUMMER TERM

(Regent Park)

IMPORTANT DATES REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Regent Park RegistrationRegistration periods begin on August 18 for our Fall Term and January 12 for our Winter Term. Programs are subject to availability.

To register please visit: www.rpmusic.org

or drop in to our office at 585 Dundas St., suite 220 during one of our registration periods.

For more information, please call: 416.364.8900.

Satellite Registration (All other locations)Registration periods are in September for our Fall Term and January for our Winter Term. Programs are subject to availability.

Students registered at any of the satellite program schools may apply to our programs. Forms will be distributed to classes and can be found in the school office. For more information, please call: 416.364.8900.

REGENT PARK SCHOOL OF MUSIC 585 Dundas St. E., Suite 220 Toronto, ON, M5A 2B7 416.364.8900 | www.rpmusic.org


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