Conservatory Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University Conservatoire Programme pour la collectivité de l École de musique Schulich de l Université McGill & Fees 2014-2015 www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Coordinates McGill Conservatory Downtown 555 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3 McGill Conservatory West-Island 21,111 Lakeshore Rd. (4 Stewart Park) Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9 Monday Tuesday to Friday Saturday 2 p.m. 6.p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Our West-Island Office is presently closed but lessons are still being offered on site. Please contact our Downtown Office. conservatory.music@mcgill.ca Tel. (514) 398-4543 Fax (514) 398-4293
About the Conservatory 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 numbering over 120, 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 teachers. Examinations are offered in both English and French.
Table of Contents Administration 5 Concerts 6 Masterclasses & Workshops 7 Examinations 8 Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulele 9 Suzuki Method 10 Instrumental Lessons 11 Theory and Ear Training 12 Chamber Music 14 Choirs 15 Jazz Theory 16 Jazz Improvisation 16 Jazz Rhythm 17 Jazz Combos 17 Day Camp 18 Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments 19 20 Conservatory Office Closed 20
Administration Director (on Sabbatical Leave for 2014-2015) Interim Director Administrative Assistant Examination Coordinator Day Camp Administrator Prof. Sara Laimon Peter Freeman Nancy Soulsby Frank Mutya Jennifer Pelletier Interim Receptionists Sarah Contreras-Wolfe Elaine Lam 5
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 web site. In addition, the Schulich School of Music of McGill University offers a wide variety of free concerts. Ticket Prices Suzuki Violin Concerts $5.00 Jazz Concerts $10.00 Voice Area Concerts General $15.00 Student $10.00 Choir Concerts General $15.00 Student $10.00 Staff and Guests Series Concerts General $15.00 Student $10.00 6
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 teachers 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. 7
Examinations 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 credits may be obtained at the Secondary III, IV and V levels if instrumental, theory and ear training examinations are successfully completed. www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations 8
Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulele www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children Payment Deadline Little Musicians (3-6 years) Orff (6-8 years) Fall / Winter / Spring September 13, 2014 May 2, 2015 September 6, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 $427.00 $489.00 Winter / Spring January 10 May 2, 2015 November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 $325.00 $392.00 Spring March 14 May 2, 2015 March 7, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 $198.00 $259.00 Ukulele (6-8 years) $634.50 $472.00 $298.00 Parents Class $99.00 $69.00 $39.00 1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 9
Suzuki Method www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki Violin, Cello, Flute & Piano Payment Deadline Fall 13 weeks Sept. 14 Dec. 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 Winter 10 weeks Jan. 4 March 21, 2015 November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 Spring 10 weeks March 22 May 30, 2015 March 14, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 Suzuki Books I & II 30 min. / wk. Private Lesson and Group Lesson Suzuki Books III & IV 45 min. / wk. Private Lesson and Group Lesson Suzuki Books V & up 60 min. / wk. Private Lesson and Group Lesson 1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. $484.50 $372.50 $372.50 $656.50 $505.00 $505.00 $780.00 $600.00 $600.00 10
Instrumental Lessons www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/practical For all instruments Payment Deadline Fall 13 weeks Sept. 14 Dec. 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 Winter 10 weeks Jan. 4 March 21, 2015 November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 Spring 10 weeks March 22 May 30, 2015 March 14, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 30 min. Private Lesson $33.00 per lesson $429.00 $330.00 $330.00 $198.00 45 min. Private Lesson $46.50 per lesson $604.50 $465.00 $465.00 $279.00 Summer 6 lessons June 8 Aug. 16, 2015 June 8, 2015 1 June 8, 2015 60 min. Private Lesson $55.50 per lesson $721.50 $555.00 $555.00 $333.00 Supplemental Voice Fee: $100.00 1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 11
Theory and Ear Training www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory Elementary Levels on Saturdays Placement Test Fall September 13 December 13, 2014 and January 10 24, 2015 1 September 6, 2014 2 Wednesday, September 10 (individually) Elementary IV & V 1 hour / week 1 instalment for both terms - $429.00 Elementary VI & Secondary I 1 hour / week 1 instalment for both terms - $429.00 Music History I & Secondary II Secondary III 1 hour / week 1 instalment for both terms - $429.00 1.5 hours / week 1 instalment for both terms - $469.00 3 Winter / Spring January 31 May 31, 2015 1 Junior and Collegial Levels on Saturdays Placement Test Fall September 13 December 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 2 Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m. Winter / Spring January 10 May 31, 2015 1 Collegial ends May 30, 2015 1 Junior Secondary III, IV, V 2 hours / week $539.00 per year 3 Collegial I, II 3 hours / week $899.00 per year 3 New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadline for Fall is September 30, 2014. See page 19 for information concerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.
Theory and Ear Training www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory Junior and Adult Levels on Week Days Placement Test Fall Tuesdays and Thursdays September 16 December 11, 2014 1 September 6, 2014 2 Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m. Winter / Spring Tuesdays and Thursdays January 27 May 28, 2015 1 November 30, 2014 2 Tuesday, January 13 at 6 p.m. Adult Secondary III, IV, V 5 hours / week $539.00 per level 3 4 hrs / week $539.00 per level 3 Placement Test Fall Wednesdays September 17 December 10, 2014 September 6, 2014 2 Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m. Winter / Spring Wednesdays January 14 May 31, 2015 1 Summer Courses for Adults Junior and Adult 2 hours / week $539.00 per year 3 Placement Test Summer Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdayss June 2 July 23, 2015 1 May 26, 2015 2 Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. Adult Secondary III, IV, V 7.5 hours / week $539.00 per level 3 New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadlines - Fall : September 30, 2014; Winter / Spring s: January 30, 2015; Summer : May 26, 2015. See page 19 for information concerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. 13
Chamber Music www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/ensembles Payment Deadline Fall 10 weeks Oct. 5 Dec. 15, 2014 September 06, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 Winter 10 weeks Jan. 4 March 21, 2015 November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 Spring 10 weeks March 22 May 30, 2015 March 14, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 Duo $265.00 $265.00 $265.00 $212.00 Trio $205.00 $205.00 $205.00 $164.00 Quartet $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 $132.00 Quintet or larger $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $108.00 Group Voice Class $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 $132.00 Summer 8 weeks June 8 August 16, 2015 June 8, 2015 1 June 8, 2015 Auditions (new students) Saturday, Sept. 10, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 23, 2014 Saturday, February 28, 2015 Friday, June 5, 2015 1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 14
Choirs www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs McGill Conservatory Children s Choir (West-Island) McGill Conservatory Youth Choir (West-Island) Fall / Winter / Spring - $387.00 Winter / Spring - $285.00 September 15, 2014 June 7, 2015 1 January 12 June 7, 2015 1 Fall / Winter / Spring - $407.00 Winter / Spring - $305.00 September 15, 2014 June 7, 2015 1 January 12 June 7, 2015 1 Payment Deadline Auditions (new students) September 6, 2014 2 September 30, 2014 Sat., Sept. 6 (Children + Youth) November 30, 2014 2 January 30, 2015 Mon., Jan. 12 (Children + Youth) 1 Includes end-of-year concert date. 2 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 15
Jazz Theory www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz Payment Deadline Auditions Jazz Theory I 1 : Fall 12 weeks September 15 December 8, 2014 2 hours / week on Mondays September 6, 2014 3 September 30, 2014 September 6, 10, 13, 2014 $361.00 1 Prerequisite: Secondary III Theory and Ear Training Jazz Theory II 2 : Winter 12 weeks January 12 April 13, 2015 2 hours / week on Mondays November 30, 2014 3 January 30, 2015 January 7, 10, 2015 $361.00 2 Prerequisite: Jazz Theory I Jazz Improvisation www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz Payment Deadline Auditions Fall 12 weeks September 23 December 9, 2014 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays September 6, 2014 3 September 30, 2014 September 6, 10, 13, 2014 Winter 12 weeks January 13 April 7, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays November 30, 2014 3 January 30, 2015 January 7, 10, 2015 Spring 10 weeks April 14 June 16, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays March 14, 2015 3 March 28, 2015 March 25, 28, 2015 3 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. $274.00 $274.00 $230.00 16
Jazz Rhythm www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz Payment Deadline Auditions Jazz Combos www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz include concerts Fall 12 weeks September 24 December 10, 2014 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays September 6, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 September 6, 10, 13, 2014 Winter 12 weeks January 14 April 8, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 January 7, 10, 2015 $274.00 $274.00 $230.00 Payment Deadline Fall 12 weeks Sept. 22 Dec.16 2 hours / week September 06, 2014 1 September 30, 2014 Winter 10 weeks Jan. 19 March 24 2 hours / week November 30, 2014 1 January 30, 2015 Spring 10 weeks April 13 June 16 2 hours / week March 14, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 Spring 10 weeks April 15 June 17, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays March 14, 2015 1 March 28, 2015 March 25, 28, 2015 Summer 6 weeks July 06 August 13 2 hours / week June 20, 2015 1 June 20, 2015 Auditions Sept. 06, 10, 13, 2014 January 07, 10, 2015 March 25, 28, 2015 June 10, 2015 $435.00 $362.00 $362.00 $290.00 1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 17
Day Camp www.mcgill.ca/conservatory-camp Camp Artemusiki 5-6 year olds Drum Camp 10 years and up Camp Artemusik 7-12 year olds Music Advanced Camp 8-12 year olds Video Camp 10 years and up First Act Camp 8-12 year olds CKUT Radio Camp 10-13 years Puppet Camp 10-12 year olds CKUT Radio Camp 14-17 years Stop Motion Camp 10 years and up Cinema Camp 13 years and up Guitar Techniques Camp 12 years and up Experimento Camp 5-6 year olds Songwriting Camp 12 years and up Garage Band Camp Reloaded 1 12 years and up Cinema Tour Camp 13 years and up Garage Band Camp Tour 1 12 years and up C.I.T. Camp 15-17 year olds Music Discovery Camp 7-10 year olds Choir Camp 8-13 year olds Dance Camp (2 levels) 8-17 year olds Intense Dance Camp 8-12 year olds Drama Camp 13 years and up Sound Recording Camp 12 years and up Pop! Camp 1 12 years and up Puppet Camp 7-9 year olds Broadway Camp 13 years and up 1 Audition required Camp Fees are listed on the web site. This list reflects camps that were available in 2014. List subject to change for summer 2015. 18
Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments The Conservatory charges a $15.00 registration fee per term per student. New students must pay a non-refundable deposit fee of $40.00 to open their file, initiate the teacher assignment process, take a placement test and / or an audition. This deposit will be applied to tuition fees when paying for the course. All fees are non-refundable after the course registration deadlines. Please complete the Personal Data Form, Registration Form and Teacher Assignment Form which may be mailed to the Conservatory Office, sent by fax: (514) 398-4293, or present yourself in person to register. Payment Methods On the web (available to Conservatory students with Minerva access): Internet Banking, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. In person: Interac, Visa, Mastercard and cheque; no cash. Conditions The McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes to the fee and / or calendar. Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged a late registration fee of 30$. Interest also will be charged on overdue fees. If payment is not received by the deadline, the teacher will be instructed to cease teaching until payment is received. Any lessons which should have been given during this time will be forfeited; the teacher 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. Starting this year, no registrations will be accepted per term after its Late Registration Period. This applies to both new and returning students. Late Registration Deadline Fall September 13, 2014 Winter January 10, 2015 Spring March 28, 2015 Summer July 4, 2015 1 1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee. 19
Fall September 14 to December 13, 2014 Theory and Ear Training: September 13 to December 13, 2014 Winter January 4 to March 21, 2015 Spring March 22 to May 30, 2015 Summer June 8 to August 16, 2015 Examination Session June 1 to June 21, 2015 Summer Day Camp June 29 to August 14, 2015 Conservatory Office Closed Labour Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, August 30, 2014 to Monday, September 1, 2014 inclusively Thanksgiving Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13, 2014 inclusively No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, 2014 No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Christmas / Seasonal Break Conservatory Office is closed December 14, 2014 to January 4, 2015 inclusively Spring Break Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed March 1 to 7, 2015 inclusively No group classes from Sunday, March 01 to Saturday, March 07, 2015 inclusively Conservatory Office is closed April 3 to April 6, 2015 inclusively No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, 2015 No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Victoria Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, May 15 to Monday, May 18, 2015 inclusively No group classes on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 2015 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day & Canada Day Conservatory Office is closed Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Conservatory Office is closed Wednesday, July 1, 2015 v6 20