The studio worked on a composer elections project this year! Students learned about various eras in musical history, and during the week of the Canadian elections this year, student got to vote for a musical party of their choice. To learn about the various eras in music history, students did a variety of things. We… Continue reading Composer Elections 2019
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Spring Recital 2019
It has been a fun year in the studio so far! Students performed at the spring recital on May 30th. Performers chose some recent pieces, a few of their favourites, and also performed some ensemble music. The concert featured a clarinet trio and clarinet duets as well as one performing playing their own composition. I… Continue reading Spring Recital 2019
The Badges Challenge
One of the new activities students took part in last year was a badges challenge. Students worked hard in lessons to collect a variety of lesson-related badges. Students could earn badges for playing scales in lessons, practicing, learning music, and taking part in studio events. Taking part in this activity was a great way for… Continue reading The Badges Challenge
About the Spring Festival 2018
This year the studio hosted a Spring Festival. Students were invited to attend as many of the five events as they wished. Our first two events featured special guests. Melissa Goodchild was invited to give a workshop on improvisation. She brought over a whole bunch of percussion instruments for students to try out as a… Continue reading About the Spring Festival 2018
Musical Timeline 2018
Students have been working on a huge musical timeline this year. This year, we featured composers. As you can see, students really filled up the timeline! We added familiar composers students had played as well as learning about some new ones. The composers’ age is reflected in the length of their name card. This made… Continue reading Musical Timeline 2018
Musical Timeline
In the fall, students started building a musical timeline. Each composer get their own strip of paper, and students write on their name and dates. Students often like to add other information too, such as a list of some well-known compositions. We’ve included composers students are familiar with and have played and have also added… Continue reading Musical Timeline
Brainy’s Food Bank Challenge 2017
The Brainy challenge wrapped up last week! Students who participated in this challenge had 3 challenges over the course of three weeks – one per week. Students were asked to try and place one piece eight times over the week. If they succeeded, they earned Brainy a penny. At the end of the challenge, Brainy… Continue reading Brainy’s Food Bank Challenge 2017
In the studio: 2017 news
It has been a busy fall in the studio! Students have been collecting music badges for their practicing, participated in recitals, worked on a musical time line, and have learned a lot of great music. Students worked on Compositions for November, and we will continue to be working on finishing these compositions and typing them… Continue reading In the studio: 2017 news
Practicing Badges
This year in the studio, students are collecting badges for the hard work they’re doing practicing and preparing music. Badges can be earned through a variety of means. Some badges come from attending studio events, others from learning songs in their method book, practicing ear training, beating a high score in an educational music game,… Continue reading Practicing Badges
November Composition Project 2017
For November, students are working on compositions! We’re composing using a variety of methods. Some students are writing their songs out by hand and others are beginning by putting songs they’ve already finished into Musscore, a notation program. Students who are writing them out by hand will get help from me to input them into… Continue reading November Composition Project 2017