Summer Programs

Music Mania

Discover and explore the world of music with daily piano activities, games, crafts, singing, and guest artists. This camp is designed for children with limited or no musical experience.

Ages 5-7 years
Dates July 11 - 15, 2011  9 am - noon OR 1 - 4 pm
Cost

$120 includes all materials ($110 Early Bird rate if received before June 1st.)
Location 5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7

Instructors

Nichole Robertson & Justyna Szajna

Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640 to register or click on this form.

Note: For a full day experience with lunch time supervision combine a half day of  Music Mania with Art Play and get both camps at the Early Bird rate!

Art Play

Children wil explore various mediums creating fun and imaginative projects where music and visual art overlap.  Budding artists will showcase their work in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media in an art show at the end of the program.

Ages 5-7 years
Dates July 11 - 15, 2011  9 am - noon OR 1 - 4 pm
Cost

$120 includes all materials ($110 Early Bird rate if received before June 1st.)
Location 5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7

Instructors

Karoline Varin-Jarkowski

Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640 or click on this form to register.

Note: For a full day experience with lunch time supervision combine a half day of  Music Mania with Art Play and get both camps at the Early Bird rate!

 

Uke 'n Play

This camp will introduce students to the joy that is ukulele!  It will include basic ukulele chords, songs and music theory.  There will also be lots of games and music themed crafts.

Ages 7 - 9 years
Date July 18 - 22, 2011,  9:00 am-12:00 noon
Cost

$150 includes cost of ukulele and all materials ($135 Early Bird rate if received before June 1st.)
Location

5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7
Instructor Zoe Janzen

Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640 or click on this form to register.

Note: For a full day experience with lunch time supervision combine a half day of  Uke'n'Play with Rob's Rockin' Rhythm and get both camps at the Early Bird rate!

Robs Rockin' Rhythm

Students will explore the world of music through percussion using both standard drums and 'homemade' drums, boomwhackers, Orff instruments and more.  Each camper will learn about the different families of percussion instruments, have opportunities to play each different example including African drums, drum kit, hand-held percussion, learning to play with hands and with sticks.  Students will learn and improve counting, rhythm, listening skills through solo and ensemble playing, try improvisation and create a class 'piece' to perform at the end of the week showcase.  Basic harmony and scales are explored using boomwhackers and Orff instruments.  Fun will also be had through arts and crafts (including making an instrument) and related musical/non-musical games.

Ages 7 - 9 years
Date July 18 - 22, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost $120 includes all materials ($110 if registration and complete payment received before June 1)
Location 5 Michael Street, Kitchener, N2G 1L7
Instructor Robert Aszmies

Note: For a full day experience with lunch time supervision combine a half day of Uke n' Play with Rockin' Rhythm and get both camps at the Early Bird rate!

Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640 or click on this form to register.

Music and Drama Magic

Discover the magical world of drama and song, experiencing all aspects of assembling a musical and the thrill of performing before a live audience.  For more information about the musical please click here.

Ages 7-13 years
Dates

July 18 - 22 and August 8- 12, 2011

9:00am - 4:00pm.
Cost $220 ($205 if you register before June 1) includes all materials
Location

The Beckett School, Pioneer Park Branch,

68 Biehn Drive, Kitchener (south Kitchener)
Instructors Catherine Gardner and Mark Gardner

To register, call The Beckett School, 519 578-3640 or click on this form to register.

Rudiments, History, and Harmony

Courses in Rudiments as well as Harmony and History are available for music students desiring to work on and complete their theory requirements during the summer months.

Instructors:  Erin Coffey and Robert Aszmies

Call The Beckett School, 519-578-3640 or click on this form to register.