ConservatoryCommunity Program of theSchulich School of Musicof McGill University
ConservatoireProgramme pour la collectivité del’École de musique Schulichde l’Université McGill
Dates & Fees2014-2015
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Coordinates
McGill Conservatory – Downtown555 Sherbrooke Street WestMontreal, Quebec H3A 1E3
McGill Conservatory – West-Island21,111 Lakeshore Rd. (4 Stewart Park)Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9
Monday 2 p.m. – 6.p.m.Tuesday to Friday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.Saturday 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.
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 ContentsAdministration 5Concerts 6Masterclasses & Workshops 7Examinations 8Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulele 9Suzuki Method 10Instrumental Lessons 11Theory and Ear Training 12Chamber Music 14Choirs 15Jazz Theory 16Jazz Improvisation 16Jazz Rhythm 17Jazz Combos 17Day Camp 18Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments 19Term Dates 20Conservatory Office Closed 20
Administration
Director (on Sabbatical Leave for 2014-2015) Prof. Sara Laimon
Interim Director Peter Freeman
Administrative Assistant Nancy Soulsby
Examination Coordinator Frank Mutya
Day Camp Administrator Jennifer Pelletier
Interim Receptionists Sarah Contreras-Wolfe
Elaine Lam
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ConcertsYear-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.
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Ticket PricesSuzuki Violin Concerts $5.00
Jazz Concerts $10.00
Voice Area Concerts General $15.00Student $10.00
Choir Concerts General $15.00Student $10.00
Staff and Guests Series Concerts General $15.00Student $10.00
Masterclasses & WorkshopsEach 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 McGil l 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.
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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
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Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulelewww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Little Musicians (3-6 years)
Orff (6-8 years)
Fall / Winter / SpringSeptember 13, 2014 – May 2, 2015September 6, 2014 1
September 30, 2014
$427.00
$489.00
Winter / SpringJanuary 10 – May 2, 2015November 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015
$325.00
$392.00
SpringMarch 14 – May 2, 2015March 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 $39.001 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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Suzuki Methodwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki
Violin, Cello, Flute & Piano
TermDates
Registration Deadline Payment Deadline
Fall – 13 weeksSept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2014September 6, 2014 1
September 30, 2014
Winter – 10 weeksJan. 4 – March 21, 2015November 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksMarch 22 – May 30, 2015March 14, 2015 1
March 28, 2015
Suzuki Books I & II30 min. / wk. Private Lesson
and Group Lesson$484.50 $372.50 $372.50
Suzuki Books III & IV45 min. / wk. Private Lesson
and Group Lesson$656.50 $505.00 $505.00
Suzuki Books V & up60 min. / wk. Private Lesson
and Group Lesson$780.00 $600.00 $600.00
1 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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Instrumental Lessonswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/practical
For all instruments
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Fall – 13 weeksSept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2014September 6, 2014 1
September 30, 2014
Winter – 10 weeksJan. 4 – March 21, 2015November 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksMarch 22 – May 30, 2015March 14, 2015 1
March 28, 2015
Summer – 6 lessonsJune 8 – Aug. 16, 2015June 8, 2015 1
June 8, 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
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 Trainingwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory
Elementary Levels on SaturdaysElementary Levels on SaturdaysElementary Levels on Saturdays
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePlacement Test
FallSeptember 13 – December 13, 2014 and January 10 – 24, 2015 1September 6, 2014 2Wednesday, September 10 (individually)
Winter / SpringJanuary 31 – May 31, 2015 1
Elementary IV & V 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.001 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.00
Elementary VI & Secondary I 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.001 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.00
Music History I & Secondary IISecondary III
1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.001.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $469.00 31 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $429.001.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $469.00 3
Junior and Collegial Levels on SaturdaysJunior and Collegial Levels on SaturdaysJunior and Collegial Levels on Saturdays
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePlacement Test
FallSeptember 13 – December 13, 2014September 6, 2014 2Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
Winter / SpringJanuary 10 – May 31, 2015 1
Collegial ends May 30, 2015 1
Junior Secondary III, IV, V 2 hours / week – $539.00 per year 32 hours / week – $539.00 per year 3
Collegial I, II 3 hours / week – $899.00 per year 33 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 Term 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.
New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day.1 These schedules include examination dates.2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term 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.
New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day.1 These schedules include examination dates.2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term 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 Trainingwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory
Junior and Adult Levels on Week DaysJunior and Adult Levels on Week DaysJunior and Adult Levels on Week Days
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePlacement Test
Fall – Tuesdays and ThursdaysSeptember 16 – December 11, 2014 1September 6, 2014 2Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
Winter / Spring – Tuesdays and ThursdaysJanuary 27 – May 28, 2015 1November 30, 2014 2Tuesday, 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
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePlacement Test
Fall – WednesdaysSeptember 17 – December 10, 2014September 6, 2014 2Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
Winter / Spring – WednesdaysJanuary 14 – May 31, 2015 1
Junior and Adult 2 hours / week – $539.00 per year 32 hours / week – $539.00 per year 3
Summer Courses for AdultsSummer Courses for AdultsSummer Courses for Adults
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePlacement Test
Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysJune 2 – July 23, 2015 1May 26, 2015 2Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysJune 2 – July 23, 2015 1May 26, 2015 2Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
Adult Secondary III, IV, V 7.5 hours / week – $539.00 per level 37.5 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 Term: September 30, 2014; Winter / Spring Terms: January 30, 2015; Summer Term: 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.
New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day.1 These schedules include examination dates.2 Payment Deadlines - Fall Term: September 30, 2014; Winter / Spring Terms: January 30, 2015; Summer Term: 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.
New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day.1 These schedules include examination dates.2 Payment Deadlines - Fall Term: September 30, 2014; Winter / Spring Terms: January 30, 2015; Summer Term: 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.
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Chamber Musicwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/ensembles
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Fall – 10 weeksOct. 5 – Dec. 15, 2014September 06, 2014 1
September 30, 2014
Winter – 10 weeksJan. 4 – March 21, 2015November 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksMarch 22 – May 30, 2015March 14, 2015 1
March 28, 2015
Summer – 8 weeksJune 8 – August 16, 2015June 8, 2015 1
June 8, 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
Auditions (new students) Saturday, Sept. 10, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 23, 2014 Saturday, February 28, 2015 Friday, June 5, 2015
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Choirswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs
McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir (West-Island)
Fall / Winter / Spring - $387.00September 15, 2014 – June 7, 2015 1
Winter / Spring - $285.00January 12 – June 7, 2015 1
McGill Conservatory Youth Choir(West-Island)
Fall / Winter / Spring - $407.00September 15, 2014 – June 7, 2015 1
Winter / Spring - $305.00January 12 – June 7, 2015 1
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Auditions (new students)
September 6, 2014 2
September 30, 2014Sat., Sept. 6 (Children + Youth)
November 30, 2014 2
January 30, 2015Mon., Jan. 12 (Children + Youth)
1 Includes end-of-year concert date.2 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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Jazz Theorywww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Auditions
Jazz Theory I 1: Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 15 – December 8, 20142 hours / week on MondaysSeptember 6, 2014 3
September 30, 2014September 6, 10, 13, 2014
Jazz Theory II 2: Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 12 – April 13, 20152 hours / week on MondaysNovember 30, 2014 3
January 30, 2015January 7, 10, 2015
$361.001Prerequisite: Secondary III Theory and Ear Training
$361.002 Prerequisite: Jazz Theory I
Jazz Improvisationwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Auditions
Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 23 – December 9, 20141.5 hours / week on TuesdaysSeptember 6, 2014 3
September 30, 2014September 6, 10, 13, 2014
Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 13 – April 7, 20151.5 hours / week on TuesdaysNovember 30, 2014 3
January 30, 2015January 7, 10, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksApril 14 – June 16, 20151.5 hours / week on TuesdaysMarch 14, 2015 3
March 28, 2015March 25, 28, 2015
$274.00 $274.00 $230.003 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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Jazz Rhythmwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz
TermDates
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Auditions
Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 24 – December 10, 20141.5 hours / week on WednesdaysSeptember 6, 2014 1
September 30, 2014September 6, 10, 13, 2014
Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 14 – April 8, 20151.5 hours / week on WednesdaysNovember 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015January 7, 10, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksApril 15 – June 17, 20151.5 hours / week on WednesdaysMarch 14, 2015 1
March 28, 2015March 25, 28, 2015
$274.00 $274.00 $230.00
Jazz Comboswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz
TermDates include concerts
Registration DeadlinePayment Deadline
Fall – 12 weeksSept. 22 – Dec.162 hours / weekSeptember 06, 2014 1
September 30, 2014
Winter – 10 weeksJan. 19 – March 242 hours / weekNovember 30, 2014 1
January 30, 2015
Spring – 10 weeksApril 13 – June 162 hours / weekMarch 14, 2015 1
March 28, 2015
Summer – 6 weeksJuly 06 – August 132 hours / weekJune 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 $290.001 See page 19 of this document for information regarding late registration. 17
Day Campwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory-camp
Camp Artemusiki
Camp Artemusik
Video Camp
CKUT Radio Camp
CKUT Radio Camp
Cinema Camp
Experimento Camp
Garage Band Camp Reloaded 1
Garage Band Camp Tour 1
C.I.T. Camp
Music Discovery Camp
Choir Camp
Dance Camp (2 levels)
Intense Dance Camp
Drama Camp
Sound Recording Camp
Pop! Camp 1
Puppet Camp
Broadway Camp
5-6 year olds
7-12 year olds
10 years and up
10-13 years
14-17 years
13 years and up
5-6 year olds
12 years and up
12 years and up
15-17 year olds
7-10 year olds
8-13 year olds
8-17 year olds
8-12 year olds
13 years and up
12 years and up
12 years and up
7-9 year olds
13 years and up
Drum Camp
Music Advanced Camp
First Act Camp
Puppet Camp
Stop Motion Camp
Guitar Techniques Camp
Songwriting Camp
Cinema Tour Camp
10 years and up
8-12 year olds
8-12 year olds
10-12 year olds
10 years and up
12 years and up
12 years and up
13 years and up
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Registration Fees, Deposits and PaymentsThe Conservatory charges a $15.00 registration fee per term per student.New students must pay a non-refundable deposit fee of $40.00 to open their file, initiate the teacher assignment process, take a placement test and / or an audition. This deposit will be applied to tuition fees when paying for the course. All fees are non-refundable after the course registration deadlines. Please complete the Personal Data Form, Registration Form and Teacher Assignment Form which may be mailed to the Conservatory Office, sent by fax: (514) 398-4293, or present yourself in person to register.
Payment MethodsOn the web (available to Conservatory students with Minerva access): Internet Banking, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.In person: Interac, Visa, Mastercard and cheque; no cash.
ConditionsThe McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes to the fee and / or calendar.Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged a late registration fee of 30$. 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 RegistrationThere 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.
TermLate Registration
Deadline
FallSeptember 13, 2014
WinterJanuary 10, 2015
SpringMarch 28, 2015
SummerJuly 4, 2015 1
1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.1 In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.
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Term DatesFall Term September 14 to December 13, 2014
Theory and Ear Training: September 13 to December 13, 2014
Winter Term January 4 to March 21, 2015
Spring Term March 22 to May 30, 2015
Summer Term 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 ClosedLabour 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 inclusivelyNo group classes on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, 2014No 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 Conservatory Office is closed March 1 to 7, 2015 inclusivelyNo group classes from Sunday, March 01 to Saturday, March 07, 2015 inclusively
Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed April 3 to April 6, 2015 inclusivelyNo group classes on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, 2015No 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 inclusivelyNo 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
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