All Classes are held at the Varsity Community Centre in NW Calgary, located at: 4303 Varsity Drive NW

Fall & Winter
Summer Camps

Ages: Birth through 1 1/2 years, parented

  • 45 minute classes weekly
  • 8 classes per session
  • 4 non-sequential themes featuring musically and developmentally appropriate activities
  • limit of 12 babies per class
  • please arrange daycare for siblings

Features:

  • singing, dancing and music exploration
  • instrument play and interactive group dances
  • body awareness activities, rhythmic movement
  • lullabies and bonding time

Home Materials:

  • Baby's Literature Book - Board book of the class theme in bold shapes and nursery-rhyme words to develop early reading skills and vision
  • Baby's Instrument - Uniquely themed clacker or shaker specially developed for baby
  • Home CD - The same songs from class, featuring music from the world over, spanning several generations!
  • Art Banner - Features the same illustrations from the book, designed to aid baby's visual and language development
  • Clear Vinyl Carry Bag - Complete with handles, snaps and logo!

Cost per 8-week session:

$165 ($40 deposit/materials payable at time of registration + $125 for tuition, postdated for the first day of classes)


Session Class Times & Dates:
FALL SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 30, 2008 @ 11:15 am**FULL** Holly Oct. 9, 2008
WINTER SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 25, 2009 @ 11:15 am Holly
SPRING SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Wednesdays, Mar. 3- Apr. 29, 2009 @ 11:15 am Holly Mar. 25, 2009

Ages: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 years, parented

  • 45 minute classes weekly
  • 15 classes per session
  • 4 non-sequential sessions with a variety of themes
  • limit of 10 children per class
  • please arrange childcare for siblings

Features:

  • singing, focused listening, expressive movement
  • exploring a wide variety of percussion instruments
  • language skill development, social interaction

Home Materials:

  • Two music CD's
  • Two music & movement books
  • A specially designed instrument
  • Home activity book
  • All stored in a unique carry case

Cost per 15-week session:

$230 ($60 deposit/materials, payable at time of registration + $170 for tuition, postdated for the first day of classes)


Session Class Times, Dates & Holidays:
FALL SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Tuesdays @ 9:30 - 10:15 am Sept. 9, 2008 - Jan. 20, 2009**FULL** Glenda Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2008
Wednesdays @ 10:15 - 11:00 am Sept. 3 - Dec. 17, 2008**FULL** Holly Oct. 8, 2008
Fridays @ 9:30 - 10:15 am Sept. 12, 2008 - Jan. 23, 2009 Glenda Sept. 26; Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2008; Jan. 2, 2009
Fridays @ 10:20 - 11:00 am Sept. 12, 2008 - Jan. 23, 2009**FULL** Glenda Sept. 26; Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2008; Jan. 2, 2009

WINTER SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Tuesdays @ 9:30-10:15 am Jan. 27-May 18, 2009 Glenda March 23, 2009
Fridays @ 9:30-10:10 am Jan. 30 - May 21, 2009 Glenda March 19 & 26, 2009
Fridays @ 10:20 -11:00 am Jan. 30 - May 21, 2009 Glenda March 19 & 26, 2009

Ages: 3 - 5 years, adults share in last 10 minutes of class

  • 45 minute classes weekly
  • 30 classes per session
  • Celebrates children in nature themes
  • limit of 8 children per class

Features:

  • singing, chanting, expressive movement, focused listening,
  • musical games, exciting exploration of instruments and stories
  • a celebration of your child's growing independence and love of nature
  • opportunities for language skill development, social interaction, building self-esteem

Home Materials:

  • 4 music CD's
  • 24 illustrated music activity cards
  • 4 themed home activity books

Cost per 30-week session:

  • $460 ($80 required for deposit/materials; $170 tuition postdated for Sept. 1, 2008 + $210 tuition postdated for Jan. 1, 2009)

Session Class Times, Dates & Holidays:

FALL & WINTER SESSION INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Tuesdays @ 10:30 - 11:15 am, Sept. 9, 2008 to May 18, 2009**FULL** Glenda Nov. 11; Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008; March 24, 2009
Wednesdays @ 1:00 - 1:45 pm, Sept. 10 - Dec. 17, 2008 Holly Oct. 8, 2008



Ages: 6 - 9 years, adults attend the entire class

  • 45 minute classes weekly
  • Two 30-week sequential sessions
  • limit of 6 children per class
  • Parent participation ensures success at home (please arrange care for siblings)

Features:

  • Joyful opportunities for building keyboard skills, singing, dancing, drumming, ensemble playing, writing and reading music
  • Small class sizes ensure individual attention, while the support of peers encourages students to participate and practice at home.
  • After completing the 2-year program, students are equipped with the aural, music-reading, and technical skills required for successful private study of any instrument.

Home Materials per 30-week session:

  • 2 Listening CD's
  • 2 Practice CD's
  • 2 Keyboard Music Books
  • 14 Notation games and manipulatives
  • **Students must have a keyboard at home**
  • **Year 2 registration for current Year 1 students only**

Cost:

$80 payable with registration + $300 due first class (or $75, post-dated for the first of the month, Sept. - Dec. 2008) + $80 book fee payable Jan. 1, 2009 + $300 due Feb. 1, 2009 (or $75, post-dated for the first of the month, Feb. - May 2009)

Year One Session Class Times INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Tuesdays @ 4:30-5:30 pm, Sept. 9, 2008 - May 18, 2009**FULL** Glenda Nov. 11; Dec. 9, 16, 23, 2008; March 24, 2009


Year Two Session Class Times INSTRUCTOR HOLIDAYS
Mondays @ 4:30-5:30 pm, Sept. 8, 2008 - May 25, 2009 Glenda Oct. 13; Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008; March 23, 2009
Mondays @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Sept. 8, 2008 - May 25, 2009 Glenda Oct. 13; Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008; March 23; May 18, 2009