Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
| For over 130 years, the School of Music has been inspiring individuals of all ages to pursue their passion for music through vocal and instrumental workshops, classes, private lessons, and ensemble training. With a long and celebrated historical connection to both Symphony Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University’s Department of Music, the Conservatory stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage and vibrant culture of our city. Offering programs year round, the School of Music is proud to highlight its small class sizes with a focus on individual attention in a positive and nurturing environment. The School of Music offers opportunities for all ages and supports talent through scholarships and bursaries. |
| Private Lessons | Private music lessons are at the heart and core of the music education services that Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts offers. In this environment, students of all ages and abilities can receive solo instruction in a wide variety of musical instruction, instrumental disciplines, and stylistic genres. Private music lessons accommodate students’ personalized needs and match their unique desires and ambitions, whether that be introductory steps into their musical journey or building the foundations of professional pursuit in music. |
| Music Theatre Master Class | Looking to enhance your upcoming audition? Wanting to expand and finesse your musical theatre repertoire? Join Music Theatre Practitioners Patrick Maubert and Tara Scott as they guide you in creating tailor-made musical theatre audition and performance material through Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts musical theatre master class series, beginning May 3rd, 2020. |
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| Children’s Programs | Clarineo (mini-clarinet) is perfect for young children, and changing to clarinet when they’re bigger is easy! In this program, your child will learn to play the clarineo in an environment that shapes their imagination, develops their creativity, and teaches them how to cooperate with others to make wonderful music. Upon graduation from Level 4, students transition to playing the clarinet. |
| Youth Programs | The Conservatory Chamber Orchestra is a string ensemble for advanced students playing challenging repertoire at the RCM Grade 5 level and up. There will be several performances throughout the year of repertoire from the Baroque period through to the Modern era. Entrance is by audition, and members are expected to attend regularly. This pre-professional ensemble experience will hone the musicianship skills of participants within a supportive and encouraging learning environment. |
| Music Therapy Programs | Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. |
| Adult Programs | The Adult Orchestra provides an opportunity for recreational musicians with variable playing experience and skill levels to make music together in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Under the leadership of Susannë Brown, the members of the Adult Orchestra will meet weekly to play a range of approachable repertoire drawn from various genres and styles. Each term culminates in a final concert. Most importantly, the goal is always to have fun with your instrument! |
| Music Theory Programs | Music theory classes involve the academic study and analysis of the fundamental elements of music, such as pitch, rhythm, harmony, and form. The perfect complement and essential counterpart to all practical musical studies, theory instruction is offered at a variety of levels at the Conservatory, in both individual lessons and small classes. All RCM levels from Preparatory through to ARCT History, Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis, and Piano Pedagogy are offered. |
| Kindermusik Programs | Kindermusik is an experience for parents & guardians to share with their children, creating and absorbing music in a fun and nurturing environment. Classes are organized into five stages, beginning with the earliest of infants through to young children of 5-7 years old. |
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