ConservatoryCommunity Program of theSchulich School of Musicof McGill University

ConservatoireProgramme pour la collectivité del’École de musique Schulichde l’Université McGill

Dates & Fees2012-2013

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.

conservatory.music@mcgill.ca

Tel. (514) 398-4543

Fax (514) 398-4293

conservatory.music@mcgill.ca

Tel. (514) 398-7673

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 7Joy of Music Festival 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 Clément Joubert

Administrative Assistant Nancy Soulsby

Student Affairs Coordinator Marie-Reine Pelletier

Examination Coordinator TBA

ManagerWest-Island Branch

TBA

Day Camp Administrator Jennifer Pelletier

Day Camp Coordinator TBA

Secretary / Receptionist Nancy McMahon-Laporte

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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 Recital 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.

www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/concerts

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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 is charged for either of the above-mentioned forms of participation.

www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/concerts

Joy of Music FestivalThe Joy of Music Festival has 5 sections. Each has its own competition, workshops and masterclasses.

Cancelled in 2013

Kathleen Anderson Voice FestivalGarry Antonio Guitar FestivalPeter Freeman Wind FestivalMhairi Thomson-Tessier String FestivalLuba Zuk Piano Festival

www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/joyofmusic

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Examinations

Music examinations are offered at the end of each academic year to external students as well as 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 examination are successfully completed.

www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations

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Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulelewww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children

TermDates

Payment Deadline

Little Musicians (3-6 years)Class for Parents of

Little Musicians

Orff (6-8 years)

Fall / Winter / SpringSeptember 15, 2012 – May 11, 2013August 31, 2012

$369.00

$99.00

$425.00

Winter / SpringJanuary 12 – May 11, 2013November 30, 2012

$279.00

$69.00

$339.00

SpringMarch 23 – May 11, 2013February 28, 2013

$169.00

$39.00

$220.00

TermDates

Payment Deadline

Fall – 10 weeksOct. 13 – Dec. 15, 2012August 31, 2012

Winter – 8 weeksJan. 12 – March 16, 2013November 30, 2012

Spring – 8 weeksMarch 23 – May 25 ,2013February 28, 2013

Ukulele (6-8 years) $210.00 $168.00 $168.00

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Suzuki Methodwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki

Violin, Cello, Flute & Piano

TermDates

Payment Deadline

Fall – 13 weeksSept. 16 – Dec. 15, 2012August 31, 2012

Winter – 10 weeksJan. 6 – March 23, 2013November 30, 2012

Spring – 10 weeksMarch 24 – June 1, 2013February 28, 2013

Suzuki Books I & II30 min. / wk. Private Lesson

and Group Lesson$422.50 $325.00 $325.00

Suzuki Books III & IV45 min. / wk. Private Lesson

and Group Lesson$572.00 $440.00 $440.00

Suzuki Books V & up60 min. / wk. Private Lesson

and Group Lesson$679.25 $522.50 $522.50

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Instrumental Lessonswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/practical

For all instruments

TermDates

Payment Deadline

Fall – 13 weeksSept. 16 – Dec.15,2012August 31, 2012

Winter – 10 weeksJan. 6 – March 23, 2013November 30, 2012

Spring – 10 weeksMarch 24 – June 1, 2013February 28, 2013

Summer – 6 lessonsJune 10 – Aug. 17, 2013on registration day

30 min. Private Lesson$29.00 per lesson $377.00 $290.00 $290.00 $174.00

45 min. Private Lesson$40.50 per lesson $526.50 $405.00 $405.00 $243.00

60 min. Private Lesson$47.50 per lesson $617.50 $475.00 $475.00 $285.00

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Theory and Ear Trainingwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory

Elementary Levels on SaturdaysElementary Levels on SaturdaysElementary Levels on Saturdays

TermDates

Payment DeadlinePlacement Test

FallSeptember 8 – December 15, 2012 and January 12 – 19, 2013*August 31, 2012Wednesday, September 5 (individually)

Winter / SpringJanuary 26 – May 26, 2013*

Elementary IV & V 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.001 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.00

Elementary VI & Secondary I 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.001 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.00

Music History I & Secondary IISecondary III

1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.001.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $419.00 **1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $379.001.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms - $419.00 **

Junior and Collegial Levels on SaturdaysJunior and Collegial Levels on SaturdaysJunior and Collegial Levels on Saturdays

TermDates

Payment DeadlinePlacement Test

FallSeptember 8 – December 15, 2012August 31, 2012Wednesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.

Winter / SpringJanuary 12 – May 26, 2013*

Collegial ends May 25, 2013*

Junior Secondary III, IV, V 2 hours / week – $479.00 per year**2 hours / week – $479.00 per year**

Collegial I, II 3 hours / week – $799.00 per year**3 hours / week – $799.00 per year**

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

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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

Payment DeadlinePlacement Test

Fall – Tuesdays and ThursdaysSeptember 11 – December 6, 2012*August 31,2012Wednesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.

Winter / Spring – Tuesdays and ThursdaysJanuary 22 – May 23, 2013*January 15, 2013Tuesday, January 15 at 6 p.m.

Adult Secondary III, IV, V 5 hours / week – $479.00 per level** 4 hrs / week – $479.00 per level**

TermDates

Payment DeadlinePlacement Test

Fall – WednesdaysSeptember 12 – December 12, 2012August 31, 2012Wednesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.

Winter / Spring – WednesdaysJanuary 9 – May 26, 2013*

Junior and Adult 2 hours / week – $479.00 per year**2 hours / week – $479.00 per year**

Summer Courses for AdultsSummer Courses for AdultsSummer Courses for Adults

TermDates

Payment DeadlinePlacement Test

Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysJune 4 – July 25, 2013*May 28, 2013Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysJune 4 – July 25, 2013*May 28, 2013Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

Adult Secondary III, IV, V 7.5 hours / week – $479.00 per level**7.5 hours / week – $479.00 per level**

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

New students: payment due on Placement Test day.*These schedules include examination dates.**Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-Singing: A Beginning ($20) available from the Conservatory Office.

Chamber Musicwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/ensembles

TermDates

Payment Deadline

Fall – 10 weeksOct. 9– Dec. 16August 31, 2012

Winter – 10 weeksJan. 6 – March 23November 30, 2012

Spring – 10 weeksMarch 24 – June10February 28, 2013

Summer – 8 weeksJune 16 – August 18June 14, 2013

Duo $230.00 $230.00 $230.00 $184.00

Trio $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $144.00

Quartet $142.50 $142.50 $142.50 $114.00

Quintet or larger $115.00 $115.00 $115.00 $92.00

Auditions (new students) Saturday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Dec. 8 Saturday, March 16 Friday, June 7

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Choirswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs

McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir (West-Island)

Fall / Winter / Spring - $309.00*September 10, 2012 – May 27, 2013

Winter / Spring - $209.00*January 14 – May 27, 2013

McGill Conservatory Youth Choir(West-Island)

Fall / Winter / Spring - $349.00*September 10, 2012 – June 17, 2013

Winter / Spring - $259.00*January 14 – June 17, 2013

McGill Conservatory Singers(West-Island)

Fall / Winter / Spring - $329.00**September 11, 2012 – June 18, 2013

Winter / Spring - $239.00**January 15 – June 18, 2013

Payment Deadline

Auditions (new students)

Returning choristers: August 31, 2012New choristers: on audition day Sat., Sept. 8 (Children + Youth)

New choristers: on audition day

Mon., Jan. 14 (Children + Youth)*There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: choir uniform, camps, concert tickets, sheet music and trips**There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: concert tickets, choir uniform and sheet music*There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: choir uniform, camps, concert tickets, sheet music and trips**There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: concert tickets, choir uniform and sheet music*There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: choir uniform, camps, concert tickets, sheet music and trips**There are also other fees (on top of the above tuition fee, when applicable) for: concert tickets, choir uniform and sheet music

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Jazz Theorywww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

TermDates

Payment DeadlineAuditions

Jazz Theory I*: Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 17 – December 10, 20122 hours / week on MondaysAugust 31, 2012September 8, 12, 15, 2012

Jazz Theory II**: Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 21 – April 15, 20132 hours / week on MondaysNovember 30, 2012January 9, 12, 2013

New students: payment is duebefore the beginning of each term

$315.00*Prerequisite: Secondary III Theory and Ear Training

$315.00**Prerequisite: Jazz Theory I

Jazz Improvisationwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

TermDates

Payment DeadlineAuditions

Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 18 – December 4, 20121.5 hours / week on TuesdaysAugust 31, 2012September 8, 12, 15, 2012

Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 22 – April 9, 20131.5 hours / week on TuesdaysNovember 30, 2012January 9, 12, 2013

Spring – 10 weeksApril 16 – June 18, 20131.5 hours / week on TuesdaysFebruary 28, 2013March 20, 23, 2013

New students: payment is duebefore the beginning of each term

$240.00 $240.00 $200.00

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Jazz Rhythmwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

TermDates

Payment DeadlineAuditions

Fall – 12 weeksSeptember 19 – December 5, 20121.5 hours / week on WednesdaysAugust 31, 2012September 8, 12, 15, 2012

Winter – 12 weeksJanuary 23 – April 10, 20131.5 hours / week on WednesdaysNovember 30, 2012January 9, 12, 2013

Spring – 10 weeksApril 17 – June 19, 20131.5 hours / week on WednesdaysFebruary 28, 2013March 20, 23, 2013

New students: payment is duebefore the beginning of each term

$240.00 $240.00 $200.00

Jazz Comboswww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz

TermDates include concerts

Payment Deadline

Fall – 12 weeksSept. 22 – Dec.172 hours / weekAugust 31, 2012

Winter – 10 weeksJan. 19 – March 282 hours / weekNovember 30, 2012

Spring – 10 weeksApril 2 – June 102 hours / weekFebruary 28, 2013

Summer – 8 weeksJune 17 – August 122 hours / weekJune 14, 2013

Auditions Sept. 8, 12, 15, 2012 January 9, 12, 2013 March 20, 23, 2013 June 12, 2013

New students: payment is duebefore the beginning of each term

$378.00 $315.00 $315.00 $252.00

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Day Campwww.mcgill.ca/conservatory/camp

Camp Artemusiki

Camp Artemusik

Video Camp

CKUT Radio Camp

CKUT Radio Camp

Cinema Camp

Garage Band Camp Initiation*

Garage Band Camp Reloaded*

Garage Band Camp Tour*Camp

C.I.T. Camp

Music Discovery Camp

Choir Camp

Dance Camp

Drama Camp

Sound Recording Camp.

Pop! Camp*

Comedy Camp

Broadway Camp

Drum Camp

4-6 year olds

5-12 year olds

10 years and up

10-13 years

14-17 years

13 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

15-17 year olds

7-10 year olds

8-13 year olds

8-13 year olds

13 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

12 years and up

13 years and up

10 years and up

June 25 – August 2

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – August 16

June 25 – July 26

June 25 – 28 or Aug. 12 – 16

June 25 – June 28

July 2 – 12

July 2 – 12

July 2 – 5

July 8 – 19

July 15 – 26

July 15 – 26

August 5 – 9

2-week session

2-week session

2-week session

1-week session

2-week session

2-week session

2-week session

2-week session

3-week session

5-week session

1-week session

1-week session

2-week session

2-week session

1-week session

2-week session

2-week session

2-week session

1-week session

*Audition required Camp Fees are listed on the web siteCamp Fees are listed on the web siteCamp Fees are listed on the web site

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Registration Fees, Deposits and PaymentsThe Conservatory charges a $15 registration fee per term per student.

New students must pay a non-refundable deposit fee of $40.00 to open their file, meet with the director, 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 payment add / drop deadlines. Please be aware that not all courses have the same registration and payment add / drop deadlines.

Please complete the Personal Data Form and the Credit Card Authorization Form, which may be either e-mailed to conservatory.music@mcgill.ca or 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 cash - exact amount only

ConditionsThe McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes without notice to the fee and / or calendar.

Students who register after the deadline must do so in person and will be charged a late registration fee. 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.

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Term DatesFall Term September 16 to December 15, 2012

Theory and Ear Training: September 8 to December 15, 2012

Winter Term January 6 to March 23, 2013

Spring Term March 24 to June 1, 2013

Summer Term June 10 to August 17, 2013

Examination Session June 2 to 22, 2013

Summer Day Camp June 25 to August 16, 2013

Conservatory Office ClosedLabour Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, August 31, 2012 to Monday,

September 3, 2012 inclusively

Thanksgiving Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, October 5 to Monday, October 8, 2012 inclusivelyNo group classes on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, 2012No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Christmas / Seasonal Break Conservatory Office is closed December 16, 2012 to January 6, 2013 inclusively

Joy of Music Festival Conservatory Office is closed on Monday, January 28, 2013

Spring Break Conservatory Office is closed March 3 to 9, 2013 inclusivelyNo group classes from Sunday, March 3 to Saturday, March 9 inclusively (except for Jazz group classes)

Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed March 29 to April 1, 2013 inclusivelyNo group classes on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2013

Victoria Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, May 17 to Monday, May 20, 2013 inclusivelyNo group classes on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2013

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day & Canada Day Weekends

Conservatory Office is closed Friday, June 21 to Monday, June 24, 2013 inclusively

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