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Summer 2022 Programs for Teens and Adults!

Summer 2022 Programs for Teens and Adults!

March 31, 2022

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The Beckett School at Laurier team is thrilled to offer in-person music programs for early- to late-teens and adults this summer!

All camp offerings are detailed below. 

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Chamber Music and Performing Arts Camp

The Beckett School at Laurier is pleased to introduce our first summer camp dedicated entirely to group music making! Participants will be placed instrumental duos, trios, quartets, and quintets and will be assigned repertoire based on their instrument and level. 

  • Dates: Aug. 8 to 12, 2022
  • Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (see below for schedule)
  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Cost: $200 plus any afternoon add-on programs
  • Register here

 

Adults (16+) Rock and Blues Ensemble

Led by instructor Dave O'Neill, this 8-week long ensemble for adults will focus on learning, rehearsing, and performing songs in the blues, rock, and popular music styles. We will trace a brief but concise history of the birth and development of these music styles.

Guitarists, bassists, vocalists, drummers, horns, strings, and those instruments typically not associated with these styles are welcome!

A PA and drum set will be provided. All other instruments will need to be supplied by the participant, including amplifiers.

Basic proficiency on your instrument is required. (For example: basic knowledge of guitar chords).

  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Dates: July 5 to Aug. 30 (no class Aug. 9)
  • Time: Weekly on Tuesdays; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (8-week program)
  • Cost: $250
  • Ages: 16+

 

Adults (16+) Percussion Ensemble

In the beginning, there was rhythm! Led by instructor Dave O'Neill,this 6-week long Percussion based music ensemble for 16+ year olds will focus on learning, rehearsing, and performing rhythmic songs that draw on elements of world percussion styles. Bring your d'jembe's, bongos, congas, whatever you have. If you can hit it, it’s all good! Some percussion instruments will also be available at the school.

  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Dates: July 6 to Aug. 17 (no class Aug. 10)
  • Time: Weekly on Wednesdays; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (6-week program)
  • Cost: $200
  • Ages: 16+

 

Teens (11-14) Percussion Camp

In the beginning, there was rhythm! Led by instructor Dave O'Neill, these percussion-based music camps will focus on learning, rehearsing, and performing rhythmic songs that draw on elements of world percussion styles. Bring your d'jembe's, bongos, congas, whatever you have! Some percussion instruments will also be available.

  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Dates: Aug. 15 - 19
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Cost: $130 (Early bird registration until June 1 - $120)
  • Ages: 11-14

 

Teens (11-14) Rock and Blues Camp

Led by instructor Dave O'Neill, this week-long camp will focus on learning, rehearsing, and performing songs in the rock/blues style. We will also trace a brief but concise history of the birth and development of these music styles.

Guitarists, bassists, vocalists, drummers, horns, strings, and those instruments typically not associated with these styles are welcome!

A PA and drum set will be provided. All other instruments will need to be supplied by the student, including amplifiers.

Basic proficiency on your instrument is required. (For example: basic knowledge of guitar chords).

  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Dates: July 4 - 8
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cost: $260 (Early bird registration until June 1 - $240)
  • Ages: 11-14

 

Teens (15-17) Rock and Blues Camp

Led by instructor Dave O'Neill, this week-long camp will focus on learning, rehearsing, and performing songs in the rock/blues style. We will also trace a brief but concise history of the birth and development of these music styles.

Guitarists, bassists, vocalists, drummers, horns, strings, and those instruments typically not associated with these styles are welcome!

A PA and drum set will be provided. All other instruments will need to be supplied by the student, including amplifiers.

Basic proficiency on your instrument is required. (For example: basic knowledge of guitar chords).

  • Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
  • Dates: July 18 - 22
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Cost: $130 (Early bird registration until June 1 - $120)
  • Ages: 15-17

Register for all camps/programs here

 

The following camps are offered by our partners Southern Ontario Flute Assembly.

Flute Boost

Led by instructor Laurel Swinden and guest artist Brielle Frost, this intensive program will focus on taking your flute playing to the next level in an energetic and supportive setting. Students participate in daily group classes, technique sessions, private lessons, tone development clinics and chamber music. The collaborative learning environment emphasizes building solid fundamentals alongside musicianship and creativity. Contact lswinden@gmail.com for more information. 

  • Location: Conrad Grebel University College
  • Dates: June 27-30
  • Time: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Cost: $290 (Early bird registration until May 15 - $250)
  • Ages: 12 – 18
  • Register 

 

Transform! Flute Academy

Laurel Swinden will be joined by guest artist Michelle Cheramy for a dynamic, four-day intensive for undergraduate, graduate and advanced high school flutists designed to recharge and inspire. This individualized program targets each participant’s unique goals with a week of activities designed to help you achieve your aims. The collaborative learning environment includes private lessons, daily group instruction, topics masterclasses and chamber music coaching. Each participant is assigned their own practice room for the duration of the academy.

  • Location: 190 Lester Steet, Waterloo
  • Dates: June 20-23, 2022
  • Time: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Cost: $480 (Early bird registration until May 15 - $420)
  • Ages: Adult, university, advanced high school
  • Register
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