GROUP INSTRUCTION

Kindermusik Youth Choirs 
String Orchestras Master Classes
Theory, ear training, sight reading & Music History  Flute Ensemble
Fiddle Ensemble

 KINDERMUSIK

It's true that research shows music helps children become better learners, and that even a newborn emotionally responds to music. Parents respond, too: 99% of Kindermusik parents would recommend the classes to other parents*.

However, all the research in the world can’t accurately capture the look of pure delight in your child’s eyes when she experiences the sights and sounds of Kindermusik, both in the classroom and at home.

With 30 years experience in developing early learning curricula and products, Kindermusik is the world’s most trusted name in music and movement classes for children newborn to seven. Kindermusik curricula are based upon the principles of early development applied to developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Plus, the Kindermusik philosophy is rooted in the work of early childhood development experts like Piaget, Montessori, and Greenspan.

Our full curricula offer your child seven years of musical learning that involves every aspect of your child’s growth and development: language, motor skills, social skills, cognitive development, emotional growth, and musicality. Throughout the Kindermusik experience, a trusted and trained Educator will guide you and your child through every musical and developmental milestone and help you understand what is happening all along the way. Each semester, a new set of At Home Materials brings the experience out of the classroom and into your every day routines and rituals.

Come experience for yourself why more parents around the world choose Kindermusik than any other music and movement program.

(*Harris Interactive, November 2005)

For Miss Nicky's Blog and a link to our current Kindermusik schedule, click here.

 CHOIR

Nanaimo Youth Choir

The Nanaimo Youth Choir has two groups for boys and girls ages 5 to 19.

The Junior Youth Choir for children 5 to 14 years with little or no musical experience.
The Concert Choir for girls, and boys with unchanged voices. Some musical experience through choir or private instruction is required. Entrance to the Concert Choir is by audition.

Since its beginning in 1992, the Nanaimo Youth Choir has been competing and consistently winning honours at the Upper Island Musical Festival, and provincial competitions. The choirs sing in and around the community and have travelled to festivals and choral workshops in B.C. and Alberta. The Nanaimo Youth Choir presents concerts in December and June in addition to an annual concert for schools at the Port Theatre.

Junior Youth Choir – practice at 375 Selby Street. Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:15 pm
Concert Choir – practice at St. Andrew’s United Church, Fitzwilliam and Wesley Streets, Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:45pm

Director: Marian Smith

Annual fees:
Junior Youth Choir $450
Concert Choir $500

     ORCHESTRAS

    Nanaimo Conservatory Children's Orchestra

    For children with some ability to read music. Playing with others increases the fun and the learning.

    Music Director: Karl Rainer

      Conservatory Foundation Orchestra

      Adults – all levels welcome. Each rehearsal progresses from very easy to more challenging repertoire and players participate according to their own level of comfort. Wind, brass and percussion players are welcome to join the orchestra the first and third Thursday of each month.

      Director: Veronica Wagner
      Fees: $350 per year ($250 per year for students taking individual lessons at the Conservatory).

         MASTER CLASSES

        Master classes are organized by the faculty throughout the year for students in individual lessons. We will let you know either in person, by email or in the newsletter about what classes will be offered.

         THEORY, EAR TRAINING, SIGHT READING & MUSIC HISTORY

        These courses are essential for serious music students. To advance under the Royal Conservatory of Music program students must have passed the theory exams.

        We offer classes in Preliminary Rudiments, Grade I Rudiments, Grade II Rudiments, History, Harmony and Counterpoint.

        Teacher: Teresa Marusarz-Borek

         FLUTE & RECORDER ENSEMBLES

        If you enjoy playing the flute or recorder and are looking for something more than just band or private lessons the flute or recorder ensemble is for you. Open to intermediate and advanced level students of all ages who are looking for an enjoyable experience while learning to play in a small group. We will cover a wide range of music including classical, Celtic, and popular.

        Director: Cindy Speelman

         FIDDLE ENSEMBLES

        We are pleased to announce that as of September 2011, the Conservatory's new and improved Fiddle Ensemble is up and running! If you are interested in joining the fiddle group or in taking individual lessons with Paul Gitlitz, please call and we will put you in touch with Paul.