2015 Summer Yamaha Program

Summer Tunes For Two (T42)

Register by Location: Coquitlam

This is a beginner course aiming to expose toddlers to the awareness of music through things happening around them.  Activities include singing, rhythmic games, music appreciations.

 

Summer Tiny Tunes (YTT)

This is a beginner course aiming to develop listening skill, rhythmic sense through music actions and appreciations.  Students will advance to Yamaha Music Wonderland course in September 2015.

 

Junior Music Course

Level 1 Preparatory Class (Pre-JMC1)

Register by Locations: Richmond,  Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Surrey, Granville.

This is a beginner course aiming to develop interests in learning music through singing, keyboard playing, musical games and music appreciation. Students will advance to Yamaha Junior Music Course Level 1 (JMC1) in September 2015.

 

Junior Music Course

Level 2 Preparatory Class (Pre-JMC2)

Register by Locations: Richmond,  Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Surrey, Granville.

This course aims to review the concepts learned in JMC1 in solfege singing, listening skill developments, keyboard skills. Students will be more prepared to advance to Yamaha Junior Music Course Level 2 (JMC2) in September 2015.

 

Yamaha Musician Course

Level 1 Preparatory Class (Pre-YMC1)

Register by Locations: Richmond,  Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Surrey, Granville.

This is a beginner course aiming to develop interests in music through singing, keyboard playing and music appreciations.  Students will advance to Young Musician Club Level 1 (YMC1) in September 2015.

 

Summer Extension Course

This course aims to enrich the students’ keyboard playing skills through the learning of new repertoires, introduce the use of clavinova, learn different genres of music using clavinova as a tool, review keyboard harmony and improvisations.  Students will advance to either JMC3 or JMC4 or JAC1 or JAC2 depending on what courses the students have completed.

 

2015 Summer Discovery Program

Discover Violin Camp

This introductory class will let your child discover about playing the violin. Music fundamentals, postures, holding of instrument, basic techniques of playing will be introduced in fun games.  Simple songs will be taught.  Light performance on the last day.

Age: 6 – 14 years old

Course format: 1hour weekly Group Lessons

 

Discover Keyboard/Piano Camp

Have you ever wanted to learn the keyboard?

This is Tom Lee Music course offering that will help you learn some songs in just a few short lessons during summer!

Course Format: 1 hour weekly Group Lessons

 

Learn to play Jazz with Keyboard/ Piano

If you have basic knowledge of keyboard/ piano playing, this will be a great chance to learn how to play jazz on the keyboard. Basic chords and variations will be taught.

Course format: 1hour weekly Group Lessons      

 

Discover Guitar/ Ukulele 

Let your child explore and learn playing guitar and ukulele in this week-long camp.  Basic techniques of playing, music notations, posture and simple songs will be taught.  This is a great way to let your child to try on the instrument before the September class.

Age: 6 – 14 years old

Course Format: group lessons weekly 

 

Roll the Drum Camp

If you want to try playing the drums but not sure about lessons yet, join this week-long camp.  Basic techniques of drumming, music notations are introduced in fun way.  You got a chance to jam with your peers. 

Age: 8 – 14 years old

Course format: 1 hour weekly Group Lessons

 

Tuning Your Voice

Join us to learn how to tune your voice to become the most beautiful instrument. 

Age: 8 – 14 years                                    

Course format: 1 hour weekly Group Lessons      

 

Improvisation and Composition Class

Learn to improvise with a given melody. Different chords and variations are taught. Students will be taught to compose through music appreciation analysis, and play their own composition. Students from the Yamaha JOC programs are welcome to join this fun class in the summer

Course format: 1 hour weekly Group lessons

 

Explore the Woodwind instruments 

If you are going to join the school band but is not sure which instruments to take, this camp will allow you to have a hand on experience with the Saxophone, Flute or Clarinet. The instructor will demonstrate the basic technique, their function. Simple songs will be taught. Light performance on the last lesson

Course format: 1 hour weekly Group lessons

 

2015 Summer Special Programs

String Ensemble

This chamber music course for string players who would like to play with their friends and peers. Coaching, workshops and performance technique will be taught. Performance opportunities will be scheduled.  (Ongoing)

Time: Thursday afternoon

Location: Surrey

 

Coached Practice Sessions

To enhance your learning and to keep up your practice habits in the summer. You may ask our Practice Coach to assist you in practicing properly according to your teachers’ need. Book your sessions with our administrators. (Ongoing)

Session fees: $15 per half hour (minimum 4 sessions)

Location: Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam

 

Rock Warrior

A chance to jam together with guitar, bass, drum and keyboard player weekly. Band coaching and performance technique will be taught. Enjoy the time to share music together. (Ongoing)

Session fees: $20 per hour

Locations: North Vancouver, Victoria

 

Summer Jazz Ensemble

This fun group is open to students who play trumpets, saxophones, trombones, bass, keyboard and drum. Repertoires will focus on Jazz, blues. A live concert will be scheduled at the end of the course. Tuition: $130 (included reg fee)

Age: 8-14

Date: July 6 – August 17 (no class August 3) 6 weeks

Time: Monday 4:00-5:00pm

Location : North Vancouver 

 

Piano Ensemble

This is a performance course that explores and develops repertoire for six hands, four hands and eight hands on both one piano and two pianos and small groups of two or more keyboards. Performance opportunities will be scheduled. (Ongoing)

Location: Richmond, Vancouver

 

School of Rock

If you play guitar, electronic guitar, drums, or if you sing, you don’t want to miss this amazing chance to put all your hard work and practicing into action! From instrument sectionals, to band coaching, a big pizza party and a live rock concert at the end of the week. You’ll get to feel like a rock star on our Tom Lee Music Hall stage!

VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN – 5th Floor

July 6 – July 10, 2015 Junior Camp

July 13 – July 17, 2015 Senior Camp

CALL NOW to Register at 604-688-8929

VICTORIA LANGFORD LOCATION

July 13 – July 17, 2015

CALL NOW to Register at 250-383-5222

Course Fee: $300 per week (include Reg. fees and tax)

 

Summer Camps 2015

Come and experience our extraordinary musical summer programs for your child. We offer a variety of week- long programs as well as weekly programs throughout July and August for all ages. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore their musical talent, discover which instruments they like and have fun interacting with their peers.

 

Music Discovery Camp

Is your child interested in Music? Not sure what instrument to play? This camp will provide opportunity to learn the basic music skills in rhythm, music fundamentals, music history through fun games and activities. Campers will be introduced with an instrument per day. Hands on playing will be taught.

 

Course format:                 Group Lesson

Course dates:                   Monday through Friday

                                           July 13 – 17         Richmond, North Vancouver

                                           July 20 – 24         Vancouver, North Vancouver

 

Fun with Instruments Camp

Children will explore different instruments during the week. Music Fundamentals will be introduced and hands on playing will be taught. Students will get a chance to perform the songs they have learnt on the last day.

 

Course format:      Group Lesson

Course dates:       Monday through Friday

                                July 20 -24           Richmond

                                July 27 -31           Vancouver, North Vancouver

 

Fun with Rock Band Instruments Camp

Children will explore more instruments in a rock band during the week. Music Fundamentals will also be taught and hands on playing will be taught. Students will try to do a mini Rock Band at the end of the week.

 

Course format:      Group Lesson

Course dates:       Monday through Friday

                                July 6 – 10 ; July 13 – 17  North Vancouver

                                July 20 – 24; July 27 – 31 Vancouver

Crouse Fees:      $210 per week (included Reg fee & Material)

 

 

Summer Piano Examination Enhancement Camp

Want to improve your marks with your upcoming examinations, join this week-long intensive camp. Each day include technique, ear training, sight reading, Masterclass,coach practice sessions. Mock Examinations will be held on the last day with a mini lecture to go over the main details for improvement.

 

Limited Enrollment

Level: All levels

Course Dates:    Monday through Friday

                                July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17  Richmond

                                July 20-24; July 27 – 31 Vancouver

Course Fees: $300 per week per session (included Reg fee & Material)