2011-10-14

Fall 2011 Newsletter - Opus 4

Welcome to Motif Music Studios. We are excited to be working with so many wonderful families this year and are enjoying being back into routine that Fall brings.  Please browse our Fall newsletter to stay updated about our upcoming studio events.

We will happily respond to your calls or emails throughout the year if you have any questions.  We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and enjoying music together.

Jeff & Amie Webster

KIDS HELPING KIDS

PRACTICE-A-THON for Compassion International

We are excited to be hosting our first ever PRACTICE-A-THON.  In advance of the event, students are invited to recruit sponsors for their practice time on Saturday, October 22nd at Motif.  Students may sign up for a scheduled practice time between 9:00am and 3:00pm.

Sign up for a practice time and take home a sponsor sheet today.  All funds raised will go towards helping children through Compassion International.

FALL WORKSHOPS

November 19, 2011 - Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

2:00-3:00pm – Composer Celebration
Featuring piano & guitar composers (Ages 5-10, All Instruments)

3:00-4:00pm – Performance Preparation Workshop
(Beginners & Junior Level Students, All Ages / Instruments)

4:15-5:15pm – Workshop Theme - TBA
(Early Intermediate - Advanced Students)

5:15-6:15pm - Performance Class
(Intermediate & Advanced) 

SAVE THE DATE

Christmas Recital:  Friday, December 16th at 7:00pm

Exam Registration Dates (RCM)
Registration Deadline:  November 1, 2011
Theory Examinations:  December 9 & 10, 2011
Practical Examinations:  January 16 - 28, 2012

The North Island Festival of the Performing Arts
Registration Deadline:  November 30th, 2011

Holiday Schedule - NO LESSONS
November 11th, 2011:  Remembrance Day
December 19th 2011 - January 2nd, 2012:  Christmas Break 

SARAH HAGEN IN CONCERT

Sarah Hagen is a fantastic pianist and a dedicated supporter of the arts.  She also has a passion for introducing young people to the world of classical music. Sarah has kindly offered complimentary tickets to all MOTIF students for this term. Students wanting to attend a specific performance must contact us no less than 2 days in advance of a performance.  Motif student names will be added to a list and students can pick up their tickets for FREE at the concert!

We are so thankful for this generous offer and hope that students will enjoy this wonderful opportunity.

CONCERT TIMES

Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 @ 2:00pm
SOLO CONCERT - Campbell River

Monday, Nov 21, 2011 @ 10:30am
with Sharon Stanis (Violin)
Courtenay

Friday, Nov 25, 2011 @ 7:30pm
SOLO CONCERT - Courtenay
 

THEORY CLASSES AT MOTIF

 Introduction to Jazz Theory
with Timothy Croft, M.M. in Jazz Studies

6:30-7:30pm TUESDAYS
$20/per 1 hour class (12 instructional hours)
4 student minimum
*Course materials not included

Intermediate Theory Rudiments
with Julianne Wolfe

5:00-6:00pm FRIDAYS (November – May)
$15/per 1 hour class (22 instructional hours)
4 student minimum
*Course materials not included


Introduction to Music History
with Amie Webster, ARCT Teacher, RMT

6:15-7:15pm FRIDAYS (November – May)
(Required course for Grade 9 Piano)
$20/per 1 hour class (22 instructional hours)
4 student minimum
*Course materials not included


Elementary Pedagogy
with Cindy Taylor, ARCT Teacher/Peformer, AVCM, RMT

2:00-3:00pm TUESDAYS (November – May) --OR--
3:45-5:45pm EVERY 2ND FRIDAY (November - May)
$20/per hour (22 instructional hours)
4 student minimum



Music as an Art and a Discipline

Music is both an art and a discipline. In the early stages of learning an instrument it takes discipline to set aside time for consistent, daily practice to learn notes & rhythms. It also takes time and patience to build the technique required to be able to play your instrument.

The art of music takes shape as students learn to truly hear the sounds they are creating. Even a young student can be encouraged to listen for short sounds that sound like rain drops or listen for the resonance their instrument creates when playing long sounds.

Creativity can be nurtured as students listen for high sounds, low sounds, mysterious minor sounds or cheery major sounds. The art of listening as you play is a valuable skill to develop in students of all ages.  We look forward to inspiring students as they learn lifetime skills of perseverance and discipline and enjoy the art of creating music.  -- Amie Webster


A Little Night's Music
November 27, 2011 @ 7:00-8:30pm
At Motif Music Studios

Adult students will enjoy playing a solo or duet to share as background music.  All Instruments and levels welcome.