Spring 2013 Workshop Series

Class: Composition Class
Date: March 16, 2013   Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Students age 5 - 9 years old will enjoy learning the basics of composing in a fun, hands-on way. This is a great class for students who currently love to compose or for students who ever never written their own music, but would like to try.

Ages 5-9 / All levels & Instruments

Class: "Girls Only" - Ladies in Music History
Date: March 16, 2013   Time: 2:30 - 3:15pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

This one is just for the girls. We will be learning about some of the amazing lady composers in Music History and studying their lives, music and challenges they faced.

All Ages (Girls Only) / All Levels & Instruments

Class: "Boys Only" - Music Games & Activities
Date: March 16, 2013   Time: 3:15 - 4:00pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

This class is perfect for boys who are wanting some music review, but not wanting to sit still for a 'lecture'. This class will be active with relays and games to reinforce concepts students are studying in their private lessons, including rhythm, notes, dynamics and more.

All Ages (Boys Only) / All Levels & Instruments

Class: Performance Class
Date: March 16, 2013   Time: 4:00 - 5:15pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Are you a nervous performer that really needs to work on performing to gain confidence? This is a great class for you to "practice" performing in a comfortable, supportive environment. Are you a confident performer, but looking to add more polish or 'pizzaz' to your performance? This is also a great class for you to develop your skills or debut a piece that you are hoping to perform for festivals or exams in the future.

All Ages / All Levels & Instruments

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Spring 2012 Workshop Series

Class: Improvising at the Piano with Jazz Pianist Peter Friesen
Date: March 24, 2012   Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

The North Island branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association and Motif Music Studios are very excited to co-host an improvising workshop for students with Jazz pianist and teacher, Peter Friesen.

Peter is excited to share ideas with students and encourage them to explore improvising at the piano. Students of all ages and most levels are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop - please note they need to be able to play a 5-finger scale or triad and be able to participate in a longer (1.5 hour) workshop to be able to attend.

Motif students registration fee for this class is included with tuition for the year & additional students may participate at a special fee of $5.00 because of the sponsorship of the BCRMTA. You may check out the BCRMT's website to find out more about this important part of music education in BC at www.bcrmta.bc.ca.

Class: Beginners Tone Chime Choir
Date: March 24, 2012   Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Motif students will have the very special opportunity to learn the tone chimes at this one-hour workshop. Jean Schoenfelder, the teacher who saved teacher Amie's enthusiasm for music in her teens and encouraged her to start teaching music, will be giving students the wonderful opportunity to play a professional set of tone chimes and enjoy learning a piece together.

There is a limit of 24 participants in this class. For the beginners tone chime class, Jean will be conducting students, so even the young beginners can take part! If you can read music at the grade 1 or 2 level or above, you can take part in the Intermediate Tone Chime Choir.

If students enjoy this opportunity and would like to enroll in an 8-week tone chime choir this Spring, please let us know, as plans are underway for offering this on a more permanent basis.

Class: Intermediate Tone Chime Choir
Date: March 24, 2012   Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Students who comfortably read music and understand the basics of rhythm will enjoy trying something new! Jean Schoenfelder will be introducing students to a professional set of 'tone chimes' and learning pieces together for the one hour class.

There is a limit of 12 participants in this class, so be sure to let us know if you would like to come! IF students enjoy this opportunity and would like to enroll in an 8-week tone chime choir this Spring, please let us know, as plans are underway for offering this on a more permanent basis.

Class: Guitar Workshop with Jeff Drummond
Date: March 24, 2012   Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Jazz guitarist and teacher Jeff Drummond will be presenting Motif's first guitar workshop! Students are invited to bring along their guitars (and tuners) and get ready to enjoy learning to play together as a 'guitar-chestra'. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome and will enjoy this fantastic opportunity!

Class: ADULT Student Spring Workshop
Date: April 28, 2012   Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Berwick Senior's Residence

Adult students of all ages and levels are invited to put nerves aside and share their music with a welcoming group of important citizens in the Comox Valley. This is a wonderful opportunity to share a duet or solo to a most appreciative audience.

Thank you to Berwick Senior's Residence to welcoming us into their home. They have consistently shown Motif students a very warm welcome and we look forward to joining them again this Spring!

Fall 2011 Workshop Series

Class: Composer Celebration - Ages 5 - 10
Date: November 19, 2011 Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC

Students ages 5 - 10 are invited to learn about two famous composers. We will be focusing on the lives and music of both a piano composer and a guitar composer. The class will be interactive and allow young musicians to enjoy learning about famous composers in a fun, hands-on way.

Class: Performance Preparation Workshop - Beginner / Junior Level
Date: November 19, 2011 Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC

This class is especially for beginner and Junior level students in any instrument. There will be some games & fun interaction to keep the mood light and help prepare students to perform for recitals, festivals, exams or even for family during the holiday season! Students can prepare to share one piece with the class. The piece does not need to be memorized. Please ask your teacher to suggest one of your pieces that would be suitable for this class.

Class: Guest Workshop with Kevin Ngo - Ages 11+
Date: November 19, 2011 Time: 4:15 - 5:15pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC

What an honor to have Kevin Ngo from Victoria (former student of Cindy Taylor) share piano music and his experiences in music with Motif students. Kevin is a young man who has pursued his music studies at UVIC with May Ling Kwok and completed his Bachelor of Music Studies program in 2010. While in Victoria, Ngo was a 2010 and 2011 recipient of Adjudicator's Awards and the 2009 Dave Paulsen Award as a participant in the Victoria Music Festival. Additionally in 2009, he was presented with Rotary International's Paul Harris Fellowship and was also the beneficiary of the Johann Strauss Foundation Scholarship and Madeline Till Scholarship, the former allowing him to attend the Universität Mozarteum Sommerakademie in Salzburg, Austria.

Class: Performance Preparation Workshop - Intermediate / Senior Level - All Ages
Date: November 19, 2011 Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC

This class is designed to help prepare young musicians to enjoy sharing their music with others. Performing can be enjoyable with adequate preparation and 'practicing' performing is one important way to gain confidence in sharing your music with others. Students should come prepared to share one piece for the class. This class is important for students looking to improve their ability to perform under pressure as well as a necessary step for students working towards exam & festival goals. Please discuss what piece you will be sharing with your instructor.

Class: A Little Night's Music - ESPECIALLY for Adult Students
Date: November 27, 2011 Time: 7:00pm
Location: Motif Music Studios, Tin Town

Are you excited about playing an instrument, but maybe a little apprehensive to play for others? This class is perfect for you. Adult students will be encouraged to prepare a piece to share as 'background music' at Motif. Refreshments will be provided. Goals are a great way to see progress in your music studies and this is a fun way to meet other musicians of all levels and enjoy sharing the joy of music.