Volume 25 Issue 6 - March 2020

visit our website. IMC - the highlight of a young musicians summer.
●●K@MP - Kids at Met Performing
Kingsway Conservatory Summer Music
Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Toronto, ON
August 31 to September 4
Contact: Patricia Wright
416-363-0331, x226
patriciaw@metunited.org
www.metunited.ca
Deadline: Until Full
Cost: Full Day $220 ($200 for siblings); Mornings only $110 ($100
for siblings)
Day Program
Camp Hours: 9am to 12pm; 9am to 3:30pm
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A non-sacred day camp for those ages 4-18 who want to explore the
performing arts. No prior experience is necessary. Instruction from experienced
professionals in singing, instrumental music, acting and drama,
arts and crafts. Runs mornings only for children ages 4 to 6, and from 9am
to 3:30pm for kids aged 7 to 18. Pre- and post-camp care ($10-$15/day), and
subsidies for all fees, are available.
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Halifax Choral Conducting Institute and
HCCI Women’s Conducting Intensive
Halifax, NS
July 20 to 24 and July 27 to 29
Contact: Caron Daley
412-719-7788
www.halifaxsummerchoral.com
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Cost: Varies by program
Day Program
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Entering its seventh season in 2020, the Halifax Choral Conducting
Institute offers world-class conducting instruction in an integrative curriculum
and dynamic community of learning, equipping conductors of
all levels to be confident and courageous musical leaders. This week-long
workshop (July 20 to 24) offers Active and Auditing conducting tracks and
a Choir-in-Residence opportunity for experienced choral singers. New in
2019, the HCCI Women’s Conducting Institute addresses the gender-gap in
conducting by empowering women conductors with dynamic musical
and leadership tools for the podium. This 3-day event (July 27 to 29) is the
first of its kind in Canada!
2020 Clinicians: Jerry Blackstone, Sarah MacDonald and Caron Daley.
●●Kincardine Summer Music Festival
Huron Heights Public School, 785 Russell Street, Kincardine, ON
August 10 to 15
Contact: D. Schnarr
519-396-9716
info@ksmsf.ca
www.ksmf.ca
Deadline: August 3, 2020
Cost: $200
Day Program
Camp Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
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KSMF is renowned for excellence in programming and presentations.
Daily music classes August 10 to 14 offer fun and exciting learning experiences
led by professional musicians. Beginning to advanced levels in
Strings, Bands, Guitar, and Vocal programs culminate in a Friday concert.
Advanced students may join an orchestra and chorus in Saturday’s performance
of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”. Students receive tickets to the fabulous
KSMF Evening Concert Series August 10 to 14, featuring the very best of
Canada’s top artists. Special outreach concerts for students introduce their
music. Free “4 O’Clock in the Park” concerts August 9 to 14 in downtown
Victoria Park. A great opportunity for adults, younger students and families
in lovely Kincardine on the Lake Huron shore - Music and the Beach!
●●Interprovincial Music Camp
Camp Manitou, Parry Sound, ON
August 23 to 28 and August 29 to September 6
Contact: Anne Fleming-Read
416-488-3316
anne@campimc.ca
www.campimc.ca
Deadline: August 15, 2020
Cost: $885 - $998
Residential Program
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Celebrating 60 years in 2020! IMC offers programs for orchestra, band,
rock, jazz, choir, musical theatre, and songwriting. The camp has been providing
young musicians with exceptional musical training and unforgettable
summer-camp experiences since 1961. Campers fine-tune skills as musicians,
develop friendships and forge a lifelong love of music while enjoying
the setting of one of Canada’s finest camp facilities. The IMC experience
includes housing, meals, classes, sectionals, large and small ensembles,
faculty concerts, recreational activities and evening programs. Each session,
IMC concludes with performances for family and friends. Our faculty
includes Canada’s finest performers and educators. For more information,
●●Kingsway Conservatory Summer Music
Kingsway Conservatory of Music, 2848 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Weekly programs from June 29 to August 21
Contact: Sharon Burlacoff
416-234-0121
info@kingswayconservatory.ca
www.kingswayconservatory.ca
Deadline: Registration open; early-bird savings deadline March 15, 2020
Cost: Program costs vary
Day Program
Camp Hours: Program hours vary
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KCM’s inspiring summer programs for various ages and experience levels
promise to excite and engage! For Summer 2020: Kingsway Chamber
Music Festival - Strings & Piano for Intermediate & Senior levels (strings
min RCM Gr. 3, piano min RCM Gr. 5) including coachings, orchestra rehearsals,
group composition, workshops, guest artists; “Annie KIDS” (ages
8 to 12) and “Frozen JR” (ages 10 to 14) Music Theatre Camps - preparing
and presenting fantastic, full-scale musical productions on a professional
stage; Triple-Threat Arts Discovery Camps (ages 4 to 8) inspiring self-expression
through music, art and drama; Suzuki/Traditional Strings Camp
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