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Our much anticipated Summer Camp coming in 2011. Call for details!
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Musical Fingers, Musical Toes
This hilarious, fun and interactive class is designed with one intention: to get kids excited about music! Participants learn a variety of basic musical concepts through songs, movement, games, stories and short lessons. In the interest of keeping our young students actively engaged, each class is broken down into four 15-minute blocks.
Block 1: Warming up and energizing!
The first block is dedicated to singing songs (old favorites and some new ones too!) with fun actions, movement, vocal call-and-response and interactive musical games.
Block 2: Play along!
Ear and rhythm training- Here, students are given the opportunity to play a variety of percussion instruments, and are exposed to different sounds, time signatures and rhythmic variation. Activities include clap-back games, marching band and miniature "jam" sessions!
Block 3: Something new!
This is the "music lesson" portion of the class, where we focus on the piano keyboard basics. Subjects include "note of the day" (matching the musical alphabet with keys on the piano) finger numbers, proper piano posture, simple note values, melodic intervals and ear training.
Block 4: Story Time!
The final block is reserved for story time, where we invite our friends "Millie the Story Queen" and "Shaky-Shaker Bear" to read a book to the class. Each week we select a new story that involves music or rhythm and students are invited to sing, play or clap along.
Through this unique course, our goal is to create a safe and positive learning experience for your child. He or she will develop a strong basic musical foundation, while building confidence and most importantly, having a ton of fun!
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Our Children's Program Instructors
Suzy Wilde
A real Toronto native, Suzy Wilde grew up in a musical family and began performing, composing and teaching at an early age. Growing up, she studied classical piano and voice through the Royal Conservatory and eventually broadened her focus to include musical theatre, folk and Jazz. She also became interested in guitar, teaching herself to play and developing a passion for the instrument as a teen. She has since graduated from Humber college where she earned her bachelor of applied music, majoring in vocal performance and composition.
Suzy is a member of local indie-folk band Flashlight Radio. She is also co-founder and musical director of The Beggars Bag Theatre, Toronto's only musical theatre repertory company who mount large-scale cabarets and original works in downtown Toronto. A passionate, caring and energetic teacher with over ten years of experience, Suzy has a knack for recognizing and targeting the true potential in all of her students.
Selina McDonell
Selina is an Ottawa native, currently performing and teaching in Toronto. Selina's musical studies began with group music and piano lessons at the age of five. She continued piano through high school, receiving her Grade 8 Piano with The Royal Conservatory of Music. Selina then earned a Bachelor of Music in voice from the University of Ottawa. There she performed in operas, choirs and solo recitals. Selina completed her education at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto.
Through musical theatre repertoire Selina learned how to combine acting and singing in order to communicate feelings and ideas. She has competed in singing competitions such as Kiwanis Music Festival and NATS. Selina's professional career as a performer began with roles in Solar Stage Children's Theatre Company. She has taught music, including singing, piano, and dance for over 8 years. Music is the passion which Selina loves to share with aspiring children in a fun and encouraging way!
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Media and Articles
Canada.com - This is Your Child's Brain on Music
Education.com - Can Music Help your Child Learn?
Life360.com - Science Has Even More Reasons That Your Kids Should Learn Music
About.com - The Mozart Effect. Music and Learning
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