May Newsletter 2024
- Katie Tilbury
- May 5, 2024
- 6 min read
Happy May and Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the studio! Our lives couldn't run without you all!
Important Dates
May 12th - Mother's Day
May 20th - No Lessons Victoria Day
May 21st - Current Student Pre-registration begins
May 30th - New Student Pre-Registration Opens
Saturday, June 15th - End of Year Recital - Songs for the Screen
Sunday, June 30th - Last Day of Lessons 2024
Pre-Registration for Fall 2024
Pre-registration for the Fall 2024 is happening starting this month! There will be a link sent out to all current students with an opportunity to sign up starting May 21st. Please read through the form carefully as there are changes to times that are available for the fall. I will do my best to make everything work for everyone. Please let me know if you have questions. Lesson time requests from current students will be considered first, until May 30th. If you are not registered by that date, you risk losing your spot.
Year End Recital - Songs for the Screen
Saturday, June 15th - 3:00pm
Our year end recital this year is going to be inspired by songs for the screen including music from film, musicals, video games and more! Students will prepare one song that they have been working on in the year, and then a song to fit this theme!
This is an awesome opportunity to enter the art contest for the cover of our programs! That link can be found on the homepage of the website!
The location is still TBD, and I will update you all on it when I know more!
Student Opportunities
There are many fantastic opportunities for students to explore music over the summer, and in the fall that are happening in the city of Edmonton! Here's some to take note of!
Summer Camps at the Citadel
Spend your summer at the Citadel! Check out our roster of week-long performing arts camps for ages 6-17, two-week Intensives for teens who are committed to furthering their training and our extremely popular Dungeons & Dragons series! We’re also excited to introduce our new Youth and Teen Performance Labs and their productions of Disney’s Frozen Jr. and Frozen KIDS.
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm* with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Songburst Kids - Choir Alberta
SongBurst Kids Summer Choir Workshop is a week-long musical experience for children 9-13 years of age. This half-day program offers an exploration of choral singing along with an introduction to aspects of dancing, drama, ukulele and percussion that help bring our music and the text to life. Our fun and inspiring artistic team is made up of some of the finest music educators in Edmonton. At the end of the week, participants perform in a wrap-up concert for family, friends, and fans, in collaboration with SongBurst Adult Summer Choir. I will be joining the artistic team with SongBurst this upcoming summer and would love to see some of my students there!
MusiCamp Alberta
MusicCamp Alberta is a fantastic summer program that includes many options for older students. There is a range of fantastic programs, and it also includes options for bursaries and scholarships!
Registrations for MusiCamp 2024 are open! We are excited to announce the following programs:
DAVID J PETERKIN SYMPHONIC BAND, July 21 to July 27. Recommended for students ages 15-18, with at least three years of instrument experience.
FRANK E DUNNIGAN CONCERT BAND, July 21 to July 27. Recommended for students ages 13-16, with at least one year of instrument experience.
JAZZ BAND WORKSHOP, July 28 to August 3. Recommended for students ages 13-18, with at least one year of instrument experience.
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE, July 28 to August 3. Recommended for students ages 12-18, with any level of experience.
What's Happening in Edmonton?
There are many fantastic opportunities for students to explore music and theatre in our lovely city! Here's some to take note of!
M Is For Music - Saturday May 11 - Symphony for Kids
Sarah T. Murdoch is a curious eight-year-old girl who isn’t looking forward to her school’s field trip to the symphony. She is sure that M stands for Meh, not music. There are ZERO Jellyfish at the Winspear Centre and not a single dinosaur. But could music be its own adventure? In this delightful introduction to the symphony, Sarah explores the big questions: What is music for? Where does it come from? And is fancy-schmancy orchestra music really for everyone? Let your imagination be captivated by the ESO while following along on Sarah’s adorable musical journey!
The Three Musketeers - April 20 - May 12
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, this comedy follows the swashbuckling adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis and the young, brave D’Artagnan. Newly arrived to Paris, with the skill of a swordsman and the heart of a warrior, D’Artagnan wishes to join the renowned Musketeers, but first he must prove himself worthy. To win the heart of Constance and save king and country he sets off with The Musketeers to thwart a plot by the evil Cardinal Richelieu. Together, they’ll fight All For One, and One For All!
Das Rheingold - May 28, 29, 31 & June 1
Wotan as Maestro? Orchestra on risers instead of the pit? Opera in the round? The final production of our 60th season is marked by an unconventional and groundbreaking rendition of Wagner’s Das Rheingold. This version steps away from the conventional Wagnerian grandeur, embracing a daring, contemporary style featuring state of the art projections and avantgarde stagecraft.
Set in the intimate Maclab Theatre at Citadel, this performance will be an auditory and visual spectacle, directed by Peter Hinton, a celebrated Canadian theatre and opera director. Prepare for an experience that not only revitalizes the classic narrative but also challenges our expectations of what opera can be, ensuring a memorable journey with this timeless work. This arrangement makes its Canadian premiere in a brand new production.
From Broadway to Hollywood- May 31-June 1
The road from Hollywood to Broadway is paved with unforgettable songs and stories. Jack Everly, Ted Keegan (Broadway’s Phantom) and rising star Katie Scarlett Swaney have a line-up of music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barry, Stephen Schwartz, James Horner, Stephen Sondheim, and Irving Berlin that will remind you of the musical magic of theatre and cinema. Your ESO will perform your favourite music and songs from Titanic, The Phantom of the Opera, La La Land, Wicked, and more!
Submit Your Artwork!
“Beginning with audacity is a very great part of the art of painting." — Winston Churchill.
Please show off your artistic skills through creating artwork for the front page of the recital program. We will be having a variety of art contests throughout the year for the recitals, and it is a great way to show off your other artistic talents! You can submit your artwork anytime throughout the next few weeks. The rules are as follows:
The artwork must include the title of the recital: "Songs for the Screen"
Colour is preferred, but not required.
You can use any medium (crayons, pencil, paint or digital media).
Submission needs to be a jpg. file or a PDF and must be submitted through the website.
Submissions are due by June 10th.
The Nitty-Gritty Info
Payment Information/Schedule
Payment for lessons is due by the 5th of each month. Late payments will be charged a $20.00 late fee.
Each student will be charged, on their first invoice for a $40 performance fee for the entire year. This is new for this year, and will cover costs of recital spaces and masterclasses with clinicians (such as a composition masterclass, or performance class).
Missed Lessons/Makeup Lesson Policy
There is a no make-up policy for missed lessons.
However, if there is an emergency or if the student is very ill, it is up to my discretion. The money paid for any missed lessons will not be refunded.
If the teacher is absent, the lesson will be made up at a time that is convenient for teacher and student.
This year we are going to try specific makeup lesson days set in advance. For the month of September, this date will be Sunday, Sept. 24th.
What to Bring to Your First Lesson
Teacher Notebook - this will include your lesson instructions of what to practice through the week. This is a direct communication between both the teacher and the student, but also the teacher and the parents.
Any piano books that you have used in the previous year, and the new level if you have been asked to purchase it.
Pencil
Notebook/journal for practice journalling if you are above the age of 8yrs old.
Lesson Locations
There are two lesson locations. Please note the location when you receive your lesson confirmation time.
8323 82nd Ave NW. Edmonton, AB T6C0Y5
Millwoods Community Church - 2304 38th Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T6L 4K9
APTA Student Bursary
The Alberta Piano Teachers Association has a student bursary available for any students who are experiencing financial need. This bursary is to help the students continue lessons during this time.
The amount of money given out varies year by year, and is split between the successful applicants.
To apply for this bursary, please send Katie an email and I will send you more information.
The Deadline to apply is: October 31, 2023.
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