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Introducing

Orchestra

North

UX

Virtual Summer Program

July 12-16 2021

Important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

Due to ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns, Orchestra North Owen Sound is presenting "Orchestra North UX" and “Orchestra North LIVE,” featuring both online and in-person activities. UX Classes and lessons will take place online while LIVE events will be held outdoors in accordance with public health protocols.

Learn From our Incredible Artist Instructors

Learn More About UX Artists

Strings, woodwinds, and brass are invited to join and connect with our incredible artists, including:

Aaron Schwebel, Violin, Concertmaster, National Ballet of Canada
Yolanda Bruno, Violin, Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Hodgson, Trumpet, Associate Professor, Western University
Sarah Steeves, Cello, Sinfonia Toronto, Ton Beau Quartet
Tristan Durie, Flute, Charm of Finches, Esprit Orchestra
Robert Tite, Clarinet, Georgian Bay Symphony, Great Lakes Winds
Dr. Chantal Lemire, Viola, Musicology
Interro String Quartet
Sebastian Ostertag, Cello

Jasmine Schnarr, Viola, Molinari Quartet, Montreal Symphony
and many more.

Program Outline

Orchestra North UX, July 12-16 2021, offers daily morning online classes, private lessons, faculty concerts, and participant performances led by some of Canada’s finest players and educators.

From 10:00-11:45AM EDT the programs will feature online classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced musicians on string, wind and brass instruments. Additional concerts, events, and private lessons will occur throughout the week.

Full festival schedule available soon.

See Orchestra North LIVE page for in person events and activities.

Registration Fees

Student: $130

Adult: $160

*All rates include one (1) 30 minute private lesson.

Additional lessons can be added in 30 or 60 min increments and purchased at check out for $60.00/Hour

Family Discount: Additional family members get coupon code for 20% off (excluding additional lessons)

Programs Include

Group Classes

Group classes are designed for each level of player and will feature a relaxed and supportive setting filled with music, learning, and collaboration led by our incredible faculty. Expect to polish your current abilities while learning new concepts and meeting other musicians from across Canada.

Private Lessons

Each participant will receive a 30 minute lesson with one of our incredible faculty, with the option to register for additional lessons throughout the week. Bring a new piece, polish your existing repertoire, and learn a new concept on your instrument.
Additional Lessons available on registration form.

Kids Collage Class

Combining Music with storytelling and art, these workshops have participants working together to create a video for our Festival Finale. Throughout the week, our story will come to life using instruments in new and creative ways, making sounds with found objects, drawing illustrations, and much more.

Masterclasses

Led by our amazing faculty, this cutting edge approach to online classes invites you to bring your instruments to a Masterclass, allowing you to explore musical ideas and passages, learn practice techniques, and hear new repertoire, from the comfort of your own home.

Registration is Now Easier Than Ever!

Junior Program

STRINGS ONLY, AGES 5-10

July 12-16, 10:30-11:30AM EDT

(RCM Preliminary- Grade 2)

Just starting out on a string instrument? Join our Junior strings class and learn songs that you will want to play all summer!

Led by our popular and creative faculty, this virtual class will feature the Kids Collage Class, games, private lessons, performances at our Festival Finale Concert, and access to our beloved trivia sessions, online concerts and events, and much more!

Junior Program classes are daily from 10:00-11:30AM EDT, include one 30 minute online private lesson, and exclusive access to our concerts and special events.

Intermediate

Program

STRINGS, WOODWINDS & BRASS,

AGES 10+

July 12-16, 10:30-11:45AM EDT

(RCM Grade 3- Grade 6)
Intermediate strings, woodwinds, and brass players will begin exploring the world of music through varied repertoire, group playing activities, and an exploration of techniques with our renowned faculty.

Combining interactive classes with collaboration with other players, and private lessons, our Intermediate participants will also have the opportunity to perform at our Festival Finale virtual recital, play our popular music trivia, attend online concerts and events and much more!

Intermediate Program classes are daily from 10:00-11:45AM EDT, include one 30 minute online private lesson, and exclusive access to our concerts and special events.

Senior Program

STRINGS, WOODWINDS & BRASS,

AGES 14+

July 12-16, 10:30-11:45AM EDT

(RCM Grade 7 and up)
Senior strings, woodwinds, and brass players are invited to participate in this fun and intensive program featuring classes led by National Ballet of Canada Concertmaster, Aaron Schwebel (violin), Western University Assistant Professor Aaron Hodgson (trumpet), renowned Oboist Graham Mackenzie, Interro Quartet, and many others.

Over the course of five days, participants will explore the many technical and stylistic aspects of the musical world, while participating in masterclasses, technique and vibrato workshops, explore jazz, improvisation and other genres of music, attend and attend private lessons. Other activities include performing at the Festival Finale virtual recital, competing against friends and family at our popular music trivia, attending online concerts and events and much more!

Senior Program classes are daily from 10:00-11:45AM EDT, include one 30 minute online private lesson, and exclusive access to our concerts and special events.

For financial aid, scholarships, and bursaries, please contact us here:

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