Volume 23 Issue 6 - March 2018

tive musical environment mentored by a world-class symphony orchestra,
under the direction of the VSO’s internationally acclaimed music
director, Maestro Bramwell Tovey. Participation in two performances of
the Whistler Institute Orchestra, chamber music, a concerto competition,
masterclasses, and a variety of unique performance opportunities will fill
students’ warm summer days and cool, refreshing evenings in the mountains
of beautiful British Columbia.
You may also apply for the UBC Chamber Music Festival: July 3-8.
●●Westben’s Performer/Composer Residency
Westben Centre for Connection & Creativity, 6698
County Road 30, Campbellford, Ontario
July 8 to July 12
Contact: Ben Finley
1-877-883-5777
westbenpcr@gmail.com
www.westben.ca/performercomposer-residency/
Deadline: April 1
Cost: $0
Residential program
!!
Westben’s inaugural Performer-Composer Residency is an international
gathering of creative risk-takers whose practice involves some combination
of both composition and performance. It is an intensive 4-day collaborative
workshop culminating in a final performance – deeply woven
into the beautiful rolling hills of Canada’s Northumberland County.
This is not a typical summer music program; it is not based on a division
between teachers and students or tuition and competition. Designed for
leading professional and dedicated emerging musicians from Canada and
beyond, the Westben Performer-Composer Residency encourages a multigenerational
exchange within a plurality of approaches to music-making
while sharing a commitment to building communities through music.
●●Western 360 Summer Music Festival
Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, London, Ontario
August 20 to 24
Contact: Scott St. John
519-661-2043
sstjohn5@uwo.ca
www.music.uwo.ca/events/360-summer-festival
Deadline: May 1
Cost: $380 + HST
Day program
!!
A chamber music festival designed to look at music from every angle.
With an emphasis on chamber music, new music, First Nations’ influences,
and Canadian music from many cultures, students will learn about
new trends in the music world in a wholly non-competitive environment.
In addition to chamber music coaching from internationally-renowned
faculty, students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety
of health-and-wellness activities, including Tai Chi, Alexander Technique
and yoga, specifically curated for the well-rounded musician. The 2018
festival is open to violin, viola, cello and piano students in high school or
undergraduate programs. Artistic director: Scott St. John.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute
at Whistler
!!
Offering students entering grades 8-11 a musically engaging experience
on the beautiful Western University campus, including a final concert
presented in the Paul Davenport Theatre. In addition to performing in a
concert band, students will be able to choose from other elective musical
experiences, including sound painting and jazz ensemble. Because this
is primarily a band camp, every student must participate on a wind or
percussion instrument (see website for instrument list). Students may
participate in the elective Jazz Ensemble on piano or guitar. Oboists are
also welcome to audit Western’s three-day Oboe Intensive (taking place
the same week – see separate listing) at no additional charge. Conductors:
Kevin Watson, Colleen Richardson.
●●Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave. W., Waterloo, Ontario
May to July
Contact: Mieke Barette, Outreach Coordinator
519-884-1970 x2492
mbarette@wlu.ca
www.wlu.ca/music
Deadline and cost based on program
Residential programs
!!
Laurier’s Faculty of Music offers summer programs for students of all
abilities. New for 2018: Voice Lab, a two-week workshop for post-secondary
students offering intensive individual and group focus on voice technique
and repertoire (June 1 to 17). Music Theatre Academy (May 7 to 25) focuses
on improving classically-trained singers’ skills in acting, dance and belt/
mix vocalization. QuartetFest, Laurier’s international intensive chamber
music workshop for young artists, is led by the Penderecki String Quartet
and is open to string quartets and string ensembles with piano (May 31
to June 17). The Faculty of Music’s Conservatory offers children summer
camps for ages 5-13, which incorporate music, drama and art, as well as a
Jazz for Adults program with coachings from local jazz professionals.
●●Western University Summer Band Camp
Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, London, Ontario
July 23 to 27
Contact: Kevin Watson
519-661-2111 x85896
kwatso54@uwo.ca
www.music.uwo.ca/outreach/summer-band.html
Deadline: Until full – contact for details
Cost: $250 + HST (includes lunch)
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (final concert at 7pm on Friday)
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