Newsletter
• December 2020 |
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Dear parents & students,
As December is now around the corner, recital season is here! Scroll for more information on deadlines, holiday closure,and what's up at 88Keys this month!
Please note: Group class online rotations have extended through December. Please note which days you are to attend online, thanks! |
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We are CLOSED December 21 to January 3rd
Classes RESUME on January 4th
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We are happy to announce that we are opening a new group class for graduates of JAC4 & up, Pianoforte book 10+, and RCM grade 6 & up who would like to work on their Jazz skills!
Taught by Mr. Sergey holding Honours in Jazz Composition and Performance as well as 20 years of teaching experience, this program will ensure students are prepared to both write music and perform as a Jazz band. |
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GROUP CLASSES:
As usual, our group classes will be holding in class concerts during the last week of Dec 11-17th
Due to Covid restrictions we cannot permit any guests however we encourage family members and guests to join via ZOOM.
Online students must also stay online for the concert.
In-class concerts will be recorded and uploaded
INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS:
We will be preparing a virtual recital for individual students for viewing on Dec 20th
- Together with your teacher, choose 1 or 2 pieces to play. Ideally, played from memory.
- When recording, please have the student dress up nicely and host a mini family concert.
- Please remind the student to bow before and after.
Once you are happy with the video recording, please upload it to our *GOOGLE DRIVE
(*note: you will have to sign in to your Google account to be able to upload the file)
To ensure your child is included in the final video collage, the recording must be submitted no later than Dec 1st
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December 1st
Deadline for individual student's recital video submissions
December 11th-17th
Group in-class recitals
December 20th
Individual student's
Video Recital
Dec 21st - Jan 3rd
School is closed
January 4th
Classes resume |
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Wiggle & Grow
(ages 18m - 3yr)
Offered online through zoom on
Wednesdays @5PM
at a minimal
$50/month!
December's Theme
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If you or your child is sick, we kindly ask that you attend online or rest
Class recordings are posted within 24 hr if you wish to catch up. |
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New JMC 2021:
We are looking to start a JMC class in January for beginners age 4
Saturdays @ 3:15 PM
w/ Ms. Monica
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Ms. Rachel is a prior orchestra instructor holding a Bachelor of Music Honours in Music Education, and trained in both RCM and the Suzuki method.
These lessons will ensure you are well versed in violin technique & performance ready. We can help you reach your musical goals! |
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Mr. Alex is known as a music teacher, session player, improviser, and composer with experience in styles including but not limited to jazz, rock, fusion, blues, classical, and country.
Train classically towards RCM accreditation, or learn a style of your choice!
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Thank you to everyone that has reached out to us with kind words regarding our handling of this year's challenges! We appreciate your positive feedback and would like to share your kind words with the larger community - we ask that you please leave us a review on our pages linked below:
Our rewards program recognizes your feedback:
+50 points for a review
+100 when a family registers for one of our programs on your referral
($20 off tuition, books, exams)
Thank you from the 88Keys Team!
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