Toronto School for Strings

Summer Camp

JOIN US FOR AN "UPBEAT" TIME AT THE ANNUAL TSS SUMMER DAY CAMP & TORONTO SCHOOL FOR ROCK!

SUMMER CAMP DATES 2010:

Strings Camp — July 26-30

	Group A	Group B
9:00-9:45	Art	Orff
9:45-10:30	Orff	Art
10:30-11:15	Choir	Choir
11:15-12:00	Instrumental Groups	Instrumental Groups
12:00-1:00	LUNCH and RECESS	LUNCH and RECESS
1:00-1:50	Music Theatre	Music Theatre
1:50-2:00	SNACK	SNACK
2:00-3:00	Ensembles	Music Literacy

Rock Camp — August 3-6

9:00-10:00	Group Rehearsal
10:00-11:00	Rhythm Training
11:00-12:00	Art
12:00-1:00	LUNCH
1:00-1:50	Sectional rehearsal
1:50-2:00	«Take 5»
2:00-3:00	Group run-through

Applications for the 2010 camps can be downloaded here.
Camp waivers will be available on the first morning of camp.

The camp features a multi-disciplinary program covering music, visual art and movement. Children learn, play and perform in groups of all sizes. For the younger musician, a half-day program is available. Individual lessons are available at a special summer camp rate (see registration form for details). Programs will take place in an air-conditioned facility with teachers who truly love teaching.

Faculty includes Julian Fisher, Mary Fisher, David Stone, Jill Clarke, Drew Henderson, Michael Mirzoev, Alexia Preston, Lois Lewis & Melisa Fauceglia.

CAMP LOCATION:

Deer Park Public School, 23 Ferndale Ave.
(Off St. Clair Ave just east of Yonge St.)

If you need to contact us at the camp, please call the TSS at 416-968-0303. Your voicemail will be relayed to us by email.

Strings Program includes:

Suzuki students welcome
Violin (classical, jazz & fiddling), Viola, Cello & Piano
Semi-private lessons available
Orchestra
Chamber music
Choir with Lois Lewis
Orff Program
Art

The Toronto School for ROCK!

This unique program puts students right in the middle of a real rock show. Rockers will create their own band logos, t-shirt and sets, and give a final co-ordinated show at the end of the week.

Rock Program includes:

Guitar, Bass and Keyboard technique
Stage presence
Creating a band identity through co-operation and teamwork
Sets, rock costumes

Comments on the benefits of the Rock Camp included:

rhythmic training
ensemble skills
how to produce a bigger tone. A MUCH bigger tone
confidence in your performing skills
team building
transferring your current skills to a new instrument from what you already know
expressing yourself in different mediums (art-set building)
marketing your talents and abilities
learn how to have fun and work hard at the same time
willingness to step out of the comfort zone, try something new, and be a risk-taker

FEEDBACK from the 2009 Summer Camp:

Fantastique! — Chantale Lalonde
I had to drag them away at the end of the day. They didn't want to go home. — Judy Blumstock, parent
Whatever you are charging for this, it's not enough. The concert was really impressive. — Neil Abbott, parent
Thanks again. The kids had a wonderful week at your camp. You obviously all put a lot of effort and time and energy into making it such a positive experience! — Christine Sloss
Thanks so much for the rocking camp. Both Sara and Michaila are very keen on their guitars now. We appreciate the effort, energy and inspiration. Very cool camp and a summer highlight to be sure :) Thanks to all the teachers and helpers for all of their hard work. Looking forward to next year already. — Harmoniously, Marnie and Michaila
Maya really enjoyed the summer camp. It's too bad we had to leave early, she loved it. She really enjoyed spending time with Una in particular. — Claire Ward. Maya Granic's mother
Even from the teachers
Thank you again for the lovely two weeks. — Lois Lewis, beloved Orff and Rhythm teacher
Thank you for the great opportunity to teach along side such great educators as yourselves — Melisa Fauceglia, beloved Art teacher

* Please send us more feedback on the camp

Turn those lazy, hazy days of summer into creative inspiration, and give your child a head start for the coming year!