Our summer camp schedule is finally here!! The camps are sorted below by the teacher instructing them.
About the camps:
Minimum Enrollment to run is 4.
Maximum is 8 with one camp maxed at 6.
There are no reduced rates for missed days.
The 15 hour camps are $99
The 10 hour camps are $75
To be paid at time of registration to guarantee the spot. We expect these to fill fast so register today!!
Register by calling the shop or stopping in.
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RACHEL
Sound of Music teaching alumni, having taught voice, piano and theory here between 2012-2014. Since then Rachel has obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, as well as holding a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba. Rachel’s resume holds credits from opera, oratorio and musical theatre and she also has pop band experience. Her favorite stage roles include Sandy in Grease and Jasmine in Aladdin. While being away Rachel has developed a love of travelling and photography, having done some backpacking and completed a handful of teaching contracts in Switzerland and France. She is excited to be back at Sound of Music and her parents are excited to finally get rid of her cat.
“Cuz A Disney Party Don’t Stop”
Ages 6-12
July 17-21 1-4pm
Its a Disney-palooza! We’ll have some group singing, some Disney Karaoke and learn the basics of music using Disney songs! Everyday will feature games and a fun Disney activity such as a Tarzan obstacle course, Lost City of Atlantis Treasure Hunt, a themed Escape Room, a Star Wars Jedi Padawan Quiz Game, and we’ll end the week with a fun Disney party on Friday!
Teddy Bear Music Adventures
Ages 4-6
July 24-28 2:30-4:30pm
It’s a Teddy Bear Camp for our favourite early campers/musicians. Bring your best stuffed buddy and I’ll bring mine! During camp we’ll learn the basics of music, sing some songs, play some games, read a few stories and end the week with a Teddy Bear Picnic! (Please let us know about any dietary allergies when booking so Rachel can make arrangements for the Teddy Bear Picnic)
Make a Music Video
Ages 10-14
This camp will be limited to 6 kids
July 31-Aug 4 1-4pm
Have you ever wanted to be in a music video?? Here’s your chance! All campers will get to be a part of writing music and lyrics for an original music video. We’ll record the music (if you play an instrument that would be AWESOME but not at all necessary). We’ll storyboard before filming and every one will get the opportunity to be featured in the final product. You might even get to work the camera! Everyone will get to see themselves up on YouTube and share it with all your friends and family!
FULL CAMP Teddy Bear Music Adventures
Ages 4-6
August 14-18 1-3pm
It’s a Teddy Bear Camp for our favourite early campers/musicians. Bring your best stuffed buddy and I’ll bring mine! During camp we’ll learn the basics of music, sing some songs, play some games, read a few stories and end the week with a Teddy Bear Picnic! (Please let us know about any dietary allergies when booking so Rachel can make arrangements for the Teddy Bear Picnic)
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BOBBY
Bobby Wieler has been playing music for many years. After attending music school in Calgary Alberta for 3 years, recording his first album, and 2 years of teaching music, he decided to move back to BC for a change of pace. He has been teaching with us for the last few years and has almost finished his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University. Bobby teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, vocals, song writing, arranging, and music theory. Bobby states that, “as a Music Teacher it is my job to provide students with a positive and safe learning environment. One that fosters fun and concrete education about the material at hand. Students will gain knowledge that will help them achieve their musical goals, material and coaching that will help them learn, and motivation to help them be successful in their musical studies and application.”
FULL CAMP Super Awesome Fun Guitar Summer Camp!!!
Ages: 8-14
When: July 31 – August 4
1:00-4:00pm
For beginner guitar students with little to no experience! You will learn basic chords, strumming patterns, single note exercises, reading, and super fun songs!!! All you need is your guitar and you’ll be on your way to being a Rock Star!!!
Super Awesome Fun Ukulele Summer Camp!!!
Ages: 6-14
When: July 31 – August 4
10:00am – 12:00pm
For beginner ukulele students with little to no experience! You will learn basic chords, strumming patterns, single note exercises, reading, and super fun songs!!! All you need is your Ukulele and you’ll be on your way to being a Rock Star!!!
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ADAM
Adam is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has been with Sound of Music since 2008. He plays and teaches Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Hand-drums and more. He learned to play music through independent study and a lot of jamming and collaborating with friends. Adam is a firm believer that playing with others and having fun with music, when reinforced with a little theory, is the best way to get very good very quickly. His motto is, “the best way to get great at playing is to love playing,” and he does his best to inspire that love in his individually crafted lessons and camps.
Rock Band Camp
July 10-15 2:00-5:00
Ages 7 – 12
Any experience level
Not sure what you want to play? Wondering about what it takes to work with other people in a band? Want to be in a band but don’t have any bandmates? Let us help you! In this camp we will build a band, learn how to work together musically, write and perform songs while improving your music skills and having a ton of fun! Everyone welcome, any instrument, no instrument, singers, “sound guys” and more, everyone gets a place in the band!
Singer/Arranger/Songwriter and More
July 17-21 2:00-5:00
Ages 8+
Any experience level
A course designed around learning to arrange/write chord progressions, melodies, lyrics and rhythms and weave them together into the fabric of a song. Working together we will be introduced to a variety of genres and styles, and will try our hands at writing, arranging, working together to find what sounds best and figuring out why! Other instrumentalists are welcome to bring their instruments or use the ones we have here as learning tools as well.
Rock Band Camp
July 24-28 2:00-5:00
Ages 10+
Any experience level
Not sure what you want to play? Wondering about what it takes to work with other people in a band? Want to be in a band but don’t have any bandmates? Let us help you! In this camp we will build a band, learn how to work together musically write and perform songs while improving your music skills and having a ton of fun! Everyone welcome, any instrument, no instrument, singers, “sound guys” and more, everyone gets a place in the band!