Apply the techniques and interpretive ideas discussed in your lesson to the masterclass stage, where you will receive constructive feedback from expert faculty and supportive colleagues. The masterclass format includes an assigned piano accompanist and provides an excellent avenue for students to enhance their performance skills and stage deportment.
Masterclasses
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Masterclasses
Guitar Appreciation and Listening Class
Instructor: Alec PearsonRecommended for: Mature guitar students of all levels
Class Time: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15pm
Semester Fee:
- $260
Junior Cello Seminar
Instructor: Henry ShapardRecommended for: For Cellists RCM 4-7 (no audition required)
Class Time: Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm
Annual Fee:
- $746
JCS is a collaborative effort initiated by VAM's Cello Division. A pool of VAM cello faculty will rotate instructional duties, providing a diverse and comprehensive learning experience for aspiring young cellists. Each 90-minute JCS class will consist of a technique class, performance class, and cello ensemble. JCS will perform at the end of each semester in collaboration with the Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble, led by Prof. Henry Shapard.
Piano Drills
Instructor: Teresa BowesRecommended for: Piano students wanting to supplement and reinforce their private lesson curriculum and to prepare for RCM exam sessions
Class Time: Beginner Drills: Sundays, 10:00-11:00am Intermediate Drills: Sundays, 11:00am-12:00pm Advanced Drills: Sundays, 12:00-1:00pm
Semester Fee:
- $105
- $100
Viola Studio Class 3A
Instructor: Sarah KwokViola Studio Class 1
Instructor: Sarah KwokViola Studio Class 2
Instructor: Isabelle Roland, Department HeadViola Studio Class 3B
Instructor: Tawnya PopoffAdvanced Viola Ensemble
Instructor: Isabelle Roland (Viola Department Head)Recommended for: Students recommended by VAM viola faculty
Class Description: This class runs on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 4:30-6:30pm (Sept - Dec & Jan - Apr).
Intermediate & Advanced Piano Masterclass
Instructor: Noel McRobbieRecommended for: RCM 9+; Ages 14+
Intermediate & Advanced Violin Technique
Instructor: Lawrie Hill (Violin Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 9+; Ages 12-16
Class Description: This is a fast-paced advanced technique class for 12- to 16-year-old violinists that will incorporate fun repetition of technical building blocks such as scales, arpeggios, and double-stops, incorporating sight reading, brain games, bowing patterns and techniques, and in-class performances.