MARITIME CONSERVATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Classes, Ensembles & Orchestras

    Click on any of the below programs to learn more. We hope to see you this fall at the Maritime Conservatory!

A fun and supportive ensemble for adult flute players level 2 and up. Together we’ll explore diverse repertoire of different eras and styles, solidify flute technique, and gather tips and tricks for successful ensemble playing.

Faculty: Sibylle Marquardt

Schedule: Thursday 6:30pm – 7:30pm | bi-weekly

Fee: $490/year (18 classes)
Start Date: September 26, 2024

The World Music Ensemble performs music from various cultures throughout the world. Anyone and any instrument is welcome! All music explored is authentic to the tradition and since everyone is welcome with their own instrument of choice (and this is encouraged!), a natural and true cross-cultural approach to music takes place in this ensemble. Whether you are advanced or are a beginner, whether you play classical, folk, jazz, or any style from anywhere, there is always a spot for you and it is always stimulating! Students have the opportunity to explore and perform music from areas of the world such as the Middle East, India, Africa, Eastern Europe, South America and more; culminating with an end of term concert. Students even have the opportunity to learn some new instruments from different cultures if they wish. Classical, folk, popular, and even dance music of various cultural traditions are explored.

If students would like to join who aren’t sure if their level or ability fits the ensemble, please contact the director.

 

Faculty: Daniel MacNeil
Time: Thursday 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $260 per term, $520/full year
Start Date: September 12, 2024

The Adult Orchestra provides an opportunity for recreational musicians with variable playing experience and skill levels to make music together in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Under the leadership of Susannë Brown, the members of the Adult Orchestra will meet weekly to play a range of approachable repertoire drawn from various genres and styles. Each term culminates in a final concert. Most importantly, the goal is always to have fun with your instrument!

 

Faculty: Susannë Brown

Time: Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuition: $275/ yearly

Start Date: September 17

Always wanted to learn how to play the violin or the viola or brush-up on your playing skills? This is your opportunity! In a group setting you will learn and strengthen the foundations of violin and viola playing together with other adult participants under the expert step-by-step guidance of faculty member Andre Pretzel.

Requirements: Bring your violin!
Faculty: Andre Pretzel
Time:
Monday 6:00pm – 7:00pm Group 1 (start from scratch)
Monday 7:00pm – 8:00pm Group 2 (previous experienced welcome)
Fee: $700 (35 weeks)
Start Date: September 9

A unique opportunity for all students to experience a traditional brass ensemble in a fun, inclusive, educational, and supportive environment. The ensemble is open for beginning to advanced students and will consist of weekly rehearsals, masterclasses, and public performances throughout the year covering a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music for brass ensemble.

Faculty: Rod MacGillivray
Time: Saturday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $350/year
Start Date: September 9
Open to the following Instruments: trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, percussion

The Conservatory Chamber Orchestra is a string ensemble for advanced students playing challenging repertoire at the RCM Grade 6 level and up. There will be several performances throughout the year of repertoire from the Baroque period through to the Modern era. Entrance is by audition, and members are expected to attend regularly. This pre-professional ensemble experience will hone the musicianship skills of participants within a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

 

Faculty: Celeste Jankowski

Time: Monday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuition: $350/ yearly
Start Date: September 18

What is Dalcroze Eurhythmics? Dalcroze is a multi-sensory method of music education that uses gesture and movement to better understand different aspects of music. In a Dalcroze class students expand the ability to listen, respond and adapt to others in the room, and learn to use the mind and body together as tools for analyzing and experiencing music. These techniques make musical concepts vivid and the process is fun and challenging. Dalcroze Eurhythmics is famously hard to describe because it is experiential, but it is a place for creativity, imagination and joy. Come and give it a try!

Faculty: Susannë Brown
Time: Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cost: $180 for 12 Classes
Start Date:
Term 1 – September 27 (12 Classes)
Term 2 – February (12 Classes)

The Seton Conservatory Choir is one of the best mixed voice choirs in Nova Scotia. With its 40 year history and relatively small size this auditioned choir has achieved an excellent balance and blend of voices through a choral sound of high vocal quality. It is led by the Artistic Director Garth MacPhee and supported by piano accompanist Dean Bradshaw.

Please go to this link for more information: https://maritimeconservatory.com/setonchoir/

 

Conductor: Garth MacPhee

Time: Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Cost: $300/year + $65 Registration Fee / 30 rehearsals

Start Date: September 12

Children's Programs

We have kids programs too - From String Orchestra to Music and Movement!
fun for kids