Adult Classes
Study music in a welcoming and pressure-free environment!
- Improve your performance skills
- Re-discover your love of playing music
- Learn a new instrument
- Join a class or ensemble and meet new people
Whether you are beginning or advanced, our experienced and qualified faculty will work with you to achieve your goals.
In addition to private lessons, we have a number of adult and adult/youth-oriented ensembles and classes, including:
Aural Skills for All Musicians
“To hear with the eyes – to see with the ears” – Zoltan Kodaly
Invaluable for any instrumentalist, singer or composer! Aural Skills is perfect for all musicians – from teens-adults and from beginner to University levels – to strengthen musicianship, ear tests and sight reading for improved exam results and/or further develop musical independence and understanding.
Rooted in the Kodaly method, this course cultivates aural skills and a deeper understanding of musical structure through singing in solfege, listening/transcribing, and using a variety of progressive rhythmic, harmonic and melodic exercises.
If you are new to Aural Skills, please contact the office at 604-534-2848 to learn more.
Private lessons are also available; please contact the office to learn more.
Instructor: Liana Savard
Class
Aural Skills for All Musicians
Day/Time
July 6 – August 17, 2022
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost
$80.00
Adult Cello Group Class
All adult cello students are invited to come share music and to learn from each other. We will dive into technique, work through pieces, and explore some beautiful cello ensemble repertoire. Cellists of all levels are welcome. By working together, we will discover a deeper level of what our instruments can do. Some music-reading ability is recommended.
Days will vary throughout the year. Pre-Registration is highly recommended.
Instructor: Nico Stephenson
Class
Adult Cello Group Class
Day/Time
Vary
Per Class
$10*/$20
**Price reflects 50% discount for students taking private string lessons at LCMS.
LCMS Fiddlers
The LCMS Fiddlers meet each Wednesday to prepare lively programs for various community events throughout the year. Fiddlers from the community are welcome to join the ensemble and learn a wide variety of fiddle and pop music. Auditions may be required to determine placement in the appropriate level.
Instructor: Andrea Taylor
Class
Fiddlers Adult
Day/Time
Wed 7:15-8:00pm
Tuition
Included*/$360
**Included with registration for students taking private string lessons at LCMS.
Jazz Ensemble
Develop your improvisational side, build your ensemble playing skills and grow your knowledge of jazz repertoire! The Jazz Ensemble meets weekly starting October 18, with performance opportunities throughout the year.
Instructor: Brad Turner
Class
Jazz Ensemble
Day/Time
Mon 7:30pm
Tuition
$180*/360
*Price reflects 50% discount for LCMS students registered in private lessons.
Guitar Group Class
This is a course for adults and youth interested in studying guitar in a group setting. Classes explore a variety of musical styles. Please contact the office to enquire.
Days/Times
Vary
Tuition
$190
Popular Music Vocal Course
This is a course for teens and adults wanting to sing popular styles relevant to today’s music industry while expanding their vocal abilities and musical skill set. The performance-based classes develop a solid foundation in vocal technique and a basic understanding of music theory in relation to sight singing and chord charts, explore stage technique, and develop group singing skills such as blend and harmony – all in a supportive environment.
In order begin class, students must be able to pitch accurately.
Course runs Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Course start date: October TBA
Weeks
TBA
Tuition
TBA
Harp Ensemble
This course is for students interested in exploring harp ensemble repertoire and developing their ensemble musicianship skills. The group meets twice per month throughout the year. An audition may be required.
Class
Harp Ensemble
Day/Time
TBA
Sessions
TBA
Tuition
TBA
*Price reflects 50% discount for LCMS students registered in private lessons.
We also hold a number of informal social evenings for our adult students to mingle and play for each other throughout the year.