WINDS & REEDS

Saxophone

Whether you feel like swinging to jazz or playing a soulful ballad, there is always a moment for the saxophone to weave its magic. Experience the various musical styles that have been influenced by the saxophone and get ready to charm your audience.

Clarinet

From the early days of Jazz and Swing to Classical and modern-day Contemporary music, the clarinet has few restrictions as to what it can play. Learn to play the clarinet and enjoy its' distinctive tones and rich sounds!

Flute

Regarded as one of the sweetest sounding and most graceful instruments in the woodwind family, fulfill your musical dreams by learning to play the flute from one of our qualified instructors.

Working with a qualified instructor, your study of the Saxophone, Clarinet or Flute will include:

• Fundamental techniques in playing

• Basic music rudiments and musical terms

• Proper posture

• Embouchure and tonguing

• Fingering principles

• Proper breath control

• Articulation, musical phrasing and expression

• Music reading and ear-training

• Musicianship skills

• A wide repertoire of music styles from traditional to contemporary and simple jazz

Lesson Fees & Details

• Suitability – this program is appropriate for students age 8 to adult.

• Duration – 30, 45 or 60 minute lesson once per week; 4 lessons per month.

• Regular Term – 40 weeks; from September to June; follows the public school calendar; Summer lessons available (please enquire for scheduling)

• Registration Deposit – At registration a fee of $20.00 is payable to reserve a student's place on the schedule. This fee is refunded in the form of a monthly lesson discount when your account is paid by pre-authorized debit.

• Lesson Fee* – Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute lessons are $118.00 per month. Each month is based on four, 30-minute private lessons. Lessons recur on a month-to-month basis between September to June or until cancelled. Tuition is GST and PST exempt and qualifies for the Manitoba Children's Arts and Cultural Activity Credit. 45 minute and 60 minute lessons are available when required. Please call or email for rates.

• Book Fee – course books are not included and are purchased as required. Average cost is approximately $20.00 per year but will vary depending on the program and grade level.

• Practice Instrument – a suitable practice instrument is required at home.

• Family Lesson Discount – when 2 or more immediate family members are registered for lessons, a monthly lesson discount will be applied to each student. Please ask for details.

-- all prices subject to change without notice --

*A monthly lesson discount will apply when you arrange to pay your account by pre-authorized debit. Does not apply to Aptitude Music Program, RCM Theory or playLOUD programs.