The Kamloops Symphony Music School offers private lessons and group lessons for students at all levels and ages. Students may take lessons for enjoyment, to prepare for the Royal Conservatory examinations, to prepare for university exams or to hone professional skills. All our students develop invaluable transferable skills that will benefit them in all areas of life.
For fees and policy information please visit the Registration page. For faculty biographies please visit the Faculty page.
Kamloops Symphony Music School is proud to offer a variety of instruments for all ages and ability levels. Private lessons are offered in 30, 45 and 60 minute lesson lengths on a weekly or bi-weekly basis during the school year. Private lessons are available during the day, after school, evenings and Saturdays depending on the teacher's availability.
Private lessons are available in the following instruments:
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Instructor: Deborah Miles
All Classes are held on Saturdays beginning Saturday, September 7th and ending Saturday, May 2nd. This is a 30 week course. No Classes held, October 12th, December 28th, February 15th, March 14th, April 11th.
There are five levels of music theory classes: Preparatory, Level 3, Level 5, Level 6, and Level 8.
Preparatory Level: 9:00 – 9:30, 30 minute class (a games lesson with treats on the final lesson). The course fee is $300.00.
Level 3: 9:45 – 10:30, (no exam) 45 minute class. The course fee is $405.00.
Level 5: 10:45 – 11:30, 45 minute class (prepares students for the Level 5 RCM written exam). The course fee is $510.00.
Level 6: 11:45 – 12:30, 45 minute class (prepares students for the Level 6 RCM written exam). The course fee is $570.00.
Level 8: 12:45 – 1:45, 60 minute class (prepares students for the Level 8 RCM written exam). The course fee is $750.00.
Exams are written May 8th and 9th.
There is a separate fee for the exam paid to the RCM.
KSMS fee does not include books needed for the class. Books can be purchased at Long and McQuade. Books required are ULTIMATE MUSIC THEORY and ULTIMATE MUSIC THEORY SUPPLEMENTAL.
Instructor: Deborah Miles Day and Time: Harmony lessons are taught privately. Lesson times will be arranged with the instructor.
The study of harmony at a basic and intermediate level. These courses can be taken for your own interest and musical knowledge and also used to write the RCM Levels 9 and 10 examinations.
Instructor: Deborah Miles Day and Time: History lessons are taught privately. Lesson times will be arranged with the instructor.
The study of music history covering the Middle Ages, the Renaissance Era, Baroque Era, Classical Era, Romantic Era, and the Modern Era. This study may be for self interest or used toward the RCM History Examinations Levels 9 and 10.
Instructor: Cvetozar Vutev Day: Monday Time: 6:00pm
This program allows students to expand their technical abilities and performance skills. Students will learn the basics of the ensemble and orchestra playing and performing, as well as orchestra conducting.
Each year the Stringendo Junior String Orchestra has a variety of performance opportunities throughout the community.
The prerequisite for taking this class is at least 3 years of individual experience on a string instrument, violin, viola, cello or double bass (minimum Level 2 RCM).
Instructor: Martin Kratky Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 pm
This class will bring together up to 10 cellists in an exciting ensemble. There will be 19 rehearsals throughout the year, two performances: a half-program at Christmas, and a full-program in late May or early June.
The fee to join the cello ensemble is $150 for KSMS students, and includes music.
Instructor: Cvetozar Vutev Day & Time: Each group will determine their lesson schedule with Cvetozar after registering.
Chamber Music group classes are open for students with at least 5 years of experience on their instruments (Level 5 RCM). Students can play any instrument – strings, winds, brass, piano, etc. – and groups will be created based on students' age and level of experience.
Instructor: Annette Dominik Day: Monday Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
This is a french speaking group Suzuki Violin class. This class will be beginner level for ages 4-9.
Instructor: Cathy Dochstader Day: Tuesday Time: 4:30 - 5:15 pm
Small group lessons for beginning flute students age 8 and up, combining traditional and Suzuki methods. Parent participation is welcome, but not mandatory. This class will run from November 6, 2018 to December 11, 2018 and concludes with a class performance. Each class is 45 minutes long.
The fee is $100, which includes music.
Instructor: Cathy Dochstader Day: Saturday Time: 9:15 - 10:00 am
The KSMS flute choir is open to students with at least 1 year of previous playing experience. Rehearsals will run from November 17 to December 8, 2018, culminating in a Christmas concert. Each rehearsal is 45 minutes long.
The fee is $65 for current KSMS students, and $75 for non-KSMS students.