The Kingsway Conservatory of Music
2848 Bloor St W M8X 1A9 Toronto, ON, Canada

It's an extremely stressful time right now for so many of us. The KCM Junior Orchestra has a message for you.... We hope their rendition of Bobby McFerrin's tune "Don't Worry Be Happy," directed by Rezan Onen-Lapointe, will pick up your spirits into the long weekend! In addition to having a lot of fun making this video, the students learned a LOT of new skills, including aspects of pop music arranging, reading lead sheets, and creating their own rhythms and harmonies. We pr...obably never would have tackled something like this without the need for online learning! Enjoy! #inspiredlearning #onlinelearning #dontworrybehappy #uplifting #funtimes #onlinemusic #strings #violin #cello #orchestra #popmusic #positivevibes

Please enjoy this performance by the KCM Advanced Wind Ensemble, directed by Kelly Sanchuck! Basin Street Blues is a traditional New Orleans tune, first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1928. You’ll be tapping your toes for sure! #inspiredlearning #clarinet #saxophone #onlinelearning #musicschool #virtuallearning #windensemble

SATURDAY MORNING MUSIC! NEW 6-week session for the early years . . . escape weekday screen time! "It's incredible online. Bravo! - Fabulous"... MARCH 20-MAY 1 (6 weeks online) MUSIC FOR YOU & YOUR BABY (birth to 3 years, with adult) 9:30-10:00 am. $60 EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC (JK, SK) 10:00-10:30 am. $78 EMAIL [email protected] to register. Siblings welcome at no extra charge Program fees are prorated based on start date. #inspiredlearning #musicclass #onlinemusic #parents #nurture #childdevelopment #learningmusic #learning #onlinelearning #growing #cognitivedevelopment #lullabies #singwithyourbaby #musicwithbaby

KCM’s Artistic Director Sharon Burlacoff has been featured by @snapdbloorwest ! Thank you so much, this recognition means a lot. Posted @withregram @snapdbloorwest In honour of International Women's Day, snapd would like to introduce Sharon Burlacoff, Founder & Artistic Director, @kingswayconservatory In this 25th anniversary season of the Kingsway Conservatory of Music, founder Sharon Burlacoff discloses that she did not aspire to establish or become the Artistic Directo...r of a music conservatory! But reflecting on the past 25 years in her various roles at KCM, from educator to chief cook and bottle washer, she could not envision a pursuit that is more aligned with her creative ambitions, passion for working with children and families, and her belief that music education is an absolutely critical piece of the education puzzle. With these tenets, along with her exceptional drive and focus (qualities she draws upon for another of her passions, running marathons!), Sharon has built KCM into a revered resource for music education and a valued artistic hub for the community. Step into KCM's elegant spaces and you can feel the vibe - studios buzzing with private lessons on all instruments, Baby Music classes, Early Childhood Music programs, Suzuki Violin & Cello classes, Speech Arts, Choirs, Music Theatre, Orchestras, Drum Circles and a fantastic roster of Summer Camp opportunities. It's 25 years and counting of "Inspired Learning" at KCM, with an inspired leader at the helm! #ChooseToChallenge #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

Be sure to catch KCM instructor Rezan Onen-Lapointe in her newest concert with her ensemble, Rezonance! This time she and harpsichordist David Podgorski will bring you chamber music of the French Baroque. It will be a delightful and quirky concert, with an informal pre-concert chat as well as a Q&A session. The premiere is Saturday March 13, 7pm, and it is available online for one week after that. Rezonancefrench.eventbrite.com

This time has inspired some incredibly creative and beautiful work. Check out this fanciful gem by Marco Cera. Not only did he play ALL the instruments and do all of the filming and video editing himself, but he also MADE the diorama that he is "playing" in. He crafted it and, an accomplished visual artist, painted all the details. Exquisite!

FREE TRIAL CLASS tomorrow! RSVP for zoom link You are invited to join Saturday Morning Music (birth to SK)! Dear Families,... I have had the privilege of teaching early childhood music programs to young children, and also teaching parents and children together in interactive classes, for 26 years. Learning how to actively engage in musical activities taps potential in every area of development verbal, aural, kinesthetic, social, emotional etc. You and your child are invited to join me for a free online trial class tomorrow, Saturday, February 6, 9:30-10:00 am (birth to 3 years, with parent) and 10:00-10:30 am (JK/SK, children attend on their own). If you are concerned how your young child will respond in the parent/child program (birth to 3 years), there is no need to worry. I am primarily teaching grown-ups how to musically play with their child through rhymes, songs, finger/toe plays and lullabies. If your child is intrigued enough to watch the screen ... the added bonus is that they will see their own reaction. RSVP directly to me, [email protected], and I will send you my classroom link for tomorrow morning. I look forward to having you join me! Sharon Burlacoff, KCM Artistic Director ARCT, B.Mus., MFA, MA, Orff/Kodaly Certified #inspiredlearning #musicclass #onlinemusic #parents #nurture #childdevelopment #learningmusic #learning #onlinelearning #growing #cognitivedevelopment #lullabies #singwithyourbaby #musicwithbaby

Speech Arts at KCM! A wonderful way to have fun and boost confidence. Truly a hidden gem! #inspiredlearning #speecharts #drama #publicspeaking

Due to POPULAR DEMAND.... Now offering SATURDAY MORNING classes for you and your baby! #inspiredlearning #earlychildhood #musicforchildren #nurture #joyofmusic Email to register [email protected]

Do you ever try to make animal noises on an instrument? Here’s KCM instructor Rezan Onen-Lapointe’s cat sounds!

Join us in February for new 9-week sessions! #inspiredlearning #earlychildhooddevelopment #musiceducation #musicwithbaby #nurture #bondingwithbaby #etobicoke

****** ENTHUSIASTIC SINGERS AGE 7 & UP ARE WANTED! ***** SINGING for joy! KCM CHILDREN'S CHOIR Winter Project "The World at Our Doorstep!"... Join our lively 12-week virtual choir program exploring the world through song, learning new skills and making new friends. Check out this link to our Fall Choir Project finale performance, "The Flavour is Canada". It is so inspiring to see young people adapt, problem-solve and rise to the occasion - important life skills! OUR NEW 12-WEEK WINTER PROJECT will virtually travel the world, discovering fun and fabulous repertoire and the language of other cultures, from Zulu to German to Japanese! Choristers meet weekly to sing, explore and learn together. . . Body percussion - One-on-one coaching - Learn to read music - Solo opportunities - Recording skills - Finale video performance to keep and share! We are harnessing the joy of choral singing in a new way, online, with the added bonus of unique learning opportunities and thrilling performance results. Every child is invited to find the joy! Kingsway Children's Choir ... Winter Project "The World at Our Doorstep!" Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom January 13-April 7 (12 weeks) For boys and girls age 7 and up. Space limited. Tuition $280. Plus $30 registration if not registered since 18/19. Please respond by email for further information and to register: [email protected] www.kingswayconservatory.ca #choir #sing #joyofsinging #onlineeducation #musiceducation #learning #nurture #inspiredlearning

Please enjoy the KCM choirs’ rendition of I Love This Country. Directed by Karen Sexton, video editing by Rezan Onen-Lapointe.

>> It's not too late to join the next session! Email [email protected] for more info and to register. Our KCM choirs continue to explore Newfoundland folk music with this cheerful rendition of Bonavist’ Harbour. Video edited by Rezan Onen-Lapointe ... #inspiredlearning #choir #onlinelearning #newfoundland #singing

KCM’s Intermediate Orchestra would like to share their first project exploring world fiddle music. The first stop on their virtual tour will be the Shetland Islands! Orchestra director Valerie Gordon visited this magical place when she was in high school (look out for her pictures in this video!), and the music and close knit community inspired her to share this beautiful style with her students. The orchestra worked on learning this music partly by ear, adding harmonies a...nd multiple parts without written music, and playing with traditional trills and ornaments. We hope you enjoy this beautiful scenery from Shetland! #inspiredlearning #violin #cello #strings #onlinelearning #shetlands #fiddle #traditional #trad

MUSIC is a MUST for the very young . . . Give our programs a try on November 23 - NO COST unless you choose to register for our NEW 9-week session! RSVP to [email protected] to obtain link Music plays an immeasurable role in every child's development! The early years, from birth to primary school age, are prime time to actively engage in making music. Using their own instruments - voice, body, hands - young children develop exponentially in every area ... emotio...nal, verbal, physical, social, kinesthetic, intellectual. Our new online programs for young ones are tailored to our current environment, addressing the unique needs of families and children at this time, with value added. Our testimonials are telling ... "My daughter absolutely LOVES her classes!" "Thank you for the music - we're loving it at home!" You are invited to join us Monday November 23rd to give our online programs a try! No cost/commitment for the first class if you choose not to continue with the 9-week program. MUSIC FOR YOU & YOUR BABY (birth to 3 years, with adult) Monday & Friday mornings online OPEN CLASS Monday November 23, 10:00-10:30 EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC (3-7 years) Monday & Thursday afternoons online Junior I (JK) 4:00-4:30; Junior II (SK) 4:45-5:15; Orff Ensemble (Gr 1-2, includes Recorder) 5:30-6:15 OPEN CLASSES Monday November 23 Our open classes on November 23rd are for families who have not already registered this season. To obtain link to attend our open classes on November 23rd or to register for our new 9-week session, please respond by email: [email protected].

Children NEED music!

NEW 9-week programs! Start Nov 23rd Early Childhood Music (age 3-7) at the Kingsway Conservatory of Music Message from Sharon Burlacoff, KCM Artistic Director:... As a music educator for the past 30 years, I cannot stress enough the importance of keeping music in the mix. Since our transition to online learning in the spring, we continue to discover the most effective ways to bring our Early Years programs to the Etobicoke community. For over 25 years, we have nurtured thousands of young minds through the language of music. Young children, especially from birth to 5 years, learn exponentially through music-making with their own instruments - voice, body and hands. Active participation in music is critical for their development in every area emotional, verbal, physical, social, kinesthetic, intellectual. Our Early Childhood Music classes which typically run the full academic year are being offered for the first time in shorter 9-week sessions. I invite your child to join us for the next session to discover the joy! Monday & Thursday AFTERNOONS, attend twice weekly! MONDAYS Nov 23-Dec 21, Jan 4-25 and THURSDAYS Nov 26-Dec 17, Jan 7-Feb 4 Junior I (JK) 4:00-4:30 Junior II (SK) 4:45-5:15 Orff Ensemble (Gr 1-2, will include Recorder) 5:30-6:15 Junior I, Junior II (JK, SK): $234 for 9 weeks, attend twice weekly Orff Ensemble (Gr 1-2, will include Recorder): $318 for 9 weeks, attend twice weekly To register, email [email protected] http://www.kingswayconservatory.ca/programs/the-early-years/

Our Intermediate Violin Technique class is getting SPOOKY! ‘Monsters’ is a project featuring students' own compositions. With guidance from instructor Valerie Gordon, each student invented a monster and composed a short piece of music in the "character" of their creation. They included specific extended violin techniques. As a group, they composed a beginning and an ending to the piece. You will notice that some Monsters have more of a traditional melody, while others are ve...ry moody and full of interesting effects. Special thanks to Cristina Prats-Costa for her amazing video editing skills! We hope you enjoy this Halloween treat! #inspiredlearning #violin #monster #halloween #composition #creativity #onlinelearning

Stories, Stuffies & Lullabies - Calming music and quiet time at the end of your child’s day . . . All are invited, at no charge, to the Kingsway Conservatory of Music's Tuesday and Thursday evening online Lullaby program hosted by KCM Artistic Director Sharon Burlacoff. Sharon’s brief quiet time with you and your little one includes a short story, a soothing lullaby, and a live piano performance of a short piece of calming classical music.... Tuesdays, now until November 17 Thursdays, now until November 19 6:45-7:00 pm for birth to age 3, 7:00-7:15pm for age 3-6 No charge. RSVP to [email protected] to obtain online link.