Summit Music
10 Summit Avenue B2H3L2 New Glasgow, NS, Canada

Hello students and parents, Did you know? Provincial guidelines allow safe singing throughout the province, but not in Nova Scotia. On October 23rd, choral leaders met with Dr. Strang to discuss the need to review policies around singing in schools. Here are a few highlights from that meeting: ... - Policies restricting singing in schools have remained intensely restrictive while policies around classrooms and athletics in particular have relaxed. Teams are still allowed to play with 50 athletes, unmasked, indoors. In sharp contrast, distanced and masked singing - individually or in groups - continues to be prohibited in our schools, even outdoors. -Safe singing is allowed in school settings in all Atlantic Bubble provinces except Nova Scotia and community choral singing is allowed in NS, under provincially approved guidelines. - There are many health and well-being benefits for students provided by group singing that students are currently missing in their lives. - Singing is the core of elementary music curriculum. Without it, a foundation in student music education is missing. - Slideshow presentation from Oct 23 meeting: http://www.nscf.ca//Choral-Singing-COVID-Presentation-NSCF - Recording of Oct 23 meeting: https://youtu.be/hRoBOd0-uCQ A working group with the NSCF is continuing to pursue a revisitation of these policies, and their Facebook page is sharing posts about the issue. Follow the NSCF Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/novascotiachoralfederation for more details.

As we approach December we are excited to announce that we only have a limited number of CDs left. If you haven’t already purchased one, and you would like to, please contact any of our teachers or our Facebook page

Now available, our Christmas on Summit, vol. 2 CD!

Unfortunately we are going to have to postpone our Music Discovery Program for children aged 3-4. We are very hopeful that come the Spring, with COVID cases staying under control in NS, we will be able to have a successful class. Please stay tuned to our Facebook Page for upcoming information or reach out in the New Year if you and your child are interested!

A few of our piano teachers still have spaces available. Please send our Summit Music page an inbox message for more information if you are interested!

Please note our COVID precautions in reopening Summit below: Dear Parents, We are excited to announce the reopening of The Center for Music on Summit the week of September 7th. As dedicated... musical professionals, we recognize the need, value and importance of the arts and musical learning. Not only does it promote creative thinking, increased cognitive skills and a sense of accomplishment, but it provides a means for self expression, a release from worry and anxiety whilst helping restore the human spirit. These last few months have been extremely challenging and worrisome for all of us. We’ve had to learn to live differently and work differently. We have taken the necessary steps and precautions to prevent COVID-19 from spreading here in the community and at home with our families. At the Center for Music on Summit, we have a unique situation where we teach private music lessons in large separate studios. It gives teachers and students the ability to safely self distance while being able to continue with their musical education. For the safety of both teachers and students for the upcoming fall semester please note the following: 1. We will be staggering our lesson times this year in order to give the teachers time to clean before each student enters for their lesson. Students will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entering the studio and upon leaving. 2. We will be using an added entrance to one of the studios this fall to help ease some of the congested traffic areas. 3. We will not be able to accommodate waiting areas and ask that parents drop off and pick up on time. There will be no sitting or lingering in the hallways. 4. Although washrooms will be available and cleaned on a regular basis throughout the day, we do ask, where possible, that students use the washroom at home before coming to their lessons. 5. If your child or a member of your family are experiencing any of these symptoms; new or worsening cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing temperature equal to or over 38C feeling feverish chills fatigue or weakness muscle or body aches new loss of smell or taste headache gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting) feeling very unwell Do not send your child to Summit for their lesson that day. Speak to your teacher regarding a possible make up lesson later in the term or alternatively, an online lesson. As we all know, there is no 100% guarantee to block COVID-19 and there is always an element of risk in everything we do in these times. However, at the Center for Music on Summit, we will endeavour to take every precaution to keep our students and teachers safe in the months to come. If you have further questions or concerns, please talk to your teachers. Thank you and see you in September, Marsha Sobey & Janette Keefe

We will be opening our Center for Music on Summit on September 7th for private, one-on-one music lessons. Please stay in touch with your, or your childs, instructor for more details on their studio (lesson dates and times). We will post our safety protocols soon!

We thought you might enjoy listening and dream about playing with or in a symphony orchestra one day!

Hello everyone, We are certainly missing seeing all of you coming and going at the Center for Music on Summit. The house is pretty lonely and asking Where did all the wonderful music go? We are currently waiting on the Provincial Governments direction as to when we can re-open and safely resume holding our regularly scheduled lessons. We will update all of you once we know when the restrictions have lifted. In the meantime, keep the music flowing in your own homes! See you soon.

An update from the Royal Conservatory of Music: " May 2020 Theory examinations will now be online. An email about the online transition has been sent to students (and their teachers) who have already registered. If you did not receive the email, please first check your spam folder before contacting us. March/April and May/June 2020 practical examinations will be rescheduled and solutions will be provided to students/parents and their teachers via email and on this webpage b...y Wednesday, April 8. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this unprecedented situation." Summit Students...keep up with your practicing as this gives you additional time to prepare! There should be lots of First Class Honour results when you are finally able to take your practical exams later this year.

In response to the growing concerns around Covid19 and the directive issued by the NS government, the Center for Music on Summit will be closed for the two weeks following Spring Break. We will keep you updated as to when our classes and lessons can resume. Please contact your teacher if you require additional info. IN THE MEANTIME: Students - this is a great time to practice and polish your pieces for our year-end recitals, RCM exams and the New Glasgow Music Festival. We teachers are excited at the prospect of wonderfully prepared repertoire when you come back for your lessons next month!!

We made it through our 10 week winter Music Together session Spring registration now open. Friday morning classes at the Centre for Music at Summit and Saturday morning class at the Glen Haven Manor. Families with young children aged 0-4 welcome. Start date pending!

Classes are cancelled and the Center for Music on Summit will be closed today, Thursday, February 13th due to inclement weather.

SAVE THE DATE! The Center for Music on Summit will be offering a Summer Music Camp - July 13-17th for children ages 6-8 & 9-12. For more information, and to reserve a spot for your child, please email Janette Keefe at [email protected].

Music Together Classes are Cancelled this MorningMusic Together Classes are Cancelled this Morning

Creating Music Together program for 6 & 7 year olds begins on Monday, January 27th. The program will run for six weeks and takes place from 3:15 until 4 PM. We have space for 2 more children, so if you are interested in registering your child, please contact: Janette Keefe at [email protected]. Cost is $25.00

There is still space available for 1-2 more children for the after school Music Discovery and Keyboard program beginning this coming Monday at the Center for Music on Summit. For more information, please contact Janette Keefe at [email protected].

Due to the winter storm, the Center for Music on Summit will be closed today.

A new Music Discovery and Keyboard Program for 5 & 6 year olds begins on Monday, January 20th from 4:15 until 5 pm at the Center for Music on Summit. Space is limited to 4 children. Please contact Jan for details and fee info at: [email protected].

This Friday, January 3rd, I will be hosting a FREE Music Together Demo class at 9:15. For families with children aged 0 - 4. Please message to register (Heather Cameron - [email protected] or txt 902-754-2154)

Music Together registration for January now open!! Classes are being offered on Friday mornings at 9:15 and 10:15 starting January 10th. This session is 10 weeks, ending March 13th. Seeking families with children aged 0 - 4 years. Music Together immerses your child in a rich music environment that, in turn, supports their overall development. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way. Contact Heather for more details. Early bi...rd rates for registration before January 1st!! [email protected] or (902)754-2154 See more

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW at the Center for Music located at 10 Summit Avenue in New Glasgow this coming Saturday, December 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come and join us and perhaps sing a carol or two as you shop!

Its beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas at the Center for Music on Summit. This Saturday, December 21st is our Christmas Craft Show from 10-1 pm. Along with great gift ideas from our local crafters and artisans, visitors will be treated to music being performed by our talented students and teachers. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Mark your calendars and come and join us on December 21st!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW at Summit - December 21st from 10-1 pm. Please come and join us for some last minute shopping along with live music performed by our talented students and teachers. See you there!!

We still have room for a few more crafters and artisans for our Christmas Craft show on December 21st at Summit. Please contact us if you are interested. You can message us or send an email to [email protected].

CHRISTMAS ON SUMMIT The Center for Music on Summit is calling for a small number of artisans and crafters with quality products who would be interested in participating in a Christmas Craft Show being held on December 21st. Please contact Janette Keefe at [email protected] for more information.

Our "Creating Music Together" program, which takes place on Mondays from 3:15 to 4 PM for children aged 6-8 still has room for a few more students. If you are interested, please contact Janette Keefe at We would be happy to have you join us!

Creating Music Together program for children ages 6-8 will begin on Monday, October 21st from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. Thanks to the MusiCounts program, the Center for Music on Summit has been able to purchase an assortment of instruments that will give students the opportunity to explore and develop their musical skills. Over the course of eight weeks, students will be introduced to a variety of un-pitched and pitched instruments through many types of musical experiences. They wil...l be learning and building a repertoire of songs in different styles and genres while working together on ensemble presentations. They will discover sounds on special instruments such as the wave drum, rain stick and thunder tube which can provide natural soundscape ideas. Books such as Sheree Fitchs "Singily Skipping along" and "Alligator Pie" by Dennis Alexander will provide fun, inspiring written word and beautiful poetry that can be set to music. Students will be encouraged to contribute, collaborate and improvise their own creative ideas which in turn promotes self esteem and confidence. The fees will be kept to a minimum ($25 registration) to make this program accessible to all young people in this community who are interested in learning more about the creative process and making music together. To register your child, please contact: Janette (Jan) Keefe Email: [email protected]

Thanks to MusiCounts, here are just some of the instruments we will be using in our "Creating Music Together" eight-week special introductory program for 6-8 year olds beginning on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 3:15 to 4 pm. Fee is $25.00. To register your child, please contact Janette Keefe at [email protected].

Theres still space available in our Adult Ukulele class on Tuesdays from 10am-11am! No prior experience required. Contact Lynn DeCoste for more details

The UPEI Department of Music Recital Series will present a Faculty Artist Recital on Sunday, October 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Trinity United Church in New Glasgow. This performance will feature UPEIs new piano professor, Magdalena von Eccher, in collaboration with clarinettist Karem J. Simon. The program will feature a diverse collection of solo and chamber works for piano and clarinet. It will begin with Andante and Allegro by the French composer Ernest Chausson. Written ...in 881, it is a florid work showcasing the expressive and technical ability of the Clarinet. Following, the Simon - von Eccher duo will present Brahms Sonata for Piano and Violin Op. 100, No. 2 (transcribed for clarinet). This is a lyrical and virtuosic work in which Brahms considerable craftsmanship as a composer is on full display. Professor von Eccher will perform two solo piano pieces: Mozarts Sonata K. 310 and Chopins Barcarolle Op. 60. The programs finale will be James Davids Historias y Danzas, a composition commissioned by Dr. Simon. It is an engaging collection of short works inspired by Latino culture. Magdalena von Eccher is recognized as one of Canadas finest musicians. Her performances as a solo pianist, with orchestra, collaborating with singers, and in chamber music are earning the highest praise from fellow musicians and are loved by audiences. Magdalenas musical communication is always personal, poetic, and of the highest artistic calibre. Along with her performing career she is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher and adjudicator, having been on faculty at the University of Lethbridge Department of Music and at McGill Universitys Schulich School of Music. Since 2007, Magdalena has been a favourite at the Festival of the Sound in solo performances as well as in collaboration with artists such as the festivals director, James Campbell, Denis Brott, Cameron Crozman, Marion Newman, James Somerville, and visual artist, Alan Stein. Recipient of the prestigious Joseph-Armand Bombardier Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Magdalena is a doctoral candidate at McGill University with Stphane Lemelin. Karem Simon is well known in throughout Atlantic Canada for his body of work as a clarinettist, conductor, and music educator. Admission for this performance is by free will donation.

DEER ALERT! Please drive with care when coming into The Center for Music on Summit as we have a number of resident deer who are on the property most days and evenings.They like to play "tag youre it" and run around the building and through the parking lot!

Looking to add a second Family Music Class at the Center for Music on Summit. Sign up for a FREE Demo class this Friday at 10:30. Send me a message for more details!!

Were thrilled we received new musical instruments & equipment via the @MusiCounts @TD_Canada Community Music Program! This means more young people in our community will have access to the transformational benefits of music. Two new programs will be introduced in October. Creating Music Together will be scheduled for Monday afternoons for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. For more information, please contact Janette Keefe at

For Immediate Release - September 18, 2019 The Center for Music on Summit is pleased to announce that they have been selected as one of this years recipients to receive grant funding through the TD MusiCounts Community Music program. This national organization provides funding which supports community and school music programs. The Center for Music on Summit has now been able to purchase new musical instruments and equipment for group music education classes, workshops, and... performances. Orff & Suzuki xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, and a variety of rhythmic and percussive instruments will be utilized in upcoming fall programs. The Center for Music on Summit will be offering introductory Creating Music Together group classes to the community. They will take place over an eight-week period. This is a pilot program which we are very excited about developing at Summit. When we planned the program, we took into consideration the rich tapestry of musical roots in this community, and the infusion of new immigrants coming into our area. Our exploration and creative inspiration from all styles and genres of music will provide an innovative musical journey into this universal language. Programs begin mid-October with after-school classes on Monday afternoons from 3:15 to 4 pm for 6-8-year olds and 4:15 to 5 pm for 9-12-year olds. Fees will be kept to a minimum so that young people who may not have had the opportunity to take formal lessons can come to experience and explore making music together in a fun and inviting environment. Plans are also in the works for adult and senior programs. In addition to these new programs, The Center for Music on Summit offers private instruction in piano, fiddle, voice, guitar, ukulele, and Early Childhood Music Programs. For more information regarding group programs and private lessons, please contact The Center for Music on Summit. You can check out our Facebook Page (Summit Music) or phone us at: 902-755-2026. See more

The Four year old Music Discovery Program begins tomorrow and there are two spaces available for two more little people! If you are interested in registering your child for this fun filled music program, please email Janette (Jan) Keefe at [email protected]. This is a twelve week session and the class runs from 1-1:45 PM on Tuesday afternoons.

Our teachers are booking up with a very limited space (literally) for private lessons. If you are interested, please either phone the Center for Music on Summit - 902-755-2026 and leave a message or contact Janette Keefe at [email protected]. Registrations are still open for our upcoming 3s, 4s and 5 & 6 year old music discovery programs which will begin the week of September 16th. This will be a wonderful year of music making at the Center for Music on Summit! Stayed tuned for upcoming concerts and events or drop by and see our beautiful venue. We have increased our parking area and it is now paved.

The Center for Summit is busily preparing for the fall launch of private and group lessons. A limited amount of private lessons are still available at this time for new students, but teachers are booking up quickly. Please contact us ASAP if you are interested. Our contact number is 902-755-2026 or you can send us a message via messenger or email Janette Keefe at [email protected]. This year, the Center for Music on Summit is excited to be offering new after-school programs... for children ages 5-12. Monday afternoons we will have two new innovative music programs. Creating Music Together which will be held from 3:15 until 4 pm for children ages 6-8 and from 4:15 until 5 pm for children ages 9-12. Thursday afternoons there will be a Music Discovery Program for 5- & 6-year olds from 3:15 until 4 pm. Music Discovery for 4-year olds will be on Tuesday afternoons from 1-1:45 pm. Please contact Janette Keefe at [email protected] for more information regarding program content and fees. We will be posting more exciting news next week! Have a great Labour Day weekend.

We wrapped up our July Summer Music Camp yesterday with our young Summit musicians giving a wonderful presentation for family and friends. It was an incredible week and we can hardly wait to do it again next year! Parents and grandparents if you have pictures or videos please feel free to share.

Playing along in our very own ceilidh!

More summer camp music fun today!

Day 2 of the Summit Music camp - having fun with Boom Whackers!