McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University
Programme pour la collectivité de l’École de musique Schulich de l’Université McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
About the Conservatory
Founded in 1904 by Clara Lichtenstein as the McGill Conservatorium, the McGill Conservatory is proud of its long and established history of providing quality music education to both the McGill University and Montreal communities. The McGill Conservatory is the Community Program of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and offers music lessons for all ages and abilities. A Musical Tradition. The main focus of instruction at the McGill Conservatory is on classical music. However, we offer instrumental and theoretical instruction in all styles including jazz and popular music. Students enrolled at the McGill Conservatory come from the Montreal region, or are currently studying at McGill University in other degree programs. With a view to serve both these constituencies, the McGill Conservatory has two locations: downtown in the Strathcona Music Building of the Schulich School of Music and in the West-‐Island at Macdonald Campus, Ste-‐Anne-‐de-‐ Bellevue. Teaching Staff. Our students benefit from a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff numbering over 120, many of whom continue to perform actively. Language of Instruction. Practical lessons in most instruments and ensemble coaching are offered in both English and French. Theory and Ear Training courses are taught in English, with bilingual support from teachers. Examinations are offered in both English and French.
Coordinates McGill Conservatory – Downtown 555 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3
McGill Conservatory – West-‐Island 21,111 Lakeshore Rd. (4 Stewart Park) Ste-‐Anne-‐de-‐Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9
Monday 2 p.m. – 6.p.m. Tuesday to Friday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Our West-‐Island Office is presently closed but lessons are still being offered on site. Please contact our Downtown Office.
[email protected]
Tel. (514) 398-‐4543 Fax (514) 398-‐4293
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
About the Conservatory
Table of Contents Concerts & Workshop……………..................... 4
Choirs & Chamber M usic Ensembles…………. 11
Examinations………………………........................ 5
Jazz (Theory & Improvisation)……................
Little Musicians, Orff & Ukelele…………………. 6
Jazz (Rhythm & Combos)…………………………… 13
Suzuki Method………………………………………….. 7
McGill Conservatory Day Camp…………………. 14
Instrumental Lessons………………………………… 8
Fees and Payments……………………………………
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Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays) .………… 9
Important Dates………………………………………..
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Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays) ………... 10
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Administration Director
Prof. Sara Laimon
Associate Director
Henry Tin
Administrative Assistant
Nancy Soulsby
Examination Coordinator
Frank Mutya
Day Camp Administrator
Jennifer Pelletier
Interim Receptionists
Sarah Contreras-‐Wolfe
Hyacinthe Huguet
Elaine Lam
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Concerts & Workshops
Concerts
Year-‐round student concerts are an important aspect of the training offered at the McGill Conservatory. Concerts are presented in the Clara Lichtenstein Hall, Redpath Hall, Tanna Schulich Hall and Pollack Concert Hall. Exact dates are available on the Conservatory web site. In addition, the Schulich School of Music of McGill University offers a wide variety of free concerts.
Suzuki Violin Concerts Jazz Concerts Voice Area Concerts Choir Concerts
Staff and Guests Series Concerts
$5.00 $10.00 General $15.00 Srudent $10.00 General $15.00 Srudent $10.00 General $15.00 Student $10.00
Masterclasses & Workshops Each year the McGill Conservatory sponsors several student workshops and masterclasses conducted by senior staff from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University or by well known Canadian and American clinicians. Workshops and masterclasses are open to McGill Conservatory students enrolled in practical instruction at appropriate levels, depending on the particular workshop or masterclass. Students may be selected by their teachers to perform or they may audit the workshop or masterclass. A small fee may be charged for either of the above-‐mentioned forms of p articipation.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Examinations
Music examinations are offered at the end of each academic year to external students as well as to those studying at the McGill Conservatory in all instruments and / or in Theory and Ear Training. All examinations are offered in English and French. The McGill Conservatory Examinations are recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation of the Government of Quebec. High School credits may be obtained at the Secondary III, IV and V levels if instrumental, theory and ear training examinations are successfully completed. www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/examinations
Important Considerations
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McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends. The McGill Conservatory cannot guarantee that requests for specific pratical examination dates or times will be granted. The McGill Conservatory understands the extreme importance of both MELS and school in-‐house final examinations. McGill Conservatory Practical Examinations take place exclusively in the month of June. Examination Rescheduling is only available for direct school examination conflicts or for medical reasons. McGill Conservatory Examinations will review requests to use Substitution Repertoire when submitted with the online application.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukelele
Little Musicians
Orff Method
Ukulele Group Class
3 to 6 years old
6 to 8 years old
6 to 8 years old
• Preparation and/or complement for formal music lessons • Singing, movement and playing instruments • Recorder, xylophones, glockenspiels, drums etc. • Rhythm, melody, form, harmony • Improvisation, composition and natural sense of play is encouraged • Learn music by doing and exploring • Cooperative group experiences
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These classes are designed to be child-‐ centered and developmentally-‐ appropriate. Children are encouraged to explore their inherent musicality while developing the necessary skills for entrance into private musical studies. Class sizes are small to ensure that children receive the maximum benefit of individual attention while working within a motivating group environment.
Introduction to the guitar Singing Picking Strumming Theory and ear training Group and solo playing Ideal for small hands Quiet practicing
Little Musicians, Orff Method & Ukulele http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/children
Term Full Year Half Year (Fall, Winter and Spring) (Winter and Spring Only) Dates September 12, 2015 to January 09 2016 to April 30, 2016 April 30, 2016 Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Little Musicians (3-‐6) Orff (6-‐8 years) years) Ukulele (6-‐8 years) Parents class
September 08, 2015 1 Due upon registration $435.00 $495.00 $645.00 $99.00
1 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
November 30, 2015 1 Due upon registration $330.00 $398.00 $480.00 $69.00
Spring Only March 12, 2016 to April 30, 2016 March 5, 2016 1 Due upon registration $205.00 $264.00 $304.00 $39.00
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Suzuki Method
What is it?
How does it work?
It is important that the child start as young as possible. Either the mother or the father must accept the responsibility of attending lessons. The children learn naturally at their own rate of development. Music reading is delayed until the child's aural and technical after which it is skills are well established, carefully integrated into the child's curriculum. Every child h as individual as well as group lessons.
The Suzuki method was developed in Japan more than 50 years ago b y Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Based on a philosophy of respect for the child, this method holds that talent is n ot inherited and that the potential of every child is unlimited. Dr. Suzuki believed that children are capable of developing their musical abilities in the same way they develop their linguistic abilities.
Suzuki Method www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/suzuki
Term Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Suzuki Books I & II 30 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson Suzuki Books III & IV 45 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson Suzuki Books V & up 60 min. / wk. Private and Group Lesson
Fall – 13 weeks Sept. 13 – Dec. 12, 2015 September 8, 2015 1 September 30, 2015 $494.00
Winter – 10 weeks Jan. 3 – March 19, 2016 November 30, 2015 1 February 1, 2016 $380.00
Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 March 5, 2016 1 March 31, 2016 $380.00
$669.50
$515.00
$515.00
$793.00
$610.00
$610.00
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See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Instrumental Lessons For all instruments
When and where?
Private lessons are offered in orchestral and keyboard instruments, guitar, recorder and voice. Private lessons in jazz style and improvisation is also offered in some instruments.
Lessons normally take place once a week, on the day and time agreed to between the teacher and the student, and in the room reserved for those lessons. Please be on time for your lessons.
Instrumental Lessons http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/lessons Term Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline
Fall – 13 weeks Sept. 13 – Dec. 12, 2015 1 September 8, 2015 September 30, 2015
Winter – 10 weeks Jan. 3 – March 19, 2016 1 November 30, 2015 February 1, 2016
Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 1 March 5, 2016 March 31, 2016
Summer – 6 weeks June 6 – August 14, 2016 1 June 6, 2016 Due upon registration
30 min. Private Lesson $442.00 $34.00 per lesson
$340.00
$340.00
$204.00
45 min. Private Lesson $617.50 $47.50 per lesson 60 min. Private Lesson $741.00 $57.00 per lesson
$475.00
$475.00
$285.00
$570.00
$570.00
$342.00
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See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Theory and Ear Training (Saturdays) Theory and Ear Training http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory/
Children’s sections on Saturdays Term Dates Registration Deadline Placement Test Elementary IV & V
Fall Winter / Spring September 19 – December 19, 2015 February 6 – May 29, 2016 1 1 and January 9 – 30, 2016 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 (individually) 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00
Elementary VI & Secondary I 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00 Music History I & Secondary II 1 hour / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $434.00 Secondary III 1.5 hours / week – 1 instalment for both terms -‐ $475.00 3
Youth and Adult sections on Saturdays Term Dates Registration Deadline Placement Test Secondary III, IV, V (Youth)
Fall September 19 – December 19, 2015 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm 2 hours / week – $546.00 per year 3
Winter / Spring January 9 – May 29, 2016 1 (Collegial ends May 28, 2016)
Collegial I, II 3 hours / week – $909.00 per year 3 (Youth and Adult)
New s tudents: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term is September 30, 2015. See page 15 for information c oncerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-‐Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Theory and Ear Training (Weekdays) Theory and Ear Training http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/theory/
Youth and Adult sections on Weekdays Term Dates Registration Deadline Placement Test
Fall – Tuesdays and Thursdays September 22 – December 17, 2015 1 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m.
Adult Secondary III, IV, V 5 hours / week – $546.00 per level 3 Term Dates Registration Deadline Placement Test Youth and Adult
Fall – Wednesdays September 23 – December 16, 2015 September 8, 2015 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. 2 hours / week – $546.00 per year 3
Winter / Spring – Tuesdays and Thursdays January 26 – May 26, 2016 1 November 30, 2015 2 Tuesday, January 12 at 6 p.m. 4 hrs / week – $546.00 per level 3 Winter / Spring – Wednesdays January 13 – May 29, 2016 1
Summer Courses for Adults Term Dates Registration Deadline Placement Test
Summer – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays May 31 – July 21, 2016 1 May 25, 2016 2 Wednesday, May 25 at 6 p.m.
Adult Secondary III, IV, V 7.5 hours / week – $546.00 per level 3
New students: $40 deposit payment due on Placement Test day. 1 These schedules include examination dates. 2 Payment Deadline for Fall Term is September 30, 2015. See page 15 for information c oncerning late registration. 3 Purchase of books required, at additional cost: Secondary III, IV and V: Music Theory: A Beginning ($40) and Sight-‐Singing: A Beginning ($20) available only from the Conservatory Office. Other textbook purchases required for Collegial levels.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Choirs and Chamber Music Ensembles Choirs http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/choirs McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir Fall / Winter / Spring -‐ $399.00 1 (West-‐Island) September 14, 2015 – June 5, 2016
Winter / Spring -‐ $299.00 January 11 – June 5, 2016 1
McGill Conservatory Youth Choir Fall / Winter / Spring -‐ $419.00 1 (West-‐Island) September 14, 2015 – June 5, 2016
Winter / Spring -‐ $314.00 January 11 – June 5, 2016 1
Registration Deadline September 8, 2015 2 Payment Deadline September 30, 2015 Auditions (new students) Saturday, August 29, 2015 and Saturday, September 12, 2015
November 30, 2015 2 February 1, 2016 Friday, January 8, 2016
Chamber Music Ensembles http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/ensembles Term Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Duo
Fall – 10 weeks Oct. 4 – Dec. 14, 2015 2 September 08, 2015 September 30, 2015 $270.00
Winter – 10 weeks Jan. 3 – March 19, 2016 2 November 30, 2015 February 1, 2016 $270.00
Spring – 10 weeks March 20 – May 28, 2016 2 March 5, 2016 March 31, 2016 $270.00
Summer – 8 weeks June 6 – August 14, 2016 2 June 6 , 2016 Due upon registration $216.00
Trio $209.00
$209.00
$209.00
$168.00
Quartet $169.00
$169.00
$169.00
$136.00
Quintet or larger $139.00 Group Voice Class $169.00
$139.00 $169.00
$139.00 $169.00
$112.00 $136.00
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
Auditions (new students) Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 1
Includes end-‐of-‐year concert date. See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Jazz (Theory & Improvisation)
Jazz Theory http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/ Term Jazz Theory I 1: Fall – 12 weeks Dates September 21 -‐ December 14, 2015 2 hours / week on Mondays Registration Deadline September 8, 2015 3 Payment Deadline September 30, 2015 Auditions Wednesday, September 9, 2015 $371.00
Jazz Theory II 2: Winter – 12 weeks January 11 -‐ April 11, 2016 2 hours / week on M ondays November 30, 2015 3 February 1, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016 $371.00
Jazz Improvisation http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/ Term Fall – 12 weeks Dates September 22 -‐ December 8, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays Registration Deadline September 8, 2015 3 Payment Deadline September 30, 2015 Auditions Wednesday, September 9, 2015
$279.00
Winter – 12 weeks January 12 -‐ April 5, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays November 30, 2015 3 February 1, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016
Spring – 10 weeks April 12 -‐ June 14, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Tuesdays March 5, 2016 3 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016
$279.00
$232.50
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Prerequisite: Secondary III Theory and Ear Training 2 Prerequisite: Jazz Theory I 3 See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Jazz (Rhythm & Combos)
Jazz Rhythm http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/ Term Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Auditions
Fall – 12 weeks September 23 -‐ December 9, 2015 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays 1
September 8, 2015 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015
$279.00
Winter – 12 weeks January 13 -‐ April 6, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays 1
Spring – 10 weeks April 13 -‐ June 15, 2016 1.5 hours / week on Wednesdays 1
November 30, 2015 February 01, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016
March 5, 2016 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016
$279.00
$232.50
Jazz Combos http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory/courses/jazz/ Term Dates include concerts Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Auditions
Term Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Auditions
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Fall – 12 weeks September 21 – December 15, 2015, 2 hours / week 1 September 08, 2015 September 30, 2015 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 $444.00
Winter – 10 weeks January 18 – March 22, 2016, 2 hours / week 1 November 30, 2015 February 01, 2016 Saturday, January 9, 2016 $370.00
Spring – 10 weeks April 11 – June 14, 2016, 2 hours / week 1 March 05, 2016 March 31, 2016 Saturday, April 2, 2016 $370.00
Summer – 6 weeks July 04 – August 11, 2016, 2 hours / week 1 June 18, 2016 Due upon registration Saturday, June 18, 2016 $290.00
See page 15 of this document for information regarding late registration.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
McGill Conservatory Day Camp
McGill Conservatory Day Camp is held at the Schulich School of Music of The McGill University in downtown Montreal. Our main program, Camp Artemusik, is for children aged 7 to 12 years old. We also offer a version for children aged from 5 and 6 years old, called Camp Artemusiki. We also offer many different Specialized Programs for ages 8 to 17.
How can you help? You will be able to m ake an online donation of $10, $20 or $50 while enrolling your children at camp, or you can contact the camp office at (514) 398-‐5505 to m ake a donation of the amount of your choice.
The Mika Fund
Your donation will provide camp sessions at a lower cost (depending on the family's income) for art-‐loving campers, who, without YOUR generosity, would not have the opportunity to participate. We invite you to donate whatever you can during registration, so that as many youngsters as possible can benefit this summer season.
List of camps http://www.mcgill.ca/conservatory-‐camp/mcgill-‐conservatory-‐day-‐camp Camp Artemusiki 5-‐6 year olds Camp Artemusik 7-‐12 year olds Video Camp 10 years and up
Music Discovery Camp 7-‐10 year olds
Drum Camp 10 years and up Music Advanced Camp 8-‐12 year olds
CKUT Radio Camp 10-‐13 years
Dance Camp (2 levels) 8-‐17 year olds
First Act Camp 8-‐12 year olds
CKUT Radio Camp 14-‐17 years
Intense Dance Camp 8-‐12 year olds
Experimento Camp 5-‐6 year olds Garage Band Camp 12 years and up 1 Reloaded 1 Garage Band Camp Tour 12 years and up 1
Broadway Camp 13 years and up
Choir Camp 8-‐13 year olds
Cinema Camp 13 years and up
C.I.T. Camp 15-‐17 year olds
Puppet Camp 10-‐12 year olds
Drama Camp 13 years and up
Stop Motion Camp 10 years and up
Sound Recording Camp 12 years and up
Guitar Techniques 12 years and up Camp Songwriting Camp 12 years and up
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Pop! Camp 12 years and up Puppet Camp 7-‐9 year olds
Cinema Tour Camp 13 years and up
Audition required Camp Fees are listed on the web site. This list reflects camps that were available in 2015. List subject to change for summer 2016.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Fees and Payments
Registration Fees, Deposits and Payments The Conservatory charges a $15.00 registration fee per term per student. New students must pay a non-‐refundable deposit fee of $40.00 to open their file, initiate the teacher assignment process, take a placement test and / or an audition. This deposit will be applied to tuition fees when paying for the course. All fees are non-‐refundable after the course registration deadlines. Please complete the Personal Data Form, Registration Form and Teacher Assignment Form which may be mailed to the Conservatory Office, sent by fax: (514) 398-‐4293, or present yourself in person to register.
Payment Methods The Conservatory is now a cash-‐free environment. For your convenience, you can pay on the web (available to Conservatory students with Minerva access): Internet Banking, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express or in person: Interac, Visa, MasterCard and cheque.
Conditions The McGill Conservatory reserves the right to make changes to the fee and / or calendar. Students who register after the registration deadline will be charged a late registration fee of 30$. Interest also will be charged on overdue fees. If payment is not received by the deadline, the teacher will be instructed to cease teaching until payment is received. Any lessons which should have been given during this time will be forfeited; the teacher will not be expected to make up these lessons.
Late Registration 1
There is a Late Registration Period for each term which requires the payment of a $30.00 late registration fee . Starting this year, no registrations will be accepted per term after its Late Registration Period. This applies to both new and returning students. Term Fall Late Registration September 19, 2015
Winter January 09, 2016
Spring March 19, 2016
Summer 2 June 30, 2016
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Late fee may not apply when placement tests and auditions are required. In the Summer Session Late Registration is only possible for Private Instruction, no applicable late fee.
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McGill Conservatory
Conservatoire de McGill
Dates & Fees 2015-2016
www.mcgill.ca/conservatory
Important Dates
Conservatory Office Closed Labour Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Saturday, September 5, 2015 to Monday, September 7, 2015
inclusively. Thanksgiving Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, O ctober 9 to Monday, O ctober 12, 2015 inclusively. No group
classes on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2015. No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Christmas / Seasonal Conservatory Office is closed December 13, 2015 to January 3, 2016 inclusively. Break Spring Break Conservatory Office is closed February 28 to March 5, 2016 inclusively. No group classes from
Sunday, February 28 to Saturday, March 5, 2016 inclusively. Easter Weekend Conservatory Office is closed March 25 to March 28, 2016 inclusively. No group classes on Saturday
and Sunday, March 26 and 27, 2016. No Theory and Ear Training classes on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Victoria Day Weekend Conservatory Office is closed Friday, May 20 to Monday, May 23, 2016 inclusively. No group classes
on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2016. Saint-‐Jean-‐Baptiste Day Conservatory Office is closed Friday, June 24, 2016 & Canada Day Conservatory Office is closed Friday, July 1, 2016
Term Dates
Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term Summer Term Examination Session Summer Day Camp
September 13 to December 12, 2015, Theory and Ear Training: September 19 to December 19, 2015 and January 9 to January 3 0, 2016. January 3 to March 19, 2016 March 20 to May 28, 2016 June 8 to August 16, 2015 June 1 to June 21, 2016 June 27 to August 12, 2016
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