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We are Delta's non-profit music school. We are independently run by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the operation of the school.

We offer a variety of programs to the community ranging from private lessons in piano, guitar and most orchestral instruments, to group lessons and outreach elementary school band programs in Delta and Surrey. Our summer programs include the South Delta Jazz Festival which is held each July.

Please explore these pages to see what we have to offer

Young People's Concerts

Are you or is someone you know a young and outstanding musician, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor or performer?

The Young People’s Concert Series is hosting auditions for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.

All styles & genres of performing arts welcome in forms of solos or small ensembles. Auditions held on Saturday, September 11, 1-6pm at Tsawwassen Arts Centre (1172 56th Street, Tsawwassen). Register to book an audition time. Call 604.720.3392 or email jones-inc@telus.net

The series will run from October 2010-May 2011, featuring high caliber, talented young performers under 25 years old from across the Lower Mainland. A wonderful volunteer performance opportunity!

New Programs for 2010

We are pleased to announce three new faculty appointments for 2010 – 2011. We are welcoming the return of Sarah Westwick to our DCMS faculty. Sarah teaches violin / viola and for fall 2010 will be offering classes in Susuki Violin and a Colourstrings program for young children based on the traditions and teachings of Carl Orff , Dalcroze and Kodaly. Both of the these programs will be on Mondays at the school. Sarah taught at our school for many years through the 1990′s and we welcome her return. You can find more information on these programs under the Programs tab at the top of the page.

Pianist Andrea Larsen will also be rejoining our faculty and will be offering piano instruction for us at the school on Saturdays.

Brennan Saul joins us on faculty to teach drums and percussion. Brennan will be offering lessons in Drum kit in both jazz, rock and other popular styles. He will be available at our school on Thursdays.

Concerts in the Park

Here is a listing of “concerts in the park” this summer, hosted by Delta Parks and Recreation.

2010 Concerts in the Park lineup:

- Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. – Bossa Boys at Diefenbaker Park

- Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. – Matthew Presidente at Memorial Park

- Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Delta Concert Band at Municipal Hall

- Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. – Delta Music Makers at Memorial Park

- Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. – Doghouse at Memorial Park

- Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. – Delta Music Makers at Social Heart Plaza (North Delta)

- Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. – Delta Concert Band at Diefenbaker Park

- Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. – Delta Concert Band at Sunshine Hills Park

(North Delta)

- Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. – Kindred Spirits at Sunshine Hills Park

(North Delta)

- Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. – South Fraser Community Band at Social Heart Plaza (North Delta)

- Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m. – Doghouse at Diefenbaker Park

- Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m. – South Fraser Community Band at Social Heart Plaza (North Delta)

Jazz workshop

This week the South Delta Jazz Workshop will be held at the music school. A reminder to everyone that only workshop classes will be held at the school between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 am – 12 noon on Saturday. The workshop starts Tuesday July 6 at 9:30 am with everyone meeting in the Kinsroom.

Richmond Music Festival

The 2010 Richmond Music Festival Syllabus and Online Registration is now available.
You will find all of the information you need to choose classes and to register at our website www.rmfs.org.

Competitive and Non-Competitive classes are available in Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Voice. Dealine for entries is Friday, August 13th.

Jazz Ensembles in Concert

Our Delta Community Music School Jazz Ensembles will be presenting a concert on Tuesday June 15th at 7:30 pm at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734 – 51st Street, Delta

Admission is by donation. All proceeds for this event will towards scholarships for the 2010 South Delta Jazz Workshop.

Video - from south delta leader

Here is a link to a short video posted on the South Delta Leader’s website about our Open House Sunday May 16th.

South Delta Leader – Music School Celebrates New Home

Early Registration for Fall 2010

Early Registration for fall 2010 for returning students begins May 25. Early Registration is for returning students only to allow our current students to pick and choose their preferred times for fall lessons. Registration for new students opens June 15th. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. It is best to register early to assure placement with your preferred times and instructors.

Open House

On Sunday May 16th we celebrated our first Open House at our new location on Arthur Drive. About 45 music school students took part in an afternoon of recitals in the Kinsroom. At 3pm we had an official ribbon cutting and school was declared open by Delta Mayor Lois Jackson. The schools scholarship and bursary awards were made at the same time.

Congratulations to all of our students who performed on Sunday. Thanks to our board and parent volunteers who helped make the afternoon a success.

Delta Sings in Concert

Sharing the Joy of Music, Delta Sings, led by local choral director John Trepp will be performing two concerts. The concert performs Friday May 7th, 7.30 pm at All Saints Church,4755 Arthur Drive in Ladner and again on Saturday May 8th, 8 pm at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1175 – 56th in Tsawwassen. Tickets are $10 each available at the door.

For more information www.deltasings.com

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