As we enter into the final week of classes before Spring Break, here are a few reminders and information about upcoming events at DCMS

Spring Break –  There are no regularly scheduled lessons at the school from Monday March 17 to Sunday March 30.inclusive.  Regularly scheduled classes resume Monday March 31, 2014. Some teachers may schedule extra lessons and events so consult with your individual teacher.

The Faculty Recital – Thank-you to everyone who came to our Faculty Concert on Friday March 7th.  We really appreciate your support for this concert.

April Student Recital – The next Student Recital will be Sunday April 13th at the All Saints Anglican Parish at 2pm. Sign up sheets are now up at the school and signups will end by April 3.

Easter Closure:  There are no scheduled lessons at the school on Good Friday April 18 or Easter Monday April 21st.

Scholarship Recital – The Scholarship audition rectial will be Saturday afternoon May 10th.  Our adjudicator this  year will be Dr. Barrie Barrington from Douglas College.  More details and applications will be available at the school after Spring Break.

McKee House Concert Series:  It looks like our final house concert of the season will be the weekend of May 17 with another Baroque fest!  Stay tuned for details.

Year End Recital. Our Year End Student Recital will be Sunday June 15th 1:30 pm at All Saints Church in Ladner.

South Delta Jazz Festival and Workshop: Our Summer Jazz Workshop is coming up Tuesday July 8th – Saturday July 12 2014.  Expect another great week of jazz workshop and student and faculty concerts.  Details TBA

Thrive City String Boot Camp – our annual summer string workshop runs this year from August 5 – 16, 2014. first audition date for the program is Saturday May 10th at the Music School.

Student Recital – Feb. 16 2014
Our First Student Recital of 2014 will be on Sunday February 16th at 2pm at the school.  Admission is Free. Student sign up sheets will be up at the school until Feb. 5th.

Faculty Concert – Friday March 7th, 7:30 pm
DCMS presents our very own performing faculty in concert. John Littlejohn with the Infinitus Trio, Stephen Robb – clarinet/piano, Cheryl Carruthers – piano, Louise Southwood – classical guitar,  Music from Broadway, classical, and jazz. details TBA.  Funds raised will go towards student scholarships and our summer music programs.

African Drum Classes
We have good enrolment for this terms class with about 10 students
Open Drop in Session – Drum Circle – February 8th – 7:30 pm at the school

South Delta Jazz Festival 2014 edition
Our Summer Jazz Workshop is coming up Tuesday July 8th – Saturday July 12 2014.  Expect another great week of jazz workshop and student and faculty concerts.  Details TBA

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Happy New Year to all our Music school students and their families!  I hope you all had a wonderful winter break! Our school opens again on Monday January 6th!  The office will be open and all regularly scheduled Monday lessons will be taking place, unless you have made other arrangements with your teacher.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

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Our Music Therapy  program in conjunction with the Stroke Recovery Association – Delta, will be starting again in a 12 week session starting Thursday January 9th at 10:30 am . For more information and registration please contact 604-946-2731 or the email address in the above notice.

Special thanks to the Province of BC Gaming Branch for making this program possible.

hollyMerry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at
Delta Community Music School.

There are no regularly scheduled lessons between Monday Dec. 23 and Sunday Jan. 5, 2014. Please consult with your individual instructor as some may be scheduling lessons during this time to make up for missed or cancelled lessons.

The School Office is closed during this time as well, and opens again on Monday January 6th, 2014.