Some students have joined or formed their own bands through their lessons at The Music Studio.
Accomplishments
The teachers at The Music Studio in Etobicoke (Toronto) take pride in helping our students achieve their musical goals. Many of our students’ accomplishments in the community and beyond are described below.
Auditions
Our students have consistently excelled in preparing for both vocal and instrumental entrance auditions, gaining acceptance into renowned programs such as the Etobicoke School of the Arts. Many have continued on to university and college classical and jazz programs, while others have earned places in prestigious choirs and choruses.
One standout student was accepted directly into the Canadian Opera Company’s Children’s Chorus, an achievement so rare that he bypassed the usual training choirs and went on to perform on the stage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Beyond academic and professional ensembles, our students have also successfully prepared for high profile opportunities, including auditions for Canadian Idol.
Festivals
Highlights of student performances at the following music festivals:
Etobicoke Music Festival
First, Second and Third place results for violin and piano students performing pieces from the grades six and seven RCM repertoire. These students were also invited to perform at the final concert and were scholarship recipients.
Davenport Festival of Music
Two vocal students and one piano student received First Place marks. Vocal students have also received Second and Third Place results, including one student who received Second Place in the Grade Four vocal category. All students consistently receive marks above 80.
Kiwanis Festival
Vocal and instrumental students receiving top marks including a young violinist who achieved a second place result.
Alliance for New Music Projects Contemporary Showcase Festival
An Honourable Mention for one of our young piano students.
Greater Toronto Music Festival
Vocal and violin students received First Place results.
Examinations
Our vocal, instrumental, theory, harmony, and history students have consistently excelled in RCM examinations, earning Honours and First Class Honours from the beginning through advanced grade levels. Many have also achieved outstanding results at arts schools such as the Etobicoke School of the Arts, particularly in performance, theory, and ear training courses.
One examiner, after awarding a student an A+ on a vocal exam, remarked, “This student must have a very good vocal instructor.”
Results
At The Music Studio, students gain valuable experiences beyond the classroom, from live performances to recording sessions and enrichment programs.
Instrumental students participating in the music programs of schools such as John G. Althouse Junior Middle School have received assistance from their teachers at The Music Studio when preparing for school concerts and music tests.
Instrumental students participating in the music programs of schools such as John G. Althouse Junior Middle School have received assistance from their teachers at The Music Studio when preparing for school concerts and music tests.
Students develop the ability to explore and interpret a variety of musical styles.
Vocal students learn the art of dramatic presentation.
Professional singers and musicians come to The Music Studio for extra guidance and technical preparation when preparing for recording sessions or performances. One contemporary pop group improved their solo and group vocal skills at The Music Studio and went on to record and tour across North America.
Opportunities
