We have already begun to fill our summer lesson schedules! Summer lessons are a great opportunity to try a new instrument, spend some time working on supplementary material, or get that extra boost of theory. This summer we will be providing private summer lessons, as well as a new adult drop-in choir. Loads of fun Read more about Summer Lessons at Forte[…]
Recital season has officially arrived, so we wanted to offer some tips and advice to have a fantastic recital performance with a big smile on your face. Keep reading below! 1. Repetition The saying goes “practice makes perfect.” Fortunately this is true. When we repeat an action over and over it is committed to long term Read more about 4 Tips For a Fantastic Recital Performance[…]
Gather the members of your household for one (or all!) of our Christmas Carol Virtual Sing-along’s this holiday season. This year we will carol together virtually via Zoom with three dates to choose from: December 3, December 5, or December 12. Partial proceeds of the virtual sing-along’s will be donated to Cowichan Women Against Violence Read more about Christmas Carol Virtual Sing-along Series[…]
With lots of viruses going around this season, we’ve noticed and experienced laryngitis at the studio. Laryngitis can be misunderstood, so we wanted to share some information about it, including tips and suggestions to help you recover when experiencing laryngitis. What is laryngitis? The Oxford Dictionary defines laryngitis as: “inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting Read more about Laryngitis – What it is and how to help it[…]
With the start of 2018 also comes the start up of the winter session of our choirs here at Forte. Registration has just opened for our 8 week winter sessions of our adult choir In Harmony, and our kids Senior Glee Club. Our adult choir, In Harmony, is a relaxed choir designed for adults of Read more about New Year = New Music![…]
As the weather is changing and cooling with the start of fall and we spend more time indoors with other people, the occurrence of cold and flu bugs begins to increase. The first illnesses of the season have started hitting children in schools including some of our students at the studio. The goal is always Read more about Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Sickness And Music Lessons[…]
With back to school, comes the start up of all our year round activities at the studio, including our adult and kids choir sessions. Registration has just opened for our 10 week fall sessions of our adult choir In Harmony, and our kids Senior Glee Club. Our adult choir, In Harmony, is a relaxed choir Read more about Fall 2017 Choir Sessions[…]
Registration has just opened for our special 5 week summer session of our adult choir In Harmony, running from July 4 – August 1! In Harmony is a relaxed choir designed for adults of all skill levels who enjoy singing modern repertoire and would like to learn the basics of singing harmony. Our choir includes a wide Read more about ‘In Harmony’ Summer Session[…]
Here at Forte School of Music we believe whole heartedly in the importance of staying connected to community and keeping the arts alive in the Cowichan Valley. We are excited to be hosting our first fundraising concert taking place on Saturday, March 4, 2017. WHAT: Spring Into Song WHEN: Saturday, March 4 @ 6:30pm WHERE: Cobble Hill Hall Read more about Spring Into Song – March 4[…]
It may be hard to believe, but spring break is coming up in just over a month! You might be wondering what kinds of activities to plan for your kids while they are off school. At Forte School of Music in Duncan, we are offering a wonderful variety of spring break music camps this March! Full Read more about Spring Break Music Camps[…]