NewsletterJune 2014

POP FOR PUPS! (and kittens too)

Play a song and raise money for the Oakville/Milton Humane Society

On Saturday August 23rd you are invited to perform at the Academy of Music’s 1st annual Pop for Pups fund raising concert.  The objective is to give students the opportunity to play music that they don’t usually play at the Spring and Winter recitals, and help support the Oakville/Milton Humane Society.  The only rule is that you my not play any classical music of any kind.  You may play pop, rock, jazz, celtic, etc.

Tickets are $10 each at the door and 100% of the profits will go to the directly to the Humane Society.  Learn more about the Humane Society at www.omhs.ca.

The event will be held at the Pic-a-Deli Restaurant at 670 Fourth Line in Oakville.  The performance times will depend on the amount of students involved.

In addition to YOUR performance we will enjoy a set of rock and pop songs by the Flaming Llamas (an Academy of Music student rock band) and several members of the Oakville/Georgetown Celtic Fiddle Orchestras.

All students are encouraged to participate.  Don’t forget to ask your teacher what you are playing.

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Student Feedback

“The Academy of Music is very flexible, they helped me schedule all three of my lessons back to back. I love my teachers and I can tell that they really care about me too.”
Heather Williamson

Say something nice about YOUR teacher! Email us at [email protected]

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Students of the Month

Evan and Allison Barber

Evan
What instrument do you Play?
Fiddle
How long have you been playing?
A little over a year
Other Hobbies?
Soccer
What advice do you have for other students?
Practice a lot
What’s your favourite food?
Pizza

Allison

What instrument do you Play?
Fiddle
How long have you been playing?
10 months
Other Hobbies?
Soccer
What advice do you have for other students?
Practice

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Welcome new music students!

[one_half]Ethan S
Ricardo Q
Anna Q
Fernanda H
Rex M, Ethan G
Amelia V
Emily C
Colton H
Sophia K
Lindsay S
Dylan K
Clark R
Emily K [/one_half]
[one_half_last]Calvin A
Ethan G
Sarah S
Emilie N
Martin H
Keiffa W
Dan M
Jenna S
Irina I
Dylan K
Sophia K
Alma G[/one_half_last]

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How does it work in the summer?  Please clarify…

In the last couple of months we have had dozens of people ask if they need to notify the school if they plan to continue in the summer.
The Academy of Music is a 12 month school so you don’t need to sign up for summer lessons.

We do require one month’s notice from the beginning of the month if you plan to withdraw from lessons.  This notice period is to allow enough time for the school to fill your spot with a new student or allow a current student to come at a more convenient time for them.

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IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT? • TEACHERS WITH WAITING LISTS

Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list
for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact our office and we can add you to the waiting list.
There are still limited lesson spots available. To inquire about openings for July send an e-mail to
[email protected] or call the office, Oakville (905) 845-1227 – Georgetown (905) 877-2770.

Here’s a partial list of who’s currently full:

[one_half]Andrew Barbisan – Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums
Monday 4:30pm – 8:30pm FULL
Wednesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm FULL

Elizabeth Aumonier, Piano, Voice
Monday 4:00pm – 8:00pm FULL
Thursday 4:00pm – 7:30pm FULL

Lucia CapobiancoPiano, Voice
Monday 4:30pm – 9:00pm FULL

Rocco Castrucci – Drums, Guitar
Monday 4:00pm – 8:30pm FULL[/one_half]
[one_half_last]Ella Klis – Piano, Voice, Flute
Monday 4:00pm – 7:30pm FULL
Wednesday 4:00pm – 8:00pm FULL
Thursday 4:00pm – 7:00pm FULL
Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm FULL

Gail Stoneman – Violin, Viola
Wednesday 5:30pm – 8:00pm FULL
Thursday 4:00pm – 8:00pm FULL

Tim Connelly – Drums
Thursday 5:00pm – 8:30pm FULL

Prince Cave – Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Friday 4:00pm – 7:30pm FULL[/one_half_last]

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Did You Read Your Newsletter Contest!

To increase readership of the Academy Newsletter each month we’ll feature a new contest winner or a new contest. Be sure to read your newsletter each month to see if your name has been drawn or you might miss out!

This month’s winner is:

David Aylward

David has won a ten dollar iTunes gift card!
To redeem your prize just bring this to the office to claim your iTunes card. Congratulations!

Be sure to read your newsletter each month!

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Refer a Friend and get $25 Cash!

If you refer a friend to the Academy and they register for lessons we will send you a thank you gift of $25.00 by refunding $25.00 to your account.

It’s EASY to refer.
Just have your friend mention your name when they register and we’ll take care of the rest!

We greatly appreciate your referral!
Referrals are not valid for immediate family.
Add a family member to your account and get a free $25.00 registration.

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