Explore music WITH PASSION AND PERFORMANCE

This summer, the St. Michaels University School campus will be filled with music, as expert teachers come together with keen music students to hone their skills. The Summer Music Academies bring together students and teachers from all parts of the community for wonderful music and performances. Immerse yourself in an environment with aspiring young musicians and actors.

To kick things off, the popular SummerBand program (July 2 to 12) returns, with options such as Switch Band (try a new instrument), Big Band Jazz Level 1 (for intermediate band students) and Big Band Jazz Level 2 (including combos and solos).

SummerStrings features String Orchestra (July 2 to 12) , and gives young musicians the opportunity to play in a full string ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles (July 8 to 12) for learning to play in smaller groups.

Musical Theatre Academy (Aug. 15 to 31) is a workshop-style program that enhances performance skills and teaches participants about the development of a musical. This year, a cast of young actors will present the musical, ‘Pippin’ at the Victoria Fringe Festival. This Tony Award winning Broadway show is the school’s 20th Anniversary show, and was also the very first show last century, in 1999, when this program began.

Students, grades 9 to 12, will spend two weeks preparing for their fringe debut performance. Classes focus on vocals, character development, stage presence and movement. No auditions are required and every student gets a role in the production.

Students who participate in this course can also earn credits toward graduation. Victoria Fringe Festival performances will be held Aug. 29 to 31.