Resound School of Music

Resound School of Music - Upcoming Events

2013-04-30T18:46:00+00:00

Get BROADWAY ready!

This summer we're offering our students a chance to work on their stage performance with a Musical Theatre program! Musical Theatre incorporates songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance into a beautiful art form that dazzles spectators in huge productions all around the world. Develop the breadth of your musical talents and explore something new. Learn to communicate not just through song, but deliver story and emotional content through words, movement and acting as well. This is a great way to expand your musical skill set.

Our vibrant and creative voice teacher, Katie Collins, will be leading the charge on this creative program. Are you interested? Space is limited - Call today to reserve your spot!

Test your skills on stage.

Exciting new opportunity for budding new musicians! Are you ready to share your love of music in a new public space? If so, this may be for you.

This spring, a pair of market managers and a popular Surrey garden center have introduced a new farmers market in Port Kells, Surrey, aptly called "InSeason". This market will bring together the best local growers, food producers, consumers and performers. Building a vibrant local food movement takes commitment...and great entertainment! This is where you can come in.

Port Kells Nurseries is building a new covered event space that will house "InSeason" and can contain up to 50 vendors, artisans, community groups and performers. They are looking to embrace musicians of all ages and offer them a chance to play live at the market. Sets can range from 1 to 3 hours and a variety of abilities are welcome to apply. Violin guitar, flute, banjo, singing-it's all good! Let your Resound School of Music teacher know if you're interested and they'll happily arrange the details.

About the market:

Find food like it should taste: fresh and in season. Find natural and internationally inspired baking, honey from nearby hives, award-winning B.C. cheeses, crazy good preserves, and sauces for the connoisseur. Meet the people behind the local food movement! "InSeason" will operate Thursdays from 2-7pm starting June 6th through the first week of October.

www.inseasonfarmersmarket.com

I Just Want To Have Some Fun | TC Dickinson

2013-04-03T05:45:00+00:00

Spring is officially here, and with warmer weather (and hopefully some sunshine) headed our way, it's a great time to start putting together a "windows down" playlist. What exactly is a "windows down" playlist, you ask. Simple: it's music that makes you want to get in the car, roll down the glass, hit the gas, and feel the wind on your face as you head out to the beach or on a hike. It makes you want to dance with your friends

This track from TC Dickinson off our "Student Songwriters 2012" CD perfectly captures that feeling, with an infectious groove, light-hearted lyrics, and some really sweet harmonies. It's the type of song that's meant to be played at 11 on whatever stereo you have near you.

Messages From Space!

2013-02-18T20:31:00+00:00

A couple of weekends ago, Commander Chris Hadfield, a CSA Astronaut currently flying overhead in the International Space Station, participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit.

Okay, first off, let's just take a moment here and contemplate the incredible fact that someone was able to participate in an online Q & A session with someone in space. That is so unbelievably cool!

At one point in the AMA, Commander Hadfield was asked: "Any advice to a young person who wants to get into this field?” Commander Hadfield answered:

“Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow, and the day after that. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become.”

What is great about what Commander Hadfield said was it had nothing specifically to do with how to become an astronaut, and more to do with how to live your life. At the same time, there are so many things we can take away from this advice and apply it to what YOU want to do with your musical talents.

Do you want to become faster and more proficient on a drum kit? Start working on the strength in your legs and arms, as well as your flexibility.

Do you want to expand your vocal range? Be careful with what you eat or drink, as some foods can have adverse effects on your vocal chords.

Do you want to get better playing your instrument with other people and maybe start a band? Pour everything you have into team- or group-based assignments and exercises in school in order to learn how to work well with others and achieve common goals.

Do you want to get better at reading music? Take a music theory class, study different pieces of sheet music as you follow along to a recording of the song.

Becoming proficient - or even good - at anything, requires discipline and commitment. It also requires you to continually challenge yourself, to step outside of your comfort zone, and to always be looking for things that stir something in you and excite you. Most importantly, have fun and do something you truly find joy in. There is no better way to remain passionate about something when it's something you truly enjoy.

Seeing Things | Aidan Drummond

2013-02-15T05:32:00+00:00

We are very excited to share another track with you from the Resound School Student Songwriters 2012 CD. Aidan Drummond's "Seeing Things" is a heartfelt acoustic piece that deals with something most anyone can relate to, but isn't often spoken about.

When we asked Aidan what inspired him to write "Seeing Things," he had this to say:

"My inspiration for the lyrics of this song came from reflecting upon students who struggle to be heard and that are sometimes pressured by their pears in school. The song expresses the feelings one might have and what he or she tries to explain. They choose to keep these feelings to themselves, because they are worried about what others might think."

Student Songwriters 2012 is available for $20 by contacting the Resound School office, and all profits go towards providing music education to less fortunate children in the greater Langley area.

Music Theory Classes Are Here!

2013-02-05T05:23:00+00:00

Imagine if someone dropped you off in a foreign country with nothing but a pocket translator – you may be able to find a clean hotel, but it would be difficult, time-consuming, and a bit scary. Knowing the language would enable you to navigate – to read, write, speak, and understand – this foreign land. Music theory is the knowledge that will allow your child to become a confident and successful musician.

The following classes are available, provided we have a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 6 per class.

Prep 1 - Level 1-2 Beginners (teaches the basics of note names/grand staff/etc)
Prep 2 - Level 3-4 Beginners (more advanced note naming/
Basic - Required for Grade 5 music
Intermediate - Required for Grade 6 music
Advanced - Required for Grade 7 music
Complete - for an older student, this takes them through all the levels (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) - Required for Grade 7 music

These classes teach theory to all music students, whether they take piano, violin, voice, guitar, or another instrument.
Auditory, visual, and tactile learners are all addressed in the easily-understood instructions, examples, and exercises. Each student workbook contains flashcards, guide and chart, and comprehensive review tests. The flashcards help improve student retention of vocabulary and musical signs, while the guide and chart summarizes all the concepts contained in the book for quick review. For visual learners, there are two whiteboards: One for the teacher and one for the student. The whiteboards are two-sided with staff lines, keyboard, and circle on one side. They’re perfect for beginners practicing the placement of notes on the staff, drawing the Circle of Fifths, and much more.

Please contact Abigail Burnett for details re: fees and location.

Resound is excited to offer yet another valuable music resource to our students. Be sure to give it a try! You won't be disappointed.

My Nightmare | Mary Kate Donnelly

2013-02-05T03:44:00+00:00

Today we are featuring the second track off of the Resound School "Student Songwriters 2012" CD. It's a beautiful, yet haunting, instrumental piece written and performed by Mary Kate Donnelly.

Enjoy!

It's Official :: Practice REALLY DOES Pay Off

2013-01-28T06:09:00+00:00

If you didn't happen to make it to our January Recital, you missed out on an incredible day. You also may not have heard about our brand new contest: Practice Pays Off!

Here are the details in a nutshell: We want to motivate and encourage our students to practice, and we want to create a fun incentive for them to do so daily. That's what the Practice Pays Off Contest is all about. The contest started right after the January Recital, and will continue through to the June recital.

So, what do you need to do to be eligible? It's pretty simple, actually:

The student will be required to check off each day that they practiced everything on the list that the teacher detailed for them to do. (We won’t be tracking minutes of practice, but days of practice.)
The parent will be required to initial and verify each day of practice.
The student's teacher will be required to look at their practice log each lesson and initial to verify their week of practice.

Each month the parent(s) will receive an email reminder with a simple form they are to fill out and submit. The parents will be responsible to email this to Abigail Burnett with their
practice totals. The numbers will then be added and the winner for that month will be contacted. The winner will also be announced on our facebook page and in our monthly e-newsletter.

Now, the fun part: What will they be winning?

Each month, one student will receive an iTunes album of their choice. And the GRAND PRIZE will be concert tickets to a show, and will be awarded at the June Recital!

So, students, it's all on you! Practice, practice, practice! Not only could you win an awesome prize, but we can guarantee you that you will see amazing results in your playing or singing as a result of a disciplined practice schedule.

Best of luck!

The Girl Who Could Fly | Sean Thomas

2013-01-16T05:44:00+00:00

Haven't picked up a copy of our new CD, "Student Songwriters 2012" yet? Well, here's a taste of what you're missing.

"The Girl Who Could Fly" is a moody, melodic track written and performed by Sean Thomas, and featuring some blistering lead guitar work by Carl Korytko. Take a listen:

If you'd like to get your own copy of "Student Songwriters 2012" make sure to contact us at Office@ResoundSchool.com. They're only $20, and ALL profits from the CD sales go to provide lessons to students who can't afford them. So you get 13 great tracks of music, all written and performed by Resound School students and teachers, PLUS you're doing some good at the same time. I'd call that a win/win!

UPDATED!! January Recital :: Mixing Music & Coffee

2013-01-11T02:48:00+00:00

UPDATE :: This is the latest schedule as of January 17th!

It's almost here! Resound School's January Recital is under 2 weeks away, and we are so thrilled to be showcasing our immensely talented students and teachers at this all-day event. All in all, there will be six recitals throughout the day, each featuring a performance by one of our teachers. We would love to see all of you there with your extended families, friends, and neighbors, so make sure to invite them all! Make sure to tell them about the wonderful coffee and pastries at McBurney's as well.

Here's a breakdown of the schedule for the day.

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Logan Douglas
Sarah Armstrong
Emily Armstrong
Andrew Armstrong
Orla Phimister
Leiah Bjurling
Gregory Donnelly
Mary-Kate Donnelly
Joseph Donnelly
Alanna Donnelly
Journey Meyerhoff
Kyle Robson
Josh Wilson
Liam Sullivan
Meg Cook
Brandon Harvey
Sam Meadeahl
Jacob Meadeahl
Stephanie Naus
Thisan Gamalath
Maya Hamilton
Nathan Hamilton
Carl – Teacher Performance

11:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Sydney Lidvall
Aashna Nanda
Cameron Chouinard
Breanna Goetz
Sean Thomas
Ericka Evans
Julia Rutherford
Aaron Schurch
Ewan Cadsand
Spencer Pollock
Sarah Philp
Kennedy Hertzog
Frank Dou
Destiny Peterson
Anna Pyper
Alyssa Wallace
Katie C - Teacher Performance

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Matthew Bickell
Asia Zboyovsky
Ethan Belgica
Ella Beglica
Shaylee Mann
James Harris
Jacia Harris
Lilya Carter
Finn Carter
Aryn Ell
Reese Kuwitzky
Jacob Walchuk
Joe Wong
Silas Wong

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Marika Martini
Stephanie Naus
Teagan Hall
Trish Hall
Camille Gibb
Joshua Hodson
Meredith Gibb
Daniel Sevilano
Sean Vincent
Ashley Woo
Nathan Vincent
Sophia Howie
Astrid Maynes
April Leechi
Christine - Teacher Performance

3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Jaina Kang
Paul Kang
Kyah Kang
Abbie Dubé
Emma Cazacu
Sam Ravensbergen
Adina Cazacu
Reigna Jardine
William Ravensbergen
Makailah Jardine
Jamie-Lynn Ravensbergen
Simone Blouin
Ethan Vese
Evan Vese
Declan Shorman
Payton Regier
McKenna Regier

5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Jennifer Ens
Joshua Clarke
Milo Clarke
Mattea Clarke
Shawna Lai
Sarah Fox
Colin Gottwald
Emma Fox
Olivia Gottwald
Ryley MacWilliams
Elliot MacWilliams
Noam MacWilliams
Kayde MacWilliams
Samantha Mallinson
Celyne Phimister
Dhayven Khabra
Kaitlyn Tran
Akash Nair
Josiah Magnusson
Nicholas Casquilho
Paul Herchuk
Luke Herchuk
Josh Herchuk
Christian & Melissa - Teacher Performance

We are also looking for volunteers to help us with set-up and tear-down, and stage adjustment & straightening up between recitals! Please let Abigail know if you would be able to help with this ASAP!

So make a day of it and come on out and support our incredible students. We can't wait to see all of you there!

The "Student Songwriters 2012" CDs Are HERE!

2012-12-20T00:03:00+00:00

And here it is! Resound School of Music is VERY proud to announce that our very first Official CD is done and ready for delivery! This project is really, really special, featuring 13 tracks of original music by our very own Resound School students, and does an amazing job showcasing how immensely talented and dedicated they are.

We are also deeply indebted to our wonderful teaching staff for working so hard with our students on these songs. We don't mean to brag, but we truly believe that we have the best music teachers and students in the world, and we're sure you'll agree when you get your hands on your very own copy of this CD.

Here's the track list:

The Girl Who Could Fly | Sean Thomas
My Nightmare | Mary Kate Donnelly
Seeing Things | Aidan Drummond
I Just Want To Have Some Fun | TD Dickinson
My Star | Aashna Nanda
Delta Man Blues | Jacob & Sam Meadahl
Waiting for You | Spencer Pollock
Open Up Your Eyes | Sydney Lidvall
Autumn Leaves | Joseph Donnelly
Skipping Through the Forest | Lilya Carter
What Do We Know? | Megumi Cook
Like Us | SOS Band
No Match Against Love | Kennedy Kertzog

So, now down to the stuff you REALLY want to know: how much are they and how do you get your hands on one?

Simple! The CDs are $20 each, and all you have to do is email us at Office@ResoundSchool.com, and we will arrange to get one to you ASAP!

We can't wait for you to hear all of the hard work and extra time our students put into this CD. And stay tuned, because this is just the first of many recording projects we hope to do.

So get ready to crank up your speakers this winter and enjoy the awesome tunes our students have created. They did a fantastic job!

Humble Beginnings and Musical Musings

2012-12-13T04:05:00+00:00

Earlier this month, we celebrated my daughter's fourth birthday. Since she has already been expressing interest in music, but hasn't clearly told us what exactly she wants to play, we opted to get her the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Band Set. This kit includes a harmonica, clacker, xylophone, kazoo, tone blocks, jingle sticks, rhythm sticks, triangle, recorder, and castanets, pretty much everything you need to start your own elementary school band.

It's been quite wonderful to hear the sounds of these simple rhythm instruments filling our home as she discovers all of the different tones and sounds each one of them produce. It also warms this writer's heart to hear the words, "Daddy, come play a song with me," come floating up from the kids' downstairs playroom. Nothing brings me greater joy than to see her take such an avid interest in music this young.

This play set has also brought back so many great memories of my preschool and elementary school years, taking music class, sitting on the floor in a semi-circle with all of my classmates as our teacher was patiently introducing us to things like fundamental rhythms, the A-G musical scale, and other things that were laying the theoretical foundation behind something that has become such a integral part of my life.

Last week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy and his house band The Roots teamed up with Mariah Carey and recreated one of her iconic Christmas songs on some of the very instruments many of us first learned to play a tune on.

In Randy Pausch's deeply inspiring The Last Lecture, he said, "If you’re going to have childhood dreams you should have great parents who let you pursue them and express your creativity." This is something that has really stuck with me, and is definitely one of the things my wife and I strive for in our home. For me, learning to play music was a childhood dream, and one that my parents always supported wholeheartedly. As a father, I want to do whatever I can in my power to help my girls achieve their own childhood dreams. And we here at Resound School of Music so enjoy the relationship we have with the parents who allow us the privilege of partnering with your children on their musical journey.

Who knows, maybe in the coming year there could be room for us to start up lessons with elementary school classroom instruments just for parents to help us recapture some of the fun and joy of learning something new for the first time.

(note: Resound School of Music is in no way associated, affiliated, or otherwise in cahoots with the Melissa & Doug brand. This writer just happened to find this particular item very cool for a budding musician)

Student Feature | Sam Meadahl

2012-12-04T06:18:00+00:00

It's always a great joy for us to highlight the hard work and dedication our students put in to continually better themselves with their instruments. And today's Student Feature is no different.

Sam Meadahl, one of our Resound School Guitar students, really enjoys taking on the challenge of difficult pieces, and practicing until he masters them completely. This performance of the Santana classic, "Black Magic Woman," is a great example of his dedication to excellence.

Does Sam inspire you to play the guitar (or any other instrument)? Click the link here to schedule a free assessment.

Music Access Society | Making an Impact This Holiday Season

2012-11-28T04:57:00+00:00

Last month, we shared with you about Music Access Society, the non-profit started by Anne Guite, one of our former Resound School violin/fiddle instructors, and all the amazing work they are doing providing music education to lower income families in the area. Right now, they have 10 new students that they would like to provide music lessons to: seven who's families come from a refugee camp in Cambodia, and three from single-mother lower-income homes.

They need our help.

Right now, they are trying to raise money to be able to provide lessons for these children, but the funding needs to be secured. Here's how you can help:

They are accepting donations a few different ways

You can donate via their FundRazr page
You can donate via their official website
Or, you can donate by writing a cheques payable to Music Access Society and mailing them to Music Access Society, #185, 27456 32nd Avenue, Aldergrove BC V4W 3P3

If you can't give, please share their FundRazr page with others on your Facebook wall, your Twitter feed, your blog, or even go old school and share it by word of mouth.

Resound School of Music is very proud to partner with Anne in this wonderful endeavor. If music education has enriched your life or the life of someone in your family, you already know the incredible impact it can have. Even if you can only give a few dollars, the lasting impact this will have on these children and families is truly eternal.

Resound School of Music

Resound School of Music - Upcoming Events

Get BROADWAY ready!

Test your skills on stage.

I Just Want To Have Some Fun | TC Dickinson

Messages From Space!

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9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

11:00 - 12:15 p.m.

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

The "Student Songwriters 2012" CDs Are HERE!

Humble Beginnings and Musical Musings

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Music Access Society | Making an Impact This Holiday Season