The KWS is encouraging youngsters in a low family income bracket to start music lessons! The program is geared to ages 8—13 with no music previous experience necessary. The student can choose to study an orchestral instrument from the strings, woodwinds or brass families, such as violin, trumpet , flute, and others. The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony provides the following:
· Guidance in selecting the most suitable instrument
· Connections to a professional music teacher
· Subsidized lessons that cost the student only $5 each 1/2 hour lesson
· An instrument for only $20 for the length the teaching year
· Tickets to specific KWS concerts for the student and family
· Performance opportunities with other Bridge students
· Long-term opportunities to play with other young musicians in the Youth Orchestra Program
Contact Info:
Chris Sharpe
Director of Education and Community Programs
Phone: 519.745.4711 x 276
Fax: 519.745.4474
Email: csharpe@kwsymphony.on.ca
http://kwsymphony.ca/education/bridge.php
Bridge to Music Program
