Students will develop fundamental keyboarding and musicianship skills that applies to playing the piano as both a performance, and self development tool. tudents will be given the opportunity to excel in reading music notation and theory, develop rhythmic abilities, and advance in ear training. They will learn to play contrasting pieces, studies and scales. More advanced topics such as playing by ear, improvisation, and transposition will be included as students develop more advanced skill and ability as a pianist.

Give the gift of the arts this holiday season! Our Mini Maestros small group classes introduce young artists to the fundamental skills of artistry in the areas of singing, ukulele, visual arts, and drama. Mini Maestros classes provide a playful and collaborative approach to building creativity, confidence, and skill. What’s Included… 9 weekly classes (voice, ukulele, and drama) 6 weekly classes (visual arts) Curriculum and instruction All materials (ukulele students will need to bring their own ukulele) Available for children and youth ages 4-17. Gift certificates available for both our Winter and Spring sessions.

Enjoy a 4-course, chef-prepared meal at the Canadian Food & Wine Institute in the revitalized Armoury in Aurora. This intimate night will focus around the pairings of the all-natural beer from the Red Thread Brewing Co. paired with a wonderful tasting menu by Chef Lee. MENU: House-made sausage – Red thread lager & mustard, with a soft house-made pretzel Cauliflower taco – avocado, roasted cauliflower, cilantro, cabbage, lime dressing Beer braised bbq pork – Smashed potatoes, Red thread lager, coleslaw Flourless chocolate torte – salted caramel