{"id":55,"date":"2024-04-04T13:48:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T13:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2024-04-29T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:44:14","slug":"join-our-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/join-our-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Offer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-container-content-1\">\n<li>Weekly private &amp; group lessons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum of 2 solo recitals annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 large ensemble concerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops &amp; Masterclasses with guest clinicians from across Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkmf.ca\/\">Kiwanis Music Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular visits to <a href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/sample-page\/outreach\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10\">Providence Manor<\/a> to share our music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/program\/\">Full Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-738\" style=\"border-radius:4px;width:685px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-edited.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-26eb9fea1ec1b31a5f99b453f9197994 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b61a8fa70c211dd09a1527338d95f0a0\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What is a good age to get started?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0d233b9c1289cc5ac4fe2bb42948bd6\">Any age!&nbsp; We start students as early as 4.&nbsp; The average age of our beginners is from 4-8 years old.&nbsp; As Bill Starr says \u201cYou\u2019re rarely too young and never too old to Twinkle\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What costs should I consider?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b58265f056eebe3a7d3c2022aaf8ead\">Fees are charged by the term (Fall and Winter) and include private and group lessons-cost is roughly $700 per term.\u00a0 There is an additional annual membership fee to the school payable in September. Instruments may be rented through local music stores, or purchased second hand from other Canta Arya families. Your teacher will help with procuring an instrument of the correct size and any additional materials such as sheet music.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What is the time commitment, both for me and my child?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38cf4f79ca16489c53c5871734a654b7\">One weekly lesson, plus one group class per week (September to the end of May).&nbsp; Additionally, daily home practice is a must!&nbsp; Daily practice is a crucial element to achieve success.&nbsp; The youngest students need the most help from parents.&nbsp; Older students are independent.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What are the performance opportunities?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0e5b61a8845c761e6e59e056702bf70\">Every year there are two solo recitals, and two group concerts, plus additional opportunities to perform out in the community, Kiwanis Music Festival and for our collaborative partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/sample-page\/outreach\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10\">Providence Manor<\/a>. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/sample-page\/performance-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"23\">performing with Canta Arya Strings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Do parents need musical training?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-396adcf4bf0a6966a08d5adf47791939\">Absolutely not! The only thing we require is enthusiasm and commitment to supporting your child\u2019s education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>At what age or level do kids graduate from your school?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-517ce34963788ef1cf1b450a8555d3be\">Students typically stay with the school until they graduate from high school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What&#8217;s the difference between Suzuki and the Royal Conservatory of Music?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b23caed523a5302480c2ac62cbbafe2c\">There are several, but the two most obvious are that Suzuki students initially learn by ear, thus allowing for a much earlier start than traditional programs where children are expected to read music from the beginning. The other big difference is the weekly group classes all students receive, which means they are part of a community. Music is not a \u2018solitary sport\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group Class Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Come with your child to see what makes us different. Talk with other parents and our teachers to find out if Canta Arya School for Strings is right for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"is-style-default\">\n<li>Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/u5kL2U6B5LxbYAjE6\">St. James Church <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See what group class is all about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/index.php\/sample-page\/teachers\/\">Our Teachers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1000001179.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295\" style=\"border-radius:4px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1000001179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cantaaryastrings.thedev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1000001179-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Julia McFarlane working with our Books 1-4 Group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What We Offer Frequently Asked Questions Group Class Observations Come with your child to see what makes us different. 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